Kindergarten

 FAQ

Is there a rest time?
What is the curriculum for kindergarten?
What does every kindergartener need?
How much is lunch?
How do I let my child's teacher know about any changes at dismissal?
What things are not needed for kindergarten?

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 Is there a rest time?
Yes, everyday there is a read and relax time after lunch. This lasts for 
about 10-15 minutes. Relaxing music is played and students can look at a 
book of their choice or just listen to music. Students are expected to stay 
on thier own towel or mat.
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 What is the curriculum for kindergarten?
We follow the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for Kindergarten.  Listed 
below are the subject areas which are covered, the materials used and some 
of the focus areas.   
     
    Phonics/Handwriting 
             Reading
        SRA Open Court Phonics

        Houghton Mifflin/McGraw Hill Series
            -letters of the alphabet
            -letter sounds
            -high frequency words
            
     Math
        Scott Foresman Adison Wesley Series
        Daily Calendar/Number Corner
            -number recognition
            -counting
            -number sense
            -patterns
            -graphing
            -measurement
            -time
            -money
    
    Social Studies
        -Pledge the Flag/Patriotic Song
        -Map and globe skills
        -Presidents and other important Americans
        -Holidays

    Science
        -Properties
        -Seasons, day and night
        -Living and nonliving things
        -Animals 2x2: comparing sets of animals
        -Plants and how they grow

    Second Step
       -Social and Emotional Skills
       -Problem solving
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 What does every kindergartener need?
-A daily snack including a drink
-Lunch or lunch money.  Milk can also be purchased. Please pack snack and 
lunch separately.
-A backpack large enough to hold an 8x10 folder, lunch and snack.
-A beach towel or blanket to be left at school.
-A smile!
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 How much is lunch?
Lunch including milk is $1.50.  Milk can be purchased for $.50 to have with 
a lunch from home.
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 How do I let my child's teacher know about any changes at dismissal?
If you are picking up your child or there are any changes in transportation  
you must send in a dated, written note.
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 What things are not needed for kindergarten?
-Trapper Keepers
-Pencil boxes
-Toys
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