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KINDERGARTEN

Country Trails Elementary School

Central 301

• Mrs. Kroeger
• Mrs. Martino
• Mrs. Milnamow
• Ms. Newquist

PTO

PTO President Rob Dial rtd1477@yahoo.com 630-745-7182

PTO

PTO President Rob Dial rtd1477@yahoo.com 630-745-7182

STRUCTURE OF THE DAY

• 120 minute literacy
• 90 minute numeracy
• Specials (per week)
• (1) 45 minute ART class
• (2) 30 minute Music classes
• (3) 30 minute PE classes
• (1) 30 minute Social Skills

IS MY CHILD READY?

• Every child is unique. This is what makes kindergarten

such a wonderful place to be—for students and teachers.

• Teachers expect a diverse community of students and

are prepared to differentiate the instruction to meet the needs of every student.

• If you have a unique situation or concern for your child,

please contact the office to speak with CT staff.

INCOMING KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO….

• Use the bathroom independently/manage own clothing
• Be respectful of other boys/girls
• Recognize and write his/her name
• Hold a pencil/crayon
• Use scissors and glue
• Ask for things s/he might need
• Sit long enough to listen to a story
• Separate easily from parent/guardian

IT IS HELPFUL IF YOUR INCOMING KINDERGARTEN STUDENT IS….

• Familiar with the alphabet (both lower and upper case)
• Able to identify some letters/sounds
• Able to write some letters (both lower and upper case)
• Familiar with how books work (front cover, left/right

directional, difference between letters and words)

• Able to identify numbers and count them
• Able to put on and take off shoes and coats independently
• Able to write their name

HOW CAN I HELP MY INCOMING KINDERGARTEN STUDENT?

• Read to your child daily
• Talk with your child about daily experiences
• Practice recognizing letters, letter sounds and writing letters
• Help your child learn to write and recognize his/her name
• Practice counting, recognizing and writing numbers
• Encourage your child to label pictures s/he draws, write notes to family/friends and make lists
• Visit the playground during the summer and allow your child to explore his/her new surroundings
• Be excited about the new experience to come! If you have any anxiety about the experience, please share

it with the school staff and not your child

Creating a classroom of kindness

• Provide your child opportunities to socialize with age

appropriate peers

• Encourage social situations that focus on other’s needs and

feelings (i.e. it’s okay to lose at a game, not being first, etc.)

• Model problem-solving skills
• Use your words
• How can you fix it?
• Rules at home and rules at school will differ
• What does it mean to be a good friend?

REGISTRATION AND TESTING PROCESS

• August 9-10
• Kindergarten ISEL & Aimsweb Testing
• Mid-August
• Teacher Assignments Available on Skyward Family Access

Username/Password letters will be sent with online registration

• August 21
• Kindergarten Curriculum Night
• August 22 (2:00pm-3:00pm)
• Meet n’ Greet
• August 23
• First Day of Kindergarten

HEALTH OFFICE FRIENDLY REMINDERS

• Medical Examinations
• Physical
• Dental
• Vision
• Immunizations
• Meds A Form (for all medication administered at school)

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• How many students will be in a class?
• We make every attempt to keep class sizes small at each building.
• Will lunch be offered?
• A lunch/recess period is offered with the option to purchase hot lunch.
• Is there nap time in a full day program?
• NO. However, there will be periods of reflection and transition.

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Is there before/after school care?
• Each building has contracted with a local agency to provide a before and

after school care option. Please check with the main office.

• Is transportation provided?
• YES. You will have a bus assignment to and from school each day if you

meet transportation requirements.

Questions? Thank you so much for coming!!! We look forward to working with you and your kindergartner.