What about Kindergarten?

As the first day of school approaches, you may want to do extra things to make the school seem a friendlier place for both you and your child. Find out as much as you can about the school before your child enters it.

You will want to learn:
·    The principal’s name
·    The kindergarten teacher’s name
·    What forms need to be filled out
·    What immunizations are required for school entry
·    A description of the kindergarten program
·    The kindergarten yearly calendar and daily schedule
·    Transportation procedures
·    Food service arrangements
·    How you can become involved in  your child’s education and in the school

Some schools will send you this information. Or, they will hold an orientation meeting for parents who expect to enroll their children in kindergarten. If they don’t, you can call the principal’s office to ask or to arrange a visit.

Suggestions:
·     Find out in advance what the school expects from entering kindergarten students  (see Ready –for – School Checklist)
·     Visit the school with your child so your child can become familiar with it, and it won’t seem scary
·     Talk with your child about school. During the visit, make positive comments about the school-your good attitude will rub off! Talk about the teachers and how they will help your child learn new things. Encourage your child to look at the teacher as a wise friend toward whom children should be courteous.
·     Consider volunteering to help out in the school if at all possible.     

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