All Senior Kindergarten students will begin school on the first day and Junior Kindergarten students will have a brief orientation visit and then begin school the following day. (Letters have already been sent to JK parents.) All students will be in school by Thursday.
There are three JK-SK blended groups. Each group will include a full time Early Childhood Educator (ECE), a French teacher, and English teacher. Two of the groups will also include an Educational Assistant.
SCHOOL PREPARATION:
Students will require 2 small, healthy snacks and a healthy lunch.
Please send the following items to school on the first day:
- indoor school shoes (velcro or slip-on) to be kept at school (Please inform your child)
- extra set of clothes in a large ziploc bag
- Activity fee: $30- cheque made out to "Holy Redeemer School"
- There will be a "Quiet Time" scheduled into the daily program so that everybody will have an opportunity to rejuvenate their energy levels. To facilitate this calming time, each child will require a mat to rest comfortably on the floor of the classroom.
*** Please make sure to have a mat at school for your child's first full day. ***
We are suggesting a yoga mat, or something similar labeled with your child's name. We also suggest a comfy blanket to help your child relax after a stimulating morning. [FYI: "Quiet time" is not necessarily meant for sleeping but sometimes this does occur.]
Thank you for your consideration and preparation for the exciting year ahead!
The Kindergarten Team