1. Parents Orientation Academic Year 2013-14

2. Agenda  11am-12pm  Importance of early learning  What to expect  Events  Some guidelines  Parents’ participate  Transport  Website  Transition period  Registration Kit  12pm-1pm  Fill registration kit  Meet the teachers  Uniform size

3. Importance of Early learning  Not just playtime; play to learn  Creating a base for all future learning  Social and language skills  Development of personality  Parents involvement  Opportunities to learn  Opportunities to explore  Child wants ‘no holds barred’

4. What to expect  Separation anxiety  Excitement of go to school  Days of not wanting to go to school  Asking a lot of questions  Wanting to do/have like others  Getting hurt  ‘Becoming strong’  Self-reliance  Understanding life’s celebrations

5. Events  Celebrations of festivals  Celebrations of special days  Field trips  Parent-teacher meetings  Progress assessment

6. Some guidelines  Adhere to school timings  Do interact with teachers often  Avoid teacher interaction during pickup & drop  Don’t keep a grievance lingering in your mind  Do point out errors to the Centre Head  Avoid discussions with non-teaching staff  Provide specific care instructions by mail  Meet teachers on Saturdays, or call after school hours  Provide water bottle and change of clothes on all days  Label all personal belongings with durable ink

7. Parents’ participation  Volunteer for various activities  Field trips  Celebrations  Art & craft  Music  Dance  Story telling  Participate in family events  Share ideas/thoughts/knowledge with others  On website  In events

8. Transport facility  Own van, Omni  Service for convenience, as car pool, non-profit  All routes and plans for the group interest  Own driver, accompanied by maid  Limited service area  Only for students  Equipped with GPS, fire extinguisher  Non-polluting CNG  Fee according to area  Please fill Transport Registration Form  Please don’t request for change in stop sequence  Please don’t engage driver or maid in discussion  Call office for queries, complaints, or suggestions

9. Website

10. Transition period Playgroup  Week 1  1 hr. per day  No transport  Week 2  1.5 hrs. per day  No transport  Transport after 2.5 hrs. Nursery  Week 1  1.5 hr. per day  No transport  Week 2  2.5 hrs. per day  Regular classes  Transport Jr. & Sr. Kg: Regular schedule from 3rd Jun

11. Registration kit  All about me*  Immunisation record*  Consent for emergency medical care*  Consent form for short trips*  Escort Card*  Injury/Illness report  Holiday calendar  Activity Rate Card  Note for parents  Channels of communication  Curriculum Please fill the required formats and submit on 3 rd June

12. Thank You Please proceed to meet the teachers