School NurseSTEPHANIE GREEN RN513-732-0780 ext. 7225

Vision and Hearing Screening

• While you are at your doctor it is good for your child to get a vision and hearing screening.

• Please notify the school of this screening results• The school does additional vision screening as

required by the State of Ohio. Should you get a letter of notification of a failure please take your child to the eye doctor or call your doctor.

Current Shot RecordRequired by the State of Ohio

• Dtap, DTP, or DT, Td At least 4 with the fourth one after age 4

or fifth one required• Polio

At least 3 with the third one after age 4 or a fourth one required

• MMRAt least 2

Current Shot Record (cont)Required by State of Ohio

• Hepatitis BAt least 3

• Varicella (Chickenpox)At least 2 or the disease documented

Your child will be excluded from school if all required shots are not up to date by the sixth week of school. Please communicate with the nurse any difficulties obtaining these shots.

Communicable Diseases

• Most common complaint at the school is stomach aches and cold like symptoms– Recommendation of the Health Department for

attendance after a disease is:– 24 hour vomit free and 24 hour fever free without

fever reducing medication– 24 hours of antibiotic therapy for strep throat,

pink eye, and ring worm– Impetigo (a skin infection)must be treated with an

antibiotic and covered while at school

Notify the nurse of any communicable disease so that appropriate measures may be taken to protect the health of other children. Information will be kept confidential.

Headaches at school

● Most common reasons for headaches at school are not eating breakfast and dehydration.

● Be sure your child eats a protein filled breakfast such as eggs, nuts or milk, and brings a water bottle full of water everyday.

Communicable Problems

• Head lice– No student should be sent to school with lice or

evidence of lice– Should you discover head lice on your child call

the school and share information with close contacts.

– Remember head lice is treatable – Communicate with your school nurse for most

recent recommended treatment options.

Bed bugs

• Bed bugs can be found anywhere. (stores, hotels, planes, movie theaters, and schools)

• Treatment can be costly and time consuming.• Fortunately, we have an exterminator on staff

(Tim Wilson).• Should we discover a live bug in your child’s

classroom you will receive a letter

School Smiles

School Smiles

● An on-site dental provider who will offer six month check ups, restorative care, and emergency care.

● Appointments will be scheduled during school hours● All appointments are scheduled through School Smiles● Staffed by local volunteer dentists● Accepts medicaid, private insurance, payment plans and

foundation grants● All students pre-k through 12

Flu Shot Clinic

Flu Shot Clinics

● Health Heros● Shot Clinics being offered next year for students. ● First tentative clinic date October 20 2016● Nasal spray and injections will be offered● Pre-k through 12 grade

Important School Information

Batavia Elementary215 Broadway

513-732-0780www.bataviaschools.org

Mrs. Renee Munro- PrincipalMrs. Molly Cribbet- Principal’s Assistant

Arrival and Dismissal Times

• 9:00- 9:15- Breakfast• 9:15- School Begins• 3:45- Dismissal

Batavia Elementary Kindergarten StaffMrs. Lindsay Beckley

Mrs. Angie LuckMs. Ali Wiederhold

Mrs. Kakie KellyMrs. Jeanne RasfeldMrs. Lisa WilliamsonMs. Katie Montague

Mrs. Susan StarkMs. Morgan Hazlett

New Teacher

Elementary Procedures

• Office Staff – Kim and Cecilia – Please send in a note to the teacher…

• If you are dismissing early from school • If someone is picking your child up that is not on the

rolodex card • Until we get to know you, please bring ID with you• Sick Child… please call the school the morning of and

let the office know or leave a message on the attendance line

• If you have a phone number change, please make sure that we have an accurate number.

Procedures • Parents are not permitted to walk students to

their classrooms in the morning. • If you pick up your child after school every day,

you will receive a numbered card so we make sure to match students with the correct adult (more information will go home in August)

• If you pick up your child and they are usually a bus rider, you will need to go into the office to sign them out.

Parent Involvement• We encourage parents to be involved in the school… we

welcome parents at our monthly PTO meetings and as volunteers

• If you are interested in volunteering, we do require a background check through the Clermont County ESC or the Sheriff’s office. The background check needs to be on file in the superintendent’s office for all volunteers

• Parents and grandparents are invited to attend lunch with students – we ask that you sign in at the office. They are welcome to spend time with the child at outside recess but if it is inside recess, family may not join them.

• Photographs may only be taken of YOUR child!

Ready School Events

• Transitioning your child to kindergarten is essential for a positive beginning!

• Parent involvement is important for student

success!

Activities for Success• Early Registration • Kindergarten Tour – May 6th

Students visit their school to get acclimated to their new surroundings.

• Kindergarten 101 Q & A – May 14thTeachers and Parents come to together to learn about kindergarten.

Transitional Activities Continued

Kindergarten Orientation-Open House- August 13th

Students and parents visit their child’s classroom to learn about procedures.

Students will have the opportunity to play on the playground and learn about the bus .

❖5:00-6:00 – For all Male students❖6:30- 7:30- For all Female students

Transitional Activities Continued

• First two Days Of School-• August 19th-

Kindergarten Readiness Assessment by Appointment Only! (plan for 1 hour)

• August 20th-Kindergarten Readiness Assessment by Appointment Only! (plan for 1 hour)

Transitional Activities Continued

• Staggered Start

August 21st - Only the girls will attend the third day of school .

August 24th- Only the boys will attend the fourth day of school.

August 25, 2015

All Students Come To School

Things to Practice Before Kindergarten!

● Self help skills (potty trained, putting on coat, zipping)● Following directions● Sitting calmly for a period of time (ex: listening to a

story)● Responsibilities at home (specific chores/jobs such as

cleaning room, helping with dishes)● Fine motor skills (coloring, cutting, gluing, printing)● Gross motor skills (skipping, jumping, log rolling)● Taking turns (playing games) and sharing● Experiences away from home with non-family members● Verbalizing needs and wants● Respecting people and things

Teaching Your Child to: Become Independent and Cooperate With Daily Routines

Teaching the daily routines and cooperation

• Get down on your child’s eye level• State clearly what you want the child to do• Break down the routine into steps• Clarify even further (e.g., photos)• Model each step and provide reminders• Provide minimal amount of help needed• First/ Then for difficult tasks• Offer choices• Encourage all attempts; practice makes perfect!• Validate feelings if frustrations occur• CELEBRATE!

Teaching Your Child to: Become Independent and Cooperate With Daily Routines

What can you do when he/she is reluctant?• Praise every little attempt to do any step• Restate expectations in positive terms and show him/her how• Provide a warning a few minutes prior• Slow down the routine and expect that it might take longer to complete• Remain calm yourself• Reteach if needed

• Possible solutions:– Set a timer– Wait until calm and follow through– Offer assistance to begin– Explain next activity (If/Then)– Offer choices– Make it fun!

Teaching Your Child to: Identify and Express Emotions

Teaching your child about emotions

• Give feelings names and talk about them (use pictures, books, or videos)

• Give lots of opportunities to identify feelings (use real-life examples or teach in the moment)

• Teach different/ new ways to respond to feelings, conflicts, or problems

• Teach acceptable ways to express their emotions

Do not practice when your child is in the middle of a “meltdown”.

Teaching Your Child to: Identify and Express Emotions

Practice and make it fun

• Play “Make a Face” with your child• Share a story in a new way• Make an emotion book• Play “Mirror, Mirror… what do I see?”• Keep it simple! Use visuals and pictures• Teach new strategies: deep breath, getting an adult, asking for a

turn, asking for a hug, find a calm down space• Praise when words are used rather than reacting• Talk about your feelings

Batavia Elementary’s Motto:

“Be respectful, Be responsible, Bulldogs, Bulldogs, Bulldogs!”

Be Respectful:

1. Use kind words (“please, thank you, excuse me,” etc.)2. Use kind actions (share, take turns, wait turn, help, etc.)3. Follow directions

Be Responsible:

4. Try your best 5. Ask for help when needed6. Take care of your belongings (bookbag, coat, lunch box, etc.)7. Use your words when upset/disappointed

Parent Questions?

Thank You for Attending The Kindergarten 101

Q & A

Please pick up your postcard !