Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions 
of students and parents.

1. Is there a rest time?
2. What is the curriculum for kindergarten?
3. What does every kindergartener need?
4. How much is lunch?
5. How do I let my child's teacher know about any changes at dismissal?
6. What things are not needed for kindergarten?
7. What does it mean to have a peanut-free classroom?

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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What does it mean to have a peanut-free classroom?

	At least one of the children in your child’s class has a 
severe allergy to nuts.  Strict avoidance  is the only way to 
prevent an allergic reaction.  The reaction can be life-
threatening.  A reaction can be brought on by the touch and smell 
of peanut and nut products as well as by consuming them.

	We must do what we can to provide all students with a 
safe learning environment.  In an effort to allow all students to 
participate fully in all class activities, we ask that you not 
send any foods which contain nut products in your child’s snack.  
Please pack lunch and snack separately.  There will be a nut-free 
table in the cafeteria during the kindergarten lunch period.  We 
need your awareness and your cooperation.  With these precautions 
in place, all children will be afforded a safe, healthy and 
successful school environment.  

	Below is a list of suggested snacks; you may find others 
that are also nut-free.  Thank you for your cooperation.

Safe Food Snack List

Cereal (Cheerios, Fruit Loops, Chex)		Pretzels
Cheese-its					Pringles
Dum Dum Pops				Rice crispy treats
Fritos 						Saltines
Fruit *						Skittles
Goldfish					Smart Food Popcorn
Graham crackers (regular or cinnamon)	Teddy Grahams (all but 
chocolate chip)
Hershey Plain chocolate bars or kisses	Twizzlers
Kellogg’s Nutra grain bars			Vegetables *
Lays potato chips				Vienna fingers
Nabisco Chips Ahoy cookies			Wheat thin
Nabisco Oreos (plain)				Yogurt w/o       
toppings	
			
*highly recommended		
					
Please remember to read all labels.  Generic brands are not 
necessarily safe substitutes for the name brand items listed 
above.  Foods with peanuts, walnuts, almonds, pecans, etc. or 
peanut oils will not be allowed in our classroom.  Watch for 
labels that read, “…may contain traces of peanuts or other nuts 
or manufactured in a facility that also processes peanuts or 
other tree nuts.”  These foods are very dangerous and cannot be 
allowed in our classroom.  
					
								
				        
					
					
					
					
					
					
								
		
					
					

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