Mountain View Elementary Mountain View Elementary SchoolSchool

Kindergarten OrientationKindergarten Orientation

Mountain View Elementary Mountain View Elementary SchoolSchool

Kindergarten OrientationKindergarten Orientation

August 24, 2012August 24, 2012

Kindergarten is the start of an exciting learning journey.

Our kindergarten classrooms

provide a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment

for all children.

Kindergarten Philosophy

Children are active learners. They learn best when allowed multiple opportunities to play, create, investigate, explore, predict and learn from one another and their environment.

Our kindergarten teachers promote discovery and self-awareness in all areas of development

– social, emotional, physical, creative and cognitive

We look to meet the needs of each individual child.

The Kindergarten curriculum provides children with a variety of opportunities to try out new ideas.

To be challenged by new experiences that engage the

emerging readers, writers,scientists, mathematicians, and artists.

• Monthly newsletter on school’s website

• Frequent notices, check book bag for Green folder daily

• Quarterly class newsletters

• Written notes & email are the best ways to communicate with your child’s teacher

• Parent conferences• Because • Phone calls

Communication

HEALTH INFORMATION

PresentationPresentation by by

Dona Nachajski Dona Nachajski RN School NurseRN School Nurse

Contact #: Contact #:

540-751-2550540-751-2550

Questions & Questions & AnswersAnswers

Preparing for Learning

• Read to your child for 10 – 20 minutes daily.

• Ask questions about the story.• Help your child use the illustrations to predict

story events.• Practice counting objects.• Use mathematical language – more than, less

than, fewer, greater, above, below.• Use positional words – over, under, above, • below, behind, in back of, beside, next to.

Develop your child’s background knowledge

• Experiences in the real world give background knowledge that enhances reading, writing, and speaking.

• Use rich language to develop your child’s vocabulary. Explain words that may be new to your child.

SnackTwo Options•Students May Bring From

Home•Cafeteria Prepay Through

Food Services. Sorry but a la carte is not available.

Snack

• $200.00 Per Year or• 10 Monthly Payments of $20.00• Checks payable to: County of

Loudoun• Parents have the option of pre-

paying their child's meals online with a credit card. Visit the LCPS web site: www.lcps.org (Parent Section / Food Services).

• LCPS Managing food Allergies in School Guidelines:

• A high priority is placed in keeping all of our children safe. Students should be reminded to only eat the food that their parents send to school and to not share food. Mountain View follows the Loudoun County Public School guidelines for managing food allergies in schools

• Parts of the guidelines include that only non-food items be sent in as an alternative to birthday and celebration treats.

Attendance Please report child’s absence

by calling 540-751-2551.

A voice message can be left any time before 9:30 AM.

Parents should send a note explaining the reason for the absence within 3 days of their child’s return to school.

• Changes in Writing or by Phone Call

• Daycare Arrangements• Emergency Information

Dismissal Plans

Early Pick-up Procedures

All early pickups should occur no later then 20 minutes before dismissal.

“Play dates” should be arranged for after the children arrive home from school

Custodial papers and emergency contact cards must be kept up to date

Students will only be released to custodial parents or other adults with prior written parental authorization.

Any person picking up a student must show proper picture

identification

Safety on the Bus Kindergarteners sit in first two or three rows

Parents can help by:Discussing and reinforcing rulesKeeping us informed

Parent(s) must be at the bus stop to receive their child each day.

Students will return to school if no one is at the bus stop to receive them.

If a parent cannot pick up their child on a particular day, prior arrangements must be made with the bus driver for neighbor to receive the child at the bus stop.

Early Dismissals & Delayed Openings

Connect Ed phone call

Check the local News, and District Website

Please Complete the Emergency Plan Form and keep it updated

Delayed Openings

• 1-Hour Delay:– 8:50-10:50 AM Session– 11:35-2:35 PM Session

• 2-Hour Delay:– 9:50-11:50 AM Session– 12:35-2:35 PM Session

Parent + Teacher Association

Stacy Sabin Stacy Sabin Local PTA PresidentLocal PTA President

Join the MTV PTA!Join the MTV PTA!

Attend MeetingsAttend Meetings

Book Fair VolunteersBook Fair Volunteers

Volunteering

In the Classroom Room Parent In the School In the LibraryJoin the PTA

Kindergarten Request:

The Kindergarten teachers have asked that you place your child’s name inside of their backpacks and coats.

Picture of grateful teacher goes here!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Aug. 27 First Day Back to School

Sept. 3 No School

Sept. 20 Back to School Night

Sept. 27 Parent Portal Information Night

Oct. 1School Photos

Sept. 29 Parent and Principal Coffee

Parents are the first teachers in a child’s education. The partnership between families and school is critical to a child’s success.

We share in your excitement

as we embark on this learning

journey together.

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