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Welcome to Kindergarten 2020-21!

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Amy Gage

Principal

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Nicole Banegas

Assistant Principal

If you would like to watch the presentation of this slideshow, please view it at this link: https://youtu.be/PaWzmXRB2QM

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This is a big milestone and transition, and we are here to support your child….and YOU!

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SPRING PARENT MEETING AGENDA

  • About Oviatt Elementary
  • Typical Kindergarten Day + Role of Play
  • What is “Kindergarten Readiness”?
  • Kindergarten Registration Process
    • Infinite Campus
    • Nutrition
    • Transportation
  • Upcoming Important Dates for Kindergarten 20-21 @ Oviatt

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2020-21 School Year

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  • Preschool - 1st Grade

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  • 575+ students

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  • Approx. 40 certified staff + support staff

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  • Newly renovated cafeteria, art, music, nurse’s suite, secure main entrance & office, as well as classroom updates

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In An Early Childhood Environment

Growing Learners and Leaders

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Oviatt Main Office

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**New to Oviatt in 2020-21:

Assistant Principal - Nicole Banegas

Nurse (RN) - Kendall Verwers

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Main Office #: 981-1005

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713 School Ave.

Norwalk, Iowa 50211

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Doors open: 7:30am

School Day: 8:05am - 3:05pm

Amy Gage

Principal

agage@norwalk.k12.ia.us

Nichole Carroll

Admin. Assistant

ncarroll@norwalk.k12.ia.us

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Best. Kindergarten Teachers. Ever.

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A Typical Day In Kindergarten

ACADEMICS

Literacy

Math

Science

Social Studies

Specials (PE, Art, Music, STEM)

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) - “The Warrior Way”

The Leader in Me

School Counseling Curriculum

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Breakfast (optional), Lunch, Daily Snack

Recess and Free Play

Brain Breaks

Children want the same things we want. To laugh, to be challenged, to be entertained, and delighted.

-Dr. Seuss

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PLAY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF A KINDERGARTENER’S DAY

3 recess times = approx. 60 minutes/day

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“Play is the highest form of research”

- Albert Einstein

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Many parents wonder….

What does it mean to be READY for Kindergarten?

“School readiness involves more than just children. School readiness, in the broadest sense, is about children, families, early environments, schools, and communities. Children are not innately “ready” or “not ready” for school.”

-from the NAEYC

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Helpful Tool:

Oviatt Kindergarten Readiness Parent Guide

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2020-21 STUDENT REGISTRATION

  • Infinite Campus Registration for 20-21 opens on May 15th, 2020!

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  • Registration is all online - can also be done at District Office kiosk
    • Once registration is complete, you are eligible to pay 20-21 fees ($90)

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Questions about 2020-21 Infinite Campus Registration?

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Contact District Registrar:

Becky Anthony

515-981-0676

registrar@norwalk.k12.ia.us

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NUTRITION

  • Make payments in August (RevTrak or cash/check to Oviatt office)

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  • Create/update your School Cafe student account to include your kindergartener

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  • Breakfast $1.85; Lunch $2.80; Milk $0.50
    • F&R Lunch Application - July 1st

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  • Nutraslice App for menus & allergy info
    • Diet Modification Form - give to Nurse

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Questions about 2020-21 Nutrition Services?

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Contact Nutrition Dept.:

515-981-9876

DeeAnna Serres, Director

dserres@norwalk.k12i.a.us

Michelle Stockwell, Admin Assistant

mstockwell@norwalk.k12.ia.us

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TRANSPORTATION

  • During online registration, indicate AM/PM - 1 location

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  • Oviatt’s Pay for Ride Map

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  • August 1st deadline for bus registration to be ready by the 1st day!

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  • If change midyear, fill out form and contact transportation

Questions about 2020-21 Transportation?

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Contact Transportation Dept.:

515-981-0016

Carlos Guerra, Director

cguerra@norwalk.k12.ia.us

Arlene Kluesner, Admin Assistant

akluesner@norwalk.12.ia.us

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR SCHOOL NURSE

Required Kindergarten Immunizations from IDPH

  • MUST BE TURNED IN BY 1st DAY OF SCHOOL!
  • Medical or Religious Exemptions

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Norwalk Medication Administration Form for ANY medicine to be administered at school (EpiPen, Benadryl, inhaler, etc.)

  • During online registration, you can “check” to allow for administration of Tylenol, Ibuprofen, cough drops, Tums

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Needed for Kindergarten:

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Nurse School Illness Policy - Symptom free for 24 hours

  • Fever 100℉ or higher
  • Vomiting/diarrhea
  • Antibiotics for 24 hours

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OVIATT KINDERGARTEN 2020-21

Upcoming Important Dates

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You can do this! This too shall pass!