Orientation to Kindergarten Kindergarten Orientation

Welcome and Introductions Big step on a long journey Exciting time for you and your child Partnership between your family and the school in supporting your child’s learning Kindergarten Orientation

School Supplies Backpack large enough to hold a lunch bag and books Lunch/snack bag Change of Clothing (labelled in a bag) Indoor shoes Kindergarten Orientation

Washroom and Self-Help Routines At school, children: – Must use washroom independently – Must wash hands with soap independently – Dress and undress independently belts overalls zippers buttons coat, boots, hats, mittens, shoes Kindergarten Orientation

Snacks and Lunches Independently get out snack or lunch and tidy up after self 15 min snack; 20 min lunch No nut products permitted Kindergarten Orientation

First Day of School First day of School Arrive at 8:50 am (Supervision begins 8:45am) Drop Child at the gate to the Kindergarten Pen Student Entry 8:55 am

Dismissal Dismissal 3:25 Pick up children at the gate Daycare- will pick up directly from the gate Kindergarten Orientation

Are you concerned about your child’s speech & language? Speech and Language Deborah Wienstein YRDSB Speech & Language Pathologist Kindergarten Orientation

Helpful Information School Website Kindergarten Orientation

Breakout Sessions Kindergarten Orientation Rm 129 Rm 131 Rm 132 Final Session will be in the gym