John F. Kennedy Primary School - KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION 2020-2021

John F. Kennedy
Primary School
KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION 2020-2021

Kindergarten Orientation
Welcome, Overview and Introductions…………. Mr. Walsh

Kindergarten Program/Curriculum……………….. Mrs. Ciurleo

Health, Safety and Responsibility………………….. Mrs. Eriksson

“Get Ready, Get Set …”…………………………………. Mrs. Pena

JFK PTO………………………………………………………… Mr. Walsh

JFK Staff

Mr. Walsh       Mrs. Ciurleo   Mrs. Pena
Principal       ETS            School Counselor

JFK Staff

Mrs. Lopez      Mrs. Styczynski   Mrs. Eriksson
Secretary       Secretary         School Nurse

JFK Kindergarten Teachers

Mrs. Aguirre   Ms. Geiger    Mrs. Hering

Mrs. Prisco    Mrs. Savva   Miss Sugarman

Kindergarten
Curriculum
MRS. JACKIE CIURLEO
ELEMENTARY TEACHING SPECIALIST

JCIURLEO@BRRSD.ORG

908-231-1179 EXT. 406

English Language Arts

• Letter and Word Study

• Reading Workshop

• Writing Workshop

• Handwriting

• Speaking & Listening

Mathematics

• Size and Position

• Numbers to 100

• Addition and Subtraction Concepts

• Money

• Order by Size, Length and Weight

• Geometry

• Measurement

Science

Life Science
 • People, Plants and Animals

Physical Science
 • Pushes and Pulls

Earth and Space Science
 • Weather and Climate

 • Effects of the Sun

Social Studies

• Why Do We Have Special Days Throughout the Year?

• What do good rules have in common?

• Is everyone unique?

• What can I learn from maps and globes?

                                       Compelling Questions?

                                       Supporting Questions?

Physical Education & Related
               Arts

Mr. Vidnansky            Mr. Cirino               Mr. Thomas
PE                       PE                       PE

Mrs. Browne     Mrs. Drake            Mr. Boyle       TBD
Art             Technology            Library         Music

Kindergarten Sessions
                   Session     Time

                   Morning     8:35-11:15

                   Afternoon   12:15-2:55

Transportation Contacts

Jeannette Flax
Transportation Dispatcher
908-722-1820 ext. 14
jflax@brrsd.org

Cathy Assante-Sobel
Transportation Coordinator
908-722-1820 ext 13             Click here for Bus to Babysitter form.
cassantesobel@brrsd.org         All forms must be returned by August 1,
                                2020.

Private Kindergarten Wrap Around Programs

   The JCC Kindergarten Wrap Around Program
  •https://www.ssbjcc.org/app/uploads/2020/05/ECC-EnrichmentPublic-
   School2020lr.pdf

  •https://www.ssbjcc.org/youth-teens/j-crew-after-school/

  The Jointure Wrap Around Program
  •https://www.jointure.org/kinderwrap

Ways to Support
      Your Child
• Read to your child everyday
• Talk with your child
• Ask questions, Ask why
• Count, play board games, visit the library
• Promote independence
• Be their cheerleader

PAT ERIKSSON
     SCHOOL NURSE
    JOHN F KENNEDY
PERIKSSON@BRRSD.K12.NJ.US
   (908) 231-1179 EXT 405

PHYSICALS & IMMUNIZATIONS
ALL MISSING MEDICAL INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED
TO THE HEALTH OFFICE BY AUGUST 1ST.

YOU MAY SCAN AND EMAIL OR MAIL THE INFORMATION TO
ME.

BE SURE TO KEEP A COPY FOR YOURSELF!

ATTENDANCE

   NOTIFY THE JFK ABSENCE SITE LOCATED ON THE JFK
                  HOMEPAGE BY 8AM!
                        OR
    LEAVE A MESSAGE ON THE JFK ATTENDANCE LINE BY
FOLLOWING THE PROMPTS AFTER CALLING THE MAIN NUMBER
                  FOR JFK SCHOOL.

MEDICATION

ALL MEDICATION TO BE ADMINISTERED IN SCHOOL MUST
BE IN THE ORIGINAL PHARMACY CONTAINER.

FORMS TO ADMINISTER MEDICATION MUST ALSO BE
COMPLETED BY THE STUDENT’S DOCTOR AND PARENT.

NOTE: ALL MEDICAL FORMS CAN BE FOUND ON THE JFK HOME PAGE
UNDER “PARENT RESOURCES” LINKED TO THE HEALTH OFFICE!

SCHOOL COUNSELING

SCHOOL COUNSELING
  As the School Counselor, I help to promote
academic, social, emotional and career growth
                and well-being.

      ❖ I work with all students in the school
      ❖ I help students to overcome small hurdles
      ❖ I am someone for students to talk to when parents are
          not around

SCHOOL COUNSELING
I work with students:

❖ Individually
  ❖In Small Groups
      ❖In the classroom
         ❖In the cafeteria
             ❖On the playground
               ❖At arrival and Dismissal

SCHOOL COUNSELING

           Individual                     Group
• Normal developmental issues   • Building self-esteem
• School adjustment issues      • Getting along with others
• Friendship Conflicts          • Listening and following directions
• Coping with Loss              • Improving social skills
                                • Family Changes
                                • Grief & Loss

SCHOOL COUNSELING
I see students based on referrals from:
• Parents           • Administrators
• Teachers          • Child’s request

    **Most of the time I see
      students for typical
   developmental issues. I will
  contact you if I have a serious
           concern**

SCHOOL COUNSELING
                Classroom Lessons
Character Education
   – Respect
   – Caring
   – Responsibility
   – Fairness
   – Trustworthiness
   – Citizenship

SCHOOL COUNSELING
Additional Classroom Lessons

         Making Good Choices
          Building Friendships
           Working Together
   Understanding Feelings & Emotions
     Stress & Emotion Management
             Problem Solving
               Anti-Bullying
        Specific Classroom Needs

SCHOOL COUNSELING
       Week of Respect 2020: 10/5-10/9
  World Day of Bullying Prevention 2020: 10/5
     Red Ribbon Week 2020: 10/23-10/31
    No Name Calling Week 2021: 1/18-1/22
   Great Kindness Challenge 2021: 1/25-1/29
Random Acts of Kindness Week 2021: 2/15-2/19

Contact Information
           Mrs. Carly Peña
School Counselor & Anti-Bullying Specialist
        (908) 231-1179, ext. 108
           cpena@brrsd.org

JFK PTO Information
                       Co-Presidents:         Carlie Cummings and Jenn Gaffney

                       Co-Vice Presidents: Rebecca Massa and Colleen Kempe

                       Secretary: Barrett Windrem

                       Co-Treasurers:         Rebecca Cavallero and Nicole Deitrick

                                         We need you!
                                Please click on the link below to fill out our
                                        committee volunteer form.

                    We hope that you will consider joining us to make this a great year!

                                    Class Parent Form
Once we get information and details about what next year will look like, we will also need committee
members for our various fundraisers. You will receive a separate form for volunteer opportunities.