Transition Meeting
Welcoming Kim to Kindergarten!
The Big Day is coming soon!
This friendly flyer will help calm the nerves you (as well as many other parents) may face before the big transition into kindergarten. Please be advised that although not all your questions may be answered, we encourage you to feel free to contact us at the school for questions more specific to your child.
Event Information
Transition Meeting - Kim
Street Parking is permitted. Please check in with the office for a visitor's badge and directions to your meeting location.
When?
Friday, Feb 19, 2016, 09:30 AM
Where?
John T Tuck Public School, Spruce Avenue, Burlington, ON, Canada
Agenda
9:30 - Introductions, Why are we here?
9:40 - All about Kim
9:45 - The typical day in kindergarten
9:50 - Skills and Knowledge (to have, to be acquired)
10:05 - Tour the school, meet key members of staff
10:15 - Questions, concerns, what are you thinking?
10:25 - How to keep in touch, parent correspondance
What can you bring with you?
A list of your child's interests
What does your child enjoy doing? How might we try to integrate their interests with our curriculum? Create a list with your future student to provide us!
A list of any current assistance your child is receiving
What services is your child taking advantage of? How can we facilitate a smooth transition to welcome your future student
A list of your child's strengths and weaknesses
What do you see your child excelling at? Are there any areas that you feel they may require additional help at?
References
Ontario Ministry of Education. (2005). Planning Entry to School - A Resource Guide. Retrieved from: https://learn.etfo-aq.ca/content/enforced/45096-A3221EA/docs/planningentry.pdf?_&d2lSessionVal=xYuBo4KVuebh1fzCCHyaFLIGQ&ou=45096
Ontario Ministry of Education. (2002). Transition Planning - A Resource Guide. Retrieved from: https://learn.etfo-aq.ca/content/enforced/45096-A3221EA/docs/transition.pdf?_&d2lSessionVal=xYuBo4KVuebh1fzCCHyaFLIGQ&ou=45096