Entry Routine

Beginning our day the same each day provides predictability and creates a calm beginning. Hopefully, we can work together to follow the routines and teach your child the routines. When breaking a routine, especially when encouraged to do so by a parent, you are teaching your child that rules don't apply if you don't like the rule. I can't imagine any parent who would want to teach their child that lesson.

Morning Class

When the bell rings the children should go directly to line and line up against the wall with their backpacks on. When I open the door, the children enter the school. Please, do not enter the school with us. It is essential that your child feels independent at school. Don't worry, I will help them if they need help.

Afternoon Class

Those of you who know me know that I am very prompt. There is no bell for the afternoon kindergarten class but I assure you I will open the door at 12:55 on the dot. The children can enter the school with their backpacks once I open the door.

Bad Weather routines

Now, anyone who has been through a Canadian winter knows it will be super cold some days. At other times in the school year it may be raining or extremely hot. Be assured that Ms. Lee and Ms. Moore monitor the temperature and conditions carefully and when it is dangerously cold or hot, or if it is raining, we bring the students into the school. Please trust us to keep your child's safety in mind at all times. So often, on cold winter days, the kindergarten hallway is a chaotic blend of parents, caregivers and children and it means a chaotic beginning to our day. Please dress yourself as well as your children appropriately for the weather so you can enjoy your time outside while you wait for our day to begin. Trust me, even cold days can be pleasant if you dress for it. I'm on yard duty every morning so I'm out there with you.

Late's and Absence's

Please make every attempt to be prompt for class. If you arrive after I have let the children into the school, please go to the office with your child for a late slip before you come to class. That helps Ms. Moore, as she is in charge of ensuring all children have arrived safely at school. Also, if your child is going to be away, please call the office to let Ms. Moore know. You can call anytime day or night and leave a message if Ms. Moore is not in her office. 416-396-6365

Thank you for your cooperation,
:)
Miss Mynes