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WELCOME! Kindergarten & Transitional Kindergarten Information Meetings 2020-2021 1 Agenda Dr. Sarah Drinkwater Assistant Superintendent of Student Services SMFCSD Education Foundation Introduction to the San Mateo-Foster City
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process
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) programs
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January 27 - February 7 5k/10k Race: May 25
As Kindergarten/TK parents, you can help determine what we fund over the next 9 years!
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– 16 elementary schools (TK/K-5)* – 2 K-8 campuses – 3 middle schools (6-8)
*New Elementary School in Foster City to open mid-year 2020-2021
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Coordinator of Enrollment
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5th birthday falls on or between September 2 – December 2, 2020
enter Kindergarten or TK this school year - they will enter in 2021-2022 – Ed Code, no exceptions
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Handbook p. 4
www.smfcsd.net → Registration & Enrollment → School Assignments
their address of residence.
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Handbook p. 4
pm (noon) on Monday, January 6, 2020 – This is the first day online pre-registration is available www.smfcsd.net → Registration & Enrollment→ How to Register for the 2020-2021 School Year→
2020-2021 Aeries Online Pre-Registration
Handbook p. 4
up-to-date in order to be accepted by the school office
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REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS Handbook pgs. 5 & 6
1. Printout of the signed Aeries online pre-registration submission confirmation page 2. Child’s original birth certificate or passport 3. Child's original, up-to-date immunization record - www.ShotsForSchool.org 4. Child's original Report of Health Examination for School Entry (encouraged at Kindergarten but not required until 1st grade) 5. Parent identification - driver license or other photo I.D. 6. Proof of District 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 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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school of assignment to complete registration in person*
Handbook p. 4
(noon) and close on Friday, January 31, 2020 at 4:00 pm
the school of assignment based on your address of residence.
verification dates/times. *Registration is considered complete only after you have completed document verification at the school of assignment.*
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submitted for the Group Two requirement.
parents/guardians within District boundaries at the time of registration.
registrations after Priority Registration has ended on January
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Handbook p. 5 become available on the District website at 12:00 pm (noon)
choice.
Friday, January 31, 2020 will be entered into the school/program lottery.
the business day on Friday, February 28, 2020.
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a guarantee of enrollment.
Department only if the transfer request has been granted.
year is 10 school days before the first day of school.
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When entering the transfer requests:
weighted in the lottery.
was submitted.
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communication that the transfer has been granted. ○ E-mail communication
■ Check the spam folder
room in the school and grade level requested.
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granted
are no updates sent during the year regarding transfer request status
Park Mandarin Immersion, Fiesta Gardens Dual Immersion, North Shoreview Montessori), fill only by transfer requests--they do not have an assigned attendance area
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January 6, 2020
Student Pre-Registration form is available
January 13 – January 31, 2020
residence for document verification
has been completed at the school of assignment
lottery after completing the new student registration process
February 28, 2020
sent by the end of the business day to families that requested a transfer by the Jan. 31 deadline
Handbook, p. 12
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Handbook, p. 10 the school site: ○ Check the school website ○ Contact the school site directly
request process: ○ Check the Registration & Enrollment pages on the District website ○ Contact the Enrollment Department
Registration & Enrollment
Required Registration Documents School Assignments Kindergarten & TK Information Meetings for the 2020-2021 School Year How to Register for the 2020-2021 School Year 2020-2021 New Student Registration Process Key Dates Transfer Request Process School Registration & Transfer FAQs Or contact the Student Services Department at (650) 312-7345
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Develop Students who are College & Career Ready Engage, motivate, challenge, and respect all learners
areas
the 21st Century
responsible risks
Things you might hear
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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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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credentialed teachers
them with an opportunity to learn and grow
standards and the CA Preschool Foundations for 5 year-olds
language development through interactive, hands-on activities
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speaking and listening.
developmentally appropriate way.
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We are very excited to begin this educational adventure together!
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