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Kindergarten & Transitional Kindergarten Information Meetings

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Agenda

Molly Barton, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services

• Introduction to the San Mateo-Foster City School District
• Provide information on the California State Standards and

Kindergarten readiness

• Provide an overview of both of our Kindergarten and

Transitional Kindergarten programs

• Review key registration dates and the online registration

process

• Review the transfer request process

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District Demographics

The District serves the communities of San Mateo and Foster City

• 20 Schools: Transitional Kindergarten – 8th Grade

– 12 Transitional Kindergarten sites – 14 elementary schools (K-5) – 3 K-8 campuses – 3 middle schools (6-8)

• 12,000 TK-8 students
• 500 preschool students
• Class size ratio is 24:1 in grades TK/K-3, 30:1 in grades 4-8

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Alicia Heneghan

Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Welcome to Kindergarten!

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SMFCSD Academic & Social/Emotional Goals

Develop Students who are College & Career Ready Engage, motivate, challenge, and respect all learners

• Become broadly literate
• Read, write, engage in academic discussions across content

areas

• Acquire the skills for living and learning in

the 21st Century

• Be socially responsible citizens
• Be critical thinkers who take safe and

responsible risks

Supporting a Growth Mindset in Elementary School

When you hear… Try this instead…

• I’m not good at this.
• I’m really smart.
• I messed up.
• I’m bored.
• That looks too hard.
• This is going to take some time to

figure out.

• I learned something new today!
• Mistakes help me learn.
• What more can I learn?
• How should I get started?

Beth Marsh

Kindergarten Teacher

Welcome to Kindergarten!

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Set up for Success

• Kindergarten is an exciting year for students

and parents/guardians alike

• Is your child READY?

– Personal knowledge – Reading readiness – Counting, understanding size and shape relationships – Motor skills – Social skills

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What will you See & Hear in Kindergarten?

• Students actively engaged
• Room buzzing with activity

– Teacher meeting with small groups – Students having fun – “Hands-on”/”Minds-on” activities

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Kindergarten & TK School Tours

• Please see page 6 of the Welcome Handbook for

the schedule of tour dates

– Transfer application-only schools are offering tours in November and December – Some schools of assignment (neighborhood schools) are

• ffering tours in November or December, others are

conducting tours after the new year. – Please check school websites for more information

• Great way to get a sense of the school community

and learn about the kindergarten program.

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For Your Consideration

Tips for Parents/Guardians

• Reduce screen time
• Label all personal items
• Daily reading
• “Fuel for School”
• Parent involvement

We are very excited to begin this educational adventure together!

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Stephanie Gibson

Coordinator of Enrollment

New Student Registration

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Preparing for Registration

Age Requirements - Eligibility

• Students are eligible to enroll in Kindergarten if their 5th birthday is on
• r before September 1, 2018
• Students are eligible to enroll in Transitional Kindergarten if their 5th

birthday falls on or between September 2 – December 2, 2018

• Students who turn 5 on December 3 or after, are not eligible to enroll

this school year - they will enter in 2019-2020 – Ed Code, no exceptions School Assignments

• To find your school of assignment:

www.smfcsd.net  Registration & Enrollment  School Assignments

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Registration Documents

REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS (Handbook page 5)

• Child’s original birth certificate or passport
• Child's original, up-to-date immunization record
• Child's original Report of Health Examination for School Entry (encouraged at Kindergarten but not

required until 1st grade)

• Parent identification - driver license or other photo I.D.
• Proof of Residency Group One (select one):

– Current rental/lease agreement listing the parent/guardian name, student name(s), and name

• f property manager/owner and telephone number

– Current property tax bill – Current homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy – State or federal tax return with a W-2 attached (please remove social security number and income information from these documents before submitting) – Payroll/check stub with name and address

• Proof of Residency Group Two (select one):

– Current utility bill (e.g. PG&E, telephone, water, garbage, or cable TV), must be dated within the past 60 days. New residents will have 30 days following registration to bring in a utility bill.

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Document and Address Verification

• The registration process begins with document and

address verification at your child’s school of assignment in November

• Be sure to check your school of assignment’s website

for specific information before you present your registration documents to the school on the assigned day

• Present originals of the registration documents as

well as one set of copies to the school of assignment

Snapcodes

When do you receive your child’s snapcode?

• Parents/guardians will receive a unique 15-character code,

called a snapcode, after their registration documents have been verified by school office staff What does the snapcode do?

• Parents/guardians will use their snapcode to access and

complete the InfoSnap online registration form. Please note: the snapcode is unique to each child, and it is the expectation that all families are responsible for recording and remembering their child’s snapcode.

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Online Registration

• The InfoSnap online registration form opens on

Monday, December 4, 2017 at 12:00 pm (noon) – This is the first day online registration is available

• Priority registration is between December 4 and

December 21, 2017

• www.smfcsd.net  Registration & Enrollment

How to Register for the 2018-2019 School Year

2018-2019 INFOSNAP REGISTRATION ENGLISH / ESPAÑOL

Online Registration

• You will enter your child’s unique 15-character snapcode to log into

InfoSnap, create an InfoSnap account, and complete your child’s registration.

• Tips:

– Create an email account well before the online registration window

• pens if you do not have one already.

– You will need to create an InfoSnap account after entering your child’s snapcode into InfoSnap.

• You need to have an email account in order to create an InfoSnap

account. – Utilize the How to Register booklet for step-by-step directions on how to register online. Available on the District website in December. – Hold your cell phone or tablet in landscape if you are using a mobile device to access and fill-out the form.

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Online Registration

• Registration is considered complete only after you

have entered and submitted all data into InfoSnap.

• You will receive an email confirming your

completion and submission of the InfoSnap online registration form.

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Transfer Requests

HOW DO I APPLY FOR A TRANSFER FOR MY CHILD?

• Transfer request applications are completed through the

InfoSnap online transfer form.

• Parents/guardians new to the district can request a transfer

after the online registration is submitted.

• Parents/guardians may apply for up to 2 schools of choice.
• All transfer requests received by the deadline of 4:00 pm on

December 21, 2017 will be entered into the school/program lottery.

• Applications received after the deadline will automatically be

placed on the transfer request list.

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Transfer Requests

• All families that wish to apply for a transfer request MUST

FIRST REGISTER their child at the school of assignment

• A transfer request is not a school registration and is not a

guarantee of enrollment.

• Parents/guardians will be contacted by the Enrollment

Department only if the transfer request has been granted. – E-mail communication

• IMPORTANT: transfer requests are granted only if there is

room in the school and grade level requested.

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Review

November 2017

• Document verification begins
• Snapcodes issued after document verification at the school site
• Check your school’s website for specific dates, times and

requirements--document verification days and times are scheduled by each individual elementary school

December 4, 2017- December 21, 2017

• Priority registration window
• Registration is considered complete only after the
• nline registration form has been submitted.
• Optional: family can submit a transfer request after

submitting the InfoSnap online registration form

February 2, 2018

• Transfer Approval or Transfer Request

List Notification Email sent by the end of the business day to families that applied for a transfer to another school by the Dec 21 deadline

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More Information

Visit the SMFCSD website:

www.smfcsd.net Student Registration & Enrollment

• How to Register for the 2018-2019 School Year
• 2018-2019 Key Dates
• Required Registration Documents
• School Assignments
• School Enrollment & Transfer FAQs
• Transfer Request Process

Or contact the Student Services Department

(650) 312-7345

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Transitional Kindergarten

For parents/guardians with children who will turn 5 years of age on or between September 2 – December 2, 2018 Please stay for a brief presentation on Transitional Kindergarten

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Alicia Heneghan

Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Welcome to Transitional Kindergarten!

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What is Transitional Kindergarten?

• Same calendar and similar schedule as Kindergarten
• Current TK classes are located at all schools EXCEPT: North

Shoreview Montessori, College Park, Fiesta Gardens, Beresford, Bayside Academy

• TK students are eligible to attend the Annex Program
• Same registration and transfer process as Kindergarten
• For the 2018-2019 school year, if a child turns 5:
• On or before September 1, 2018: Kindergarten
• September 2 – December 2, 2018: TK
• On or after December 3, 2018: Eligible for preschool
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Teachers & Curriculum

• Transitional Kindergarten is taught by SMFCSD credentialed

teachers

• TK is intended to give young learners a head start and provide

them with an opportunity to learn and grow

• TK curriculum is a blend of the California Kindergarten

standards and the CA Preschool Foundations for 5 year-olds

• The TK classroom environment provides more
• pportunities for social-emotional and

language development through interactive, hands-on activities

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Teachers & Curriculum

What is the difference between K and TK?

• Focus is on the social, emotional and self-

regulation needs of the child

• Students are taught to interact with their

peers

• Students are taught the academic

foundations they will need to be successful in Kindergarten

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THANK YOU FOR COMING!

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