WELCOME
to TK & Kindergarten!
RANCHO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
New Student & Family Orientation
We are so happy you’re here! 💙
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TODAY’S ORIENTATION
11:00–11:45 • Meet in the TK Yard
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Name tags
Students receive a name tag when they arrive.
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Play & settle in
Staff will supervise while children play.
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Parents meet with us
TK teachers and aides will help students while parents come inside.
We’ll walk through:
• The first few days
• Arrival & dismissal
• Attendance
• School readiness
• Questions & handouts
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WELCOME TO RANCHO!
Your child will be surrounded by caring adults - Our Teachers:Ms. Solano, Ms. Pack, Ms. Bradshaw, Ms. Williams, Ms. Hart, Ms. Kent, Ms. Miller
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Teachers
Part of your child’s school team
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Principal
Part of your child’s school team
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Community Liaison
Part of your child’s school team
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Office Team
Part of your child’s school team
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Yard Supervisors
Part of your child’s school team
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Support Staff
Part of your child’s school team
We are excited to partner with your family this year!
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TK & KINDERGARTEN ARE SCHOOL!
These are important learning years.
• School attendance is important.
• Absences and tardies are recorded.
• Late is late — please plan for an on-time arrival.
• Consistent attendance supports learning, routines, friendships, and confidence.
EVERY DAY�MATTERS!
Thank you for helping your child arrive ready to learn.
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SCHEDULE Example
A calm, predictable start helps children feel successful.
8:25
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Yard supervision begins
8:37
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Bell rings / line up
8:40
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Learning begins
10:00
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Recess / snack
10:40
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Learning block
12:00
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Lunch / recess
12:45
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Choice time
1:40
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Dismissal
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Ready�by 8:37
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READY FOR THE SCHOOL DAY!
A few simple routines make mornings easier.
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FED
Breakfast helps children learn.
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DRESSED
Clothes they can manage independently.
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PACKED
Regular-size backpack + needed items.
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WATER
Send water and a healthy snack.
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READY
A calm goodbye and encouraging words.
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ON TIME
Arrive with enough time to get settled.
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BUILDING INDEPENDENCE
Practice at home. We will support and encourage at school.
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Toileting
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Dressing
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Washing hands
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Lunchbox
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Belongings
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Cleaning up
Children feel proud when they can do things for themselves.
Please send clothing, shoes, lunch containers, and backpacks your child can manage as independently as possible.
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SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL READINESS
Big feelings are normal. These skills grow with practice.
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BREATHE
Pause • breathe • try again
Disappointment is okay.�Waiting is okay.�Trying again is powerful.
• Practice patience and waiting.
• Help your child use words to ask for help.
• Practice short separations from trusted adults.
• Build cooperation without relying on electronic devices.
• Celebrate effort, not just success.
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LEARNING STARTS AT HOME
You are your child’s first teacher.
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READ EVERY DAY
Talk about the story.�Notice letters, numbers, shapes & colors.�Visit the library.
• Give simple verbal 1–2 step directions.
• Practice attentive listening.
• Use crayons, pencils, and scissors.
• Practice recognizing and writing your child’s name.
• Play, talk, sing, count, and wonder together!
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DROP-OFF & PICK-UP
Please use your child’s designated gate.
TK
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Front TK playyard gate
Parents stay at the gate.�Please do not walk into the yard.
Pick-up: same TK gate
KINDERGARTEN
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Smaller K yard gate
Parents stay at the gate.�Please do not walk into the yard.
Pick-up: same K gate
MS. SOLANO
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Meets her class on the playyard and enters school with them.
Pick-up: Ms. Solano walks her class to the front.
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ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL SAFETY
Thank you for helping us keep the parking loop moving safely.
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PARKING LOOP
Parents may NOT get out of their cars in the parking loop.
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OUR STRONG RECOMMENDATION
Park and walk your child to their designated gate.
It is often the easiest, calmest option for the first days of school.
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SDC ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL
Individual routines may look a little different.
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SDC buses may pick up and drop off earlier.
• Please follow up directly with your child’s teacher about specific pick-up and drop-off details.
• Students using the front exit will be supported by staff with their established routine.
• If you are unsure on the first day, please ask — we are here to help.
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COMMUNICATION & SUPPORT
We are a team — let’s work together for your child.
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ParentSquare
School + teacher updates
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Friday Folders
Student work
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Conferences
November
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Report Cards
3 times/year
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Questions + meetings
Connect with your teacher when you have questions or concerns.
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THE FIRST FEW DAYS
New routines take time — and that is okay.
• Expect excitement, nerves, and tired children.
• Keep goodbyes warm, confident, and brief.
• Trust the routine — staff will help children transition.
• Ask questions when you need support.
• Give everyone a little patience while we learn new routines together.
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WE PRACTICE.�WE TRY.�WE GROW.
You’ve got this!
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BEFORE YOU LEAVE TODAY
Make sure you feel ready for tomorrow.
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Pick up handouts
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Know the bell schedule
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Know your gate
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Be connected
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Ask questions
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Meet your team
We are here to help your family have a great start!
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WE CAN’T WAIT�TO SEE YOU!
IT’S GOING TO BE AN AMAZING YEAR!
Go Eagles! 💙
Rancho Elementary School • Go Eagles!