A Kindergarten Handbook
Mrs. B. Cassidy
Mrs. Helferich
Ms. McGowan
Dear Kindergarten Parents/Guardians,
Another Kindergarten year has begun. During our first weeks we will
have the opportunity of getting to know our new group of children, and
if we have not already done so, we are looking forward to meeting you
throughout the year.
We hope your child will have a happy and productive year in
Kindergarten and that school will meet some of his/her special needs.
The Kindergarten program is a total program and as such will be
concerned not merely with teaching the child to acquire certain skills
and facts, but the whole child’s physical, mental, and creative
development. We hope that their school experience will be a happy one,
which provides a stimulating educational environment while helping to
increase their self-identity, self-fulfillment and the feeling of truly
being valuable.
During our first important weeks of school, routine and learning
patterns will be established and we will have a chance to begin to
discover some of each child’s special interests. At the same time we
hope your child will begin to recognize Kindergarten as a secure and
happy place.
As the year continues, please feel that you may call or drop us a note
at any time if you should have a question, concern, or comment.
Very Sincerely,
The Kindergarten Team
General Information
Please note: The parking lot is for staff parking only. If parking your car, please
park along Orchard Circle or Orchard Road.
Drop off:
Kindergarten students are walked to the classroom with a teacher.
Pick-up: Kindergarten students need to be picked up at the classroom door at the
end of the day. Parents/Guardians need to park on Orchard Rd. or Orchard Circle
and walk up or have older siblings walk kindergarteners down. Parents/Guardians
are asked to wait for their child at the following locations.
Ms. McGowan’s class ~ Door 5 on the playground
Mrs. Helferich’s class ~ Door 6 on the playground
Mrs. Cassidy’s class ~ Door 8 by the parking lot
No Play Dates Made Through Office
The district policy has been that no play dates should be made through the office.
Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
Suggestions:
 Give the teacher a list with names of adults/students who are
approved to pick up your student. They can notify the teacher at the
pick up door.
 If your child will be going home with someone not on the list, a written
note in his or her take home folder, identifying the person will be
required.
 If unforeseen circumstances, you may call the office at 781-5968837, before noon, to make us aware of alternate plans.
 Whenever possible, let your child know about any varying after school
arrangements before sending them to school.
Correspondence: Any notes, questions, or ideas need to be written down and sent
via your child’s home/school folder. The notes could inform us of your child’s after
school plans, if someone different is picking your child up, or anything you feel we
should know about. Writing it down also makes it easier for us to remember.
Please know that you may also schedule an appointment at any time.
Daily Supplies: Please send your child to school each day with a labeled backpack,
one small, healthy snack, one drink and a nice healthy lunch. Lunch can also be
ordered at school. More information will follow.
Clothing: We strongly suggest that you dress your child in clothes that are
appropriate for indoor and outdoor play, painting projects, and other “hands-on”
messy projects. Please label each article of clothing accompanying your child to
school, sweaters, sweatshirts, coats, hats, mittens, boots, etc.
Items from Home: Please do not send toys to school with your child. During the
first month, we will be establishing rules and guidelines. We will send home
information later this year regarding sharing opportunities.
Newsletter: A newsletter will keep you updated about happenings in the classroom
and upcoming events.
Conferences: Formal conferences will be held in October and January. However,
feel free to request a conference at any time if you have any questions or
concerns. Progress reports are completed in December, March and June.
Kindergarten is a time of wonderful growth, in learning about books, for
emerging and developing readers and writers. It is a time for discoveries in
math and science, and also a time for special friendships and new social
awareness. We are delighted to share in this experience with your child and
family.
Mrs. Cassidy’s Specialist Schedule
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Art
PE
Library – Week 1
Music
PE
Health
Mrs. Helferich’s Specialist Schedule
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
PE
PE
Library – week 1
Health
Art
Music
Ms. McGowan’s Specialist Schedule
Monday:
Tuesday:
Health
PE
Library – week 2
Wednesday: Music
Thursday:
Art
Friday:
PE
The following is a list of celebrations that will occur during your child’s
school year:
Halloween Costume Parade and Party
Winter Celebration
Valentine’s Letter Celebration
End of the year party
(We do celebrate individual birthdays, however due to the large
amount of peanut related allergies, we will no longer be able to have any
food as a treat for birthdays. Please feel free to send in any of the
following items to help celebrate; pencils, stickers, a class book, or
bookmarks).
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
The Kindergarten Team