It's Time for School!
Preparing Kim (and yourselves!) for Kindergarten
First Day Jitters? We get it, and we're here to help!
Transition Meeting - When? Where? Who? Why?
When? Your transition meeting is April 2, 2016 at 10:30am.
Where? Edward St. PS Conference Room (just come to the office when you arrive)
Who? Steve Stevens (Principal), Sara Bella (Learning Resource Teacher), Michelle Simpson (FDK Teacher), Suzie Snowflake (Educational Assistant), Les Powley (a board Speech-Language Pathologist)
Who else may join? You are welcome to bring any relatives or caregivers who know Kim well and might wish to contribute to the conversation. Kim is welcome to come to the meeting, or if you prefer we can set up another time for her to meet her teachers and see the school.
Why? This meeting is important to help ease your mind about the transition to Kindergarten. We will discuss options for Kim's schedule and plan, and we can start the process or putting her educational future in order.
What We Will Discuss
- Orientation Sessions and Visits
- Staggered entry the first week
- Half day/full day options
- Educational Assistant Support Plan
- Speech-Language plan
- Individual Education Plan overview
- Transportation options to and from school
- Community Partners overview
What to Bring
- Any test results or reports from doctors
- Any notes/letters from Kim's support team (speech-language, doctor, occupational therapist, physio-therapist etc)
- The All About Me sheet we mailed to your home last month
- A list of questions or concerns
What to Expect
Honestly, we can't tell you what will happen in Kim's future, but we can assure you that you will be:
- supported
- given a voice in the process
- respected
Kim will be offered an educational experience tailored to her needs, which allows her to be a part of our school community. School will give her:
- a chance to grow academically and practise life skills
- a sense of independence
- a feeling of pride
Rest assured, the staff and students of Edward Street Public School are a warm and inviting bunch of people. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school. We can't wait to meet Kim and welcome her, and all of our new FDK friends, to our family.
Resources
Ontario Ministry of Education (2005). Planning Entry to School: A Resource Guide. Accessed December 3, 2015 from: https://learn.etfo-aq.ca/content/enforced/45096-A3221EA/docs/planningentry.pdf_&d2lSessionVal=z6K5xNHAnTguevsbBEXbQokg8&ou=45096
Ontario Ministry of Education; (2001) Special Education: A Guide for Educators. Accessed December 3, 2015 from: http://www.peopleforeducation.ca/wpcontent/uploads/2011/09/Special-Education-Guide-for-Educators.pdf