Medford Public Schools Presents:

Time To Get Ready For Kindergarten

2018

2019

Welcome Parents and Guardians!

This evening you will learn information about : – How to register your new Kindergartner. – Transportation to and from school.

– What activities happen before the First Day of Kindergarten. – What activities happen after the first day of school – What your child will be doing during a typical school day. – Ways teachers support student learning. – Ways parents can support their child’s learning.

www.medford.k12.ma.us

The Medford Public Schools Superintendent: Roy E. Belson Deputy Superintendent:

Beverly Nelson

Assistant Superintendent:

Diane Caldwell

Early Childhood/Afterschool Director: Shelley Gross Director of Pupil Services /Sp. Education: Kathleen Medaglio Coordinator of Sp. Education/MEEP-Grade 3: Christine Conway

Medford School Committee

Chairperson: Mayor Stephanie M. Burke Members: Erin DiBenedetto Kathy Kreatz Mea Quinn Mustone Michael Ruggiero Paul Ruseau Paulette Van der Kloot

www.medfordpublicschools.org

How to Register your New Kindergartner (All registrations must be submitted in person) Kindergarten Registration for the 2018-2019 School Year Kindergarten Enrollment is for children who will be five (5) years of age by August 31, 2018. Where: Parent Information Center located in the main lobby at Medford High School (489 Winthrop Street) When: Begins March 5th Office Hours 7:00-3:00 April Vacation Tues & Wed April 17th & 18th 8:00-12:00 Extended Hours: Wed. March 7th 3:00-6:30 & Tues. April 10th 3:00-6:30

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Registration Forms (can be downloaded) Proof of Residency a. 2 current utility bills, water bill, mortgage statement or lease in Parent or Legal Guardian’s name or b. Notarized Residency Affidavit and 2 current utility bills from the person you are living with. Homeowner must also sign the affidavit. 3. Student’s Birth Certificate 4. Student’s Immunization Record, physical within 1 year and vision screening. All incoming kindergarten students must be medically cleared before the start of school. 5. Photo Identification of Parent or Legal Guardian. Legal Guardians will have to provide a Caregiver Authorization Affidavit. (Available at the Parent Center) 6. Individual Educational Plan (IEP) if coming from another school district.

What Time do we Start and End our school days? Wednesdays are ALWAYS an early release day 1:30 dismissal –(unless other wise noted) Monday ~Tuesday ~Thursday~ Friday we start the day at 8:30-late bell 8:40-a.m. Dismissal is at ~ 2:35 p.m. ***The First Day of School For Kindergarteners is Wednesday September 5, 2018***

Transportation To and From School MEDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS LARGE BUS TRANSPORTATION SIGN-UP FOR SY2018-2019 CHILD'S SCHOOL CHILD'S NAME CHILD'S ADDRESS PARENT/GUARDIAN CONTACT PHONE#

Request the following bus stops To School-Pick up MONDAY

From School-Drop off

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

After you fill out the information return the form to your child’s school

AM Route #4 Brooks Elementary 7:45am -3600 Mystic Valley Pkwy Riverside @ Lightguard Dr Salem St @ Almont St Fulton St @ Baxter Salem St @Park St Spring St @ Central St Mass Ave @ Sherwood Rd Ashcroft Rd @ Westvale Forest St @ Woodrow Forest St @ Water St

Sam ple B us Rou tes

High St @ Hillside AM Route #12 McGlynn Andrews Middle School Fulton Springs Rd @ Watervale Rd Watervale Rd @ Fern Rd Fellsway & St Mary Street Fellsway West & Fells Ave Fellsway West & Fern Road Fellsway & Foss 21 Elm St Elm Street & Brackett Street Highland Ave & Sturgess Street Park Ave & Doonan Street Central Ave & Wicklow Ave Emerald St & Wicklow Ave Emerald St & Dunbar

AM Route #10 Columbus Elementary School · 7:55am - Boston Ave & Harvard Ave · 7:57am - Boston Ave & Stoughton Street · 7:59am - Boston Ave & North St · 8:00am - Boston Ave & Adams Street · 8:02am - Boston Ave & Hilldale Rd · 8:03am - Harvard Street & Winchester Street · 8:04am - Winchester Street & Marion Street · 8:08am - Main St & Bowen Ave · 8:10am - Hancock Street @ Hancock Ave · 8:12am - Harvard St @ Main St · 8:10am - Main Street @ Bow Street

AM Route #11 Roberts7:50am 55 Station Landing 7:55am Fellsway W @ Fells Ave Oak Rd @ Watervale Fulton Spring Rd @ Fern St Fulton Spring Rd @ Fulton St 1018 Fellsway

Medford Public Schools Before-School Program Please bring completed registration form to the Assistant Superintendent’s office at Medford High School. Hours: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Monday through Friday The Medford Public Schools’ Before-School Program is available to assist working parents & guardians with early drop off for students in grades K-5 at the four elementary schools.

The program runs from 7:30 AM until the start of the school day.

Afterschool Programs Medford Public Schools Afterschool Early Childhood/Afterschool Office Shelley Gross, Director Telephone: 781-393-2102 E-mail: [email protected] Boys and Girls Club located at the lower level of the Chevalier Theater! 30 Forest Street Phone: (781) 391-3619 Grace Works www.graceworkschildcare.org 160 High St, Medford (781) 306-0060 65 Riverside Avenue

Malden YMCA 99 Dartmouth St Malden 781-324-7680 x234 Salem Street Karate 235 Salem St 781-393-9111 West Medford Youth Club (Grades 5-8) [email protected] 111 Arlington St 781-483-3042

What Activities Happen Before the First Day of Kindergarten?

Kindergarten Open House : At your District School *** Wed. May 9th, 2018 2:00 p.m.-3:00p.m*** ● Parent/Child introduction to the different Kindergarten Classrooms and school. ● Receiving of Kindergarten Bags-items that help support at home activities Kindergarten Bridging Form: ● Available at Medford Public Preschools or Home to School form available at the Early Childhood Office

Summer Time Playgroups: ● Each school will plan usually in the park or at school. Kindergarten Playground Night: ● Meet your classmates and their families ● Last week in August-Announced by each school Kindergarten Screening: ● Each school will set up the day/ time & notify families. ● Kindergarten Teacher to assess your child in order to meet the needs of your student. ● This is done during the day in approximately 20 minute intervals.

What Activities Happen After the First Day of Kindergarten ? In September each school will have a Curriculum Night.

In January -90 day Progress Report Card Conference ● Visit Medford Public Schools websites often

www.medford.k12.ma.us ● Be Involved

Classroom

P.T.O.

● Stay Informed- Be on the Look Out for your School’s Newsletter and emails

Four Modern Elementary Schools

Brooks

McGlynn

Columbus

Roberts

Brooks Elementary School Columbus Elementary School

Principal ~ Suzanne Galusi [email protected]

Principal ~ Kathy Kay [email protected]

McGlynn Elementary School

Principal ~Diane Guarino [email protected]

Roberts Elementary School

Principal-Kirk Johnson [email protected]

What Is My Child Going To Learn ????? The Curriculum ➢ English Language Arts ➢ Math ➢ Science ➢ Social Science ➢ Technology ➢ Physical Education ➢ Music ➢ Art ➢ Health

Social Emotional Learning The Processes by which children acquire the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to • recognize and manage their emotions, • demonstrate caring and • concerns for others, • establish positive relationships, • make responsible decisions and • constructively handle challenging social situations.

What are the Frameworks behind my Child’s Education? ✧ Common Core Curriculum Framework ✧

Kindergarten Learning Experiences (available as PDF on website)

What Best Practices are used for Lessons and Activities ? •

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Social Emotional

✧ Physical ✧ Cognitive ~Academic ✧ Large Group ✧ Small Group ✧ Partner Work ✧ One to One

The Medford Public Schools Presents...

A Day In The Life Of A Kindergartner

Well-designed spacious Classroom Environments

Morning Meeting- What are we going to do today? What are we going to Learn ? (opportunities to build school/classroom community) Morning JobsClassroom Community

Developing Literacy Skills

Books, Stories and Oral Language Language Development at its best!

One-on-one instruction

Partner work

Small group: teacher led

Small group: student led

Indiviudal work

Differentiated Instruction

Guided Reading

Math Instruction (Whole Group)

Small Group

Opportunities for Students to Practice Math Skills and Concepts

Science

CENTER FUN

Creativity at its best!

We Work and Play, and Make New Friends Along the Way!

Learning that is fun, creative and inspired by the students!

Hands on Fun: Indoors and outdoors

Kindergarten Para-Professionals

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Classroom Support for Children I.E.P. (Individualized Education Plans) • English Language Learner 504 Plans ( Disability Act) • Title One Occupational Therapy • Mystic Elderly Tutoring Speech Therapy

http://www.medfordpublicschools.org/departments-programs/school-lunch/

Lunch Time-Spacious Cafeterias/ Cafetoriums Accommodations for Children with allergies

Playgrounds for Outdoor time: recess

Indoor recess if unable to go outside

Technology

Physical and Health Education

Library/Media Center

Kindergarten Philosophy Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I’ll understand. Chinese proverb

Kindergarten: The Children’s Garden A year of exploration, discovery and growth!

The Medford Public Schools THANKS YOU for visiting our Kindergartens! Any Questions???

We hope you enjoyed your tour! For further information please contact: Shelley Gross: Early Childhood/ Afterschool Director 781-393-2211 [email protected]