Transitioning to kindergarten is a big step for children, as well as for their parents. Your little one will be starting on a new adventure down the road of education. Perhaps this is your first time sending a child off to school or maybe you are new to the Miamisburg City School District. Oftentimes, parents have questions about the process. The following is a list of the most common questions and concerns for parents.
A child’s success in school largely depends upon continuous attendance. Help your child realize that school is like a job, and staying home for an unimportant reason is not acceptable. Early dismissals should be requested only for an emergency. If your child is going to be absent, call the school to report the absence, and send a note when your child returns to school. A doctor’s note may be required if continuous days are missed. A full explanation of the District Attendance Policy can be found in the elementary handbook, available on the district website.
Communication between teachers and parents is vital. You are encouraged to talk with the teacher and discover the best way for you to communicate (through email, phone, apps, class, notes, etc.). Some teachers use a folder system for home/school communication. If a teacher has an important message for a parent it may be placed in the student’s school bag or a folder upon dismissal from school.
As required by State Law, Sections 3313.671 and Ohio Revised Code 3701.13, a child may not be permitted to attend school unless he/she is up to date with immunizations. Parents/guardians must provide the school with documentation of these immunizations with the month/day/year they were given. A completed immunization record must be on file in the office, by the first day of school, in order for your child to attend.
Several immunizations are given prior to kindergarten and/or when the child is 5 years of age. If you have not scheduled a 5-year physical for your child with your physician, please do so as soon as possible. The physical form to take with you is included in the kindergarten packet. For information regarding a religious, good cause or medical exemption, or if you have any other questions related to immunizations, please contact the school nurse.
The Dayton and Montgomery County Public Health Department provides an Immunization Clinic for routine vaccines for infants, children, teens and adults. Services are provided by appointment only. Routine vaccines for eligible children are provided at no cost through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. To schedule an appointment, call 937-225-4550. Their hours are Monday – Friday. The clinic is closed daily from 11:30-12:30 and the second and fourth Friday of every month from 8:00-9:00am. They are located at the Reibold Building – 3rd floor, 117 S. Main Street, Dayton, Ohio.
There is a district established kindergarten school fee of $30.00 per student, due the first few weeks of school. Additional information will be sent home at the beginning of the school year. If you need information on payment options, please contact your building secretary.
Transfers from other public kindergartens will be accepted if they meet the age and health records requirement.
Children must attend kindergarten to be eligible for grade one. No school district shall admit a child to first grade that has not successfully completed kindergarten. Upon request of a parent, the requirement may be waived by the district’s pupil personnel services committee in the case of a child who is at least six years of age by the district’s entrance date (August 1) of the year of admittance and who demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the committee, that the child possesses the social, emotional, and cognitive skills necessary for first grade. (Ohio Revised Code 3321.01)
Breakfast is served daily by our food service staff at 8:45 a.m. Students go through the cafeteria line just as they would for lunch. The cost will be sent home in the first day information packet. There will be no lunch cafeteria service for half day kindergarten pupils. You can reach the district Nutrition Services office at 937-866-8551 or visit their page on the district website.
If you have any questions about your child or his/her work, contact the teacher to set up a conference. The district schedules two parent/teacher conferences during the year. However, teachers will be happy to meet with you at other times, if needed.
Comfortable clothes are best. Rubber-soled shoes (with laces or Velcro) are recommended for gym and safety on the playground. Children may need smocks for painting; oversized shirts are suitable. All smocks, boots, hats, jackets, raincoats, coats and other items of similar nature should be labeled with the child’s name.
All elementary buildings within the Miamisburg City School District have the following schedule:
Morning kindergarten - 9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Afternoon kindergarten - 1:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Students must arrive at 8:45 a.m. if they plan to eat breakfast (see the Nutrition Services section above for additional information). No student should be dropped off prior to this time.
During times of inclement weather, the Superintendent may authorize a 2-hour delay with “Plan B” kindergarten. The schedule for Plan B kindergarten is as follows:
Morning kindergarten - 11:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Afternoon kindergarten - 2:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
A general list of school supplies for grades K-5 is posted on each elementary school page on the district website. However, due to generous donations from local community partners, not all elementary buildings ask you to provide kindergarten supplies. Schools typically notify families of school supply needs sometime in late spring/early summer. We always recommend that you check with your child's school before you shop!
The goal of the Transportation Department is to provide safe and reliable transportation for your children. Parents, guardians and childcare providers play an important part in attaining that goal. We recommend that you take the time to visit the Transportation Department page of the District Website and review the information and guidelines for bussing. There are specific documents there related to kindergarteners.
For your convenience, bus schedules will be posted through a secure website called E-Link. You will need to know the child’s student identification number to log into the system. This information will be mailed to you prior to the start of school. Bus schedules will be available approximately two weeks prior to the first day of school. During these first two weeks bus times will continue to be adjusted due to new enrollments and withdrawals. Please recheck the website frequently for up to date information.
Please do visit! A call 24 hours in advance will ensure that you will be able to visit with the appropriate staff member. For the safety and security of the children in our schools, please note that Public Law 2917.211 requires that all parents and visitors entering the building must report immediately to the office for a visitor’s pass.