- What is the Kindergarten Schedule?
- How do I report an absence?
- Where do I drop off/pick my child up?
- What if I need to have someone different pick my child up?
- Is there a snack time? How does my child buy lunch in the cafeteria?
- Can I volunteer in the classroom?
- How are birthdays celebrated in school?
- Why should I join Center Street PTA?
- What individual supplies do you suggest I get for my child?
- What is Sharing Time? When does my child share?
- What are Cougar Spirit days? What should my child wear?
- What are we doing at Center Street School to take care of the environment? How can you help?
What is the Kindergarten Schedule?
Early Bird Schedule- 8:20-12:45
Later Gator Schedule 9:20- 1:45
Snack/Recess 10:15-10:30
Lunch is 11:25-12:10
Note: For the first two weeks of Kindergarten all children will
come to school as Early Birds. Our Early Bird/Later Gator schedule begins
on September 28. This split schedule is wonderful! It allows us time
to give more individual attention to each child during our reading and
math instruction.
How do I report an absence?
Call the office (310) 615-2676 x301 the day they are absent.
Occasionally things happen, and parents need to take their children out of school for a few days. If
you know in advance that your child will be out for 4 days or more, please go to the office and fill
out an Independent Study form. I will prepare a packet and give you supplemental work while your
child is out.
Where do I drop off/pick my child up?
In front of our classroom, Room 21
Early Birds: The classroom will open at 8:15. Children may come
in and quietly read a book before school begins. Later Gators: Please
wait outside the classroom until we open our door at 9:20.
What if I need to have someone different pick my child up?
If it is a one-time occasion, please write a note. If this
person will be picking your child up more frequently, add them to your emergency
card and/or "Going Home Plan" form.
Is there a snack time? How does my child buy lunch in the cafeteria?
Children who would like to eat a little snack before our
lunchtime may bring something from home to eat at recess. Be sure to send a
healthy snack. We have a snack basket by the front door. Please have your child take
their snack out of their lunch and put it in the snack basket.
Children may bring a lunch from home, or buy at our cafeteria.
All children eat together in our cafeteria. School Lunch is $3.00 There are
two ways to pay for lunch. Parents may pre-pay for lunch and have an account
at school so children do not need to bring money themselves. See lunch links
on this website. Here you can manage your child's account on line.
Children may also bring $3,00 on days they will buy lunch and give their money to
me. Milk is also available.
The school also has breakfast available for students before school. The cost
is $1.50. Parents/ day care providers need to bring their children to the cafeteria before school
if they are interested in participating.
Can I volunteer in the classroom?
I appreciate parent volunteers greatly, and am looking forward to
working together as a team this year. Whether your schedule allows you to
come once a week, every other week, or just once or twice a year, you are
welcome to volunteer. Please note our school volunteer policy:
-Each time you come in to help, you will need to check in at the
office and get a visitor badge.
-All parents working in the classroom must have a TB test. A copy
of your test must be on record before volunteering in our class. I
encourage all parents to get TB tests and send in the results as soon as
possible. The tests are good for three years.
How are birthdays celebrated in school?
On your child's birthday she or he will receive a birthday crown which they will decorate, and a
special birthday newspaper. We will sing the Happy Birthday to your child, along with another
birthday song. In addition, once a month the children who have birthdays will have the
opportunity to bake a healthy snack with his/her classmates! For specific details see the Birthday link on this website.
Why should I join Center Street PTA?
By joining you are supporting your child's education and his/her
school! Our school PTA is wonderful! They provide a tremendous amount of
support to the students in our school. This includes bus transportation for
2 field trips, fine arts assemblies, and much more. The PTA is a vital
part of our school. Please join our PTA and support the school fundraisers.
Remember, membership does not require attendance at meetings or
volunteering.LET'S REACH OUR CLASS GOAL OF 100%MEMBERSHIP!
If you are interested in becoming an active member, come to a PTA
meeting at Center Street School, the third Wednesday of the month, meeting
alternate months at
7:15 p.m. or 9:15 a.m.
What individual supplies do you suggest I get for my child?
Your child may keep a set of personal supplies in his/her cubby
at school.
Suggested items are:
headset for computer lab ( This allows your child to have their own set, to be
stored at school cubby/ protection from lice etc.)
a box of crayons (8 or 16 colors)
a box of washable crayola markers
a pencil and eraser
colored pencils
a container for storage
What is Sharing Time? When does my child share?
Children will have the opportunity to share some news of interest with the class. All children will
have an opportunity to share most days during our morning
circle. Please note that we are sharing stories/ experiences, not toys/ items. This will help
develop oral language skills by sharing narrative stories.
Some sharing ideas include telling the class about a visit with a grandparent, to the library, or a
store. Occasionally, a child may have an item they want to bring that goes along with their story,
such as a special rock from a rock collection, etc. Other ideas include telling about a special
happening with a friend or sibling. It might be sharing work the children are especially proud of,
or sharing about an accident while bike riding.
During our sharing time, the children will be encourage to make comments or ask questions of
each other. The children learn much about each other and learn to respect someone else's ideas. It
is a great joy to see this growth throughout the year in listening and responding empathetically to
each other's stories!
What are Cougar Spirit days? What should my child wear?
The first Friday of each month is School spirit Day! Let's try to show our school spirit and wear our
school colors, Red & White. PTA will be selling Cougar t-shirts and sweatshirts in the fall.
You may want to consider getting one for your child.
Once a month our Student Council also announces school spirit days. This includes days such as:
Pajama Day, Short & Shades Day, Twin Day, Crazy Hair Day, etc.
The days will be announced in our special K news, Cougar News, as well as listed on our calendar.
Let's try to show our school spirit and participate!
What are we doing at Center Street School to take care of the environment? How can you help?
Center Street School has a Green Team. They have done some amazing things to help reduce trash
and help our environment. Every Tuesday is "Trash-Free Tuesday. Please have your child bring a
lunch with no trash. (Reusable containers, cloth napkins, etc.)
Wednesday's are WALK TO SCHOOL WEDNESDAYS! Once a week, please try to either walk, bike,
or carpool with other families.
