Kindergarten Gradual Entry
Gradual Entry is a way for Kindergarten children to slowly acclimatize to the schedule and procedure of going to school full time. It begins on Tuesday, September 3rd with a short meeting of all the parents and students.
Wednesday, September 4 and Thursday, September 5 have time set aside for one on one visits with the teacher for each student. One on One appointments are made through "School Appointments". Go to: https://swift.parentteacherconferences.net/ to book your appointment. Please be sure to log in, make an account, and book your Kindergarten appointment. This will be open between July 7th and September 3rd. Remember your login as we use this program for Parent Teacher interviews later in the year! If you need help booking your appointment, there is a detailed Instruction Sheet posted below.
In the beginning of July, a package with info will be sent home, via Canada Post mail, to each Kindergarten family who was enrolled prior to June 30. This package has your child's "Unique to them" Gradual Entry schedule and other important information. If you do NOT receive this information in July, please let us know in August. The office will be open again on August 26 from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm. A general Gradual Entry schedule posted below.
Thursday, September 5, Friday, September 6 and Monday, September 9 are all part days for small groups. Please see your child's "Unique to them" schedule which is in your mailed package. Please read your information carefully to know what your child's specific schedule is. Drop off and pick up are at the scheduled times at the classroom door.
Tuesday, September 10 all students will be in attendance at the same time but for a short day - 9:00 am - 11:30 am. Please send a snack.
Wednesday, September 11 all students will be in attendance from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please send a snack and a lunch.
Thursday, September 12 all students will be in attendance from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. Please send a snack and a lunch.
Friday, September 13 all students will be in attendance from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please send a snack and a lunch.
Starting on Monday, September 16, all students will will be in attendance for full days - 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Please remember to send a Snack and Lunch every day!
If you are interested in Volunteering, the process of getting your Criminal Record Check can take between 2-6 weeks. Please check here: https://swift.abbyschools.ca/ourschool/volunteering/swift for information on the process. Please take time this summer to get this done. It is free, good for 5 years and allows you to participate in school and class activities and field trips. Without this clearance, you will NOT be able to volunteer at school in any capacity.
If your child requires special medication to be administered at school or requires emergency medical supplies at school (epi-pen or allergy medication) please talk to the office for the appropriate paperwork that needs to be completed by a physician. We require this paperwork to be completed before we are able to help your child with medication or emergency medical supplies.