Kindergarten 2018 19 Agenda Introductions Kindergarten Program K Teachers PTSA Cougar Ridge and Registration Process Questions Cougar Ridge Elementary The New Cougar Ridge Cougar Ridge is currently being remodeled Office and SPED Wing and a new 6 classroom wing is being ID: 719535
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Cougar Ridge Elementary Kindergarten2018 - 19Slide2
AgendaIntroductionsKindergarten Program (K Teachers)
PTSA
Cougar Ridge and Registration Process
QuestionsSlide3
Cougar Ridge ElementaryThe “New” Cougar Ridge:
- Cougar Ridge is currently being remodeled (Office and SPED Wing) and a new 6 classroom wing is being added.
- Official completion dates of each area…March and August 2018 respectively.
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New Office AreaSlide5
New Classroom WingSlide6
Cougar Ridge Elementary Demographics:
Cougar Ridge has
as a “Community”
feel and is growing rapidly.Current Enrollment: 600 students (K-5)
More and More Ethnically Diverse2005 – 06: 59.3%2016 – 17: 47.8%Slide7
Cougar Ridge ElementaryPrograms:
- LRC I…Special Education-Pullout Model
- LRC II…Special Education-Inclusionary Model - Highly Capable (K-5)
Many Activities *After School/Before School Clubs *Before and After School Childcare (SAC) *Numerous PTSA EventsSlide8
Cougar Ridge ElementarySchool Wide Focus:
- School Improvement Plan (SIP) Updated Annually
- Math is our Current
Focus School Wide (Year 3). Gap Closing emphasis with ELL students.Slide9
Cougar Ridge Elementary Parent and Community Involvement:
Highly involved and active
PTSA
Numerous Parent and Community Volunteers and Mentors
V.O.I.C.E.Classroom VolunteersSlide10
Cougar Ridge ElementaryFull day kindergarten is now
free
for all
ISD studentsFunding provided through the State of Washington
Requirements for all kindergarten teachers Teacher TrainingFamily Connection Meeting (fall)WaKids Assessment (fall)Early Learning Collaboration w/preschoolsSlide11
Cougar Ridge ElementaryBell Times
:
- Full Day Kindergarten
9:10 am – 3:35 pm (M, T, TH, F) 9:10 am – 1:25 pm (W) - Transportation to and from school is provided. Please ride the bus.Slide12
Cougar Ridge ElementaryBell Times
:
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Half-Day Kindergarten (3 hour day)
9:10 am – 12:10 am (M - F)AM transportation to school only. No mid-day transportation.No lunch is served.Slide13
Cougar Ridge ElementaryKindergarten Classes (Anticipated):- At least 4 Sections…hopefully 5.
- 21 Students on Average per Class (ISD Ratio)Slide14
Cougar Ridge ElementaryCommunication:
- Sign up for
Cougar Ridge E-News
- Sign up for ISD E-News - Visit Our Websites Cougar Ridge Elementary - Cougar Ridge PTSASlide15
RegistrationPaperwork necessary to register your kindergarten student:Proof of Residency (2) (i.e.
purchase papers/lease or rental agreement
and
a utility bill)
Birth Certificate or Passport (Student must be 5 years old by Aug. 31, 2018)Immunization Record (Current)Driver’s License/Government I.D. of Parent/GuardianEmergency Contact Information (List ALL)Slide16
RegistrationComplete all documents in registration packetTurn in materials begins
tomorrow
Feb. 14
Deadline to submit Kindergarten Registration Packet is Friday, March 9 @ 3:30 pmSlide17
Enrollment Verification Process (EVP) August 7 - 13
ISD requires all families to confirm their enrollment in August through
Family Access
.EVP reminders will come via ISD E-News, Cougar Ridge E-News, and phone messaging.
Office staff can help answer questions beginning Tuesday, August 7. Please call 425.837.7300 during office hours (9:00 am – 3:00 pm).Slide18
Bus Rides/Readiness FairAugust 10 - Optional
“Ready for School” Fair (help with Online Verification) – 10-Noon at Maywood Middle School Library and 3-7pm at Issaquah Valley Elementary.
August 14, 15, 16 – 9:00 to 10:30 am.
“Come Ride Along” on the Yellow School Bus – Optional IHS Parking Lot, Register onlineEnd of August
Yellow postcard with bus information comes in the mail to you.
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Important InformationImmunizations:
All kindergarten students must have their immunizations current in order to start the first day of school.
Healthcare Plans, including proper medication, must also be current by the first day of school.
Reminder letters will be mailed in August.
Contact our Nurse, Karen Herring, at 425.837.7244.Slide20
TimelineCalendar of Events:
Feb. 14
- Registration Begins
March 9 – All Registration Packets Due!!!
March 21- Spring AssessmentJuly 9 – Aug. 3: Pre-K Summer School @ IVESept. 4 - Meet Your Teacher/Ice Cream Social/School Pictures
Sept. 4
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Kindergarten Curriculum Night
Sept. 5 – 7:
Family Connection
Meetings
Sept. 10
- 1
st
Day of Kindergarten
F
all
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WaKids
AssessmentSlide21
Cougar Ridge ElementaryWhich kindergarten program is best for my student(s)?What if the program I initially select for my student is not the right fit?
If I choose the half-day program, what will my student miss?Slide22
Questions??