Welcome to Preschool at Lincoln School!
Our team
Stephen Ferraro
Deanne Guastello
Principal
Director of Early Childhood
Preschool Instruction Coach/ Intervention & Referral Specialist
Anna Mattesich
Kerri Bartnicki (3)
Laura Schierer (4)
Bonnie Garcia (ics)
Teachers
Agenda:
The purpose of this orientation is to provide incoming preschool families with a better understanding of school and program policies so your child has the best transition as they enter Lincoln School.
Just a few reasons why preschool matters…
Children learn how to interact with others, express themselves, resolve conflict, cooperate, and build confidence in themselves.
Lifelong Gains
Children gain pre-literacy and foundational math skills they need to be successful in reading and math.
Critical Time for Development
Children’s experiences and knowledge during this time shape their development as they begin to understand the world, build relationships, and develop a sense of self.
Children get daily support in the big areas of development: cognitive, language, physical, and social.
Socially and Emotionally Prepared
Academic Readiness
A day in the life of a preschooler is hard work!
—Mr. Fred Rogers
“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.”
Morning routine (example)
8:45 am
Arrival
Morning Routines
Handwashing
Question of the Day
9:00 am
Large Group: Greeting, Song, Discussion and Shared Writing
9:20 am
Choice Time
10:30 am
Small Group Instruction
11:00 am
Read
Aloud
Afternoon routine
11:00 am
Lunch
12:00 pm
Nap
1:00 pm
Snack
1:40 pm
Gross Motor
2:00 pm
Free Play
1:20 pm
Music and Movement
2:30 pm
Large Group Round-up
Gross Motor Daily
Parents,
Dress your child for the weather. Children will go outdoors unless:
Health Practices
Hand washing
Meals
Nap
Bathroom/Diapering
Parents:
Please supply the following items:
Overall good health practices are essential to the development of young children. This includes good hygiene,well-balanced meals, and enough sleep. Good habits stick when parents and teachers work together!
Hand-washing routine and song
USDA Guidelines and RP Food Policy
*free and reduced lunch applications will be available through Genesis
Parent Involvement
Curriculum
Studies allow parents to get involved in the different topics
WOW Experiences allow for parent visits at the end of each study for a culminating activity
Visits
Parents will have an opportunity to meet with teachers during conferences to discuss their child’s growth and development
Conferences
Parent Involvement
Trips
Class parents will have opportunities to volunteer in the event a trip is held or a special visitor visits the school
Workshops
The Department of Early Childhood will plan for parent workshops throughout the year
RP-ECAC
Join the Ridgefield Park Early Childhood Advisory Council
Consider joining the PTA to support the school. They help contribute to school causes.
PTA
All About the building routine
Everything you need to know for a smooth transition!
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Arrival Time and Procedures:
8:45- Door 3 on Hackensack Ave.
Dismissal Time and Procedures:
2:55- Door 3 on Hackensack Ave.
You must come to the door and pick up your child. We will not walk them to your car.
Parking and Parking Restrictions
Parking is very limited. Consider parking further away and walking or looping around until you find a spot.
DO NOT DOUBLE PARK
PLEASE USE THE CROSSWALK
If you have a child in K-6 here, speak to the teacher about 8:30 drop off.
Report an absence:
Use Genesis Notify Attendance or contact the main office or school nurse.
Classroom concerns:
Classroom teacher first. Second would be:
Dr. Ferraro- Operations
Ms. Guastello- Curriculum & Instruction
Connect with your child’s teacher:
Via email is best
Principal contact:
201-994-1830 or sferraro@rpschools.net
Communication:
Online Resources
Security
There are monthly drills, cameras throughout the building halls and exterior, a Raptor ID system, School Law Enforcement Officer (Officer Rob), and Supervisor of Security (Mr. Gonzalez).
Nurse Information
Reach out to Nurse Cobos if your child has an underlying health condition or food allergy that requires keeping medication in school.
Fever-free for 24 hours.
Ms. Cobos
mcobos@rpschools.net
201-994-1582
School Lunch
Each week, you will receive an email if you would like to order school lunch. Use the Google Form to choose what type.
The lunch will then be sent to the room.
PaySchoolsCentral.com
Meet and Greet Teachers
September 4th
2:30-3:00
Come out and meet your teachers and see your classroom!
Parents:
We encourage you to bring in your supplies for the week
Questions
Ask us anything!
Thank you for joining us!