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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


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KINDERGARTEN

Country Trails Elementary School

Central 301

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

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

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PTO

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

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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
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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.

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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
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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
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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

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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?
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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
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HEALTH OFFICE FRIENDLY REMINDERS

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

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