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مرحبا

ਸਤ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ

Kamusta

Здравствуйте

Hola

hello

नमस्कार

Unite For Literacy, Multilingual Alphabets

We Welcome all Languages!

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Land Acknowledgement:

Simcoe County District School Board acknowledges that we are situated on the traditional land of the Anishinaabe people. We acknowledge the enduring presence of First Nation, Métis and Inuit people on this land and are committed to moving forward in the spirit of reconciliation and respect.

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Note from Administration:

Welcome to Maple Grove! We have every confidence that your child will have every opportunity to learn, grow and flourish. We know that our school is a very special place, full of caring adults and new friends to be made. Our school will be even better when your little one becomes a “Grizzly”!

If you would like this information translated, please email Maple Grove and/or use Google Translate.

Looking forward to meeting you all,

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Maple Grove Public School

242 Grove St. East�Barrie, On.�L4M 2P9

Website:

http://map.scdsb.on.ca/

Welcome to Kindergarten 2024

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School Hours:

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM	Entry to School (drop off at Kindergarten gate)
9:00 AM - 10:40 AM	1st Block
10:40 AM - 11:00 AM	Nutrition Break
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM	Recess
11:20 AM - 1:00 PM	2nd Block
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM	Nutrition Break
1:20 PM - 1:40 PM	Recess
1:40 PM - 3:20 PM	3rd Block
3:20 PM	Dismissal

Please note: �-Parents and/or guardians are to drop their child off at the Kindergarten gate and then leave the tarmac area�-No pets are allowed on school property�-The YMCA uses our yard in the morning. General drop off begins at 8:45am.

-Please pick up at your child’s kindergarten outside door as early as 3:10

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Kindergarten Safety

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Bussing Information:

Bus starter information was given to eligible families during the registration process. Exact bussing details will be provided at the end of August.
If weather conditions or other issues arise, which may make a bus late at times, follow all the rules and expectations on the website www.simcoecountyschoolbus.ca.
Follow Twitter: @SCSTC_SchoolBus
Buses have a window of 15 minutes to be late. ONLY after this time, will they put on their website / Twitter and also notify the school (NOT before).

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Student Absence:

If your child is going to be away, you MUST call the safe arrival phone number to let us know.
It is a 24 hour answering machine. Please call 1-888-885-8065 and follow the prompts.
When you call, leave your child's first and last name, teacher name and reason for absence.
Safe Arrival registration forms will go home in September: these forms are so that we know if you want us to call you if your child is absent.

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Medical:

If your child has a medical condition that we need to be aware of, a Plan of Care needs to be completed by you.

Anaphylaxis Diabetes Epilepsy Asthma General(Other)

If your child will need medication administered or stored at school, a Plan of Care (see specific links above) and a Medical Form (signed by a doctor) must be completed.
To obtain these forms please contact the office or click the links above.
These forms must be in place for the first day of school or ASAP.
Any questions or concerns please contact the office - 705-728-5201

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Preparing for September

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What goes into the backpack?

Healthy Lunch in a Lunch Bag
Mail Bag (will be given by each class if being used)
Reusable Water Bottle
Extra Mitts (colder weather)
Extra Clothes
Extra Socks / Underwear
Inside Shoes (bring on your first day)
School Library Book

Please label all items with your child’s name

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Clothing for Kindergarten (ALL LABELLED)

Everyday (Dress for the Weather)

Velcro running shoes only please (pair for indoor and outdoor)
Rubber boots and splash pants
Winter jacket and snowpants
Winter boots
Warm and waterproof mittens
Neck warmer (no scarves)
Hat (weather appropriate)

Extra Bag to Remain at School

2 extra pairs of pants/shorts
2 extra pairs of socks
2 extra pairs of underwear
2 extra shirts

NOTE: PLEASE LABEL EVERYTHING! Clothing should be comfortable and allow for your child to independently dress themselves. Practice putting on velcro shoes and jackets independently!

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Lunch:

We have two nutritional breaks. Each one is twenty minutes long.
A variety of healthy food choices in small quantities are encouraged.
Practice opening containers this summer and picking which foods to eat first. Cut a slit into packages that your child cannot open, and practice tearing them open.
Please check labels to ensure all food is nut free.
Some classrooms may require additional requirements for the safety of all and that will be communicated by the educators during the first days of school.

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School Cash Online:

We are a paperless school! We use school cash online!

Sign up to pay for hot lunch, field trips etc.

https://simcoecounty.schoolcashonline.com/

Forms will come home in September with sign up instructions. You will need to be registered into our school system with a student number in order to sign up.

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First Day of School for Year One (JK):

Year One students DO NOT attend the first or second day of school.

�Year One (JK) Kindergarten students start

Thursday, September 5, 2024 @ 8:45am�

If you are dropping off your child on Thursday, Sept 5, 2024, please bring your child around to the gate on the right hand side of the building and enter the kindergarten yard.

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Parent Information:

Visit scdsb.on.ca/kindergarten to find more information including...

'Welcome to Kindergarte n' booklet

Kindergarten in the SCDSB Video

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Parent Information:

Visit scdsb.on.ca/kindergarten to find more information including...

Getting Ready for Kindergarten Video

Tips to Get Ready For Kindergarten

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Community Partners

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YMCA - Before & After School Program:

Insert Photo/video of BASP

Ratio is 1 staff to 10 kindergarten children or better
Program includes: healthy indoor and outdoor activities that reinforce the lessons and concepts learned in school
Learning is done through a variety of fun, developmentally appropriate, play-based activities

Doors open at 7:00 am.

Doors close at 6:00 pm.

Prices vary

Please contact Kelsey at - 705- 896-1102

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EarlyON Child and Family Centre:

Barrie, Innisfil and Bradford area

www.empowersimcoe.ca/ealyon-programs

Collingwood and Alliston area:

https://e3.ca/childrens-services-2/earlyon-child-and-family-centre/

Midland and Orillia area:

www.earlyonsimcoenorth.ca

French Language Services contact: www.lacle.ca

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Barrie Public Library:

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Maple Grove School Council:

What is School Council?

A fun friendly team of parents that meets approx. four times a year
You choose whether or not you would like to to be a voting member
Help decide where money gets allocated
Assist in organizing fundraisers
An opportunity to get to know the school community on a deeper level

� Please email councilchairmap@scdsb.on.ca

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Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit:

Information, education and resources
Early identification and support for healthy child growth and development
Support for positive parenting and parent-child relationships
Recommendations and referrals to community resources��https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/

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Additional Information

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Social Media:

Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/MapleGrovePS
Our school website map.scdsb.on.ca
Each classroom has their own means of communication which will be established �at the beginning of the school year.

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Volunteering:

All parents who wish to be considered for volunteering must have a current criminal reference check (vulnerable sector screening included).
For more information on how to become a volunteer in SCDSB schools, please click here

We love our volunteers!!

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Fast Facts:

Each classroom team of educators may have different methods of communication (e-mail, Seesaw, etc). ALWAYS, your first point of contact is the educators from your child’s classroom.
Each classroom is unique, yet follows the practices & expectations of the Kindergarten Program.
In Kindergarten, students are outside EVERYDAY for a minimum of 100 minutes per day (rain or shine). Always dress appropriately for the outside weather.

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Fast Facts:

We practice self-regulation everyday and encourage your child to be independent with their lunch, shoes, jackets and belongings (it is good to practice these skills leading up to kindergarten).
Kindergarten students do not need pencil cases. Only their indoor shoes and extra clothes required.
Donations such as tissues, foaming hand soap and paper towel are always appreciated.

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Guardian’s Guide to Literacy & Math in Kindergarten:

�� (click the picture for the link)

Do you want to help support your child’s growth and development at home?

Check out “A Parent Guide to Literacy and Mathematics in Full-Day Kindergarten”.

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More Resources:

For more information on childcare programs available in our schools, visit the Before and After School Programs section.
Watch our Nutrition and Healthy Eating videos for tips on what to pack in your child's lunch!
Visit our Registration Page for information on how to register using the online registration application.
The Simcoe County Early Intervention Services provides young children with special needs and their families with a wide range of services and supports to help them develop to their fullest potential.

Visit kindergarten/scdsb.on.ca to find the resources mentioned on this slide

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We can’t wait to meet you!��Your child’s teaching team will reach out to parents/guardians during the last week of August to introduce themselves!

Any further questions? Please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Krause in our main office at skrause@scdsb.on.ca.

See You in September!