Kindergarten @
Post's Corners Public School
Welcome New Panthers!
Getting Ready for Kindergarten @ PC
☑ Backpacks:
appropriate size
easy to pack/unpack
lunch bag that fits inside backpack
☑ Lunches:
easy to open/close containers
healthy snacks
variety of food
nut-free
☑Spare clothing
appropriate to the season/weather
label, label, label
put in a labelled ziploc bag
☑ Indoor shoes:
students will arrive in their outdoor shoes/boots
each student needs one pair of clean/dry shoes to wear inside
label, label, label
Practice! Practice! Practice!
☑ Communication
Email & Website:
photos
updates
reminders
Mailbag/Zippy:
permission forms
updates and reminders
artwork
*NOTE: Please check your child’s mailbag every night and return every morning
Other forms of Communication:
hand written notes in a communication book or mailbag/zippy
phone calls
touching base at drop off (entry) and pick up (dismissal)
monthly newsletter or calendar
☑ Washroom Routines
Practice using washrooms in a variety of public places (e.g., library, mall, arena, restaurants)
Practice flushing toilet and washing hands with soap
In the event of an accident, practise changing clothing independently (buttons, zippers, snaps)
Every classroom is different. The flow of the day is flexible to respond to the needs of the students within each class.
*Some classrooms have free-flow snack, where for the morning portion of the day, students learn to self-regulate to have their snack when they are feeling hungry. The snack table would remain open in a designated area, and students would have a system to let the educators know they have eaten (such as moving a magnet with their name). Educators always remind students when it is close to closing the snack table to make sure every student has had their snack.
*Outdoor time is also different in each classroom - some classes begin their day outside for the first hour, while others come out mid-morning for their outdoor learning time. Some classes choose to end their day with a smaller outdoor learning section before dismissal.
*Some classrooms choose to have a quiet activities section within their day (typically after lunch) to relax and refocus for the afternoon. Some classes engage in small groups during this time.
Take a look at two different Kindergarten classrooms!
Here is our Kindergarten Outdoor Space:
We also go on nature walks and outdoor field trips:
The Ministry of Education states that, "In the Kindergarten program, learning in the outdoors is included as part of the instructional day, and the educators play an active role, engaging with children in an inquiry stance as they play, explore, and learn together outside the classroom".
*The Connections between Outdoor & Learning:
natural curiosity
sense of wonder
play is a vehicle for learning
connecting to the natural environment contributes to a child's mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being
rich, authentic learning experiences
the vestibular sense or 'the balance sense' - the awareness of your body in a space, it is the first sensory sense to develop, and is required for learning and development
opportunities for exploration, engagement, creation, building, risk-taking, self-regulation, social collaboration, and more
We enjoy spending time in all seasons and all weather outside: "encouraging a child to go outside in all weather builds resilience, but more importantly it saves them from spending their life merely tolerating the "bad" days in favour of a handful of "good" ones - a life of endless expectations and conditions where happiness hinges on sunshine" -Nicolette Sowder
PC Information
2220 Caldwell Drive,
Oakville, Ontario
L6H 6B5
T: 905-845-1661
F: 905-845-4220
Reporting Absences or Late Arrival: All families must register for SchoolMessenger to report student absences online and set communication preferences for receiving messages from your child's school and the HDSB.
Options for Reporting Student Absence
HDSB Mobile App (available for download from the App Store and Google Play)
Website: go.schoolmessenger.ca
Phone: 1-877-409-6310 (toll-free)
School Cash Online: The Halton District School Board’s preferred method of payment for field trips, fees and purchases is through School Cash Online. JK and new SK families are encouraged to create an account. Parents will require their child’s Halton Student Number in order to complete the process. You will receive your child’s student number by email before the beginning of school.
Student Medical:
Medical Peril: Students with Medical Peril, such as Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diabetes or Seizure Disorder are required to complete Medical Peril forms. All forms are available on the HDSB website and the Post’s Corners website under student health.
Immunization: Immunization is to be reported directly to Halton Health before your child begins school in September 2021 This can be done online at Halton Health or by calling 311.
Supervision:
*During entry and dismissal, there will be educators on duty in the Kindie space supervising
*During nutrition break, there is one educator supervising the class.
*During lunch, there is one lunchroom supervisor for each class
PC offers a before and after school program through the YMCA. Please visit the YMCA link to find out more about online registrations for the upcoming school year.
Parents can check if their address qualifies for bussing
All families that are eligible for bussing will receive an email confirmation from Halton Bus
If you have any questions, please complete the Google Form below - and we will get back to you shortly
Learning Stories
A sneak peek into some of the learning activities from PC Kindergarten Classrooms. Each classroom provides different learning opportunities for different students. The activities have multiple entry points to reach every child.
Students interests are reflected in the activities, while educators incorporate the learning. These learning opportunities create student engagement, and learning can be extended, and challenged through educators responding to the students.
Work Hard. Be Kind. Make a Difference.
Hello from the 2019-2020
Kindie Team
