August 2018 Meet and Greet Social August 31st from 2:45-3:30 PM Dear Parents, We just wanted to get a quick note out to you before school starts. We are so excited to welcome back our returning families and meet our new families! Returning families are welcome to stop by August 31st from 2:45-3:30 pm by for a brief visit to learn more about the new full day schedule, meet our substitute teacher and drop off your paperwork, but are not required to attend. New students are required to attend a Meet and Greet to get to know their school and teachers Parents and students are required to attend this session on August 31st from 2:45-3:30 p.m. in the Ray School annex (if you cannot attend please make arrangements to send your child with a trusted adult. It is crucial that young children meet their teachers and visit the classroom before school starts). Students will tour the classrooms and meet teachers. During this visit, parents must complete required paperwork in order for the student to start school on September 4th. If the required paperwork is not complete students will not be allowed to start school on September 4th. Teachers will be available to assist with paperwork and general questions during the meet and greet social. Please enter the building through the main entrance. You will also receive your parking tag so that you can park in the correct spot during the first day of school. Thanks and we look forward to seeing you, Ms. Weinberg and Ms. Moore Full Day Pre-K Supply List:
The First Day of School The first day of school can be a wonderful or terrifying event for both parents and children. We can do things to help us through this process. Talk to your child about if there is a special item (small enough to fit into their cubby) he or she would like to bring to school for comfort. The object will be left in the cubby for your child to go to and snuggle with (if necessary). Please bring a family photo to post in your child’s cubby so that they can look at it throughout the day (if necessary). Visit the playground at school so your child is familiar with the equipment and feels competent using it. Do some pretend play with your child about how you will go to school and how you will say goodbye. Imagine waking up, having breakfast, getting in the car, walking in the door, kissing/hugging goodbye. Agree on a goodbye ritual: how many kisses, hugs, etc. Make sure your child is clear about who will pick him up and when. Find out something about the schedule so you can talk it over with your child. Give a special note, picture, or poem for your child to keep in their cubby. We will also encourage your child to write a letter or draw a picture for you to make them feel better (if necessary). Make sure you awaken early enough to have a relaxing morning. Do not hang around at the door or peering through windows after you have said goodbye. Once your child sees that you are reluctant to leave, it is harder for them to feel safe and it is more difficult for the teachers to engage the child in classroom activities. BRING TISSUES! This may be harder for you than your child.
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