Kindergarten & Transitional Kindergarten Information Meetings 1 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Kindergarten & Transitional Kindergarten Information Meetings 1

Agenda Molly Barton, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services • Introduction to the San Mateo-Foster City School District • Provide information on the California State Standards and Kindergarten readiness • Provide an overview of both of our Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten programs • Review key registration dates and the online registration process • Review the transfer request process 2

District Demographics The District serves the communities of San Mateo and Foster City • 20 Schools: Transitional Kindergarten – 8 th Grade – 12 Transitional Kindergarten sites – 14 elementary schools (K-5) – 3 K-8 campuses – 3 middle schools (6-8) • 12,000 TK-8 students • 500 preschool students • Class size ratio is 24:1 in grades TK/K-3, 30:1 in grades 4-8 3

Welcome to Kindergarten! Alicia Heneghan Director of Curriculum and Instruction 4

SMFCSD Academic & Social/Emotional Goals Develop Students who are College & Career Ready Engage, motivate, challenge, and respect all learners • Become broadly literate • Read, write, engage in academic discussions across content areas • Acquire the skills for living and learning in the 21 st Century • Be socially responsible citizens • Be critical thinkers who take safe and responsible risks

Supporting a Growth Mindset in Elementary School When you hear… Try this instead… • I’m not good at this. • This is going to take some time to figure out. • I’m really smart. • I learned something new today! • I messed up. • Mistakes help me learn. • I’m bored. • What more can I learn? • That looks too hard. • How should I get started?

Welcome to Kindergarten! Beth Marsh Kindergarten Teacher 7

Set up for Success • Kindergarten is an exciting year for students and parents/guardians alike • Is your child READY? – Personal knowledge – Reading readiness – Counting, understanding size and shape relationships – Motor skills – Social skills 8

What will you See & Hear in Kindergarten? • Students actively engaged • Room buzzing with activity – Teacher meeting with small groups – Students having fun – “Hands - on”/”Minds - on” activities 9

Kindergarten & TK School Tours • Please see page 6 of the Welcome Handbook for the schedule of tour dates – Transfer application-only schools are offering tours in November and December – Some schools of assignment (neighborhood schools) are offering tours in November or December, others are conducting tours after the new year. – Please check school websites for more information • Great way to get a sense of the school community and learn about the kindergarten program. 10

For Your Consideration Tips for Parents/Guardians • Reduce screen time • Label all personal items • Daily reading • “Fuel for School” • Parent involvement We are very excited to begin this educational adventure together! 11

New Student Registration Stephanie Gibson Coordinator of Enrollment 12

Preparing for Registration Age Requirements - Eligibility • Students are eligible to enroll in Kindergarten if their 5th birthday is on or before September 1, 2018 • Students are eligible to enroll in Transitional Kindergarten if their 5th birthday falls on or between September 2 – December 2, 2018 • Students who turn 5 on December 3 or after, are not eligible to enroll this school year - they will enter in 2019-2020 – Ed Code, no exceptions School Assignments • To find your school of assignment: www.smfcsd.net  Registration & Enrollment  School Assignments 13

Registration Documents REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS (Handbook page 5) • Child’s original birth certificate or passport • Child's original, up-to-date immunization record • Child's original Report of Health Examination for School Entry (encouraged at Kindergarten but not required until 1st grade) • Parent identification - driver license or other photo I.D. • Proof of Residency Group One (select one): – Current rental/lease agreement listing the parent/guardian name, student name(s), and name of property manager/owner and telephone number – Current property tax bill – Current homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy – State or federal tax return with a W-2 attached (please remove social security number and income information from these documents before submitting) – Payroll/check stub with name and address • Proof of Residency Group Two (select one): – Current utility bill (e.g. PG&E, telephone, water, garbage, or cable TV), must be dated within the past 60 days. New residents will have 30 days following registration to bring in a utility bill. 14

Document and Address Verification • The registration process begins with document and address verification at your child’s school of assignment in November • Be sure to check your school of assignment’s website for specific information before you present your registration documents to the school on the assigned day • Present originals of the registration documents as well as one set of copies to the school of assignment

Snapcodes When do you receive your child’s snapcode ? • Parents/guardians will receive a unique 15-character code, called a snapcode , after their registration documents have been verified by school office staff What does the snapcode do? • Parents/guardians will use their snapcode to access and complete the InfoSnap online registration form. Please note: the snapcode is unique to each child, and it is the expectation that all families are responsible for recording and remembering their child’s snapcode . 16

Online Registration • The InfoSnap online registration form opens on Monday, December 4, 2017 at 12:00 pm (noon) – This is the first day online registration is available • Priority registration is between December 4 and December 21, 2017 • www.smfcsd.net  Registration & Enrollment  How to Register for the 2018-2019 School Year  2018-2019 INFOSNAP REGISTRATION ENGLISH / ESPAÑOL

Online Registration • You will enter your child’s unique 15 -character snapcode to log into InfoSnap, create an InfoSnap account, and complete your child’s registration. • Tips: – Create an email account well before the online registration window opens if you do not have one already. – You will need to create an InfoSnap account after entering your child’s snapcode into InfoSnap. • You need to have an email account in order to create an InfoSnap account. – Utilize the How to Register booklet for step-by-step directions on how to register online. Available on the District website in December. – Hold your cell phone or tablet in landscape if you are using a mobile device to access and fill-out the form. 18

Online Registration • Registration is considered complete only after you have entered and submitted all data into InfoSnap. • You will receive an email confirming your completion and submission of the InfoSnap online registration form. 19

Transfer Requests HOW DO I APPLY FOR A TRANSFER FOR MY CHILD? • Transfer request applications are completed through the InfoSnap online transfer form. • Parents/guardians new to the district can request a transfer after the online registration is submitted. • Parents/guardians may apply for up to 2 schools of choice . • All transfer requests received by the deadline of 4:00 pm on December 21, 2017 will be entered into the school/program lottery. • Applications received after the deadline will automatically be placed on the transfer request list. 20

Transfer Requests • All families that wish to apply for a transfer request MUST FIRST REGISTER their child at the school of assignment • A transfer request is not a school registration and is not a guarantee of enrollment. • Parents/guardians will be contacted by the Enrollment Department only if the transfer request has been granted. – E-mail communication • IMPORTANT: transfer requests are granted only if there is room in the school and grade level requested. 21

Review • Document verification begins • Snapcodes issued after document verification at the school site November • Check your school’s website for specific dates, times and 2017 requirements--document verification days and times are scheduled by each individual elementary school December 4, • Priority registration window 2017- • Registration is considered complete only after the online registration form has been submitted. December 21, • Optional: family can submit a transfer request after 2017 submitting the InfoSnap online registration form • Transfer Approval or Transfer Request February 2, List Notification Email sent by the end of the business day to families that applied 2018 for a transfer to another school by the Dec 21 deadline 22

More Information Visit the SMFCSD website: www.smfcsd.net Student Registration & Enrollment  How to Register for the 2018-2019 School Year  2018-2019 Key Dates  Required Registration Documents  School Assignments  School Enrollment & Transfer FAQs  Transfer Request Process Or contact the Student Services Department (650) 312-7345 23

Transitional Kindergarten For parents/guardians with children who will turn 5 years of age on or between September 2 – December 2, 2018 Please stay for a brief presentation on Transitional Kindergarten 24