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Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Information

2025-2026

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TK: Ms. Markel - Room 201

Ms. Munoz - Room 201

TK: Mrs. Pazik - Room 202

Mrs. Shantiyai - Room 202

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Drop Off Procedures

Students and parents can enter through Gates 1 (Meade), 2 or 3 (Copeland) beginning at 7:30 a.m.

The field will be open for Running/Walking Club from 7:30 - 7:45 if you prefer to have your child participate in that before the start of school. This will begin a few weeks into school.

School gates and doors will close at 7:45. If you arrive after 7:45, you will need to enter through the main office and get a late slip.

The bell to go to class will ring at 7:45. Students will exit the field and walk to class.

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Pick Up Procedures

The first two weeks are Minimum Days to allow for TK Assessments and individual student and family classroom visits. Pick up is at 12:00 p.m.

Students are dismissed at Gate 3 (Copeland Ave. - between the two buildings).

Please communicate to your child’s teacher and the front office if there are any pick up changes.

Any students that have not been picked up will be walked to the office at 12:10.

Once the regular schedule begins, school is dismissed at 1:55 p.m. (except Wednesday, which is our minimum day). Students that have not been picked up will be walked to the office at 2:05 p.m.

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TK Regular School Schedule

Monday 7:50 - 1:55
Tuesday 7:50 - 1:55
Wednesday 7:50-12:00 (Minimum Day)
Thursday 7:50 - 1:55
Friday 7:50 - 1:55

Please note the pick up times differ from all other grades. In the event you have another child in a different grade pick up is still the time stated above. Please be on time.

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Allergies/Food Restrictions

If your child has any type of allergy, please make sure both the nurse and your child’s teacher are informed.
Written documents need to be provided to the office in order to receive special dietary provisions.

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Nurse’s Office

Parents must bring in any medication that a student needs to take while in school. Never send any medication with your child. A note with directions from the physician must accompany the medication
All medications, including over the counter medication, require a physician’s and parent’s written order and must be given to the school nurse, assistant or office staff.

You cannot give it to your child’s teacher.

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What to Bring Each Day

It is mandatory that your child carry all of his/her belongings in a full size backpack throughout the entire school year. Please make sure all belongings are labeled with your child’s first and last name.

Backpack - full size to hold items listed below
Folder (school will provide)
Lightweight jacket
Refillable water bottle (we have filling stations)
Snack (Lunch too if you choose to send one from home)
Extra set of clothes in a gallon Ziploc bag (this can remain inside the classroom for convenience)

Your child will be provided with all supplies needed for the school day. Please do not send your child with anything not listed above. We do not want anything to get lost.

snack

folder

backpack

jacket

water bottle

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Snacks

Please provide your child with a small nutritious snack clearly labeled.
Students will have 10 minutes to eat snack and 15 minutes to play during morning recess. Snacks must be easy to open (nothing that must be peeled) and something that can be eaten in a short amount of time. TK morning snack and recess time is 10:00 - 10:35 a.m.

Some examples:

peeled/cut fruit
granola bars
cut vegetables
crackers
yogurt
applesauce
water

Please do not send cookies, chips, desserts, soda, candy, or gum. It is a district wide policy that students are not allowed to share food at school because of food allergies.

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Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch is provided to students free of charge, but you may bring a lunch from home if you prefer.
Breakfast is served inside the classroom at the start of the school day.
Lunch and recess is from 12:20 - 1:00 p.m. daily (minimum day lunch is from 11:05 - 11:25 a.m.)
Menus are available to view on our school website as well as the district website

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Birthdays

In keeping with the district’s Framework for Wellness, birthday celebrations that involve food will NOT be allowed. Your child can still wear a birthday hat and have his or her birthday acknowledged by the class in some way and you can bring a non-food item treat to share with classmates if wishing to do so, such as a sticker or pencil.

pencils

goody bags

stickers

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Dress Code

Franklin has a dress code policy. You will see the policy in its entirety when you receive the Parent Handbook in the fall. In the meantime, here are some simple guidelines:

No sandals. Closed-toed shoes only. As children are learning how to tie their shoes at home, it is a good idea to have your child wear velcro or slip on shoes to school to help ensure their safety. Crocs must be in sport mode to play on structure.
Comfortable clothes that will allow your child to run, play, and get messy. Make sure your child has practice with buttoning and zipping up clothing when using the restroom.
Avoid dressing your child in anything that will cause a distraction

Thank you for Your Support!

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Color Celebration Days

TK students will be celebrating colors beginning Monday, August 18th

Look for the paper inside your child’s folder on the first day of school for more information!

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Home-School Connection

Franklin Elementary uses Class Dojo to communicate with families. Class Dojo is the primary form of communication that we will be using so it is very important that you sign up. Please see the handout with QR Code to sign up. If there is an emergency, please call the office @ 619-344-3000 and they will get a message to your child’s teacher.

weekly school

newsletter

school-wide and classroom specific communication

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Important!

TK Assessment Sign Up Genius: This link will be sent via Class Dojo. Please sign up for a time ASAP.

Please check your child’s folder daily beginning the first day of school. There will be important papers for you to read, sign and return as soon as possible.

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Volunteers

Family or community members interested in volunteering will need to fill out a volunteer packet.This will require either a TB test or an appointment with the school nurse to complete a TB questionnaire. This can be obtained from the front office. Please reach out to your child’s teacher to let her know what type of events/activities you are interested in helping with.

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PTA & Friends of Franklin Foundation

We are lucky to have two organization that help support and amplify the efforts of our amazing teachers and staff.

The following slide shows how our missions overlap & how our volunteers (mostly parents & community members like you!) support staff to

help our students thrive!

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�Classroom Supplies�

If you are able to help, we could use the following items to start the year:

Kleenex
Baby Wipes
Clorox Wipes
Paper Towels
Hand Sanitizer
Variety of ziploc bags

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�Important Upcoming Events�

First Day of School:

Monday, August 11, 2025 @7:50 a.m.

Back to School Night:

Thursday, August 28, 2025 - Time TBD

**Learn about curriculum, daily schedules, and more!**