BPS Kindergarten Information

NightDistrict Presentation

Welcome to the District

Everyone here and at your school is invested in the success and happiness of your child.

Typical Kindergarten Day8:25- Check In

Free play

8:45- Morning Meeting

Calendar

Thematic Songs

Thematic Poetry

Phonemic Awareness Activities

Letter Sound Drill and Practice (Fundations)

9:10 - Read Aloud

9:20 - Language Arts

Literacy centers and guided reading

Typical Kindergarten10:00 -Social Snack

10:10 - Writing

Explorations in Nonfiction Writing/Writer’s Workshop/Journal Writing

10:30-11:35 Math

11:35 - 12:25 Recess/Lunch

12:25 - 12:50 Intervention/Extension

12:50 - Dismissal

General Overview

● Daily snack and lunch ● Clothing● Bathroom● Supplies● Backpack

Social Skill Development

My child is able to:● Listen to simple adult directions and follow through● Can attend for up to 15 minutes ● Can play independently● Is interested in peers and is interested in playing in

small group activities ● Can separate from their caregiver ● Can anticipate change and is able to transition between

activities

How to Prepare My Child● Talk to your child about going to kindergarten

○ be enthusiastic to decrease anxiety● Visit the school, play on the playground● Attend scheduled Story Hours and Open Houses● Develop routines - sleeping and eating● Encourage socialization● Work on being responsible

○ cleaning up after play, dressing themselves, using the bathroom independently

● Social Stories for children who have difficulty with new situations

● read to your child every day● tell stories to your child● have conversations with your child,

encouraging them to ask questions● let your child see you read● talk math● make math fun

How to Prepare My Child

Kindergarten Screening

● What is it?

● How to prepare my child?

● How do we report results?

District Options

● BPS has other options for students who may not be ready to go to their neighborhood school - I can answer those questions specifically after the presentation

Parent Communication● Conferences (set day in December and Spring as

needed)● Report Cards (January and June) ● Volunteer opportunities (school/classroom specific)● Cori’s need to be complete in superintendent’s office● Field Trips-school specific all related to themes ● Blogs-teacher specific good way to know what is

happening in classroom. ● Individual school principals will provide further

information specific to their school.

School Start and End Times● Francis Wyman & Memorial 8:10am - 12:45pm● Fox Hill & Pine Glen 8:35am - 1:10pm

Buses

Bus Lists● Posted in late August:

Superintendent’s Blog

To vs From● To School = Neighborhood stop

K-5 ride together● From School = K only drop off

(adult must be present)

School Lunch ProgramBurlington Cafeterias are Cashless!● Parents set up a “Paypams Account” and load money onto

the account using a debit or credit card.○ If you prefer to pay by check, you can send in a check to school with your

child addressed to: Burlington Public School Lunch● All families receive a handout on setting up

an account at the beginning of the school year.

School Lunch Program

Free and Reduced Lunch Eligibility:● Forms are sent home to ALL students at the beginning

of the school year.

School Nurse

● Physical● Immunizations ● Medication● Allergy Policy● Health Care plans

Before and After School Program

Hours● ASP-open dismissal until 6:00 PM or 3:00 PM (K)● BSP-open 7:05 AM until teachers are on duty● Vacation & Summer open from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM● Multiple day options available (ex. M,W, F or T,W)

Burlington Public SchoolsBefore and After School Program

Locations● After School Program

○ Pine Glen K - 5○ Francis Wyman K - 5○ Fox Hill 1 - 5 (Fox Hill K students are bussed to FW)○ Memorial 1 - 5 (Memorial K students are bussed to FW)

● Before School Program ○ Francis Wyman, Fox Hill, Pine Glen & Memorial

YMCA After School Program

Locations● Francis Wyman

○ Grades K - 5 Students attending Fox Hill, Francis Wyman and Pine Glen.

● Memorial○ Grades K - 5 students attending Memorial○ Grade 6 students attending MSMS

Kindergarten Registration

When do I register?Fox Hill: Jan. 30th & 31st 9 am - 11 amMemorial: Feb. 1st & 2nd 9 am - 11 amFrancis Wyman: Feb. 6th & 7th 9 am - 11 amPine Glen: Feb. 8th & 9th 9 am - 11 am

If you can’t attend the school based registrations:

Student Information Office (at BHS)Feb. 13th - Feb. 17th 8 am - 12 pmFeb. 15th 5 pm - 7 pm

What do I bring to register?

Required Documents for Registration● Original Birth Certificate● Two Proofs of Residency

○ accepted documents outlined in the registration packet.

● Health Record○ a copy of the most recent Physical Exam ○ a copy of Immunization Record

What forms do I need to complete?

Registration packet & other forms are

online...Go to www.bpsk12.org and

then click on “Enrolling in Burlington Schools”

http://www.burlington.org/departments/schools/burlington_public_schools/registration_forms.php

Upcoming EventsStory Hours: March / AprilOpen House: May / JuneScreening: May / JuneOrientation: September

Dates and details will be provided at registration...

Website

Our District Website is...

www.bpsk12.org Click the link on the left side that says...

“Enrolling in Burlington Schools”You’ll find this Presentation, as well as links to important

documents and forms.

Questions???Registration / Enrollment or Other Questions:

studentinfo@bpsk12.org(781) 270 - 8179

Before / After School Questions:dosullivan@bpsk12.org(781) 270 - 1708

K Readiness and District Program Questions:clark@bpsk12.org(781) 270 - 1808