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!
