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Rising Kindergarten Information
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Kindergarten Staggered Entry Plan
The transition into Kindergarten is a very exciting and challenging experience filled with new faces, places, and expectations. We have developed a system of staggered entry to assist with the transition. A small group of Kindergarten students will come to school each day during the first week of school. Having fewer children in the classroom will enable your child’s teacher to spend more time on personal interactions, establishing procedures and routines, and individual assessments.
· ALL kindergarten students will come to school on Monday, August 29th.
· Each child will be assigned to come ONE day, either August 30th, 31st, September 1st, or 2nd. (mailed teacher assignment letter will indicate assigned day)
· On the day that your child comes to school, he/she will be individually assessed and acclimated to the routines of school.
· Once students have attended school, they will be recorded present, even on the days they stay home during the first week of class.
· ALL students will return to school on Tuesday, September 6th.
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Rising Kindergarten Information Form- IMPORTANT
Please complete by May 31st.
LOOK inside a Kindergarten Classroom...
Health Assessment & Immunizations
that parents provide the school with a certified record of your child’s immunizations
and current physical exam (health assessment) on or before the first day of school.
If your child has not had the required shots and/or physical exam, or if you are not
sure, please contact your doctor/health care provider as soon as possible. You
may also contact the Mecklenburg Health Department for an immunization
appointment at 704-336-6500. More information and community locations for
immunizations and physical exams is available on the CMS website at
www.cms.k12.nc.us or call the school at 980-343-6550. Thank you for your
help with this important matter.
Need to Know Info...
School Hours- 7:40-2:45 (students may enter the building beginning at 7:15am)
Breakfast is provided beginning at 7:15. This is a free service to all students.
Families will receive information in the mail approximately 2 weeks before the beginning of school about:
Your Child’s Teacher
Open House Date and Time
School Supply List
Bus information
Staggered Entry Date
BUS INFO:
Bus transportation is provided for all registered students.
Bus stops are assigned by the transportation department.
You will be notified of your child’s bus stop when you receive your back to school packet in August
Kindergarten students are closely monitored as they transition to and from the bus lot
CAR RIDER INFO:
The carpool line begins at 7:15 a.m.
Staff members monitor the carpool line.
Each family that utilizes car transportation receives a carpool name display. This can be picked up at our Back to School Night in August.
Students are dismissed at 2:45 p.m. for carpool.
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