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Welcome to Kindergarten!Lilja Elementary School
Heather L. B. Smith, Principal
+ Tonight’s Agenda
1. Welcome & Introductions2. General Information About
Lilja3. Health Information4. Counseling & Social
Competency5. The Kindergarten Transition6. Kindergarten Screenings &
Communication7. A Day in the Life of a Lilja
Lion...8. Modified Start to School9. Questions & Answers
The First day of School
+ Lilja’s Mission (What we live, breathe, and believe…)
■ The mission of Lilja School is to create a
supportive, inclusive community that
inspires everyone to be learners, reach their
full potential, and become respectful,
empowered citizens.
+ Lilja School has…
■ Highly professional and qualified faculty and staff who can’t wait to meet the new Lions!
■ 430+ students
■ Full-Time Nurse, 2 Counselors, 1 School Psychologist and a Literacy Specialist
■ 20 classrooms
■ 4 Kindergarten Classrooms
■ 2 playground areas for Recess (K’s have their own!)
■ An Early Literacy Intervention support model
■ Rich cultural arts programs and community partnerships
■ Lots of opportunities for parents to become involved & a generous PTA!
Nurse: Jan Rahn# 1 - IMMUNIZATIONS (DTAP, Polio, MMR, Varicella/Chicken Pox )- Must be received by AUG. 31 If not, your child will be excluded from school until received. This is a state mandated policy from the MDPH.
# 2 -ABSENCES/TARDIES & VACATIONS- Please call the absent/nurse line @ 508-647-6571 or call the office 508-647-6570 or email jarahn@natickps.org
# 3- MEDICATION POLICY: An Authorization Medication form MUST be filled out by parent and doctor for any OTC medications and prescriptions.
If a prescription drug is to be given; it MUST have the pharmacy label with child's name on it, the name of medication and dosage. Have the pharmacist put it in 2 bottles (for home and school) ALL MEDICATION MUST BE BROUGHT IN BY PARENT.
If your child is going to be on medication next year-please request the Medication Form from the nurse before the start of school.
# 4- Pupil Emergency Form--Sent home at the beginning of the year. Please fill out BOTH sides ASAP and return it to school. We need your contact information and your emergency contacts.
School Counselor
Role of the counselor
Open Circle/Parent Program
Transition Tips
+RTI & PB
IS At Lilja
+ The Transition to Kindergarten
■ Screening Visit
■ Student Orientation Day: May 13th
■ Library Story Hours with Ms. Moss
■ Summer Play Dates: TBD
■ Modified Start to School: August 31
and September 1
What happens during Kindergarten screenings?
CommunicationCommunication Where to Find It
Class Webpages & Blogs (to keep you updated on
class events)
www.natickps.org
Virtual Backpack (flyers and announcements)
www.natickps.org
E-Blast (weekly school newsletter)
www.natickps.org (sign up here)
Twitter (Lilja “happenings”)
@liljaschool
Principal’s Blog (news, events, and articles
of interest)
Liljaprincipalsblog.wordpress.com
+
A Day in the Life of a Lilja Lion…
…in Kindergarten!
+Starting The Day!
■ Arrival/Drop-Offs
■ K Line-Up
■ Morning Routines: Notes to
Teacher, Attendance,
Lunch Count
■ Morning Meeting
+ Reader’s WorkshopLetter NamingLetter SoundsPhonemesFluencyVocabularyComprehension
+Writer’s Workshop
■ Narrative
■ Opinion Writing
■ Non-fiction writing
Snack Time(in the morning)
+ Math Workshop
Number ID Missing Number Quantity Discrimination Computation Problem Solving
Lunch: 30 minutes per day (around noon)
Recess: 30 minutes per day
Quiet TimeTime for rest and relaxation to get charged up for the rest of
the day!
Mystery ReadersAnd read-alouds!
TechnologyIntegrated throughout the day
Choice TimeOptions: Dramatic Play,
Painting, Playdough, and more!
Science & Social StudiesInquiry & Exploration
Open CircleSocial Competency Curriculum
Specials
Physical EducationArtMusicLibrary (2x/week)
DismissalDay Ends at 2:45
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