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Welcome to Kindergarten Orientation

Welcome to Kindergarten Orientation. Huron School District Mission Statement. Lifelong learners will be inspired and developed through effective teaching in a safe and caring environment. Entrance Requirements. A certified birth certificate is required at registration.

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Welcome to Kindergarten Orientation

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  1. Welcome to Kindergarten Orientation

  2. Huron School District Mission Statement Lifelong learners will be inspired and developed through effective teaching in a safe and caring environment.

  3. Entrance Requirements • A certified birth certificate is required at registration. • South Dakota state law requires your child to be 5 years of age on or before September 1 for entrance into kindergarten. • A physical examination and a dental checkup are recommended. • Your physician has a school physical form for the health report.

  4. Immunization Requirements • 4 or more doses of DPT vaccine. • 3 or more doses of Trivalent Oral Polio vaccine (OPV) or enhanced inactivated Polio vaccine (IPV). • 2 doses of MMR vaccine or physician diagnosed measles. • 2 doses of rubella vaccine or having demonstrated serological evidence of rubella antibodies. • 2 doses of mumps vaccine. • A TB skin test • Verification of chickenpox vaccination or a written statement that you child has had chicken pox.

  5. School Attendance Your child will be happier by attending school regularly and on time. Buchanan School 8:20 – 3:10 Jefferson School 8:20 – 3:10 Madison School 8:20 – 3:10 Washington School 8:20 – 3:10 Don’t forget to tell your child: HAVE A GOOD DAY AT SCHOOL!

  6. School Supplies • Pencils #2 • Scissors, 5” (pointed Fiskar only) • Eraser, soft pliable • Book bag, cloth or canvas • “Crayola” crayons (box of 8) • Elmer’s white glue, 4 oz. (not Elmer’s school glue) • Facial tissue (family size box) • Supply box ( ask your teacher) • Paint shirt ( ask your teacher)

  7. Kindergarten Curriculum • Reading Readiness • Number Readiness • Social Studies • Science/Health • Art • Music • Physical Education • Computer

  8. Penmanship • “D’Nealian Handwriting” is taught in the Huron school district. • Encourage your child to print his/her first and last name prior to the beginning of school • Only teach your child if he/she is asking • Do not teach your child to print his/her name using capital letters only

  9. Teacher Appreciation • Please label each article of your child’s outside clothing • Please supply snow boots big enough for your child to manage by himself/herself • Please supply information about any special health problems you child may have • Please send money for school purposes in an envelope with child’s name and purpose written on the outside of the envelope • If you are sending treats, please send for the entire class

  10. Communication • Communication between home and school is important. Please feel free to contact us and we will feel free to contact you about concerns for your child. • Please keep an ill child home and phone the school . • Please give the school a phone # where you can be reached or an alternative phone # if the school needs to contact you. • Please inform the office of changes in your address or phone #. • Please check your child’s backpack for homework and notes about school events. • In case of severe weather, listen to the radio for school closing.

  11. Conferences • Conferences provide an opportunity for discussion about your child. • Conferences are held in the fall (1st 9 weeks) and spring (3rd 9 weeks). • Report cards are sent home the 2nd and 4th 9 weeks. • Parents are invited to consult with the teacher or principal any time.

  12. School Visitation • You are invited to visit school except for the following: • During the first month of school • When a substitute teacher or college student is teaching • During room parties for special holidays • During the last week of school • Children visiting school must always be accompanied by an adult

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