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Nolan Elementary School 2007-2008 Kindergarten Information
Welcome to Nolan Kindergarten. We are so excited to have your children
this year and we are excited to have the opportunity to work with you.
We have had five classes of around 20 children for several years and expect
those numbers to continue. We would like you to know all about our program
here and try to answer some of the more frequently asked questions.
What should your child know before coming to kindergarten?
There are no set knowledge requirements for entrance to kindergarten (the
only requirements are for the paperwork to be turned in--the shot and
physical exam record (green), copies of the official birth certificate
and Social Security card, and 2 proofs of residence), however your child
will find transition to kindergarten more comfortable if they:
Know their full name, address, age, telephone number, and birthday
Recognize the capital and lower case letters
Can count to at least 20
Can tie their own shoes
Enjoy listening to stories
Are potty trained
Have used scissors before
Can write their own name
Phase-In
We have a transition program called Phase-In at the beginning of the school
year. Your child will attend class only 2 times during the first 2 weeks
of school. We take this time of having small numbers of children coming
each day to get to know the children, assess the children, and allow them
to get aquainted with the school and routines with fewer children around
them. This is a county-wide program that has proven to be a valid and
effective way to introduce the children to kindergarten and transition
them to every day attendance with the whole class.
The phase-in schedule is included and you will get your child's phase-in
days assignment at Registration on August 8th.
On the first day of Phase-In, your child will go to a
classroom with all teachers and then move in a group to another room.
The teachers will go with the groups. The children will get to see all
the classrooms and meet all of the teachers as well as see the school-playground,
restrooms, cafeteria, etc. They will participate in many fun learning
activities. All children will eat lunch during those days. The children
will have a snack and quiet time later in the afternoon. Please send a
snack and a towel.
On the second day of Phase-In, the children will got
to their permanent classroom and teacher. The teacher will notify you
of class placement and lists will be posted. Again, all children will
have lunch, snack and quiet time.
General Information
School Hours
School begins at 8:45 a.m. It is best to have your child to school between
8:20 and 8:40. All children enter the school building through the center
front door and go to the gym where a teacher is on duty after 8:20. All
kindergarten children sit together, and the kindergarten teachers go to
the gym to walk the children to class.
Lunch
When you pay for lunch, it goes into your child's account. Each time your
child eats a cafeteria lunch, they must type in the number they have been
assigned by the cafeteria. You can send a lunch from home anytime. You
can send a check or cash for lunch. All money sent to school for
any reason should be in an envelope with the purpose and child's name
written on the outside. Checks should be made payable to Hamilton
County Food Service (HCFS) for lunch. They will be sent directly to the
cafeteria.
Backpack and Supplies
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Dismissal
Students will be dismissed out the same door at 3:45 with teachers from
the K-2 wing. The bus riders will be walked to the bus door by kindergarten
teachers. If you need to change how or when the child is going home, please
put it in writing...otherwise the child will be sent home their "usual"
way.
Day Care
Day care is available at Nolan before and after school. If you want these
services, please register with the Day Care Director. The day care program
is held in the gym and cafeteria.
Curriculum
Kindergarten children have State Standards and also Hamilton County Standards
for Math, P.E., Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Music. These
will be explained to you at a parent orientation meeting/conference at
the beginning of school. We will also explain the report card and answer
any questions you may have. A copy of the report card and skills are included.
Kindergarten children attend Library once a week, Music twice a week,
P.E. twice a week, and Art once a week. Second semester they have Writing
to Read for 20 minutes every day.
Birthdays and Special Days
Each teacher handles these events slightly differently, however, each
child is special and their birthday is celebrated in some way. The classroom
teacher will explain the method of celebration in the individual classes.
The schools are limited to 2 parties for holidays a year -- Christmas
and Valentines.
Volunteers
Volunteers are utilized and appreciated very much. Each teacher will explain
the needs in her classroom. Opportunities to sign up will e available
at Pre-Registration s well as Registration. Volunteers sign in at the
Office and proceed to the classrooms.
Field Trips
Field trips are usually scheduled for the whole grade. A note of permission
is sent home and must be signed and returned before the child will be
permitted to go. A field trip fee is charged to cover admission and bus
travel. Each teacher will contact parents to act as chaperones.
Character and Discipline
Each month a character trait is featured. During that month, recipients
of the character award for the month are recognized at a character program.
The kindergarten classes obey the school-wide rules as well as individual
classroom rules. The teachers will explain their class rules and methods
of punishment and rewards. An atmosphere of respect and consideration
are conducive to the greatest amount of learning.
Parent Conferences
Parent conferences are scheduled school-wide twice during the year. If
you would like a conference at any time, please send a note to your child's
teacher. They will be happy to meet with you.
We anticipate a wonderful year of learning with your children.
The Nolan Kindergarten Teachers