1. Rockland Public Schools Full Day Kindergarten 2015-2016

2. Registration  Registration takes place in February and March to allow us to plan  Registration is located at the Superintendent’s office at 34 MacKinlay Way  Registration extended through next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday  Forms available on the district’s website www.rocklandschools.org www.rocklandschools.org

3. The classrooms  Class size 18-23  Number of classes depends on registration  This year there are 9 classes  Each class has two adults in the classroom: a teacher and a full time paraprofessional

4. The curriculum MA Curriculum Frameworks (Common Core)  Reader’s Workshop  Writer’s Workshop  EnVision Math  Science  Social Studies

5. Policies and Procedures  Full Day for ALL students  Hours: 9:00-3:10  Breakfast in the classroom  Lunch (Nutrikids)  Snack everyday (provided by families)  Before School/After School programs offered here at school  Transportation One pickup/drop off location 5 days a week

6. A Typical Day 9:00-9:30Breakfast/Warm-up/Meeting 9:30-10:45Reader’s Workshop (Shared Reading, Literacy Centers, Snack, Small Groups) 10:45-11:30Writer’s Workshop 11:30-12:30 Recess and Lunch 12:30-12:40Interactive Read Aloud 12:40-1:30Math 1:30-2:10Choice Time 2:10-2:50Special (Art, Gym, Music, Library or Computer) 2:50-3:10Wrap up/Dismissal * First half of year…there is a second recess in the schedule

7. Students will have opportunities to become familiar with the school during:  Popsicles with the Principal 2-3 weeks before school begins Self-guided tour throughout building End on the playground with the school community  Kindergarten Screening Week before school begins One on one with the teacher (15-20 minutes) Appointment time will be mailed  Open House Before school begins Scavenger hunt throughout classroom Information from Administration

8. Questions?  Mrs. Crissy Pruitt; cpruitt@rocklandschools.org 781-871- 8400cpruitt@rocklandschools.org Twitter: @MrsPruittJES  Mr. John Retchless; jretchless@rocklandschools.org 781- 878-3893jretchless@rocklandschools.org Twitter: @rocklandsuper