Welcome to Kindergarten!

Southington Public Schools

Southington Elementary Schools- Start/End Times

Early Schools ~ 8:35 a.m. – 3:05 p.m. (Doors open at 8:20)

Late Schools ~ 8:55 a.m. – 3:25 p.m. (Doors open at 8:40)

Flanders, Hatton, Oshana, South End and Thalberg

Derynoski, Kelley, Strong

School Registration ProcessThe district registration process begins with online registration!

● The online site will be open for kindergarten registration on February 24, 2020

● Go to the Southington Public Schools website at: www.southingtonschools.org.

● Click Registration under “Quick Links” or “School Registration” link under Parents/Students. Choose Kindergarten Registration 2020-21

School Registration Process (continued)

● Open the “NEW REGISTRATION” link and begin completing the information requested. Once complete, you’ll submit the information and will be notified that your registration is not complete until you provide the district with the appropriate documentation and meet with your child’s school or the district registrar.

School Registration Process (continued)

● All families must complete the registration process online prior to attending the kindergarten registration at your assigned school. NOTE: Families without computers will have access to a laptop at your child’s school the day of registration. The process will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.

Required DocumentsBelow are the documents that are required by the district to

complete your child’s registration!

● Full size birth certificate for all students is required - we cannot accept the small wallet-size version.

● Physical performed within one year of first day of school and State of CT Health Assessment Record - “blue form”.

● Court issued guardianship/court documentation issued by the State of Connecticut for custodial agreements and in situations where the parent of the child is not the legal guardian,

Required Documents - residencyBelow are the documents that are required by the district to

complete your child’s registration!

A. Homeowners must present one of the following: a current mortgage statement/bill, a copy of the Southington home property tax statement, or the title page of the current homeowner’s insurance policy.

B. Renters must present a current rental or lease agreement, or notarized letter from landlord or owner acknowledging the parent/guardian’s and student’s residence.

C. A current utility bill (electricity, gas, or phone). If move is recent, 30 days will be provided to produce a copy of this bill.

Required Documents - residencyResidency requirements for families who are living in a home

that is rented or owned by another person:● If the student and the parent/guardian are living in a dwelling that

is rented or owned and occupied by another person, a Certificate of Residency and affidavits will be filled out by the person with whom the family and student reside. The owner of the property will also be responsible for providing the district with the homeowner/renter documentation. In these cases, the residency verification process will need to be completed at the district registrar’s office.

*A verification visit by the district Residency Officer may be required prior to the student beginning school.

Registration (School-based)

• Assist parents with completing and submitting registration forms and materials.

• Access to nurse to discuss any health issues.• Access to speech-language pathologist to discuss any

concerns or issues.

Stations are designed to:

• Have an activity, snack, story time to occupy children while parent is busy.

• Include an Intake Inventory.

In addition, many schools:

Registration & OrientationSCHOOL Registration Orientation

Derynoski March 4, 5 & 6, 2020 May 8, 2020

Flanders March 5, 2020 May 15, 2020

Hatton March 11, 2020 May 6, 2020

Kelley March 5, 2020 April 30, 2020

Registration & OrientationSCHOOL Registration Orientation

Oshana March 11, 2020 May 27, 2020

South End March 6, 2020 May 15, 2020

Strong March 19, 2020 May 21, 2020

Thalberg March 5 & 6, 2020 May 15, 2020

Transportation• Children who live within one mile of the school

are designated as walkers. • The Southington Public Schools Street

Directory is available on the website.• Bus routes are posted online and in various

newspapers in early August.• On the first day of school, parents are required

to bring kindergarten students to and from school.

A “Typical Day” in KindergartenMorning Meeting

● Greeting● Morning Message● Calendar● Counting the Days of School● Literacy/Numeracy Review

A “Typical Day” in KindergartenLiteracy

● Word Work● Reader’s Workshop● Writer’s Workshop

A “Typical Day” in KindergartenNumeracy

● Number Sense● Addition/Subtraction● Measurement● Shapes

● Hands-On Math Centers

A “Typical Day” in KindergartenSocial Centers

● Play that helps develop social, emotional and academic skills

● Examples: kitchen, blocks, art, games

A “Typical Day” in KindergartenLunch

● Children may bring their own lunch or purchase lunch.

● Children have a 30-minute lunch period in the cafeteria.

● Applications for Free/Reduced Lunch will be available on the SPS website in July. Parents can print, complete, and bring the forms to their school prior to the start of school in August.

● In late August, all families will receive an email that contains their student’s ID number and information about how to create a student lunch account.

All Southington Schools offer a Grab-and-Go Breakfast for anyone interested. Families who qualify for Free/Reduced lunch have the option of taking part in this program.

A “Typical Day” in KindergartenRecess

Children will have outdoor recess when weather permits.

A “Typical Day” in KindergartenSpecialsEach class has

art, music, media skills, and physical

education each week for 40

minutes.

Students will also have weekly book exchange at the school library.

Emotions Matter! Emotions (and what we do with them) influence:● Attention, memory and learning● Decision making and judgement● Relationship quality● Physical and mental health● Everyday effectiveness

…at home, in the classroom, and at work!

Emotional Intelligence In the Kindergarten Classroom

Classroom Charter

Emotional Intelligence In the Kindergarten Classroom

Daily Check-ins on the Mood Meter

Emotional Intelligence In the Kindergarten Classroom

Using strategies to regulate emotions

Tips for a Successful YearMake sure your child is well-rested.Have your child eat a good breakfast so that he/she has energy everyday.Gather school items the night before.

Check your child’s backpack on a daily basis for school notices.Communicate with your child’s teacher.

Read daily to your child.

Write notes to teacher if dismissal procedure changes for the day.

School Safety● School doors lock when school has started.

● Entry Procedures: At each school entrance, you will be required to provide the following information upon arrival○ Full name and purpose of visit○ Child’s name attending the school○ Photo Identification

● Safety Drills are performed monthly at each school

Joanne Kelleher, DirectorP.O. Box 210, Southington, CT 06489

www.southingtonearlychildhood.org860-877-4049

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2. Empowering parents, families and childcare providers through workshops and educational programs

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Need Resources? Have a Question?● Childcare and before/after school options● Camps and summer programs● Enrichment activities - dance, sports, music● Healthcare providers and mental health support● Events and activities● Health and development issues

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Upcoming ECCS Events● Kindergarten Readiness Workshop 2020 - February 3, 2020

● Healthy Family FunFest - February 23, 2020

● ECCS Meeting and Presentation - March 17, 2020

● Educational Workshops: TBD

● Car Seat Safety Checks with SPD - TBD (Spring)

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Upcoming ECCS Events● Workshops: Child Development - TBD

● Workshop: For Grandparents: What Has Changed - TBD

● Workshop: Special Needs - TBD

● Car Seat Safety Checks with SPD - Spring and Fall

● Bike Safety Rodeo - June

www.southingtonearlychildhood.org/events/

CT Car Seat LawEffective October 1, 2017

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