TK Information

*Frequently Asked Questions*

What will my child need on the 1st day of school?

Your child will need a backpack, snack, lunch, and water bottle.  Students will be eating BOTH lunch and a snack.  Please label all personal items with your child's name and teacher.

Does TK allow/provide half-day schedules?

We do offer and recommend half-day schedule, especially for the first 2 weeks up to the first  month of school. We recommend it for the social/emotional well being of the student. This allows for a smoother transition to full days, with less behavior issues and a better attitude toward school. If you choose this option, please let your child’s teacher know.

Half-Day Dismissal Times:

(Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)- 1:56pm

Wednesday- 12:59 pm  

What time does full day TK end?

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday-  3:27pm

Wednesdays-  2:27pm 

What is the dismissal break down and which is the quickest method?

Walk-Up

The quickest method to avoid your child waiting outside in the heat/cold for a long time is “Walk-up” pick-up. Your child will be picked up inside the cafeteria.

Walkers

All walkers must have a walker permission pass issued by the office. Walkers will be led to the crosswalk. A teacher will lead them across the street and they will walk unassisted to their car. Students must have their green tags to exit.  Do not cut across the street or have your child run across the street. This creates a safety issue, a traffic hazard, and unnecessary stress on the supervising staff. Also, do not go to the gate at the bus circle to pick up your child. Walkers are to be picked up in the dirt area on the other side of Farmdale or in the dirt area behind the school. 

Drive Up

Drive-up is led out last (3:25). It is the lengthier dismissal method. Have the name plate displayed in the window to speed up the process. Your child will be directed to a cone which allows the traffic to continue to flow.   

Do you celebrate birthdays?

We do celebrate birthdays in the class. Out of respect for our daily schedule, please give the teacher at least a weeks notice if you would like to bring something for the class and make sure the items are teacher/school approved. These items need to be dropped off to the front office before school. 

Treats allowed-

**Must be store bought**

• Donuts (all the same flavor)

• Cookies (all the same flavor)

• Mini cupcakes (all the same flavor)

  • No large cupcakes with toys or rings please

A few additional reminders:

• Students will be eating lunch at school beginning the first day of school 

• Send a snack and a lunch each day with your child. (If your child is getting "school lunch”, send a written note or text to teacher for the first few weeks) 

• Label BOTH your child's "lunch" and "snack." 

• Put your child's lunch and snack in two different bags so students can identify the difference. This will only be necessary the 1st month of school.

• Please put your child's name on any reusable items as well as coats, jackets and personal belongings. This will help any lost items returned to its owner. 

• Do not send toys, candy, or electronics to school.

• Send your child to school with an extra set of clothes in case he/she has an accident.

• I will place a colored piece of yarn on your child’s backpack the first day of school. Please keep the yarn on your child’s backpack all year (the yarn will either be red (drive-up) or blue (walk-up), unless your child is a walker (yellow tag). This is how all the teachers quickly identify where the student needs to be at the end of the day.