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Kindergarten Orientation

Welcome, Parents!

Welcome to Shaler Area Kindergarten

 We are excited that you are here!  We love our school and know that you will too.  We believe you will do amazing things.  We will be here to help you every step of the way.

Agenda

 Introductions  Bus arrives and students go with staff for ride, while parents visit classroom  Students return and visit classroom  Stay for our Sneak Peek

Introductions

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• Mrs. Gilbert-KA

 Miss Budziszewski - KB  Miss Joyce- 1A 

• Mrs. Sikora-1B

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• Mrs. Geary- 1C

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• Mrs. DiBucci-2A

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• Mrs. Lapcevic- 2B

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• Mrs. Barrett- 3A

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• Ms. Franc-3B

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• Mrs. Webb-LS

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• Mr. Rowe – PE

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• Mrs. Kelm – Project Engin

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• Mrs. DeAngelo-Title I

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• Mr. Mays- Academic Support

 Miss Bradley-ESL 

• Dr. Driver - Librarian

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• Mrs. Barbour – GATE/Art

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• Mr. Daugherty-Music

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• Mrs. Delvecchio-Marks – Guidance

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• Mrs. Krawczyk - Speech

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• Mrs. Gaskill – Nurse

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• Mrs. Robertson – Secretary

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• Ms. Hill – Paraprofessional

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• Mrs. Kremer – Paraprofessional

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• Mrs. Matschener– Paraprofessional

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• Ms. Weidner-Paraprofessional

Arrival

 Students are to be in their homerooms, seated, by 9:00 am. We begin instruction promptly at 9:00 am. Every minute matters!  Bus riders are dropped off in the front of the building between 8:45-8:55 am.  Parents dropping off students will do so in the rear of the building between 8:45-8:55 am. Staff will be there to direct you and to help your child out of the car. Please do not get out of your car.  If your child is eating breakfast here, and you are dropping him/her off, please do so promptly at 8:45.

Departure

 Bus riders are picked up in the front of the building between 3:35-3:45 pm.  Parents picking up students will do so in the front playground of the building between 3:25-3:40. You will need to park in the center of the playground. Please be prepared to SHOW YOUR photo ID and sign for your

• child. Please see Mrs. Robertson at the end of the

program to copy your license. It will speed up pick up tomorrow!  If someone else has permission to pick your child up, we must have a note written by you, and that individual must bring ID and sign for your child.

Transportation

 Transportation changes must be requested before noon to ensure each child’s safety.  Students will not be permitted to go home on a different bus than what we have on file.

Attendance

 Attendance is vital for academic success.  If your child is going to be absent, please call the school office to let us know.  When your child returns to school, you must send a note explaining your child’s absence within 3 days or it will be marked unexcused.  If your child has missed 10 days, you will be required to provide a medical excuse for any additional absences.  We strictly adhere to the Shaler Area attendance policy and procedures.

Communication

 Teachers are not able to check their voicemail throughout the school day. If you have an emergency and must reach the teacher, please call the office.  Our secretary, Mrs. Robertson, will be unavailable to answer phone calls between 8:45-8:55 am and 3:25-3:35 pm, as she will be helping with the arrival and/or dismissal process. Please leave a message and phone number  Often, email is the fastest way to receive a response.  Remind 101 – Rogers Primary  Website

School Attire

 No flip flops. Tank tops must have straps that are 2 inches in width.  Tennis shoes are best since we will play outside for recess when the weather cooperates and the temperature is greater than 32 degrees.  We complete monthly safety drills, which require us to exit the building. Please be sure your child has a coat, gloves, hat, etc. during inclement weather, even if you normally drive your child to and from school.  Students are actively engaged in lessons, please be sure to wear comfortable clothing for sitting, standing, climbing on playground and physical education equipment, running, etc.

STAR Behavior Plan

 School-wide Positive Behavior Support Plan  Staff supports the plan throughout all activities.  Students are recognized for their positive behavior by being awarded a “Rogers Rock Star.” All staff members participate in rewarding positive student behavior.

Snacks/Lunch

 If your child has permission to eat breakfast, please be sure to send a note to his/her teacher at the start of the school year. Grab and Go breakfast is served.  Online lunch account available.  Free & Reduced Lunch Applications are due as soon as possible, but no later than October 5th. Applications must be completed each year. Information is confidential.  Classrooms are nut free

Celebrations

 Non-edible birthday treats  Fall, Holiday, Spring Parties  Learning Centers  Special Events

What does my child need to bring to Kindergarten?

 A backpack large enough to hold folders and a lunch box  A lunch box or bag for packing  A healthy snack (daily)  Weather appropriate clothing  All personal belongings should be labeled and should fit in your backpack  Extra set of clothing in a Ziploc bag labeled.

RPTO

 Our Parent Teacher Organization provides amazing opportunities for Rogers Primary Students.  Please consider joining and actively participating.

Overwhelmed?

 Do not panic!  Your teachers are excited for your arrival and will help you adjust in any way possible! (This goes for you too Mom and Dad!)  It is a year of tremendous growth and we look forward to sharing it with you!

Let’s Have a Great Year!