Preparing for Kindergarten Strong Values We Believe in Integrity, Respect, Responsibility and Healthy Grand Erie Relationships
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Excellent Reasons to Choose 51. Preparing for Kindergarten Strong Values We believe in Integrity, Respect, Responsibility and Healthy Grand Erie Relationships. We believe that these are the values District School Board that help our students grow and achieve their goals. 349 Erie Avenue 1 Brantford, ON N3T 5V3 Tel: (519) 756-6301 Academic Excellence or toll free: 1 (888) 548-8878 Our “students first” approach ensures we are continually www.gedsb.on.ca introducing and delivering innovative programs to achieve excellence in all aspects of school life – academic, athletics kindergarten.granderie.ca 2 and the arts. More Pathways, More Choices There is a pathway for everyone. Our high schools offer a wide variety of different programs, from the Laurier program at Brantford Collegiate Institute, to Health 3 Sciences at Simcoe Comp. or building an actual house during Construction at McKinnon Park... In this Guide: A Caring, All-Welcoming Environment Getting Ready Every student is unique, has different strengths and for Kindergarten 2 talents. We want all our students to succeed. We give each Tips to Ease Transition 3 student support and attention, respecting diversity, in a 4 Taking the Bus 4 resource-rich environment. Kindergarten Finder 5 Great Activities Whether you’re into sports or the arts, there is a wide Community Resources 6 variety of activities offered at each Grand Erie school. How to Register 5 Your Child 7 Grand Erie Believes... 5 Excellent Reasons We believe that our students should be considered to Choose Grand Erie 8 PLEASE BRING: first as the basis for decision-making. 1. the child’s Birth Certificate or Canadian Citizenship document (contact Grand Erie at 519-756-6301 or 1-888-548-8878 for more information or clarification on proof of citizenship); Has a Mission... 2. the child’s address including 911 civic address, lot, concession, We are united in our purpose to inspire and support county and postal code; 3. parents’ place of employment and telephone number; all of our learners to reach their full potential. 4. emergency contact person and telephone number; 5. custody information, If applicable; 8 6. doctor’s name, address and telephone number; and 7. medical information. Getting Ready for Kindergarten! How to Register Your Child Grand Erie If your child will be 4 this year, you may enrol him or her in Junior he first day of school is an exciting event. Kindergarten. If your child will be 5 this year, you may enrol him or At Grand Erie, our caring teachers and Kindergarten her in Senior Kindergarten. Grand Erie Kindergarten is a half-time T staff are ready to welcome your child registration program. Please contact your school for scheduling information. to Kindergarten. Your child will be challenged and encouraged to do his or her best. Registration Steps 1. Find out which school your child will attend at www.granderie.ca. 2. Make an appointment with the school’s secretary. You can help prepare your child by teaching them to: 3. Please bring the following information to your appointment: • cope with small changes; • your child’s Birth Certificate or Canadian Citizenshipdocument • demonstrate listening skills; (contact Grand Erie at 519-756-6301 or 1-888-548-8878 for more information or clarification on proof of citizenship); • play with 1 or 2 other children; • your child’s address including: 911 civic address • follow direction; (fire number), lot, concession, county and postal code; • clearly communicate needs; and • parent contact information, work and home; • emergency contact person and telephone number; • develop independence with daily living skills such as dressing, personal hygiene and tidying up. • custody information, if applicable; • doctor’s name, address and telephone number; and It would be helpful for your child to: • medical information, a “Request for School Assistance • know their first and last name; and in Health Care” form must be filled out if medication needs to be administered by school personnel. • know their home address and phone number. Children are generally Develop Listening Skills toilet trained before reaching Kindergarten age. We encourage You can help to develop your child’s listening parents to work on this skills by asking him or her to follow these milestone before the start simple steps: of school. If your child is experiencing a toilet 1. Stop what you are doing. training delay, please 2. Look at the person who is speaking. contact the school where they are registered. YOUR APPOINTMENT CARD 3. Don’t talk or move around when the person is speaking. Grand Erie Junior and Senior Kindergarten registration. 4. Think about what the person is saying. Date: _______________________________ Time: ___________________ School Name: _________________________________________________ 2 7 Principal’s Name: ______________________________________________ (see back side) Community Resources Tips to Ease Transition e are unable to print a complete list of services available in our community, here are a number of activities you can do with your child over the but the following may serve as a starting point for families. These are not summer leading up to Kindergarten to make the transition easier. W Grand Erie resources. For the latest list of Community Resources, please visit resources.granderie.ca or your local Early Years Centre. T Brant / Brantford Area Haldimand-Norfolk Area Preparing for Kindergarten Lansdowne Children’s Centre Haldimand-Norfolk R.E.A.C.H. • Drive or walk to the school and look around www.lansdownecentre.ca 519-753-3153 www.hnreach.on.ca 519-587-2441 or 1-800-265-8087 the playground. Lansdowne Children’s Centre is a Haldimand-Norfolk R.E.A.C.H. is a large, multi-service • Establish bedtime and morning routines: treatment centre for children with physical, agency offering a wide range of co-ordinated services practise going to bed and waking up on the communication and/or developmental needs. and supports to children, youth, individuals and families. new school schedule. As leaders in community-based services and Services include: supports for children, youth and their families, • Have your child practise using lunch containers, they offer a broad range of quality services: Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) Offers programs for children pre-birth to 6 years of age, and their thermos caps, zippers, buttons, ties and shoe Early Integration Program: Assigns families to promote the healthy development of children. fasteners. Resource Teachers who promote and support the inclusion of children (0-5 yrs) with special The Family Early Intervention Program The • If your child will be riding the school bus, needs in licensed child care settings. program serves children at risk of/or identified with a call your Grand Erie school to learn more “developmental delay” within licenced childcare settings. Every Kid Counts: Facilitates the inclusion about the bus orientation program. of children and youth (6-18 yrs) with 0-6 Mental Health Services Children referred to developmental and/or physical delays in local the program are experiencing and/or are “at risk” of recreation programs. experiencing emotional, social and behavioural difficulties. Things to Bring to School Speech and Language Therapy • Choose clothes that are comfortable, durable and easy to clean. • Choose clothes and footwear that are easy for your child to put Speech and Language Therapy provides assessment on, take off and fasten. and treatment for children with communication delays or disorders. It assists in the enhancement of communi- • Mark all clothing, footwear, school bags and lunch containers cation development for children, from birth to Senior with your child’s name. Kindergarten. • Choose outdoor clothing that is weather appropriate. In Brant/Brantford: In Haldimand-Norfolk: • Have an extra set of clothing at the school for muddy Talking Tots HN Health Unit days, spills or accidents. www.talkingtots.org www.hnhu.org • Provide your child with a school bag to carry notes, school work, lunch 519-753-7453 1-866-463-2759 and snacks. It should be easy to open and close and light to carry. Talking Tots provides: The Haldimand-Norfolk • Pack small snacks (peeled and cut fruit, vegetables, cheese Speech and Language • Screening and crackers, etc.) for your child to eat at school during their Program provides many 4 Read with your child. • Assessment nutrition breaks. workshops on topics like: • Therapy 4 Talk with your child. • Please avoid pop, candy and hard to open containers. • Parent/Caregiver Training • Articulation 4 Play with your child and Some schools have allergy policies. Contact your child’s school • Home Programming • Fluency provide opportunities for if your child has allergies or if you would like to learn more about • School Transition Support • Language & Literacy your child to play with other the school’s allergy policy. • Community Presentations children of a similar age. • Phonological Awareness 6 3 Taking the Bus We Welcome Your Kindergarten Student at... 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