Welcome
to Resica Elementary
Kindergarten Screening
May 24 and 25, 2005
Thank you for joining us today for your child's kindergarten screening.
The process of the screening is quite simple. Your child will go with
one of our teachers, when his or her name is called, and will demonstrate
the degree to which he or she can count, identify letters and numbers,
copy shapes, write his or her name, identify letter sounds, etc. As
you wait for your child to return, or his or name to be called, you
will meet with a nurse to review your child's medical needs, immunizations,
etc.
On the average, your child's kindergarten
screening will last 20 minutes. Once your child has been screened
and you have met with one of the nurses, you may leave. Within approximately
3 - 5 days you will receive a call only if we feel that due to your
child's performance and responses, we would like to re-screen your
child in August to determine his or her readiness for kindergarten.
If you do not receive a phone call, then we feel your child is ready
to begin school in August. For children who may be somewhat hesitant
about attending school, or who may benefit for some "honing"
of skills, we will be conducting a summer program. We will be inviting
students to this program via a mailing in June. The program will be
held from July 12 through August 4, 2005, on Tuesday and Thursday
mornings. The program begins at 9:30 A.M. and ends at 11:00 A.M.
Today, your child is receiving a welcome
bag and a packet of activities to work on during the summer months.
The activities are of varying difficulty, in order to address the
diverse ability levels of the children. Any help you can give to provide
your child with a head start is greatly appreciated. Tasks such as
tying shoes, zippering, identifying and writing his/her name, counting,
identifying letters, following simple directions, and paying attention
to tasks for short periods of time are very helpful. Lastly, anything
you can do to make school an exciting and positive experience will
certainly help to quell any apprehension you child may have.
Important Dates and Times
Kindergarten late screening: August 24, 2005
Kindergarten Orientation: August 23, 2005 at 8:30 A.M. (For AM students)
August 23, 2005 at 10:00 A.M. (For PM students)
First Day of School: August 29, 2005 - AM classes begin at 8:55 AM
and PM at 12:25 PM
As always, the line for morning and
afternoon kindergarten is dependant upon the number of students for
each session. The final decision is made by the first week of August.
During this week, you will receive a letter form us informing you
of the session your child will attend. At this time students who live
between Pocono Forested Acres and Leisure Lands, and from Creek Estates
to Otter Lake will attend A.M. Those who live in any other area of
our attendance area will attend P.M. The questionable area is always
from Deer Track to Crown Point.
Thank you
for your attention and we will see you in August!
Mrs. Kulick-Cummings
