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Ready, Set Kindergarten!2022-23
Principal: Bill StockeyAssistant Principal: Zach WeberOffice: Johana Richart, Amy Furlong, Angela BarbieriNurse: Mariangela ScardulloMedia Staff: Michelle Kuhn and Mary RocheKindergarten Teachers:Jamie Glass, Hayley Elwell, Krista Hunter, Kristin Haines,Melissa PetersonWebsite: http://epes.psd202.org/
Eagle Pointe Elementary- Established 2002- Currently 600 Students- 5 current sections ofKindergarten- Projected for 5 sections ofKindergarten in 2022/23.
Eagle Pointe’s FundamentalPurpose:Ensure that all students acquirethe knowledge, skills, anddispositions essential to theirsuccess as on-going learners.
Kindergarten TeachersMrs. HunterMrs. HainesMrs. GlassMiss ElwellMrs. PetersonMrs. Mittal
Mrs. RichartOffice StaffMrs. FurlongMrs. Barbieri
School NurseMrs. Scardullo
Reading SpecialistsDr. HeinrichMrs. Renz
Media Center StaffMiss KuhnMrs. Roche
Social WorkersMrs. RossiMrs. Aguilar
SpecialsMrs. RimdziusMrs. NelsonMr. HigginsMrs. FosterMiss Picha
School Hours 9:05 - 3:40: Typical Full-Day School HoursIf you want ½ day Kindergarten - Contact BillStockey at wstockey@psd202.org - we recommendfull day and the ½ day program is not at EaglePointe.
Kindergarten Physical Requirements–All children must have a current physical to enter Kindergarten–Requested to be turned in by August 1, 2022–No medical appointments accepted–Students that do not have current physicals will be not be able to startschoolThings to remember:–Physical signed (by Doctor, PA, APN) and dated 8/18/21 or after–Health history completed and signed by parent–Lead and diabetic screenings completed
Immunization Requirements–DPT/Td Booster on or after 4th birthday (4 doses)–Polio Booster on or after 4th birthday (4 doses)–MMR/Measles Booster -1st immunization on or afterage 1 and a booster at least one month (28 days) later–2 Varicella Vaccines (Chickenpox) on or after age 1 (atleast one month or 28 days apart)
Vision Requirements–Effective January 1, 2008: State Law SB641, provides thata vision exam is needed for all incoming Kindergarten students–Proof of the required eye examination by a licensedoptometrist must be submitted by Oct. 15th of each schoolyear–Exam must be dated August 18, 2021 or after–Form is in your registration packet
Dental Requirements–All children in Kindergarten will be required to have a dentalhealth exam performed by a licensed dentist–Must be on or after November 15, 2021–The state deadline is May 15, 2023–We request that they be turned in by May 1st
Medication Policies–Care plans need to be filled out by parents, doctor, and CSN for anystudents with diabetes, seizures, or other chronic health conditions–All medications (prescription & over the counter) must have districtmedication authorization form (MAF) signed by parents and doctor-If your child has a life threatening allergy or diagnosed with asthmaplease speak with the building nurse regarding allergy and asthmaactions plans that must be completed by the doctor.–Forms are in the registration packets as well as in the school office-Building nurse email mscardul@psd202.org
Eagle Pointe Kindergarten Scavenger Hunt–August 15, 2022–Last Names A-L: 5:00-5:45 pm–Last Names M-Z: 6:00-6:45 pm–Find Kindergarten Classroom–Meet the Eagle Pointe Staff–Become familiar with the building–Entrance & Exit Routes – Arrival and Dismissal
Eagle Pointe Kindergarten Open House–August 16th, 2022–Last Names A-H: 11:15-11:45 am–Last Names I-Q: 12:-12:30 pm-Last Names R-Z: 12:45-1:15Students and parents are invited to stop by, drop off school suppliesand meet their classmates and teachers.
Driving to School Safely (Arrival)
Driving to School Safely (Dismissal)
Taking the Bus SafelyStudents should:-Know your bus route number to and from schoolWait appropriately at bus stopsSay hello to the driver as you get onTalk QUIETLY on the bus and stay in your seatSay good-bye to the driver as you get offLet Eagle Pointe Staff help youKnow what your parents expect going to and from the busstop
Student ComputersAll District 202 students are provided with a laptop.-Students bring to and from school each day.Have a plan as to where to store and charge the computer eachevening.Work with students to care for their laptop.
A Typical Day! Morning Routine Calendar skills Shared Reading Guided Reading Writing Word Study Math Science/Social Studies Specials (Art, Music, PE) Exploration Read Aloud Dismissal
Kindergarten Readiness Checklist-Follows simple directions-Asks for help-Uses a restroom appropriately-Listens to a story without interrupting-Can share with others-Can hold scissors correctly and cut-Holds pencil, crayon and markers correctly-Identifies name when they see it in print-Can zip and unzip backpack-Can open and close lunch items including juice boxes, water bottles andZipLoc bags
Eagle Pointe PTO--The PTO and PTO Board work everyday to create an atmosphere atEagle Pointe that allows great teachers and great students to excelin every way possible.Please consider joining the PTO next school year!
Questions?Weekly communication comes home at the end of the week.- Please sign up on the Eagle Pointe website- Scroll to the bottom, add your email to the mailing list- Approve and start getting EP information right awayhttp://epes.psd202.org/
Thank You!
-DPT/Td Booster on or after 4th birthday (4 doses) -Polio Booster on or after 4th birthday (4 doses) -MMR/Measles Booster -1st immunization on or after age 1 and a booster at least one month (28 days) later -2 Varicella Vaccines (Chickenpox) on or after age 1 (at least one month or 28 days apart)
