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Back to
School Night Information
We are excited about the new school year! On Tuesday,
September 4, 2018, we will host our annual Back to School Night for our
parents. This evening is for parents to learn about your child(ren)'s academic year. It is not intended for children to attend.
Schedule for the evening:
- Kindergarten – Third Grade: 5:00 p.m. – 6:10 p.m. (Detailed information
below)
- Art, P.E., Music, FLES, Advanced Academic, Band
and Strings, Counselors: 6:15 – 7:00 p.m. in the Library
- ESOL teachers: 6:15 – 7:00 p.m. in room 139
- Special Education teachers: Available with grade level as well as 6:15 –
7:00 in respective rooms
- Librarian and Technology – 6:15 – 7:00 p.m. in library
- Fourth – Sixth Grade: 7:00 p.m. – 8:10 p.m.
We
have included a short video link from Janie Strauss, our school board
representative, so that you may preview this prior to the evening. https://youtu.be/hHE1abEEsLY
Our PTA
will be present and ask that you support and join their organization. Your membership supports our efforts to
provide valuable programs and activities for KG students and staff throughout
the school year. In addition, PTA membership offers one copy of the printed
copy of our student directory and voting rights at PTA meetings. Join here: http://give.livingtree.com/d/20182019-kent-gardens-pta-membership-drive We ask that you strongly consider not only
joining the PTA but also supporting their One
and Done Fundraiser. The suggested donation is $150 per family, but any
contribution helps. Contribute conveniently by credit card at: http://give.livingtree.com/c/kgpride_1
This is a very busy evening.
Please be mindful of where you park and respectful of our neighbors’
driveways. Please walk or carpool if
possible. There will be limited parking.
Note that there will be law enforcement present and it is important that
you follow all traffic norms. We
appreciate your kindness and consideration for this busy evening. #kgpride
#strongertogether
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Mrs. McGuigan Mrs.
McGrath Mrs. Rose
Principal Assistant
Principal Assistant Principal
Kindergarten
Back to School Night
Kindergarten will begin at 5:00 p.m. for grades K-3.
Kindergarten parents should proceed to the homeroom that your child is
assigned. If you do not remember your child’s teacher, we will have
assistance in the front lobby.
Our kindergarten team is working together to plan a
wonderful year for your child to grow academically, emotionally and
socially. Specialists, such as Art, P.E., Music etc. will be available in
the library from 6:15 to 7:00 p.m. Also
note that our special education teachers will be available in their room and
English Language Learning teachers will be available in room 139 from 6:15 –
7:00 p.m. or by contacting directly.
We hope that you enjoy the evening. Please note that
we will dismiss no later than 6:10 p.m.
Please depart on a timely basis so that our upper grades have parking
for BTSN with their teachers. Parking
will be limited. Please be mindful of our neighbors with your parking,
there will be law enforcement present to ensure that we do not block our
neighbors’ driveways. Thanks for your patience and kindness. #kgpride #strongertogether
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First Grade
Back to School Night
First Grade Back to School Night will begin at 5:00
p.m. Parents of children who are in Mr. Brock, Ms. Oakley or Ms. Sisson’s
classes should proceed directly to your child’s homeroom. Parents of students in the immersion program
(Andrews, De Lucien, and Otterson) should proceed to the cafeteria. The immersion teachers will present an
overview of the year with details about the curriculum. The parents will
also have the opportunity to visit the classrooms and view your child’s work. We
will end at 6:10 p.m. at the latest in order for your teacher to prepare for
the next school day. If you do not remember your child’s teacher, we will have
assistance in the front lobby.
Our first grade team is working together to plan a
wonderful year for your child to grow academically, emotionally and socially. Specialists,
such as Art, P.E., and Music etc. will be available in the library from 6:15 to
7:00 p.m. Also note that our special
education teachers will be available in their room and English Language
Learning teachers will be available in room 139 from 6:15 – 7:00 p.m. or
by contacting directly.
Please note that we will dismiss no later than 6:10 p.m. in
order to provide parking for the next group of parents for grades 4 – 6. Please do leave in a timely manner. Parking will be limited as we have the upper grades joining us at 7 p.m.. Please do not
block our neighbor’s driveways as there will be law enforcement present. Carpool or walk if possible. We look forward to a great school year! #kgpride #strongertogether
Second Grade
Back to School Night
Second grade will begin at 5:00 p.m. You should
proceed to your child’s homeroom for the announcements and be introduced
personally to your child’s teacher. After an overview of your child’s
day, you will have the opportunity to complete the ‘switch’ similar to your
child if they participate in the immersion program with Mademoiselle Kennedy,
Madame Boehm, or Ms. Valley. For those parents of non-immersion students,
you will remain with the homeroom teacher (Mrs. Viernes and Ms. Sarkar, Ms.
Cronin, and Mr. Vance).
After meeting your child’s teacher(s), the whole second grade team would like to present an
overview of how the team will work and plan together to the parents in the cafeteria. All second grade
parents will come together to end the evening and meet the team. If
you do not remember your child’s teacher, we will have assistance in the front
lobby. Our second grade team is working together to plan a wonderful year
for your child to grow academically, emotionally and socially. Specialists,
such as Art, P.E., and Music etc. will be available in the library from 6:15 to
7:00 p.m. Also note that our special
education teachers and English Language Learning teachers will be available in room
139 from 6:15 – 7:00 p.m. or by contacting directly.
Please note that we will dismiss no later than 6:10 p.m. in
order to provide parking for the next group of parents in grades 4 – 6. Please do leave in a timely manner. Parking will be limited. Please do not
block our neighbor’s driveways as there will be law enforcement present. Carpool or walk if possible. We look forward to a great school year! Thank you for your kindness and patience. #kgpride
#strongertogether
Third Grade
Back to School Night
Third Grade Back to School Night will begin at 5:00
p.m. You should proceed to the gym
for a grade level presentation. It will
begin with an overview of the grade level’s plans for the school year. After this presentation, you will proceed to your
child’s homeroom. In the homeroom teacher’s room, you will receive an overview
of your child’s morning curriculum. Then
you will have the opportunity to complete the ‘teacher switch’ similar to your
child. Your homeroom teacher will communicate the plan and schedule that
evening to you. We will end no later than 6:10 p.m. in order to give your
teachers time to prepare for the next school day and also provide parking for
the parents of fourth through sixth graders. Please depart on a timely basis.
If you do not remember your child’s teacher upon arrival,
we will have assistance in the front lobby. Our third grade team is
working together to plan a wonderful year for your child to grow academically,
emotionally and socially. Specialists, such as Art, P.E., and Music etc.
will be available in the library from 6:15 to 7:00 p.m. Also note that our special education teacher
will be available in her classroom and English Language Learning teachers will
be available in room 139 from 6:15 – 7:00 p.m. or by contacting directly.
We look forward to a great school year!
Thanks in advance for your kindness and patience.#kgpride
#strongertogether
Fourth Grade
Back to School Night
Fourth grade Back to School Night will begin at 7:00
p.m. You should proceed to the cafeteria
for the general announcements and listen to a presentation from the fourth
grade team regarding curriculum and their plans for the year. The team
will dismiss the parents from the cafeteria and you will have an opportunity to
be introduced personally to your child’s homeroom and first period
teacher. After an overview of your child’s day, you will have the
opportunity to complete the ‘teacher switch’ similar to your child. Your
homeroom teacher will communicate the plan and schedule that evening to you.
If you do not remember your child’s teacher, we will have assistance in the
front lobby. Our fourth grade team is working together to plan a
wonderful year for your child to grow academically, emotionally and
socially.
Specialists, such as Art, P.E., and Music etc. will be
available in the library from 6:15 to 7:00 p.m.
Also note that our special education teacher will be available in his
room and English Language Learning teachers will be available in room 139 from
6:15 – 7:00 p.m. or by contacting directly.
Please note that our evening
will end no later than 8:10 p.m. in order for our teachers to prepare for the
next school day. Parking will be limited.
Please be respectful and depart upon completion of the meetings so that the
primary grades have parking. Please continue to be mindful of our neighbors and
do not block their driveways as there will be law enforcement present. Thanks
for your kindness and consideration. #kgpride #strongertogether
Fifth Grade
Back to School Night
Fifth Grade Back to School Night will begin at 7:00 p.m.
You should proceed to your child’s homeroom for the announcements and be
introduced personally to your child’s homeroom teacher. After an overview
of your child’s day, you will have the opportunity to complete the ‘teacher
switch’ similar to your child. Your homeroom teacher will communicate the
plan and schedule that evening to you.
After meeting your child’s teacher(s), the whole fifth grade team would
like to present an overview of how the team will work and plan together to the
parents in the cafeteria.
All fifth grade parents will come together to end the evening and meet the
team.
If you do not remember your child’s teacher, we will have
assistance in the front lobby. Our fifth grade team is working together
to plan a wonderful year for your child to grow academically, emotionally and
socially.
Specialists, such as Art, P.E., and Music etc. will be
available in the library from 6:15 to 7:00 p.m.
Also note that our special education teacher will be available in her
room and English Language Learning teachers will be available in room 139 from
6:15 – 7:00 p.m. or by contacting directly.
Please note that our evening
will end no later than 8:10 p.m. in order for our teachers to prepare for the
next school day. Parking will be limited.
Please continue to be mindful of our neighbors and do not block their driveways
as there will be law enforcement present. Thanks for your kindness and
consideration. #kgpride #strongertogether
Sixth Grade
Back to School Night
Sixth Grade BTSN will begin
at 7:00 p.m. for the sixth grade parents. You should proceed to the gym for the announcements and a
presentation by the sixth grade team who will review the curriculum and general
plans for your child’s school year. You will have the opportunity to meet
each teacher personally after the group presentation. The teachers are available
and welcome you to their room. Their names will be posted outside of the
trailers. Note that this evening
is planned for parents (children are requested to stay at home).
Our sixth grade team is working together to plan a wonderful
year for your child to grow academically, emotionally and socially. Specialists, such as Art, P.E., and Music etc. will be
available in the library from 6:15 to 7:00 p.m.
Also note that our special education teacher will be with the teachers and the
English Language Learning teachers will be in room 139 from 6:15 – 7:00
p.m. or by contacting directly.
Please note that our evening
will end no later than 8:10 p.m. in order for our teachers to prepare for the
next school day. Parking will be limited.
Please be respectful and depart upon completion of the meetings so that the
primary grades have parking. Please continue to be mindful of our neighbors and
do not block their driveways as there will be law enforcement present. Thanks
for your kindness and consideration. #kgpride #strongertogether
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