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From YouTube: BSD Welcome to Kindergarten Information Presentation
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If you have a child turning five on or before September 1, 2021, it is time to register them now for Kindergarten! Check out this video to learn more about Burlington School District, the registration process, and what to expect in Kindgarten. What to learn more about our schools? Visit our website: https://www.bsdvt.org/2021/02/08/kindergarten-registration-and-virtual-town-halls/
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A
Hello
welcome
to
the
burlington
school
district's
presentation
on
welcome
to
kindergarten.
My
name
is
stacey
curtis,
I'm
the
director
of
early
education
for
the
burlington
school
district.
Here
is
my
contact
information
please
reach
out.
If
you
have
any
questions
after
this
presentation
in
a
normal
year,
I
and
a
few
other
district
staff
and
teachers
would
offer
kindergarten
information
sessions
throughout
the
school
district.
This
is
where
you
could
hear
from
kindergarten
teachers
talk
to
our
after
school
team
connect
with
me
as
the
preschool
director
and
ask
general
registration
questions
due
to
kova
19
restrictions.
A
This
year
we
are
offering
this
presentation
and
others
virtually
in
february.
Each
of
our
schools
will
also
be
holding
virtual
town
halls,
so
you
can
learn
more
information
about
that
particular
school
things.
We're
going
to
cover
with
this
presentation
we're
going
to
talk
about
a
day
in
the
life
of
a
kindergartner,
we're
going
to
talk
about
after
school
options,
transportation,
age
requirements,
early
entrance
and
how
to
register
powerschool
versus
ecolect.
Victor
prusak
is
going
to
take
over
from
here
and
I'll.
Let
victor
introduce
himself.
B
B
The
burlington
school
district
has
school
choice
for
elementary
schools,
so
anyone
who
lives
in
burlington
can
choose
to
send
their
children
to
any
of
these.
As
long
as
there
is
space,
this
presentation
will
address
what
is
shared
by
all
schools,
regardless
of
which
one
your
child
ends
up
attending.
B
B
B
There
are
lots
of
ways
that
you
can
access
this
from
a
tablet
from
a
desktop
from
a
laptop
computer.
If
you
do
not
have
access
to
any
of
those,
please
contact
either
the
main
office
or
contact
the
school
that
you
think.
At
this
point
you
would
like
your
student
to
enroll
in,
and
we
will
figure
out
a
solution
for
you
in
a
nutshell.
B
If
you're
new
to
the
district
and
your
incoming
kindergartener
is
not
already
enrolled
in
one
of
our
pre-k
programs
or
partner
programs,
you
go
to
the
district
website,
go
to
students
and
families,
school
registration
and
click
on
the
link
that
says,
register
a
student
new
to
bsd.
If
your
child
already.
B
A
Of
the
things
preschool
prepares,
children
for
kindergarten
are
how
to
be
a
member
of
the
classroom,
large
and
small
group
instruction,
sharing
skills,
friendship,
skills,
independence
and
self-help,
transitioning,
early
literacy
and
math
skills,
as
well
as
finding
gross
motor.
It's
important
to
recognize
kindergarten
readiness
for
what
it
is.
We
meet
students
where
they
are
teachers
like
children
in
their
classroom
to
be
able
to
show
independence,
self-help
skills,
strong
social,
emotional
skills
and
body
awareness.
A
A
In
general,
this
is
a
typical
schedule
for
a
kindergartner
in
our
district
school
starts
at
8
10
and
ends
at
2
50..
We
have
early
dismissal
on
wednesdays
for
teacher
professional
development
and
that
ends
at
1
50.
For
the
school
day.
We
do
provide
snack
breakfast
and
lunch.
We
have
a
hot
lunch
program.
A
A
We
at
this
point
do
not
have
a
solidified
orientation
day,
but
we
are
looking
for
an
orientation
for
schools
in
may
when
the
weather
is
nice
and
we
can
be
outside
and
we
will
talk
a
little
bit
about
transportation
as
we
move
forward
each
day.
We
start
in
kindergarten
with
what
we
call
the
morning
meeting.
A
Some
of
our
classrooms
use
what
we
call
responsive,
classroom
or
other
techniques
to
help
support
community
building.
The
purpose
of
the
morning
meeting
is
really
to
get
us
together
and
share.
Do
a
greeting
have
some
announcements
and
do
some
activities.
This
is
also
often
a
time
where
we
are
incorporating
some
of
our
restorative
practices.
During
our
morning
meeting
check-ins
now
we're
going
to
talk
a
little
bit
about
literacy
components
in
the
burlington
school
district.
A
One
component
of
our
literacy
in
kindergarten
is
our
reader's
workshop.
This
is
important
and
fun
because
it
allows
kids
to
follow
along
in
small
groups
with
a
guided
reading
book,
so
teachers
will
work
with
children
in
small
groups
on
where
they're
at
in
their
just
right.
Reading
and
as
the
year
progresses,
children
get
to
choose
those
books
and
they
have
their
own
little
box
for
their
just
right
reading.
A
Children
will
have
their
own
folders
and
they'll
write
daily
to
create
stories
and
non-fiction
texts.
Some
of
this
you
can
see
here
is
some
examples
as
they
progress
through
the
year.
As
you
can
imagine,
this
is
a
fun
time
of
the
day
where
kids
can
get
creative.
Some
children
will
be
at
different
levels.
Some
might
be
starting
with
drawing
a
picture
and
just
having
the
teacher
help
them
sound
out.
One
word
and
others
may
be
writing
sentences
for
many
kindergarteners.
The
shared
read-aloud
is
their
favorite
part
of
the
day.
A
This
happens
daily
and,
as
part
of
a
shared
reading
experience,
it
allows
to
build
a
shared
vocabulary
and
allows
teachers
to
answer
and
children
to
ask
and
answer
questions
as
well.
Word
study
is
part
of
our
phonics
program
and
allows
children
to
use
inventive
spelling
our
classrooms
are
using
the
jolly
phonics
program.
Some
also
continue
to
use
our
fundations
program.
This
is
an
opportunity
to
work
on
vocabulary
and
handwriting.
As
part
of
our
daily
word
study.
A
Many
of
our
kindergarten
classrooms
participate
in
partner
buddy
reading
with
older
grades
within
our
school.
This
typically
starts
after
routines
have
been
established
once
we've
been
in
school
for
four
to
six
weeks.
It's
a
great
experience
for
older
children
to
come
back
and
help
younger
children,
learn
and
children
of
all
ages
enjoy
it.
The
kindergarteners
really
get
attached
to
their
reading
buddies
and
it's
a
shared
experience.
That's
great
choice.
Time
is
also
a
favorite
for
many
kindergarteners.
A
This
is
the
time
of
day
where
children
will
have
a
choice
to
participate
in
play-based
activities
within
the
classroom.
Some
of
those
might
include
dramatic
play,
building
with
legos
or
blocks
painting
sensory
experiences
such
as
play-doh
or
water,
play
cars,
trains
and
puzzles
and
games.
As
you
can
imagine,
this
is
a
very
fun
part
of
our
day
and
children
have
some
autonomy
in
choosing
what
they'd
like
to
do.
Eureka
math
is
our
kindergarten
math
program.
This
involves
workstations
or
places
around
the
room
where
children
can
work
in
different
areas.
A
We
have
the
number
corner,
we'll
do
whole
class
lessons
and
then
there's
problem
solving
stations
set
up
around
the
room.
Children
generally
enjoy
this
part
of
the
day
because
again,
they're
moving
throughout
different
pieces
of
math
and
exploring
with
their
hands
here,
is
an
example
of
a
math
application
problem
that
kindergarteners
will
have
this
year
in
this
problem.
You
can
see
that
we
are
practicing
reading
for
understanding.
A
It's
a
word
problem,
so
we're
asking
some
questions
and
then
we're
asking
children
to
draw
a
picture
and
show
us
how
they
got
their
answer.
This
is
something
we
will
do
together
and
then
children
will
become
more
proficient
throughout
the
year.
Here
is
another
example
from
eureka
math.
This
is
an
example.
That's
later
in
the
year
when
we
see
students
being
able
to
take
their
own
work
and
then
share
and
discuss
it
with
a
friend.
This
is
an
opportunity
to
learn
from
each
other.
B
B
We
do
ask
that
families
complete
the
frame
reduced
lunch
form
every
year,
regardless
of
whether
or
not
they
think
they
qualify.
Meals
are
incredibly
nutritious.
Students
have
salad
bars
to
choose
from
there's
fresh
fruit
every
day.
There's
milk
and
there's
always
dietary
alternatives
in
cases
of
allergies
or
their
food
preferences.
B
In
addition
to
the
option
of
having
a
school
lunch,
students
may
of
course
bring
their
own
lunches
and
snacks
from
home
to
eat
in
school,
either
before
or
after
lunch.
Every
day
all
students
have
recess
in
our
elementary
schools.
It's
at
least
once
a
day
for
20
to
30
minutes
and
often
twice
a
day
we
go
outside
in
all
conditions,
unless
there's
really
heavy
rain,
so
please
send
them
with
the
right
clothing.
B
Obviously,
it's
helpful
if
students
already
know
how
to
put
on
their
jackets
and
put
on
their
gloves
and
put
on
their
boots,
but
we
also
recognize
that's
something
that
we
need
to
be
teaching
and
reinforcing
with
our
students
we
go
outside
unless
it's
under
zero
degrees,
fahrenheit
with
the
wind
chill.
In
addition
to
the
core
academic
subjects
of
literacy
and
mathematics,
we
do
have
science
and
social
studies
in
some
schools.
It
happens
every
day,
some
schools,
it
doesn't
happen
every
day,
but
the
amount
of
time
may
be
longer
on
those
days.
B
This
is
often
integrated,
combined,
sometimes
taught
separately.
The
five
main
areas
of
focus
in
kindergarten
are
living
in
non-living,
the
five
senses,
weather
motion
and
community
helpers
on
the
topic
of
community
helpers.
For
example,
we
start
with
our
classroom,
that's
new
to
many
of
these
students,
and
so
we
start
there
and
we
slowly
expand
out
into
the
school
community,
so
they
may
meet.
The
person
who
works
in
the
cafeteria
they'll
meet
the
custodian,
the
folks
who
work
in
the
front
office
over
time.
The
sense
of
their
community
expands.
B
B
In
addition
to
recess,
we
have
outdoor
learning
connected
to
academics
in
all
of
our
schools
to
different
degrees.
All
of
our
schools
have
been
expanding
their
focus
on
connecting
learning
to
the
outdoors
over
the
past
several
years,
without
going
into
too
much
detail
of
which
school
does
what
with
outdoor
learning.
B
Our
district
has
a
really
strong,
unified
arts
or
specials
program.
This
includes
pe
twice
a
week,
music
once
or
twice
a
week,
art
once
or
twice
a
week,
library,
media
center
work
and
work
with
our
school
counselors
as
well.
Around
guidance
related
issues
connected
to
social,
emotional
learning.
Now
I'm
going
to
turn
things
over
to
one
of
our
principals
from
champlain
elementary
school.
Take
it
away
joe.
D
Hello
friends,
my
name
is
joe
restagini
and
I
am
the
principal
at
champlain
elementary
school,
I'm
here
to
talk
to
you
today
about
building
school
climate
and
culture
at
burlington
schools.
We
believe
in
a
positive
environment,
with
a
foundation
of
relationships
with
trusted
adults
throughout
the
building
that
includes
all
staff
from
custodial
staff
to
kitchen
staff,
to
your
classroom,
teachers
and
para
educators.
D
A
school
climate
that
is
fostering
positive
energy
and
strong
relationships
leads
to
greater
success
and
academics
for
all
students
and
when
talking
about
building
school
climate
and
culture,
burlington
public
schools
use
a
couple
different
foundational
programs
to
help
foster
this
throughout
all
of
our
classrooms.
One
is
positive.
Behavior
intervention
systems
and
this
program
in
particular
uses
a
token
economy
and
incentive
based
rewards
to
increase
a
behavior
positive
experience
for
all
students.
The
other
which
works
in
correspondence
with
pbis
is
restorative
practices,
and
restorative
practices
is
a
way
that
builds
community
by
a
fundamental
circle.
E
E
The
cost
of
the
program
is
15.50
per
child
per
day.
We
do
work
with
the
state
to
help
families
who
qualify
for
state
subsidy,
and
we
also
do
have
a
sliding
scale
discount
for
qualifying
family
every
day.
The
students
are
served,
a
supper
which
is
through
food
services,
similar
to
the
school
day
lunch
and
there's
also
a
healthy,
take-home
snack.
E
At
the
end
of
the
day,
families
interested
in
registering
will
receive
some
instructions
to
register
through
powerschool
with
your
school
placement
letter,
and
we
do
give
priority
to
current
after
school
families,
and
we
encourage
everyone
to
apply
as
soon
as
possible.
Space
does
fill
up
for
k's,
often
if
a
school
does
fill
up,
we
do
have
wait
lists
that
will
start
if
necessary.
The
integrated
arts
academy
has
a
program
that
is
run
by
the
boys
and
girls
club,
so
they
do
have
a
different
registration
process.
E
So,
if
you're
interested
in
being
part
of
after
school
at
iaa,
I
would
recommend
that
you
reach
out
to
the
boys
and
girls
club
and
there
are
other
options
around
town.
Sarah
holbrook
center
does
run
an
after-school
program
as
well
as
king
street
and
the
ymca
all
of
our
after-school
sites
are
licensed
child
care
programs.
So
we
do
meet
some
stringent
standards
regarding
to
staff
to
student
ratios,
staff,
training
and
program
safety.
We
have
a
wide
variety
of
different
types
of
staff
members.
E
E
As
far
as
a
daily
schedule,
students
get
picked
up
at
their
classroom
every
day
at
school
dismissal
and
generally
they
go
outside
for
a
little
bit
of
time,
recess
time
outside
and
then
they'll
come
in
and
they'll
have
that
supper
that
we
spoke
about
earlier,
then
they'll
come
inside
and
they'll
have
their
activity
block,
which
is
kind
of
the
first
portion
of
their
activity
day,
and
this
might
range.
So
it
might
be
an
art
or
music
activity.
E
An
example
that
we
love
to
do
during
the
fall
would
be
to
sit
down
and
do
a
read
aloud
about
apple
picking
and
students
would
get
to
taste
a
whole
bunch
of
different
types
of
apples,
and
then
they
would
survey
to
see
which
one
was
the
favorite
and
they
would
talk
about
numbers
and
favorites,
and
you
know
graphs
and
that
sort
of
thing.
So
we
have
a
really
big
range
of
different
activities
that
our
staff
will
do
with
the
students.
E
The
last
portion
of
the
day
is
generally
free
choice
activities,
so
the
staff
will
set
up
some
stations.
Examples
would
be
coloring,
legos
or
play-doh,
and
students
get
to
choose
the
activity
that
they're
interested
in
and
go
to
a
table
and
do
that
activity
in
a
small
group
and
that's
kind
of
what
they
do
for
the
rest
of
the
day
waiting
for
their
pickup.
E
B
Thank
you,
mandy
mandy's
contact
info
along
with
that
of
all
the
schools,
will
be
at
the
end
of
this
presentation.
I'm
going
to
talk
about
transportation
and
some
other
topics
that
I
think
will
be
of
interest
to
you.
There
are
different
ways
that
students
can
get
to
and
from
school
the
most
common
is
walking
or
biking.
B
B
B
B
Again,
you
must
live
at
least
.7
miles
from
your
school.
It
does
not
stop
door
to
door
plus
in
the
morning
that
starts
down
in
the
south
end
and
essentially
stops
school
to
school.
So
it
starts
its
run
pretty
early
in
the
morning
by
a
little
after
seven
o'clock
and
ends
up
all
the
way
in
the
new
north
end
at
flynn
elementary
in
time
for
school
to
start
before
8
10..
B
We
realize
that's
a
lot
of
information
that
we've
thrown
at
you,
and
so
I'm
going
to
summarize
some
key
registration
dates
share
some
links
and
some
slides
about
questions
that
you
may
have
important
deadline
is
march.
15Th,
we've
moved
that
from
the
end
of
february,
recognizing
that
doing
this
in
the
covid
period,
where
we
can't
give
in-person
support,
we
need
to
extend
our
deadline
by
the
middle
of
april.
I
will
contact
any
families
who
cannot
receive
their
first
choice
of
schools.
B
B
Priority
is
given
to
siblings,
of
students
already
enrolled
in
that
elementary
school
and
who
will
be
there
again
next
year,
so
students
who
are
this
year
in
fifth
grade
will
be
in
middle
school,
so
that
does
not
count
as
a
sibling
after
that,
essentially,
what
we
do
is
we
look
at
who
lives
closest
to
the
school?
I
use
google
maps
walking
directions
door-to-door
and,
if
necessary,
we
will
create
a
list
based
on
who
lives
closest
and
who
lives
furthest
from
the
school.
B
B
Registration
is
done
on
our
website.
There
is
no
paper
registration.
There
are
lots
of
ways
that
you
can
access
this
from
a
tablet
from
a
desktop
from
a
laptop
computer.
If
you
do
not
have
access
to
any
of
those,
please
contact
either
the
main
office
or
contact
the
school
that
you
think.
At
this
point
you
would
like
your
student
to
enroll
in
and
we
will
figure
out
a
solution
for
you
nutshell.
B
B
C
B
B
B
B
There
are
a
few
other
numbers,
we've
added
as
well,
the
after
school
number
for
mandy
harris
and
then
ashley
daniels
from
the
early
education
office.
Who
can
help
you,
if
you
already
have
a
student
in
pre-k,
and
your
have
questions
about
the
registration
process
for
getting
them
into
kindergarten,
particularly
if
you're
receiving
or
your
child
is
receiving
special
education
services
at
this
time.