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WELCOME! Kindergarten & Transitional Kindergarten Information Meeting 2019-2020 1 Agenda Dr. Sarah Drinkwater Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Introduction to the San Mateo-Foster City School District Provide

  1. WELCOME! Kindergarten & Transitional Kindergarten Information Meeting 2019-2020 1

  2. Agenda Dr. Sarah Drinkwater 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 (TK) programs • Review key registration dates and the online registration process • Review the transfer request process 2

  3. District Demographics The District Serves the Communities of San Mateo and Foster City • 20 Schools: Transitional Kindergarten – 8 th Grade – 12 Transitional Kindergarten sites – 15 elementary schools (K-5) – 2 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

  4. Welcome to Kindergarten! Stacy Moroney Kindergarten Teacher 4

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

  6. Supporting a Growth Mindset in Elementary School Working with students to help create a happy and safe place to learn. Things you might hear -I can’t do this yet -I’m still learning -ish -it’s not easy right now -I think I can

  7. Set up for Success Kindergarten is an exciting year for students and parents/guardians alike! Success Looks Like: – Working well within the class community – Being a problem solver – Taking personal responsibility – Productive struggle – Being a self advocate – Trying new things 7

  8. What Will You See & Hear in Kindergarten? Kindergarten is all about exploring, engaging, and questioning. – Teacher meeting with small groups – Students working individually, in pairs, and in small groups – Students having fun and encouraging each other – Hands-on activities inside and outside the class – Making connections between what they learn in class and see in the world 8

  9. What is Transitional Kindergarten? • Same calendar and similar schedule as Kindergarten • For the 2019-2020 school year, if a child turns 5: • On or before September 1, 2019: Kindergarten • September 2 – December 2, 2019: TK • On or after December 3, 2019: not eligible for K or TK ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ • Current TK classes are located at: Audubon, Baywood, Brewer Island, Foster City, George Hall, Highlands, Laurel, LEAD, Meadow Heights, Parkside Montessori (transfer lottery only), San Mateo Park, Sunnybrae • TK students are eligible to attend the Annex Program • Same registration and transfer process as Kindergarten 9

  10. Teachers & Curriculum • Transitional Kindergarten is taught by SMFCSD credentialed teachers • TK is intended to give young learners a head start and provide them with an opportunity to learn and grow • TK curriculum is a blend of the California Kindergarten standards and the CA Preschool Foundations for 5 year-olds • The TK classroom environment provides more opportunities for social-emotional and language development through interactive, hands-on activities 10

  11. Teachers & Curriculum What is the difference between K and TK? • TK’s main focus is social emotional and speaking and listening. • Academics are taught in a developmentally appropriate way. 11

  12. School Information Days • Please see page 7 of the Welcome Handbook for the schedule of School Information Meetings • Great way to get a sense of the school community and learn about the kindergarten program. – Please check school websites for more information about their School Information Meetings 12

  13. For Your Consideration Tips for Parents/Guardians • Reduce screen time • Label all personal items • Daily reading • “Fuel for School” • Parent involvement • Practice skills for independence We are very excited to begin this educational adventure together! 13

  14. New Student Registration Stephanie Gibson Coordinator of Enrollment 14

  15. Preparing for Registration Age Requirements - Eligibility (Handbook page 4) • Students are eligible to enroll in Kindergarten if their 5th birthday is on or before September 1, 2019 • Students are eligible to enroll in Transitional Kindergarten if their 5th birthday falls on or between September 2 – December 2, 2019 • Students who turn 5 on December 3 or after, are not eligible to enter Kindergarten or TK this school year - they will enter in 2020-2021 – Ed Code, no exceptions 15

  16. STEP 1: School of Assignment STEP 1: Determine your child’s school of assignment • To find your child’s school of assignment: www.smfcsd.net → Registration & Enrollment → School Assignments • All students in the District are assigned to a school based on their address of residency. 16

  17. Step 2: Registration Documents STEP 2: Collect all required registration documents • Required registration documents must be complete and up-to-date in order to be accepted by the school office 17

  18. Registration Documents REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS (Handbook pages 5 & 6) ● Child’s original birth certificate or passport ● Child's original, up-to-date immunization record - www.ShotsForSchool.org ● 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. 18

  19. Step 3: Document and Address Verification STEP 3: Bring all required registration documents to the school of assignment for document and address verification • The new student registration process begins with document and address verification at your child’s school of assignment in November • Be sure to check the school of assignment’s website for their scheduled document verification dates/times • Present originals of the registration documents as well as one set of copies if possible to the school of assignment

  20. Step 4: Snapcode STEP 4: Obtain a 15-character snapcode from the school of assignment after document and address verification • Parents/guardians will receive a unique 15-character code, called a snapcode , after their registration documents have been verified by school office staff • Parents/guardians will use their snapcode to access and complete the PowerSchool 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 . 20

  21. Snapcode Letter 21

  22. Step 5: Online Registration Step 5: Fill out and submit the PowerSchool online registration form to complete the registration process • The PowerSchool online registration form opens on Monday, December 3, 2018 at 12:00 pm (noon) – This is the first day online registration is available • The priority registration window is between December 3 (noon) and December 20, 2018 (4:00 pm) • www.smfcsd.net → Registration & Enrollment → How to Register for the 2019-2020 School Year → 2019-2020 PowerSchool REGISTRATION ENGLISH / ESPAÑOL

  23. Online Registration • You will enter your child’s unique 15-character snapcode to log into PowerSchool, create a PowerSchool account, and complete and submit 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 a PowerSchool account after entering your child’s snapcode into PowerSchool. • You must have your own email account in order to create a PowerSchool account. – Hold your cell phone or tablet in landscape to access and fill-out the form. – Read the directions, follow the order of the questions, take your time ! 23

  24. Online Registration • Registration is considered complete only after you have entered and submitted all information into PowerSchool. • You will receive an email confirming the PowerSchool online registration form was submitted . 24

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