Transitions
What You Need to Know
Kim is transitioning to Kindergarten!
She's going to do GREAT things, so feel free to RELAX!
What You Need To Know
This meeting is intended for Kim and yourself to assist in her transition into kindergarten. We hope you can join us during the time listed at the bottom of this letter. We look forward to meeting with you and Kim!
Why have a transtion meeting?
- To ease stress on Kim and the her family by having you actively involved so that you know what is happening step by step.
- To ensure that all support systems are in place and made aware of next steps.
- To answer any questions or concerns you may have.
- To start open lines of communication with your child's teacher and school.
- To ensure all required information has been passed along from the preschool agency
Who will attend the meeting?
- Kim
- yourself or other family members/caregivers as needed
- classroom teacher/special education teacher/school support staff
- school principal
- other medical professionals as required (ie. physiotherapist, psychologist, occupational therapist etc).
What happens during the meeting?
- You will be given the opportunity to ask questions and address concerns.
- We will discuss school services available to Kim.
- We will discuss required skills your child will need for an effective transition.
- We can arrange visits to the school for your child in order to ease Kim into the new setting.
We'd love to meet with you
Please attent the transition meeting at:
Joseph Gould P.S.
Room 121
December 15, 2015
6:00 pm
Email: jasonmacpherson@jgps.ca
Website: ddsb.ca
Location: Joseph Gould Public School, Planks Lane, Uxbridge, ON, Canada
Phone: (905) 555-1234
Twitter: @jgps
References:
Planning Entry to School: A Resouce Guide. (2005). Retrieved December 5, 2015, from https://learn.etfo-aq.ca/content/enforced/45096-A3221EA/docs/planningentry.pdf?_&d2lSessionVal=M1S7QDVGZThfSZLjlS0RV2aue&ou=45096
Transition Planning: A Resource Guide. (2002). Retrieved December 5, 2015, from https://learn.etfo-aq.ca/content/enforced/45096-A3221EA/docs/transition.pdf?_&d2lSessionVal=M1S7QDVGZThfSZLjlS0RV2aue&ou=45096