Welcome to Room 207 - Important Notes

Timetable & Calendar

Please remember that it is important for the children to be on time throughout the school year and to attend regularly.  If for any reason, your child will be late or absent from school, please contact the Safe Arrival Line (416) 393-9715.

Jackman follows a five-day schedule.  I will send home a calendar with the children each month listing library and gym days, field trips, special events, and any other important information.  For the time being, the calendar is as follows.

Monday - Library

Tuesday - Gym

Wednesday - Library 

Thursday - Music

Friday - Gym

Entry and Dismissal

Our class will be lining up at the doors just outside the Kindergarten playground.  Please say your good-byes outside and allow your child to enter the school with his/her classmates.  We will help each student to hang up his/her belongings and get ready for the day.  By allowing your child to do this on their own, you are increasing their independence and self-confidence. 

When school is over, please wait outside kindergarten gate. For your child’s safety, I will be calling each child in turn, and dismissing them individually.  I thank you in advance for your patience.  If someone other than the individual(s) stated on the departure list will be picking them up, please send me a note or notify the office ahead of time.

Backpacks

Please send your child to school each day with a name-labeled backpack.  This will help your child to become more responsible for his/her belongings, further ensuring that their work and other important messages arrive at home. 

Clothing

Please send your child to school in clothes suitable for a day of active learning.  Clothing that children can manage on their own is recommended (e.g., Velcro or slip-on running shoes).  Please print your child’s name on the inside label of all outdoor clothing.  Outdoor play is an important part of the Kindergarten program.  We do play outdoors on most days (weather permitting). 

It is a good idea to have an extra set of clothes on “stand-by” in case of any bathroom accidents that may occur.  You can have an extra pair in the backpack or bring a “spare” that we can keep for the year.

It’s going to be a great year in 207 and I look forward to meeting all of you and getting to know your kids!