Pre-K OrientationMcLendon Elementary

Principal: Mr. ClarkAssistant Principal: Ms. Malka

Pre-K Teachers Miss. Saddler and Ms. Bab Oke

School phone # 678-676-5940 Email: DEANDRA_J_SADDLER@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us

Mrs. Gmerek and Ms. Hunt School phone # 678-676-5946 Email: ALYSSA_P_GMEREK@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us

Required Documentation Proof of Age and Residence Birth Certificate Social Security Number Immunization form 3231 (within 30

calendar days) Vision, Hearing, and Dental GA Pre-K Registration Form Roster Information Form

Class Schedule Class starts at 7:45 a.m., as we will get

ready for breakfast and use the restroom.

Class ends at 2:30 p.m. Bright from the Start policy:

Chronic tardiness is defined as late arrival or early departure more than once a week.

Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing more than 2 days per month without medical or reasonable explanation.

Meal fees

Full Reduced

Adult

Breakfast

$ 1.15 $ 0.30 $ 1.50

Lunch $ 1.75 $ 0.40 $ 2.80

GA Pre-K Content Standards 7 domains

Language and Literacy Mathematical Development Science Development Social Studies Development Creative Arts Social and Emotional Health and Physical Developmenthttp://decal.ga.gov/Prek/ContentStandards.aspx

GA Pre-K Child Assessment Work Sampling Online (WSO),

developed by Dr. Samuel J. Meisels Georgia’s Pre-K Progress Report 2 mandatory conferences are required

December 2011 and May 2012

Parental InvolvementJoin the Council

Be part of the decision making in the school.

Join and Actively participate with PTAAs well as:

Volunteer in ClassroomsServe as Room ParentsAttend all school functionsComplete Surveys for School ImprovementAttend Parent Teacher Conferences

Referral Process

RTI (Response to Intervention) Problem solving model designed to

help us meet every child’s unique academic and social/emotional needs.

Problem solving teams meets to design and collaborate with parents to help each child be successful.

Things to bring to school Book bag Full change of clothes in a plastic bag

with name on it (shirt, pants, under garments, and socks)

Small blanket or towel with name on it Folder- please return to school everyday

Uniforms We would like to see all of our students

in uniforms, but cannot be required for participation in the Pre-K program.

Family Handbook www.decal.ga.gov

Wish List Clorox wipes Lysol spray Jumbo ziploc bags Tissues Construction paper