Peden Hill Elementary School
Kindergarten Information
Dear Kindergarten Parents/Guardians,
September Gradual Entry
Welcome to Peden Hill Elementary School! In order to assist your child in making an enjoyable
transition into his/her Kindergarten school year, we will begin the year slowly with short group visits.
This gradual entry will provide each student with the opportunity to learn some of the expectations of
the classroom in small group settings. Group times vary day to day, so please read the schedule
carefully. Monday, September 19th is the first full day of Kindergarten from 8:38 am - 2:30 pm.
Interviews
During the gradual entry phase, there will be individual parent/guardian meetings. These meetings
will be an opportunity for us to meet and discuss your child’s educational program. It is also an
opportunity for you to express any questions or concerns that you may have. A sign-up sheet will be
posted at the classroom entry. Please sign up on the first day of school.
* Please note we may have two Kindergarten classes. The teacher who your child spends their
gradual entry days with may not necessarily be their classroom teacher for the school year.
Your child is in GROUP A OR B for this gradual entry
Mon, Sept. 5
Labour Day
(No School)
Tues, Sept. 6
District Wide
Non-Instructional Day
(No School)
Wed, Sept. 7
All students
8:45-9:45am
Thur, Sept. 8
Group A
8:40 am - 9:40 am
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Group B
10:30 -11:30 am
Fri, Sept. 9
Group A & B
11:20 am - 12:20 pm
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~ Family Interviews
~ Family Interviews
Mon, Sept. 12
Group A
8:40 am - 10:10 am
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Group B
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Tues, Sept. 13
Group B
8:40 am - 10:10 am
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Group A
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Wed, Sept. 14
Group A & B
8:40 am – 11:10 am
(bring recess snack)
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Thur, Sept. 15
Group A & B
8:40 am - 1:25 pm
(bring recess snack
and lunch)
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Fri, Sept. 16
Group A & B
8:40 am - 1:25 pm
(bring recess snack
and lunch)
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Mon, Sept. 19
All students in regular
full time attendance
8:38 am - 2:30 pm
Please turn over for more information
School Supplies – Kindergarten
Kindergarten students will need:
1. A pair of indoor running shoes with Velcro straps - no laces please. Ensure shoes are clearly marked
with child’s name. Please ensure shoes are non-marking.
2. 1 large sized backpack with your child’s name written on it. Please ensure it is large enough to fit a
lunch kit and a book.
3. 1 lunch kit with your child’s name written on it.
4. A spare set of clothing (ie. shirt, pants, socks, underwear) Please place in a plastic bag with child’s name
written on it. This spare set of clothing will be kept in the Kindergarten classroom.
In addition to the above, your child will also need these school supplies:
 1 - exercise book, ½ plain and ½ interlined
(23.2 cm x 18.1 cm)
 1 pair of blunt scissors
 8 pkg. wax crayons
 24 pkg. wax crayons
 1 pkg. of 8 Crayola Markers (large size)
 3 white board markers (non-permanent)
 1 white board eraser
 6 white erasers
 12 HB pencils (good quality – poor ones do
not sharpen)
 4 large glue sticks
 3 duotangs (1 red, 1 blue & 1 green)
 1 yellow highlighter
 1 box of Kleenex
 1 washable water bottle
 Head phones (no ear buds)
 1 change of clothes (details above)
Please have all your child’s school supplies at school by Monday, September 19th. Samples of the supplies
needed will be available at the parent meetings if you are unsure of what to purchase. Please put your child’s
name on jackets, indoor shoes, outdoor shoes and other outdoor clothing. Our school “Lost & Found” gets full
of children’s clothing throughout the year.
RECESS SNACKS AND LUNCH:
Please make sure that your child has a snack for recess and a healthy lunch. Keep in mind that we are a Nut
Aware school so please do not send any food that has or may contain nuts. The school also offers a meals
program that you can purchase and sign up for at the office but it is only for lunch and you will still need to
provide you child with a snack for recess.
PICKING UP YOUR CHILD:
All Kindergarten students must be picked up by an adult. Please wait in the boot room or outside the doors
where we line up to minimize disruptions to other classes. If you are sending an alternate person to pick up
your child, please make prior arrangements with myself or the office. Please be prompt when picking up your
child as they can often be anxious if they do not see you waiting for them at the end of the day.
I am looking forward to working with you and providing a positive learning environment during your child’s
Kindergarten year. Together, as parent and teacher, we can make it a rewarding and enjoyable experience! If
you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at the school (250)562-5822
Sincerely,
Ms. Sherrie Douglas
Kindergarten Teacher