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    This document provides information for parents about registering their children for Kindergarten in Surrey Schools for the 2021-22 school year. It details programs available for children ages birth to 5, and encourages families to visit the school and meet teachers. The document outlines the registration process and documents required. It also discusses supporting children's transition to Kindergarten, including resources for special needs and developing skills before starting school.

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    This document provides information for parents about registering their children for Kindergarten in Surrey Schools for the 2021-22 school year. It details programs available for children ages birth to 5, and encourages families to visit the school and meet teachers. The document outlines the registration process and documents required. It also discusses supporting children's transition to Kindergarten, including resources for special needs and developing skills before starting school.

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    This document provides information for parents about registering their children for Kindergarten in Surrey Schools for the 2021-22 school year. It details programs available for children ages birth to 5, and encourages families to visit the school and meet teachers. The document outlines the registration process and documents required. It also discusses supporting children's transition to Kindergarten, including resources for special needs and developing skills before starting school.

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    Preparing for

    indergarten
    K ! 2021-22

    Welcome to our elementary school! We look forward to teaching


    your little one. As a parent/guardian, you are an important part of
    your child's transition to Kindergarten, and will continue to play a
    pivotal role in their school experiences. As you prepare for their
    start in September, explore the Early Learning Programs available
    in our community. Visit our school website for more information:
    Birth to 5 years old: Strong Start, Little Eaglets Early Learning,
    ELF.
    3-4 years old: Ready, Set, Learn!, Bannock & Books, PALS/
    IPALS.
    4-5 years old: Welcome to Kindergarten, K Orientation, Little
    Eaglets, Play, Learn, Connect.

    We invite families and future


    Children turning 5 before kindergarteners to our school this
    January 1, 2022 are eligible to spring to meet our teachers,
    begin K in Sept. 2021. explore our classrooms, and
    You must register your child at engage with learning materials!
    your catchment school's office. During this session, families will
    Visit www.surreyschools.ca or learn about our school's K
    call 604-595-5195 to ensure program, and interact with take-
    your home is in our school's home resources to discover how
    catchment area. to best support their child before
    starting Kindergarten.

    Please prepare to bring the following documents upon registration:


    Proof of Birth Date for the student (birth certificate or passport)
    Proof of Guardianship (parents / guardians as shown on birth
    certificate or other appropriate legal documentation such as
    landed immigrant paper or guardianship order)
    Proof of Citizenship for both the parent and the student
    (Canadian birth certificate, citizenship card, passport, landed
    immigrant document, permanent resident card, enhanced
    driver’s licence or enhanced identification card)
    Proof of Residency (purchase or rental agreement, cable, hydro
    or gas bill)

    Please tell staff if you have any


    Children enter kindergarten concerns about your child
    with various needs and abilities. starting school.
    Our school staff are here to We have many resources to
    discuss how to ease your child’s support language development,
    transition into Kindergarten. behaviour concerns and special
    We are happy to explore a needs in the classroom.
    gradual transition plan that We want all children to have a
    suits your families needs. positive and seamless transition
    to school.
    Preparing for

    indergarten
    K ! 2021-22

    Surrey Schools provides specialized assistance in areas such as


    behavioural and emotional support for students with special needs,
    including:
    Adapted physical activities program for students with disabilities
    Behaviour specialists
    Occupational therapists
    Physiotherapists
    School psychologists
    Special education helping teachers
    Speech language pathologists
    Hospital/homebound program

    Surrey Schools makes special The following school staff will


    considerations for students with support your child during their
    special needs. transition into Kindergarten:
    Upon registration, our school your child's classroom
    principal will connect families teacher
    your child's Integration
    and invite them for an intake
    Support Teacher
    meeting.
    your child's designated
    During this meeting, we will Education Assistant
    discuss a plan that suits your This team will collaborate with
    families needs for transitioning you to discuss your child's needs
    into Kindergarten. during an IEP meeting in the fall.

    To help your child prepare for Kindergarten:


    Listen to your child, be responsive and positive.
    Talk, read and sing to your child daily.
    Encourage clear speech.
    Encourage safe exploration and play.
    Be selective in the TV programs you watch together.
    Encourage independent toileting and dressing.
    Promote sharing and co-operation.
    Expose your child to painting, crayons and scissors.
    Introduce your child to letters and numbers.

    References:
    Surrey Schools (2018). Early Learning Programs for Community and Public. Retrieved from:
    https://www.surreyschools.ca/Documents/Early%20Learning%20Programs%20for%20Commu
    nity%20and%20public.pdf

    Surrey Schools (2015). Kindergarten Registration Flyer 15-16. Revtrieved from:


    https://www.surreyschools.ca/schools/semiahmootrail/AnalyticsReports/Kindergarten%20regi
    stration%20flyer%2015-16.pdf#search=kindergarten

    Surrey Schools (n.d.) Special Needs Support. Retrieved from:


    https://www.surreyschools.ca/ParentServices/SpecialNeedsSupport/Pages/default.aspx

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