Kindergarten

Parents Handbook
Package includes important information: Welcome Letter Volunteer form Brief outline of Kindergarten curriculum outcomes (Alberta Curriculum) Student information form Parents contact Information Expectations, rules and class times for AM/PM Teacher contact information

Regards,

Mrs. Pag(Kindergarten A) Mrs. Hosaini (Kindergarten B)

First Day of Kindergarten

Everyone has a first day When they feel sad and all alone It can be scary when you are on your own And I know that a first day Can be full of doubts and fears But they are full of new beginnings Take my hankie, dry your tears You'll find lots of things to do And you'll probably make new friends I promise we'll be together When the school day ends Here comes the teacher Blow your nose and be brave Come on now and wipe your eyes This is no way to behave Well, Good Morning, Teacher We really do beg your pardon No, Mommy doesn't always act this way But it's my first day of Kindergarten!

September 2012

Dearest Kindergarten Parents,

We would like to welcome your child to Kindergarten! Inshallah, it will be a year that will be filled with excitement, learning, exploring and creation. Kindergarten is a time of new beginnings, of making friends, and of learning lots of new things each and every day. Our days and weeks will be filled with many wonderful experiences and opportunities for learning and growing.

We will learn all about letters and sounds, and will be doing lots of writing activities, too. We will also be learning all about numbers, building on important math concepts including sorting, counting, classifying, patterns and time. The children are always proud of the work they create and are anxious to share their new skills. Families can help at home by reading to and with their child daily, and encouraging them to write and draw. Young children learn as they play and their play is their work. Research has proven this so. In this context, your child will be learning all of the time this year as he or she joins in the tasks ahead.

Thank you for entrusting your child to us for the coming school year. I will do my very best every day to be your child's guide in learning and exploring this bright, new world they've just stepped into.

Sincerely,

GET Involved Volunteers NEEDED!

Dear Parents, Studies show that potential involvement your childs education is one of the most important factors in raising self-esteem and academic achievement. We, as Kindergarten teachers would welcome anyone whom would be interested in volunteer work with our Kindergarten classroom. It is a great opportunity for parents to become actively involved in their childs learning. Our sincere thanks to parents whom would consider for volunteerism!!

Name:_____________________________________________________________ Contact Information: _________________________________________________

Please state what would interest you in volunteering: I would like to volunteer for: _______ coloring/cutting/ craft _______ helping students in class during activities _______ providing healthy snacks for children during different celebration Comments: ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

Please return the form to Mrs. H or Mrs. P as soon as possible. Thank you!

Parents Information/ Contact:

**PLEASE print**

Mothers name

Mothers cell number

Mothers e-mail

Fathers name

Fathers cell number

Fathers e-mail

Emergency contacts:

Who is authorized for your childs pick-up?

Please check one box: Transportation: Pick-up Bus

Expectations, rules and class times for AM/PM: DROP-OFF

AM students - Students can be dropped off in the gym a 7:50-8 am. Prayers start promptly at 8am. If you arrive after 8:15am please report to the office for a late slip before coming to class. Please pick up in the foyer (in front of the office) at 11:25sharp. If early, please DO NOT come to the classrooms as it disturbs the students learning. Student will be brought out to meet you at that time.

PM student -students can be dropped off in the foyer (in front of the office)between 11:50- 12:00. Prayers start promptly at 12noon. If you arrive after that time please report to the office for a late slip before coming to class. Students are not to be left in the foyer unattended! Please stay with your child until there with parents and/ or Teacher assistants until 12:15. Students can be picked up in the gym with the other grades at 3:20pm.

WEDNESDAYS to help those parents that travel from the southern part of the city we have decided to alternate Wednesdays. Please check the schedule for when it is your day. Drop off is in the gym between 7:50-8 am. Prayers start promptly at 8am. Pick up will be in the gym at 1:05pm. Please ensure to send a snack AND a lunch for these days!! SNACK/Wednesday lunches Through the course of our busy day, we grow very dependent on our daily snacks for burst of energy. We will have a 20 minute snack time every morning and every afternoon. We are asking that you please pack two health snacks to help keep their energy levels up. Good examples of healthy snacks are raw vegetables, fruit, granola bar, cheese and crackers, or yogurt as opposed to treats (gum, potato chips, candies, chocolate bars, fruit rollups, etc.). Our school is committed to being a healthy environment and takes our roles seriously. NOTE: Please include one liquid drink in your childs snack bags (2 or 3 different kinds of Drinks are not necessary) - Please juice box are preferred. ******Due to nut allergies, we ask that no food containing nuts be brought to class******

Clothing: Please send a change of clothing with your child on a daily basis. Spills and weather can often require the students have a dry set of clothes. These do not have to be a uniform and should be left in their backpacks each day. Indoor shoes- Non-marking runners or other shoes appropriate for the gym Please dress your child appropriately due to weather conditions Classroom Agreement: Respect everyone in your class or outside of class NO physical abuse / fighting will be tolerated NO slur words would be tolerated Good manners Listen to the person who is speaking Always do your best

Classroom Management: Right from the beginning of class, skills are presented and practiced to establish a caring and encouraging community atmosphere. The conduct in the classroom is based on cooperation and an awareness of other individuals needs.

Teachers Contacts: Mrs. Erin Pag (Kindergarten A) Email address: page@cislive.ca

Mrs. Nazifa Hosaini (Kindergarten B) Email address: housinin@cislive.ca

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