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Welcome to Glenwood Ridge Kindergarten Parent Information Night

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Welcome to Glenwood Ridge. Kindergarten Parent Information Night. Together We Make a Difference. We are a team Taking our first step together tonight Mission: “Growing, Reaching, Excelling, Succeeding” Growing – helping children in their educational and behavioral endeavors - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Welcome to Glenwood RidgeKindergarten Parent Information Night

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Together We Make a Difference

We are a team Taking our first step together tonight

Mission:“Growing, Reaching, Excelling, Succeeding”

Growing – helping children in their educational and behavioral endeavors

Reaching – trying new things, stretching their minds and giving them ways to look at ideas from a different perspective

Excelling – by giving our best effort (as a team) everyday

Succeeding – focusing on how to visualize each child being successful

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Introductions

Mrs. Jan Hancock, Principal

Mrs. Cindy Pruitt, KG Teacher

Mrs. Betsy Hermreck, KG Teacher

Mrs. Allison Budimlija, KG Teacher

Mrs. Vickie Burggraf, Nurse

Mrs. Marilyn McGown, Counselor

Mrs. Heidi Hill, PTO

Mrs. Karen Kelley, PAT

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Getting to Know You

1st Time Kindergarten Parents

Number of children in your family?

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General Requirements

Your child must have reached the age of 5 on or before August 31 of the current school year to attend

Are they ready?

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Purpose for the Evening

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Purpose of Round up Make you and your child comfortable at

school

Have your child meet Mrs. Pruitt, Mrs. Hermreck & Mrs. Budimlija and get to know their expectations

Allow time for teachers to get to know your child

Assess your child’s ability not whether-or-not they come to school

(social skills, speech, fine and gross motor development, vocabulary, vision, & hearing)

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Mrs. Cindy Pruitt, Mrs. Betsy Hermreck & Mrs. Allison Budimlija

Kindergarten Teachers Academic Skills

How I can help my child at home and over the summer

What are some habits that will help my child Riding the bus The first day Recess Snack and milk Birthdays Problems that arise What will my child do in kindergarten? Kindergarten Readiness Skills

Parent Participation

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Mrs. Vickie Burggraf, LPNNurse

Medical Forms

Immunizations DTaP, IPV, MMR, HBV Varicella - 2 doses

Health Forms Official Certificate of Birth Physical Examination Record Kansas Certificate of Immunization (KCI) Consent to Treat Form Dental Health Card Permission to Administer Medication

Medication Policy Fever Free for 24 Hours

Hearing & Vision Screenings

Contact Information:

E-mail [email protected]

Linwood Elementary M, W, & F

,Glenwood RidgeT & TH

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Mrs. Marilyn McGownCounselor

Developmental Guidance Curriculum

Character Traits

Careers

Safety

Individual & Small Group Counseling

Consult with Parents

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Mrs. Jan HancockPrincipal

Enrollment Forms – complete tonight or by Round up

Snack Fee for Round up - $3 (Please pay tonight) Food Allergies – let us know tonight

Enrollment Monday & Tuesday, August 8 & 9

Tuesday the 4th, 12:00 - 8:00 @ BLHS Wednesday the 5th, 8:00 – 3:00 @ GRE

Must submit and update all paperwork Receive class assignment, bus schedules, supply lists,

lunch prices and any updated information Must pay enrollment fees

Enrollment Fees

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Enrollment Fees

MAY CHANGE (These are 2010-2011 fees.) Both AM & Full Day

Textbook• $30 for year

Year Book• $12.00 – optional

AM Only Snack Milk

• $.35 a cartoon

Full Day Lunch & Milk Account

• $2.15 / meal • $.35 a cartoon for snack milk or additional milk at lunch

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Mrs. Jan HancockPrincipal

Half Day School Hours 8:45 – 11:45

Full Day School Hours 8:45 – 3:45 All KG Day Fee Schedule

Yearly Total = $1211.04 $134.56 due on August 8th or 9th at Enrollment Plus $134.56 due on the 1st of every month

beginning in September and ending April 30th.

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Transportation Fees

Students living further than 2.5 miles Bus Service Provided

Students living less than 2.5 miles 1 Child $200/year Family $400/year Fees paid prior to July 1, 2011 reduced 25%

1 child $150/year Family $300/year

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Fees

Assistance provided for school meals and tuition if… Students qualify for free or reduced meals Application available at fall enrollment

Delinquent accounts Parents notified Students attend AM only After three late payments, students will attend ½ day

Unpaid fees accumulate and students may not be allowed to “walk” at graduation

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More Information

Change in routines Call at least one hour before dismissal time or send a

note with your child of changing transportation arrangements

Avoid transportation changes especially the 1st week We are learning and teaching routines

Late arrivals or early dismissals – must sign your child in or out

Safety is important to us YouthFriend Volunteer – contact Tammy Potts Sign in at the office and wear a sticker Schools begins at 8:45 – staff on duty 10

minutes prior to this time

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More Information

Absences Notify the school Take note of attendance policy Notify me if extended absences (more than 3 days)

1st Day of School Photo day – we will allow extra time for you to say

goodbye – about 8:55 you should depart. If tears (from Mom or child) – reassure your child and then

leave. We will call you if they do not calm down in a

reasonable amount of time.

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Back to School CelebrationSponsored By PTO

Note will be sent home during Round-up

Posted on Website

Meet all teachers

Bring in school suppliesPTO offers supply packets

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Mrs. Heidi HillPTO Representative

PTO (Parent Teacher Organization)

You are already a member - no dues

What does PTO do? Host the Back-to-school Celebration Host Family nights, like the Sock Hop, Talent Show, or

Academic Olympics Fund second field trip, money for each classroom, snacks

during assessments, and much more Support education of students (like AR) and school

functions

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More PTO Information

When does PTO meet? 1x per month, currently at 6:30 on the 2nd Tuesday

We vote on and organize events, decide how dollars should be used to enhance our children's education

How are funds raised? PTO holds 1 fundraiser per year in the Fall (usually starts

the 1st week of school) Sale trash bags year round Collect Box Tops

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Mrs. Karen KelleyParents As Teachers Coordinator

Babies are born to learn

Personalized visits

Play groups / Presentations

Regular developmental screenings

Resource network

It’s free!

Available to visit with you tonight

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Questions . . .

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We are excited about next year!

Thank you for attending tonight!