USEFUL INFORMATION

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French Immersion Tips for Parents

French Immersion is designed for students that do not speak French at home
There is no expectation that parents speak French for children to thrive in French Immersion
Any actions or strategies parents might use to support their child’s learning in the regular program would apply equally to the FI program
Here is a link to the section of the public website containing information about supporting students at home https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Elementary-School/School-Choices/French-Programs/Supporting-Students-at-Home

On this site you will find:

- The general messaging about supporting students at home
- Link to the MOE document about supporting FSL learners at home
- Link to the FSL Resources for Families google site
- Information regarding the Virtual Library and on line tools
- A direct answer to the perennial question about homework

Things Your Child Needs Before Kindergarten Starts

2 face masks (One to wear and one spare incase it is needed)
Signed health pass (As required by the TDSB and Public Health)
Lunch bag with at least 2 snacks
Containers they can open (This promotes independence)
A leak-proof water bottle. (Drinking fountains are off limits due to COVID-19)
Extra clothes in a labelled bag
Indoor shoes (Required throughout the school year regardless of the weather)
A large backpack so all items can fit in
Labels on everything to avoid confusion

Student Entry

Parent Drop-off/Pick-Up

School starts at 9:15 AM
Student’s line up at the enclosed play space that is numbered, where the Teacher and the Designated Early childhood Educator (DECE) will meet them
Ensure each child completes a health screening pass (via online or paper format)

Bus Drop-off

The DECE will be responsible for attendance, picking up, and screening the bus students in the AM

Student Dismissal

Dismissal & Bus Routine:

Starts at 3:15 PM
Students who attend daycare are dismissed at the same time
Bussed students are picked up by the DECE in the PM
The DECE will take attendance and assist students with boarding the bus
Parents will meet bussed students at designated drop-off point

Friendly Reminders About Food, Snacks, and School Items

All snacks must be nut free at school due to children with life-threatening allergies. If your child has allergies please provide an epipen that can be carried on their person such as a pouch that can travel with them.

The children have full days of learning so please pack sufficient snacks to get the maximum benefit from the kindergarten program. For example, we recommend morning snacks such as fruit, vegetables, yogurt or cheese. Lunches could include a sandwich, soup, salad, or leftovers with a side of fruit or vegetable. Our last snack of the day could include a treat such as a granola bar, muffin, popcorn etc. Provide your child with utensils like fork and spoon if needed.Juice boxes and yogurt cups can be messy in lunch bags, please consider packing reusable containers to reduce waste and keep a tidier lunch bag. This also allows families to see what was eaten during the day.