Welcome to Kindergarten

Information Session

“BE AWESOME”

JOEL School Administrative Team

Proud Principal, Angela GuarascioAssistant Principal, Abby Rice

OFFICE STAFF

Angela SchumackWendy Irmscher

Shirley Lang-Cissell

School Nurse

Clara Parker

Kindergarten Teachers

Holly Buhler Melissa McCormack

Laura Ragonese Jack Reynolds

Melissa CorganAnne Rebuzzini

Kindergarten Goals• To build a positive self-image• To develop understanding through independent

exploration, cooperative learning and teacher directed learning

• To promote lifelong learning through enjoyment of books, visual stimuli and hands-on experiences

• To become respectful, open-minded and positive members of the school community

JOEL SCHOOL R.O.CK.S

R Respectful

O Own our decisions

C Caring

K Kind

Typical Kindergarten Day:Arrival

Morning WorkMorning Meeting

Math Specials

Science/Social StudiesRecess/Lunch

Reading/Writers WorkshopWhat I need Block (WIN)

Dismissal

Arrival and DismissalBus Students:

● K students sit in the front of the bus● Morning: Students are greeted by adults

○ First days of school students will meet in the gym and walked to their classrooms

● Afternoon: A guardian must be at the bus stop to get child off

Parent Drop off: Curbside drop off 8:31-8:40

Parent Pick up: Annex door near field hockey field

● Notes to Teachers/Office

Lunch Information● K students eat together ● Students can order lunch and/or breakfast each day

School Breakfast/Lunch Menus

Next Steps

● Registration: March 4 and March 5 in the BOE● Clinton Early Childhood Council Activities (formerly known as Best

Beginnings)

● Class Placement: letter mailed home mid August ● Meet and Greet: August, child and parent/guardian ● Open House: September

From the Nurse’s Desk● We need the most recent physical before

the first day of school○ Under 5 - Yellow form○ 5 and older- Blue Form

● Immunization Record

The Clinton PTAOur Mission

● To be collective voice for Clinton Public School students, parents, and teachers

● To enhance and improve educational opportunities for all students● To improve student performance and foster social, emotional mental

and physical development at all levels● To promote the continuous improvement in the quality of Clinton’s

Public Schools

VISIT us at www.ClintonPTA.org

FRIENDS OF JOEL SCHOOL (FOJ)

FOJ is a non-profit organization who raise money solely for the educational enhancement of students at Joel

● Who can be part of FOJ?● How Does FOJ raise money?● How much time is required?

How can you prepare your child for kindergarten?

● Establish consistent daily routines for morning wake up, eating, bedtime, etc.

● Have children help with chores● Provide healthy meals and snacks.● Provide time daily for exercise and free play● Limit access to electronic devices and TV● Praise respectful, helpful, and kind behaviors● Read for 20 minutes every day with your child. ● Tell your child that he/ she is special and loved!

We are here to support you and your child during this transition.

Please contact us with questions, concerns, and suggestions!