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1 PARENTS HANDBOOK 2011-2012

CONTENTS

Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………......………2

Mission statement and aims……………………………..……………………….......……...……….3

Kindergarten routines…………………………….…………………………………………..…………4

Daily routine…………………………………….……………………………………………......………….…5

Year calendar…………………………………………………………………………………...………………6

School supplies………………………..…………………………………………………………....………….7

Attendance policy…………………………………………………………………………………………….8

Arrival and departure procedures…………………………………………………………………..11

Communication………………………………………………………………………………………….......12

Adaptation……………………………………………………………………………………………………..13

Curriculum…………………………………………………………………………………………………...15

Timetables………….......……………………………………………………………………………………..17

Teachers………………………………………………………………………………………………………..17

Homework……………………………………………………………………………………………………..17

Reports…………………………...……………………………………………………………………………..16

Assemblies……………………………………………………………………………………………………..16

Health and physical development……………………………………………………………………19

Swimming lessons………………………………………………………………………………………….20

Parents Club…………………………………………………………………………………………………..22

Concerts and celebrations for parents……………………………………………………………..23

Regulations…………………………………………………………………………………………………...24

2 ATLANTIC INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

INTRODUCTION

Dear parents and pupils,

Welcome to Atlantic International School. We are delighted that you have

chosen to place your child within the Atlantic family and we look forward to working

in partnership with you for the best possible education for your child.

We aim to create a family atmosphere where each child is encouraged to

develop their potential whilst becoming confident, responsible and independent

members of our community.

We hope that your child will be very happy here and that the information

contained in this handbook is useful and answers some of the many questions that

may arise.

The staff always welcome the opportunity to talk to you if you have a query,

and your child’s class teacher should always be your first port of call should you

require advice or assistance.

Although we try to give you the most up to date information in this booklet,

occasionally situations do arise when changes are necessary. Please use the school

website for up-to-date information.

Atlantic International School Administration

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of The AIS of Moscow is to provide the students with a strong

curricular programme based on developmentally appropriate practices in a

challenging and supporting environment.

Our Objectives

At the AIS we consider our main tasks to be:

To give our students a quality education, ensuring a deep knowledge of school subjects and a high level of proficiency in English and Russian languages and mathematics

Discover the individuality in each child, reveal his creative and physical potential and develop existing talents

Take care of health and psychological well –being of children to help them adept to society, understand their inner world and teach

them how to cope with life’s difficulties To train each individual, to be self-confident in his knowledge and future

world citizen

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KINDERGARTEN ROUTINES

Our kindergarten is open from 8 a.m. till 8 p.m. from Monday till Friday.

First lesson starts at 9 a.m., school day finishes at 6 a.m. Please, bring your child

before school day begins.

Every child in the kindergarten follows the approved schedule of the day done in

accordance with the physiological and psychological characteristics of children in

each age group.

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DAILY ROUTINE

Time PRE-NURSERY&NURSERY

Time RECEPTION 9:00 Circle time 9:00 Circle time 9:15 Bathroom routines 9:15 Bathroom routines 9:20 Breakfast 9:20 Breakfast 9:45 Lessons 1&2 9:40 Lessons 1&2

10:25 Bathroom time 10:30 Bathroom time 10:35 Morning snacks 10:40 Morning snacks 11:00 Outdoor activity 11:00 Outdoor activity 12:10 Bathroom routines 12:10 Lesson 3 12:15 Lunch time 12:40 Lunch time 12:45 Story time 12:50 Story time 1:00 Nap time 1:05 Nap time 3:00 “Wake up” gymnastics 3:00 “Wake up” gymnastics 3:05 Bathroom routines 3:05 Bathroom routines 3:15 Afternoon snacks 3:15 Afternoon snacks

3:30 Lessons/creative & sport

activities 3:30

Lessons/creative & sport activities

4:50 Dinner 4:55 Dinner 5:20 Outdoor activity 5:20 Outdoor activity 6:00 Good bye time 6:00 Good bye time

Time YEAR 1&YEAR 2 9:00 Circle time 9:20 Breakfast 9:35 Lesson 1

11:00 Lesson 2 11:10 Snacks 11:30 Outside play 12:30 Lesson 3 1:15 Lunch time 1:35 Story time 1:45 Rest time 2.25 Lesson 4 3:15 Snacks 3:30 Extra curricular activities 4:20 Extra curricular activities 5:00 Dinner 5:20 Outside play 6:00 Pack up

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YEAR CALENDAR

«Atlantic» Kindergarten Holidays 2011/2012

Autumn Break October,31st, 2011 - November, 3rd, 2011 kindergarten is open

Winter Break December, 23rd , 2011 – January, 9th, 2012 kindergarten is closed

Spring Break March 26 – 30th , 2012 kindergarten is open

Summer holidays June,1st – August, 31st, 2012 summer kindergarten

is open

State holidays 2011/2012

November,4th, 2011, Friday National Unity Day kindergarten is

closed

February,23rd , 2012,

Thursday

Motherland Defender’s Day kindergarten is

closed

March,8th , 2012, Thursday International Women's Day kindergarten is

closed

April,30th , May, 1st , 2012,

Monday, Tuesday

Saturday, April,28th 2012

working day

Spring and Labour Day kindergarten is

closed

May, 9th , 2012, Wednesday Victory Day kindergarten is

closed

June, 11th and 12th

Monday, Tuesday

Saturday, June,9th 2012

working day

Russia Day kindergarten is

closed

On State Holidays the school is closed.

Break time is for children to reflect on what they have learned. It is a necessary

part of a learning process.

Anyway, if your child needs to be looked after during autumn and spring breaks,

we are happy to inform you that a mixed playgroup is organized in our kindergarten.

It will be open on week days. Please, ask your class teacher for an application form to

fill in for the playgroup.

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SCHOOL SUPPLIES

List of necessary things we would ask you to bring:

indoor shoes

For outside play

comfortable clothing for the season and the weather so that a child could move

freely and stay outside during all outside playtime (about 1 hour)

For P.E.

t-shirt

shorts

sport shoes with straps or hooks&loops

socks

sports suit

For dancing classes

dancing suit

dancing shoes

For nap time

pajamas

socks

For swimming lessons

backpack

bathing cap

swim suit

swimming goggles

towel

rubber sandals

In case of emergency

extra clothes

Please, dress your child in the morning according to the weather.

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ATTENDANCE POLICY

Introduction

Regular attendance at school is essential to ensure uninterrupted progress and to enable children to reach their potential. The attendance pattern for all children is monitored weekly with the school seeking to work actively with parents to ensure that a regular pattern is maintained.

Absence is an important issue that is treated seriously. When attendance becomes a problem the school cannot guarantee successful progress in the program. However each case is different and the school acknowledges that no one standard response will be appropriate in every case. It is essential that parents keep the school fully informed of any matters that may affect their child’s attendance.

We believe that the most important factor in promoting good attendance is development of positive attitudes towards school. To this end the school will strive to provide a welcoming, caring environment, where each member of the school community feels happy and secure. Parental Responsibility

Throughout this policy the term ‘parent’ represents one parent, both parents or guardian with whom the child resides. Punctuality is stressed as lateness impacts on learning not only for the individual, but the class as a whole. When a child is unwell, parents should contact the school before 9.30am on the first day of absence informing the school of the reason for absence. Parent and guardians should:

encourage good attendance and punctuality; inform the school by 9.30am on the first day of their child’s absence; notify in advance for planned absences (such as family holidays during term

time, special occasions); it is strongly recommended that parents should take holidays during break-

time as to not interfere with educational process.

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School Responsibility

The school is responsible for recording pupil attendance twice a day in the

attendance register, once at the start of the morning session (9.00am) and once at the

start of the afternoon session (12.45pm).

As a school we will ensure that:

pupils are registered accurately and efficiently; a first day absence response telephone call is made to a pupil’s home address

after 9.30am; school attendance statistics are reported; the importance of good attendance and punctuality is emphasised to the

children and their parents throughout the school year.

Pupils will be encouraged to:

attend school regularly; arrive at school on time; try to achieve a 100% attendance certificate each term;

Procedures

Children are expected to attend every session that the school is open during the academic year unless there is a good reason for absence. There are two types of absence:

Authorised Unauthorised

The following circumstances are considered as unauthorized and appropriate reasons for the issuing of Responsibility Notices:

Excessive holidays during term Excessive delayed return from extended holidays Persistent lateness after morning attendance has been taken

A pupil has to be absent from school in one of these circumstances for at least 10

sessions or remain on sick leave for 10 consecutive days or at least 14 days in any term before the issuing of a Responsibility Notice can be considered. The purpose of Responsibility Notice is to inform parents that their child's frequent absences or lateness may result in difficulties in learning and adaptation.

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Reporting Absence

If a child is absent, parents should contact the school by 9.30am on the first day stating a reason for absence. Contact may be made in person, by telephone or via a written, signed note. This reason will be recorded in the register and the school will decide whether the absence can be authorised. If parents fail to make contact with the school on the first day of absence, a member of the staff will contact the child’s home by telephone. If contact is made, the reason is recorded in the absence book. In the case that contact cannot be made, the school stuff will continue to attempt to make contact for the remainder of the school day, including contacting other close family members listed on the contact form. If contact cannot be made, a letter will be sent home reminding parents of absence protocol and requesting that parents contact the school office with a reason for absence and to ensure contact details are current. Punctuality

School begins at 9.00am, register is closed at 9.10 and children arriving at school after the start of the school session will be marked late. This will be marked in the class register.

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ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES.

Arrival and Departure Procedures

Children can arrive from 8.00am - 8:45am and must be in class ready for

registration at 8.55am sharp as lessons commence at 9.00am. If for some reason a

child is brought to kindergarten later, please ensure that s/he does not interrupt the

lesson. In case of lateness, parents will have to change their children themselves as all

the staff will be busy with the class, and quietly lead the child into the class and close

the class door promptly. It will help the morning routine enormously if parents do

not enter the class and leave the cloakroom as soon as their child is in class.

Please ensure that you or your designated guardian collects your child from a

member of staff at the end of each day from the designated pick up point. Those

children using the school bus service will be collected by the bus monitor and safely

taken home.

Please collect your child promptly at the end of each day. If for some reason you

have been delayed, please telephone the school so that we are aware and can inform

your child to avoid any worrying. If you are unable to collect your child, please

inform the school at your earliest convenience as to who will be collecting your child.

Teachers will not release a child to an unauthorised guardian. If a parent wishes

their child to be collected by a different person then the parents must complete a

form and provide a photograph of the person who is collecting the child

Pickup Points

All children from Pre-Nursery to Year 2 are to be collected from their

cloakrooms or from the playground. It will help the end of school routine enormously

if parents do not enter the classroom and collect their child promptly. If for some

reason parents want to collect their child later than they appear on the school

premises, they must make sure their child does not see them. Otherwise a child as

well as parents and the teachers will be confused under whose authority s/he is at

the moment. For children’s safety reasons we must avoid this kind of ambiguity.

Teachers expect that after parents claimed that they have come to collect their child

and the child sees them parents accept the responsibility for the child fully.

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COMMUNICATION

We aim to keep all parents fully informed about events or developments at AIS.

The school newsletter is sent out monthly. Parents should check school folders on a

daily basis. Inside each child’s book folder is a reading record diary where parents

and teachers can write messages. Teachers need to inform parents of upcoming

events by sending out letters in those folders. Every time a child reads in class the

reading record diary will be signed by the class teacher. The parents will countersign

the diary every time their child reads at home.

Class teachers are happy to discuss concerns parents may have about their

child but are unable to do so during teaching time. Parents are asked not to contact

class teachers in the morning for a lengthy chat as teachers and pupils are always

anxious to begin their daily work. Office staff will gladly arrange for parents to make

an appointment with class teachers to discuss any concerns parents may have.

There are 2 semesters in the school calendar. Parents will receive reports at the

end of each semester and there are two formal Parent Teacher Consultations held

each year.

Health

Regular daily attendance is expected but sometimes absence is unavoidable

through sickness. Please inform the school if your child is unable to attend. Please

telephone or email as early as possible and leave a message for the class teacher.

Please advise us of any medical problems your child may have when there is an

allergy to materials or food. Please ensure that the nurse has your medical card.

If your child becomes unwell and the class teacher feels that s/he is not well

enough to participate in lessons you will be telephoned immediately to collect your

child. Please be aware that it is the responsibility of the parents to collect their

unwell child and the school cannot provide a driver in such circumstances.

Medication can only be administered with written consent and directions from

the parents. The school employs a full-time qualified nurse who deals with day-to-

day matters such as cuts/bruises and children who feel unwell whilst at school. If

your child has had to visit the nurse due to a minor injury or feeling slightly unwell

you will be informed of the incident. In case of serious injury or emergency the

emergency services will be contacted and the parents informed.

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ADAPTATION

The child’s adaptation to the kindergarten. Information for parents.

Day 1 – The child comes to the kindergarten together with a parent to get acquainted

with a new environment, new people, if possible s/he spends a short while in the group of peers.

Day 2-10 – The child is left in the class with the teachers and other children for 2-3 hours without a parent and then goes for outdoor activity from 11.15 till 12.00 and lunch till 12.30

Starting from the 2nd week in kindergarten the child remains for the whole study day on his/her own. Please, part with your child at the doors of the class. By doing so you will help your

child understand that in the class s/he should stay on his/her own and eventually the

adaptation period will go smoother.

Any questions regarding a change of the schedule during adaptation period should be

discussed with the methodologist and psychologist of the school.

The conditions of successful adaptation:

One of the main factors is your positive attitude towards the kindergarten. If you

believe it to be the best place on Earth for your child so will your child. S/he will

feel it subconciously;

Don’t be nervous and do not show you are worried before leaving your child at

the kindergarten;

You should prepare your child to temporarily part with you and explain to

him/her that this is only because s/he is growing up;

Try to tune your child as positively as possible to his entering the kindergarten

(this is the result of positive child-parent emotional contact);

Reveal to your child some “secrets” of communication skills both with children

and adults;

You can give to your child a book or a toy as a “piece of home”;

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Find out the timetable of the kindergarten beforehand and implement it at home

as a part of a daily routine;

Bring your child to kindergarten only if s/he is absolutely healthy;

Plan your working and leisure time so that you would have the opportunity NOT

to leave your child in the kindergarten for the full day during the first month

(according to the adaptation schedule);

Child’s adaptation will start only when s/he stays in kindergarten all by

him/herself (the presence of parents on the kindergarten grounds will only

elongate the adaptation period);

Do not discuss issues you consider to be problematic about the kindergarten in

front of your child;

It is of utter importance to keep telling your child consistently that you love

him/her as much as you did before.

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CURRICULUM

The Cambridge Educational System

AIS are accredited by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). The

Cambridge Curriculum sets out the stages and core subjects your child will be taught

throughout their school life. The Cambridge Curriculum is a framework based on the

UK National Curriculum to ensure that teaching and learning is balanced and

consistent. Programmes of study for young learners are based on the UK National

Curriculum (UNC) for Early Years and Foundation Stage and logically linked to the

Cambridge Curriculum. It sets out:

the subjects taught the knowledge, skills and understanding required in each subject standards or attainment targets in each subject that teachers can use to measure

your child's progress and plan their future learning how your child's progress is assessed and reported

CIE organises the curriculum into distinct categories for assessment. Five categories

of the assessment we currently use at AIS

Stage Age* Year Group Key Stage Assessment

EY 2 Pre-Nursery Early Years Internal Assessment

EY 3 Nursery Early Years Internal Assessment

F 4 Reception Foundation Internal Assessment

1 5 Year 1 Primary school Internal Assessments

1 6 Year 2 Primary school Internal Assessments

2 7 Year 3 Primary school Primary progression tests

2 8 Year 4 Primary school Primary progression tests

2 9 Year 5 Primary school Primary progression tests

2 10 Year 6 Primary school Cambridge Checkpoint tests

3 11 Year 7 Secondary school Lower secondary progression tests

3 12 Year 8 Secondary school Lower secondary progression tests

3 13 Year 9 Secondary school Cambridge Checkpoint tests

4 14 Year 10 Secondary school IGCSE practice exams

4 15 Year 11 Secondary school IGCSE final exams

* Age of child as of 1st September of current academic year

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AIS Kindergarten Programme

Age* Level Programme 2 y.o. Pre-Nursery UNC**, Early Years, 22-36 months 3 y.o. Nursery UNC, Early Years, 30 -50 months 4 y.o. Reception UNC, Foundation Stage, 40 - 60+ months 5 y.o. Year 1 Cambridge International Primary Programme, Stage

1 6 y.o. Year 2 Cambridge International Primary Programme, Stage

2 * Age of child as of 1st September of current academic year

**UK National Curriculum

Early Years Foundation Stage: Pre-Nursery, Nursery, Reception

The UK National Curriculum (UNC) Early Years and Foundation Stage

framework covers all 6 areas of a child’s complete development: Personal, Social and

emotional development; Communication, Language and Literacy; Problem solving,

Reasoning and Numeracy; Knowledge and Understanding of the world; Physical

Development and Creative Development. We continue developing these skills in

children from age 2 till 7 years old when they finish Year 2.

Primary stage 1: Year 1 and 2

The Cambridge International Primary Programme gives the framework to develop Mathematics, English and Science skills and knowledge in young children, and it allows teachers to assess children’s learning as they progress.

Children are introduced to the Cambridge Strategy of the English National Curriculum in year 1. Cross-curricular links are made during the planning stages, ensuring that the non-core subjects support the Literacy and Numeracy objectives and vice versa. Handwriting and guided reading take place outside of the Literacy time allowing more time for shared reading/writing, guided writing, speaking & listening, group and independent work. The children develop their knowledge and understanding of mathematics through practical activity, exploration and discussion.

AIS kindergarten programme is progressive and flexible, it helps us develop successful students.

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TIMETABLES

The curriculum is reflected in the timetable. The timetable is put together in

English for a one week period. The lessons in the international programme are taught

in English. For Russian-speaking children there is literacy and maths in Russian.

Communication during daily routines (breakfast, lunch, outdoor playtime etc.)

happens in English. In the morning greater emphasis is placed on intellectual

development, while during the afternoon more attention is given to the development

of children’s creativity and emotions.

Your class timetable will be available for you before the beginning of the

academic year in the secretary’s office.

TEACHERS

In Atlantic kindergarten there are two teachers in each class: an English

speaking and a Russian speaking teacher with good knowledge of English. Both

teachers have a degree in teaching, specialization and experience in the early

childhood education. There is also an assistant caregiver in each class.

You can see your teachers every day either in the morning or in the afternoon

and discuss any issues before the school day.

There are other specialists working in our kindergarten: a medical nurse, a

psychologist, a speech therapist, a music teacher, a dancing teacher, an art teacher

and a physical education teacher. You can see them and talk about your child’s

progress any time by prior appointment.

HOMEWORK

Every child in the kindergarten has a personal folder which s/he must bring to

school every day.

The folder contains worksheets completed during the lessons, which should be

left at home. Once a week a teacher may give a review worksheet, a child can do on

his/her own. The parents’ role is to remind your child to finish the task and give

it to the teacher on time. Such tasks help a child to get used to doing homework and

as a result contribute to easier adaptation to junior school when homework must be

done every day.

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In Year 1 and Year 2 children should also bring their Reading Record Book and

a reading book in their folders every day. In the Reading Record Book, a teacher puts

down a list of books the child has finished reading, and how capable s/he is. A child

should read his/her reading book at home once or twice a day. Every day together

with a teacher, children read, discuss and change their reading book. Having finished

reading all the books in a level, a child goes on to the next reading level.

The following time spans are suggested as a guideline for weekly homework.

Nursery: Reading only as appropriate.

Reception: Up to 10 minutes, four times per week.

Year 1: Up to 15 minutes, four times per week.

Year 2: Up to 30 minutes, four times per week.

REPORTS

Reports are given twice a year in the form of a detailed description of a child’s

performance during the first and the second semesters. Reports are given at the end

of December and at the end of May in English stating a child’s progress on the

international and Russian curricula.

We hold parent-teacher meetings twice a year, in late October and late March.

You may discuss any concerns with your child’s teacher, the psychologist or the head

teacher at any time by prior arrangement.

ASSEMBLIES

Weekly assemblies help to provide interdisciplinary links, deepen children’s

understanding of other cultures, teach children tolerance. By studying amusing

traditions and celebrating festivals from different countries, children begin to

appreciate the diversity of the world we live in and see the reasons to be proud of

their own country.

Different assemblies take place every Friday. They are a whole school wide event

where children show others their achievements, crafts, poems and songs they have

learned during the week. Assemblies are for the children only. On one hand,

assemblies are a mini celebration, and on other hand, they are also a lesson.

List of assemblies you can find on www.atlanticschool.ru

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HEALTH AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

№ ACTIVITY TIME DURATION

Physical education

1 morning gymnastics every day 9.00-9.10 6-10 min

2 physical education 2 times a week according to the

timetable 15-30 min

3 swimming once a week 45 min

4 sports club once a week 30min

7 individual lessons for promoting key skills

2-3 times a week 12-15 min

8 P.E. break (between

lessons) every day 3-5 min

9 outdside activity games 2-3 times a week 15-30 min

10 physical activity in a gym 2-3 times a week 10-15 min

11 PE amusement once a month 20-30 min

12

fitness days for children and parents

according to the timetable of events

40-60min

Father’s day February

Sports day May

Health

1 corrective gymnastics parents wish and doctor's

recommendation 10-15 min

2 finger gymnastics every day 3-5 min

3 speech therapy

gymnastics every day 2-3 min

4 eye gymnastics every day 1-2 min

5 gymnastics after nap

time 2-3days a week 5-10 min

6 valeology lessons every 2 months 20-30 min

Preventive work

7 sun baths every day during outside play

8 room airing every day according to the outside

temperature

9 breathing fresh air every day during outside play

10 breathing gymnastics every day 2-3 min

11 rubdown with towel every day after nap-time 1-2 min

12 feet-baths every day before nap-time 1-3 min

13 self-massage every day since 5 ages 1-2 min

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SWIMMING LESSONS.

Children attend the swimming pool once a week for a swimming lesson. The

aim of this lesson is to teach children to swim. We follow the swimming curriculum of

Russian kindergartens for children aged 3-6.

The swimming pool is located in a modern fitness club that is fully equipped for

children. There is a qualified swimming instructor who is certified to teach children

swimming.

Children travel to the swimming pool by the school bus supervised by their

teachers, who also help them to change and dry their hair thoroughly.

We ask parents to provide their child with necessary equipment for swimming

lessons. If a child lacks necessary equipment the kindergarten cannot provide it,

therefore the child will not be able to participate in the swimming class.

The list of the necessary equipment for swimming is mentioned in 1.2 School

Supplies and detailed description is provided below.

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PARENTS CLUB

In our kindergarten operates Parents Club. Parents come to Parent Club

meetings not only to discuss pressing problems in their children’s upbringing and

education, to learn a lot about how to communicate and influence their children, ask

our psychologist for an advice, but also to meet parents of other children who their

child sees and plays every day with. Parents Club meetings are held once a month.

We welcome all our parents to take an active part in the Parents Club’s

meetings. This is a good opportunity for you not only to learn about modern

approaches in psychology and pedagogy but also to find out more about your child’s

life in the kindergarten and beyond.

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REGULATIONS

Bring children before 9 a.m.

Beginning the day in a routine manner helps the child to perform better in school: it’s

hard to understand what a movie is about if you watch it from the middle. Coming with your

child on time will also teach him/her to be a punctual person.

In the morning part with your child in the locker room, in the evening wait for

him/her there.

The classroom is a place with its own rules. For a child it is a special place where s/he

feels himself independent and grown-up. It is very important that parents should stay out of

the classroom.

The toys brought from home should be stored in a locker and taken out only when

teacher allows.

Younger children often need toys from home, especially during their adaptation period.

The older and more independent the child becomes the less s/he needs them. However,

older children often want to show their favourite toys to their friends. The teacher will find

a special time for this without hindering the educational process.

Do not allow your children to bring expensive things (cell phones, expensive toys,

money, valuable jewelry etc.)

Children should not bring sweets, chocolates, soda or bubblegum to kindergarten.

We try our best to teach children healthy habits and many children are allergic to such

products.

Inform the teacher if you cannot collect your child before 8 p.m.

We will wait for you, but please give notice.

Kids who are ill must stay at home untill they recover fully.

If your child is unwell, has a fever, a cough, nausea, etc. attending kindergarten will not

do them any good. The illness may progress, and a sick child can infect other children.

Should your child feel unwell when s/he is in school your teacher will call you

immediately. Your child will stay in the nurse’s room until you come to collect him/her.

Dress your child according to the weather.

Every day children spend about two hours outside. A child dressed in a proper way feels

comfortable and can move actively during outside playtime.

If you do not have an opportunity to discuss your concerns with the teacher in

person, you may contact her by her personal e-mail or through the school

secretary on the phone (495) 661 86 91 (m. Dubrovka) and (499) 745 62 61 or

(903) 281 2720 (m. Rechnoj Vokzal)