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WELCOME!

Kindergarten & Transitional Kindergarten Information Meeting 2019-2020

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Agenda

• Dr. Sarah Drinkwater

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 (TK) 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 – 15 elementary schools (K-5) – 2 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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Stacy Moroney

Kindergarten Teacher

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

• Read, write, engage in academic discussions across content

areas

• Acquire 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

Working with students to help create a happy and safe place to learn.

Things you might hear

• I can’t do this yet
• I’m still learning
• ish
• it’s not easy right now
• I think I can

Set up for Success

Kindergarten is an exciting year for students and parents/guardians alike!

Success Looks Like: – Working well within the class community – Being a problem solver – Taking personal responsibility – Productive struggle – Being a self advocate – Trying new things

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What Will You See & Hear in Kindergarten?

Kindergarten is all about exploring, engaging, and questioning.

– Teacher meeting with small groups – Students working individually, in pairs, and in small groups – Students having fun and encouraging each other – Hands-on activities inside and outside the class – Making connections between what they learn in class and see in the world

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What is Transitional Kindergarten?

• Same calendar and similar schedule as Kindergarten
• For the 2019-2020 school year, if a child turns 5:
• On or before September 1, 2019: Kindergarten
• September 2 – December 2, 2019: TK
• On or after December 3, 2019: not eligible for K or TK

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• Current TK classes are located at: Audubon, Baywood, Brewer Island,

Foster City, George Hall, Highlands, Laurel, LEAD, Meadow Heights, Parkside Montessori (transfer lottery only), San Mateo Park, Sunnybrae

• TK students are eligible to attend the Annex Program
• Same registration and transfer process as Kindergarten

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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?

• TK’s main focus is social emotional and

speaking and listening.

• Academics are taught in a

developmentally appropriate way.

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School Information Days

• Please see page 7 of the Welcome Handbook for

the schedule of School Information Meetings

• Great way to get a sense of the school community

and learn about the kindergarten program. – Please check school websites for more information about their School Information Meetings

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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
• Practice skills for independence

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 (Handbook page 4)

• Students are eligible to enroll in Kindergarten if their 5th birthday is
• n or before September 1, 2019
• Students are eligible to enroll in Transitional Kindergarten if their

5th birthday falls on or between September 2 – December 2, 2019

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

Kindergarten or TK this school year - they will enter in 2020-2021 – Ed Code, no exceptions

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STEP 1: School of Assignment

STEP 1: Determine your child’s school of assignment

• To find your child’s school of assignment:

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

• All students in the District are assigned to a school based on

their address of residency.

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Step 2: Registration Documents

STEP 2: Collect all required registration documents

• Required registration documents must be complete and

up-to-date in order to be accepted by the school office

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Registration Documents

REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS (Handbook pages 5 & 6)

• Child’s original birth certificate or passport
• Child's original, up-to-date immunization record - www.ShotsForSchool.org
• 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 of 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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Step 3: Document and Address Verification

STEP 3: Bring all required registration documents to the school of assignment for document and address verification

• The new student registration process begins with document and

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

• Be sure to check the school of assignment’s website for their

scheduled document verification dates/times

• Present originals of the registration documents as well as one set of

copies if possible to the school of assignment

Step 4: Snapcode

STEP 4: Obtain a 15-character snapcode from the school

• f assignment after document and address verification
• Parents/guardians will receive a unique 15-character code, called

a snapcode, after their registration documents have been verified by school office staff

• Parents/guardians will use their snapcode to access and complete

the PowerSchool 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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Snapcode Letter

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Step 5: Online Registration

Step 5: Fill out and submit the PowerSchool online registration form to complete the registration process

• The PowerSchool online registration form opens on Monday,

December 3, 2018 at 12:00 pm (noon) – This is the first day online registration is available

• The priority registration window is between December 3 (noon) and

December 20, 2018 (4:00 pm)

• www.smfcsd.net → Registration & Enrollment→ How to Register for

the 2019-2020 School Year→

2019-2020 PowerSchool REGISTRATION ENGLISH / ESPAÑOL

Online Registration

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

PowerSchool, create a PowerSchool account, and complete and submit your child’s registration.

• Tips:

– Create an email account well before the online registration window opens if you do not have one already. – You will need to create a PowerSchool account after entering your child’s snapcode into PowerSchool.

• You must have your own email account in order to create a PowerSchool

account. – Hold your cell phone or tablet in landscape to access and fill-out the form. – Read the directions, follow the order of the questions, take your time!

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Online Registration

• Registration is considered complete only after you

have entered and submitted all information into PowerSchool.

• You will receive an email confirming the PowerSchool
• nline registration form was submitted.

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Transfer Requests

• Transfer request applications are completed through the

PowerSchool online transfer form.

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

the online registration is submitted. – Transfer request form is available on the Submission Confirmation page after submitting the registration

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

December 20, 2018 will be entered into the school/program lottery.

• Applications received after the deadline will automatically be placed
• n the transfer request list in the order received.

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Transfer Requests

When entering the transfer requests:

• Select the schools in order of preference--the choices are

weighted in the lottery.

• Do not select the school of assignment as one of the choices.
• A 2nd school choice is not required.
• You will receive an email confirming that the transfer request

was submitted.

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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.

• The last day to apply for a transfer for the 2019-2020

school year is 10 school days before the first day of school.

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Transfer Requests

• Plan to attend the school of assignment unless you receive

communication that the transfer has been granted. ○ E-mail communication ○ Check the spam folder

• IMPORTANT: transfer requests are granted only if there is

room in the school and grade level requested.

• All transfer requests expire on the first day of school.

Transfers will not be granted after that day.

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Review

November 2018

• Document verification begins at schools of assignment
• 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 3, 2018- December 20, 2018

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

submitting the PowerSchool online registration form

February 1, 2019

• Transfer Approval or Transfer Request

List Notification Email sent by the end

• f the business day to families that

applied for a transfer to another school by the Dec. 20 deadline

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Registration FYIs

• Online utility billing statements may be printed and

submitted for the Group Two requirement

• Students must be physically living with their

parents/guardians within District boundaries at the time of registration.

• New student registrations are continuously accepted by the

school sites after December 20, 2018. Those registrations are submitted after the priority registration period has ended.

• The PowerSchool online registration form and transfer form

are available in Spanish

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Transfer Request Process FYIs

• Transfer requests are requests, not guarantees of enrollment

– For example, a family can remain #1 on a transfer request list until the list expires if there is no room in the school/grade requested

• We do not predict the odds/chances of a transfer being granted
• E-mail communication is sent only to offer a transfer; there are

no updates sent during the year regarding transfer request status

• District-wide magnet programs (Montessori, Mandarin

Immersion, Spanish Immersion), fill only by transfer requests--they do not have an assigned attendance area

• Transfer request priorities are available on the District website

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Quick Updates

• College Park’s schedule of School Information Meetings has
• changed. Please check the College Park website for the updated

schedule.

• Parents/guardians of children currently in a District preschool

program: – Students in a District preschool program must register for K/TK – You received a Kindergarten/TK assignment letter earlier this month (Oct. 2018) and there are a small handful of school assignments that were incorrect.

• Please double-check your child’s school of assignment on the

District’s School Assignments page

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Who to Contact

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• For specific questions about the school site:

○ Check the school website ○ Contact the school site directly

• For questions about the registration process or

transfer request process: ○ Check the Registration & Enrollment pages on the District website ○ Contact the Enrollment Department

Visit the SMFCSD Website

www.smfcsd.net

Registration & Enrollment

★ 2019-2020 Registration for the Next School Year ★ 2019-2020 New Student Registration Process Key Dates ★ Kindergarten & TK Information Meeting for the 2019-2020 School Year ★ 2019-2020 Transfer Request Process ★ Required Registration Documents ★ School Assignments ★ PowerSchool Online New Student Registration FAQs for Families ★ School Registration & Transfer FAQs

Or contact the Student Services Department at (650) 312-7345

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Visit the Information Tables in the Lobby. The tables will be available until 7:30 pm.

THANK YOU FOR COMING!

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