Welcome to Pre-Kindergarten Roundup 2022 - Fulton County ...

Welcome to
Pre-Kindergarten Roundup
          2022

Norms
• Everyone will be muted throughout the event.
• Enter questions in the Q&A or
  prekregistration@fultonschools.org
• All information that has been presented will be posted on the
  Early Childhood Programs website.

Welcome

   Yalanda Bell, Executive Director
   Academic Programs
   Fulton County Schools

Agenda
   Welcome & Overview
   Norms & Logistics                        Enter questions in the chat or
   Transportation                        prekregistration@fultonschools.org
   School Nutrition
   Pre-Registration lottery
   Registration Process and Required documents and OLR
   Health & Safety Information
   Preparing for the First Day of School
   A Day in the Life of a Pre-K student
   Curriculum
   Resources
   Closing Remarks

Welcome to
            Pre-Kindergarten Roundup
                TRANSPORTATION

Questions? Enter in chat or email prekregistration@fultonschools.org

Transportation
               • Review “My School Journey Begins”
                 safety video with your child.
               • Review the Parent & Guardian
                 toolkit while at home.

Bus Safety & Transportation

Welcome to
            Pre-Kindergarten Roundup
               SCHOOL NUTRITION

Questions? Enter in chat or email prekregistration@fultonschools.org

School Nutrition

 FCS School Nutrition Program
• 97 school cafeterias               Veggie Burger
• 76,000 meals served daily
• 14 million meals annually
• Award-winning program

                                      General Tso’s
                                        Chicken

       Fulton County School Nutrition: www.fcsnutrition.com

School Nutrition
                                           Build A Healthy School Meal
                                  •   Grains offered are whole grain-rich
                                  •   Fresh fruit is offered in every meal
                                  •   At least 2 vegetable sides are offered
                                      daily, with a variety of legumes, dark
                                      green, and red/orange veggies
                                  •   Milk is either 1% or skim
                                  •   A variety of lean quality proteins are
 Menus include locally sourced        offered
ingredients whenever available!
                                  •   No fried foods

     Fulton County School Nutrition: www.fcsnutrition.com

School Nutrition

                                                                           Mini Waffles

                                                                           MorningStar
                                                                          Chik’n Nuggets

Fulton County Breakfast & Lunch Menus: https://nutrition.fultonschools.org/MenuCalendar

School Nutrition

 Good Food Grows Healthy Minds
• Taste tests
• Student centered promotions
• Special diet modifications
• Food safety

 Fulton County Special Diets Information: https://nutrition.fultonschools.org/SpecialDiets

School Nutrition

Fulton County School Nutrition: www.fcsnutrition.com

Pre-Registration Lottery
 March 1 – March 18: Pre-Registration Lottery

 March 23 – March 25: Lottery numbers
  determined and shared with families
 March 28 – March 30: School Lotteries
 March 30 – April 1: Notification

Pre-K Lottery Pre-Registration Survey

Pre-Registration
       LOTTERY REGISTRATION LINK
          (Deadline: MARCH 18)
   Pre-K Lottery Pre-Registration Survey

Questions? Enter in chat or email prekregistration@fultonschools.org

Registration
  My child was selected through the lottery –
  I have been told to register in Infinite
  Campus – now what do I do?

Questions? Enter in chat or email prekregistration@fultonschools.org

Welcome to
            Pre-Kindergarten Roundup
             STUDENT INFORMATION

Questions? Enter in chat or email prekregistration@fultonschools.org

Preparing for the Registration Process

•   Access local school websites for specific information
•   District updates and announcements
•   News to Know
•   Resources

           Fulton County Schools website: www.fultonschools.org

Preparing for the Registration Process
                     Fulton County Schools website: www.fultonschools.org
• Visit the FCS
  website
• Hover over
  “Students &
  Families”
• Click “Enrolling
  Your Student” to
  access links to
  enrollment
  information

                        www.fultonschools.org/enrollment

Preparing for the Registration Process
• Enrollment resources
  are provided on the
  left side of the page
• Options for new and
  current Fulton County
  Parents are provided
• Access Parent Portal to
  add or transfer a
  student
• Begin the registration
  process by clicking the
  Infinite Campus icon
• Registration
  instructions are
  available for download
  in multiple languages.

Preparing for the Registration Process

   Is this your first           • Get familiar with the
   time enrolling a
  student in Fulton               district’s enrollment
  County Schools?
                        1         and residency policies.
                                • Follow the steps that
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                                  are outlined for new
                        1         students.

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Preparing for the Registration Process

                Do you already have
                children enrolled in
                   Fulton County
                      Schools?

         • Gather the required
           documents.
         • Complete the enrollment
           process and contact your
           student’s new school with
           the OLR application
           number.

Required Documents
• Certified Proof of Date of Birth
  (child)
• Government Issued Picture ID
  (parent/guardian)
• Residence Verification
• Social Security Number (or
  waiver)
• Form 3300 (ear, eye, dental,
  nutrition screening)
• Form 3231 (immunization
  certificate)

Required Documents
• Certified Proof of Date of Birth (child)
   Students entering the school district for the first time
   must submit proof of date of birth to be copied by the
   school for placement in the permanent record folder.
   – A certified copy of a birth certificate, certified
     hospital issued birth record or birth certificate;
     military ID; passport; adoption record; A religious
     record signed by an authorized religious official;
     official school transcript; or
• Government Issued Picture ID
  (parent/guardian)

Required Documents
Residence Verification
• 1. One Utility Proof (MUST be current) - Water Bill
  or Electric Bill
       PLUS
• 2. One Residence Proof (MUST be current) - Copy
  of home mortgage payment, Lease/Renters
  Agreement, Current bank statement, Copy of
  Section 8 / HUD housing contract, Copy of home
  contract, Homeowner's / Renter's insurance card,
  Current paycheck stub, State driver's license / ID
  with current address, Current HOA Bill / Statement

   – Any questions about Residency Documents should be
     directed to the School Data Clerk for clarification.

Required Documents
• Form 3300 (ear, eye, dental,
  nutrition screening)
• Form 3231 (immunization certificate)
   – Required by the state of Georgia
   – Must be signed by the Health
     Department or a licensed Georgia
     physician.
   – Notarized waiver for medical or
     religious exemption is required for
     religious objection for immunizations.
   – Available through the Fulton County
     Department of Health and Wellness or
     local physicians

Registration & Enrollment Information
                  Flandecia Richards-Boyles
               Student Information Coordinator

Questions? Enter in chat or email prekregistration@fultonschools.org

Online Registration

Fulton County Schools utilizes Online Registration
 powered by Infinite Campus for all enrollments.

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Online Registration

        New Family vs. Current Family
New or Returning                     Family already enrolled
 Family to Fulton County               in Fulton County Schools
 Schools

             Fulton County Schools Enrollment Page            28

Online Registration New Families
                       How do I retrieve my application?

Your application is
always available
from the link in the
Welcome email
received when the
application is
started.

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Application Number
When you begin an application whether as a new or current
     family an application number will be assigned.

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Required Documents Upload

• During the Online Registration
  process, a blue upload button
  will be available to upload all
  required documents.
   –   Water or Electric Bill
   –   Proof of Residence
   –   Parent/Guardian ID
   –   Academic Records (if applicable)
   –   Immunization Certificate
   –   Ear, Eye, Dental, Nutrition Form
   –   Social Security Card (if applicable)

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Submitted Applications

• Once all required information has been entered and the application is
  submitted, you will get a confirmation email with the application number.
  Contact your enrolling school with this application number to complete
  the enrollment process.

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Online Registration

Questions? Enter in chat or email prekregistration@fultonschools.org
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Student Health and Safety
Immunization Information:
It is important that children continue to receive their immunizations and
other medical appointments on time.
• Contact your Health Care Provider to schedule appointments to ensure
   your child is updated on immunizations and medical appointments.
• If you have any questions regarding your child’s immunizations, please
   consult with your Health Care Provider.
• For information regarding Georgia’s Immunization Schedule and
   Requirements for school, please call 1-800-848-3868.
• Check to make sure your student has all required vaccinations even if
   the certificate is marked complete.

What will my child learn?

         GELDS

What…When…How

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Student Success Skills

Questions? Enter in chat or email prekregistration@fultonschools.org
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Literacy Activities

Questions? Enter in chat or email prekregistration@fultonschools.org
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Literacy Activities

Questions? Enter in chat or email prekregistration@fultonschools.org
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Math

        Math

GELDS

Centers

Questions? Enter in chat or email prekregistration@fultonschools.org
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Centers

Questions? Enter in chat or email prekregistration@fultonschools.org
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Music and Movement

Questions? Enter in chat or email prekregistration@fultonschools.org
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Recess

Questions? Enter in chat or email prekregistration@fultonschools.org
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Preschool Special Education
• If you have concerns about your child’s development, you can request an
evaluation for special education services starting at age 3 through the summer
before kindergarten.
• We provide special education services in the community, in Georgia PK
classrooms and in Preschool Special Education classrooms for students who
qualify.
• All services are provided free of charge to students residing within the FCS
district.
• If you have additional questions about our services or would like to refer
your child for an evaluation, please contact our office at 470-254-0404 or
email preschool@fultonschools.org.
Questions? Enter in chat or email prekregistration@fultonschools.org

Frequently Asked Questions
• The following resources can help you determine whether your child is
meeting Developmental Milestones as anticipated. Acting early is key to your
child's long-term success.

• GA Early Learning and Developmental
Standards: http://www.gelds.decal.ga.gov/

• CDC Developmental Milestone Checklists and
App: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/

• Speech – Language Development:
http://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/

Attendance
 Tardies
 Absences
 Attendance Contract

Questions? Enter in chat or email prekregistration@fultonschools.org

Preparing for Pre-K
 Use pretend play
 Read books about going to school
 Practice self-help skills

              How to Prepare Your Toddler for Pre-K

Begin Teaching Health & Safety at Home
Practice health & safety routines while
at home:
 Wearing masks (if applicable)
 Washing hands
 Playing safely and cooperatively
 Teaching independence (personal
   hygiene, opening food items, milk
   and juice cartons)
 Cleaning up after eating and working
   on activities
 Using supplies appropriately

FCSTV Lessons
 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
 Literacy, Teaching Museum,
  Numeracy
 8:00 am – 9:00 am
 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Preparing for the          1 st   Day of School
 Visit School Websites                  Summer Learning & Activities
 PTA and School Governance Council      School Events
  information                            After School Programs
 Teacher Websites                       Transportation Information

Connect on Social Media

                          Your child’s School
@FultonCountySchools      Your child’s Teacher
@FultonCoSchools          Principal & Assistant Principal
@Fultoncoschools          PTA/School Governance Team
@FCS_PreK                 School Board Member(s)
                          Superintendent

Resources
Math Readiness
Family Tips for Reading
Fun with Fine Motor

                  GELDS Resources

Get Georgia Reading

   Get Georgia Reading

Georgia Home Classroom

    Georgia Home Classroom

PBS.org

 PBS.org

Bright By Text

   Bright by TEXT

Fulton County Library System
Sign up to get access to the
 library's digital resources
   and e-collection today!

           Sign up here for a Fulton County Library Card

Questions?
prekregistration@fultonschools.org

Thank you for participating!
           Pam Weiser
           Coordinator
    Early Childhood Programs
      Fulton County Schools
    weiserp@fultonschools.org