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Open House & Back to School Info for Preschool & Kindergarten Parents

Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten Parent Orientation and Open House resources.

Open House PowerPoint Template for Preschool and Kindergarten

A ready made PowerPoint template for your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten open house event.

Parents of young children – especially first time parents or parents of children who are attending school for the first time, have many questions at the beginning of the year!

Based on my many years of experience as a classroom teacher I created this presentation you can personalize to show to parents at your open house, back-to-school, meet the teacher or parent night event.

Having a prepared presentation will help make the beginning of the year less stressful for you, your students, and their parents.

What To Tell Parents At The Back To School Open House

This template is only offered in PowerPoint format so you can personalize the slides to meet your needs; the template contains 29 slide templates with text headings PLUS 4 blank template pages without headings.

You can also duplicate the blank templates so you can have as many as you like.

Reorder the slides to meet your needs and delete the those you don’t need. Insert text boxes and type your own text to personalize the presentation for your classroom.

This product is included in our Teacher Success Bundle or you can purchase it individually in our TPT shop here .

Meet the Teacher Contact Information Start Time End Time Drop Off Pick Up After School Care Breakfast Procedures Tardy Policy Attendance Policy Lunch Procedures Meal Payment Procedures Weekly Folder Daily Folder Homework Policy Report Card Schedule Grading Policy Absence Procedures Dress Code Backpack Suggestions Extra Clothes Transportation Procedures School Supplies Birthday Policy Classroom Rules School Rules Helping the Teacher Helping My Child

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Kindergarten Orientation and Open House

Every school does its Kindergarten Orientation and Open House differently. For some, it is before school begins. For others, it may be 2-3 weeks after school starts. Whenever your particular orientation and open house is, here are some ideas to make yours a success.

For many years (longer than I can remember), our school has had a separate Open House for Early Childhood Education and Kindergarten. The theory behind this decision is that for many of these parents, this is their first experience as a parent in the school system. By the teachers having a semi-formal sit down orientation, we are able to go over everything that Kindergarten entails, as well as school expectations and procedures.

We usually choose an evening 2-3 weeks after school begins and send home plenty of reminders. I generally ask for no students to be present, since it is a sit-down meeting with the adults. Reminders include paper notices home and text messages via Remind ! I also include a visible reminder on my parent communication board and calendar.

Making a PowerPoint presentation for all of the grown-ups in your orientation may be an easy way for you to present your material. This worked well for me in the past.

Parents were able to sit down, watch the presentation and take part in the slide show by asking questions. This enabled me to present all of the classroom and school rules in a precise and effective manner and allowed me to answer the questions in the whole group setting.

This is the time to give your grown-ups the informational paperwork and handouts from your classroom and school. Here is a Back-to-School Kit that includes most forms for you new students.

In our school, we did the open house without children, but your school may not have that available. You will need an activity to entertain the little ones while you interact with the grown-ups. One such activity is the Name Mosaic. This activity is easy to set up and very fun for your little ones.

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Open house is an exciting time!  It’s the first time families and students see the classroom.  It’s when students and parents meet the teacher for the first time. It can be a stressful, awkward, and anxious event for everyone, including even a seasoned teacher. I’m here to share ideas on quick, easy ways to begin building positive relationships and develop a plan for a fun, no-stress event that everyone can enjoy. Make sure you grab all the freebies and open house printables in this post, too!

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The table! Set up a table with things families will need. If you have desks or student spots, you can place each student’s items on their desk or spot. On the table are folders, an open house scavenger hunt, a treat for students, pens, and post-it notes. Then, type or write what families need to do at the table. This way, if you are talking with one family, other families know what to do, and they don’t have to wait.

FREE Editable Open House Scavenger Hunt ! Create a scavenger hunt for families to do to help get to know the classroom and morning routine. This gives families something to do, a way to get to know the classroom and practice what to do on the first day of school. This was a game-changer for me and for the first day of school. Families walk in on the first day with confidence because they know the routine.

What’s in the open house folder? I create a folder for each family with handouts to help them get to know the classroom, our routines, our rules, our procedures, and what to expect this school year.

What’s inside:

• event calendar
• Class Rules parent note and mini rules poster (these are other class rules options )
• handout about Green and Red Choices (our behavior management system)
• our daily schedule with what students are learning (editable freebie)
• Meet the Teacher and Meet the Team information page
• Getting to Know You student information page for families to fill out and return (freebie)
• Gift Ideas handout (freebie)
• Family Handbook and other forms I had to have to be a state-licensed home preschool 

Student Treats and FREE Tags! Give each student a yummy treat and attach a cute little tag as a fun gift at open house. 

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Practice Morning Routine! Put all the things students do during the morning routine on the class scavenger hunt. Families and students can practice it during open house.  Students feel much more secure on the first day of school since they will know what to do and where things are. The student’s morning routine is to put stuff away in their cubby, answer the Question of the Day , sign in , say bye to their family, and do the table time activity. 

For the sign-in, students will sign their names in at their level. Some students will be scribbling, some will be writing some letters, and some may write their whole names. You can read more about how my students sign in each day HERE .

Family Sign-In and Family Board! On the scavenger hunt, I have families find the sign-in and check to make sure their child’s name is spelled correctly. Names are so important, and I want to make sure every child’s name is spelled correctly. This also gives families a chance to notice the family bulletin board.  This is where I keep important information for them all year long. 

Center Activities! I want the child to do a quick, simple activity at each center, and I do this for two reasons. One for the student to be able to play in each center. Two, so families know the names of the centers and can see some of the activities in each center. Students learn through play, and I want families to see what kinds of activities students could be doing in each center. 

Put AWAY messy activities for open house! You may have siblings at open house, which means even more people in your small classroom. I LOVE having them see their sibling’s classroom, but I put away all slime, play dough, and paint for open house. Just so there is less mess for me to clean up after open house is over.

Practice Hand Washing! Yes, I have students wash their hands as an item on the classroom scavenger hunt! This item is so important that students can practice another classroom routine before the first day. Also so parents know that students should be able to wash their hands and use the bathroom independently. 

Family Photos and Name Tags! At the end of the scavenger hunt, I take each family’s photo! I use the photos for student name tags. Students can wear their family necklaces so they can keep their families close to their hearts if they miss them or when they are sad. You can read all about how I make family necklaces HERE .

All About Us Class Book Page! Sometimes, I have students pick a page for our favorite class book, All About Us!, at open house (sometimes I do it on the first day of school). At the table, I set out various colors of cardstock with a directions page.  Students can choose any color they want for their page. I set my page out as an example.

Bulletin Boards! Many of the bulletin boards or walls are blank in my classroom because it is where I put student work or projects we do together. These FREE “Under Construction: Waiting for Student Work” signs are perfect to place on your boards, so families know that space is for their child’s work and projects. 

First Day of School Prep! After open house, I make sure I have things ready for the first day of school because it can be a crazy day. These FREE Cool Cat First Day of School Certificates are perfect to send home on the first day. I print them on blue paper and write each student’s name on them, so they are ready to go. Grab them HERE .

I also print and cut out these First Day of School Hats for students to color and wear on the first day. Students can use markers, crayons, or paint sticks to color the hats. You could also print them on colored paper just for students to wear.

I hope these ideas and hacks make your open house less stressful and an event you can enjoy with your new families and students. You can check out my other favorite classroom hacks HERE.

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10 Creative Preschool Open House Ideas to Impress Parents and Families

Are you seeking innovative preschool open house ideas to captivate parents’ interest and draw in new enrollees? An effective open house is not just an event. It’s a gateway to building trust and excitement among prospective families looking for the perfect early learning environment for their children. Despite its importance, many childcare centers fail to fully leverage this opportunity, often citing a lack of creative ideas as the main hurdle. This shortcoming means they miss out on showcasing their unique strengths and forming meaningful connections with prospective families .

Is your childcare center one of those, too? In this blog, you will find everything you need to turn your preschool open house from standard to outstanding.

Whether you’re looking for theme-based activities, interactive learning stations, or technology showcases, here is a compiled list of preschool open-house ideas that will make your event stand out. So, let’s dive in and explore how you can transform your next open house into an unforgettable experience!

The Transformative Impact of Childcare Center’s Open House Events

Open house events at your childcare center are more than just a meet-and-greet. These events will allow you to showcase your educational philosophy, community, and the unique environment that nurtures young minds. If they are planned right, these events can make current families of your child care center feel confident and connected to your community from the start.

First Impressions Count: An open house is often the first in-person interaction parents have with your center. This is your chance to shine and demonstrate what sets your child care center apart from others.

Build Trust and Confidence: Parents entrust you with their most precious treasures—their children. During the open house, you can reassure them of your center’s commitment to safety, learning, and emotional support.

Transparency and Openness: Providing a sneak peek into daily operations, curriculum , and your educational approach fosters a culture of openness. This transparency is key in building trust with prospective parents.

Community Feels: Today’s parents prioritize not only top-notch facilities but also the overall vibe and atmosphere of the child care business. An open house allows parents to meet the staff and other families, offering a glimpse of the supportive community their child will be part of.

Address Concerns and Questions: Face-to-face interactions are invaluable. Parents can have their specific questions answered, and you can address any concerns directly, reassuring both parties.

10 Preschool Open House Ideas with Actionable Tips for Standout Success

In today’s competitive educational landscape, the difference between choosing your preschool or another might hinge on the creativity and execution of your open house event. Here are ten unique and creative open house ideas, along with practical implementation tips to captivate the hearts and minds of current families.

1. Themed Adventure Tours

Idea: Imagine transforming your preschool into a captivating world of discovery, where each room offers a gateway to a new adventure. Themed adventure tours invite children and their families on a journey through meticulously decorated classrooms, each mirroring a unique environment such as the depths of the jungle, the vast expanse of space, or the ocean’s mysteries.

This immersive experience will showcase your preschools’ creative and dynamic learning environment. Also, it will highlight the imaginative and explorative approach to education that supports your digital curriculum .

Implementation Tips:

Decor and Atmosphere: Invest in high-quality, theme-appropriate decorations and props to transform each room. Consider lighting, sounds, and even scents to immerse visitors in the theme fully.

Educational Alignment: Ensure each themed room includes educational materials and fun activities that tie the theme to learning objectives. Doing so will demonstrate to parents how your preschool uses themes to teach fundamental concepts.

Staff Involvement: Encourage staff to dress according to the theme and prepare them with fun facts or stories about their room’s theme. It will make the tours both educational and entertaining.

2. Interactive Learning Stations

Idea: Interactive learning stations are designed to showcase the hands-on, explorative nature of your preschool’s curriculum. You can set up these stations in your upcoming school’s open house event around key learning areas—be it a science lab corner, a sensory play table, or an arts and crafts area. Through these stations, parents and children will get a tangible sense of how learning through actions is central to your educational philosophy.

Each station can offer a mini-activity. It will allow children to dive in and engage directly with the materials and concepts while parents observe the joy and learning that occurs through play.

• Variety and Inclusivity: Include a broad range of stations that cater to different interests and learning styles. This will help ensure that every child finds something that captivates them.

Guided Discovery: Have preschool teachers available at each station to guide interactions. They can offer insights into the learning benefits of each activity and answer any questions parents might have about the educational approach.

Feedback Opportunity: Provide parents with feedback cards at each station. Invite them to share their observations and feelings about the learning approach demonstrated.

3. Meet the Teacher Storytime

Idea: A heartwarming introduction to your preschool’s faculty can bring stories to life in the cozy corners of your classrooms. Teachers can become storytellers and share tales that mirror your institution’s values, such as inclusivity, curiosity, and kindness. Doing so will allow parents to witness the nurturing relationships teachers foster with students and the emphasis on literacy and storytelling in your curriculum.

Story Selection: Choose a diverse range of books that reflect not only the values of your preschool but also the cultural and linguistic diversity of your community.

Interactive Elements: Incorporate interactive elements into the storytime. These may include puppetry, song, or movement, to engage children and demonstrate dynamic teaching methods.

Teacher Introductions: Allow time for teachers to share their educational background, teaching philosophy, and what they love most about teaching. It will help foster a personal connection with parents.

4. Parent Testimonials Corner

Idea: One of the great preschool open house ideas is having a dedicated space for sharing authentic experiences from your preschool’s community, which can significantly influence prospective parents. This corner, filled with heartfelt testimonials from current parents, will offer a genuine insight into your preschool’s positive impact on families. Videos, written stories, and live interactions can provide a mosaic of experiences. They can highlight the supportive and enriching environment your amazing preschool promises.

Diverse Testimonials: Ensure the testimonials reflect a wide range of experiences and perspectives, showcasing the diversity and inclusivity of your preschool community.

Accessibility: Make sure all materials, including videos, are accessible to everyone, with subtitles or sign language interpreters if necessary. It will ensure all families feel welcomed and included.

Live Q&A: If feasible, organize a live Q&A session with current parents willing to share their experiences, offering a dynamic and interactive testimonial experience.

5. Art Gallery of Student Work

Idea: Celebrate your students’ creativity and individual expression by transforming a section of your preschool into an art gallery. This exhibit will not just display the beautiful and diverse artwork created by the children; it will also emphasize the role of art in your curriculum as a tool for emotional expression, creativity, and fine motor skill development.

Parents and children alike can wander through the gallery, admiring the wide array of projects that span painting, sculpture, collage, and more. The art gallery will reflect the rich and creative learning environment your preschool fosters.

Curatorial Narrative: Arrange the artwork in a way that tells a story, perhaps following a theme or showcasing the progression of skills over time. This will give parents insight into the educational journey their children will embark upon.

Artist Statements: Include brief “artist statements” next to each piece, where children describe their work in their own words. This will add a personal touch that parents will cherish.

Interactive Art Activity: Set up a workshop area within the gallery where visiting children can create their own pieces of art, providing an immediate, hands-on experience of the creative learning environment.

6. Technology in Education Showcase

Idea: In an age where technology shapes the future, it is crucial to showcase how your preschool integrates digital tools into learning. This segment of your open house event can demystify technology use in early education. It can also illustrate its role in fostering interactive learning, creativity, and digital literacy from a young age.

Interactive Demonstrations: Arrange for interactive demo stations where children can engage with educational software under the guidance of teachers. This hands-on experience allows parents to see the potential for technology to complement traditional learning methods.

Highlighting Educational Apps: Select a few key apps or digital tools used in your curriculum and prepare short, engaging presentations on their educational benefits. Consider setting up a screen where parents can see live interactions with these apps.

Staff Involvement: Ensure that your staff is well-prepared to explain the role of technology in your curriculum, including how it aids in the development of problem-solving skills and creativity.

7. Outdoor Exploratory Activities

Idea: By emphasizing outdoor learning in your open house event, your preschool demonstrates an understanding of the importance of nature in children’s physical and emotional development. Outdoor exploratory activities can highlight this commitment, showcasing your innovative approaches to incorporating environmental education into daily routines.

Nature-Based Learning: Organize a mini-expedition for families, perhaps a guided tour of your outdoor learning environment. You can point out elements of your curriculum that incorporate nature, such as plant-growing projects or outdoor art classes.

Interactive Exploration: Set up a scavenger hunt or a series of nature-based puzzles and games that encourage children and parents to explore together. Not only is this a good form of entertainment but also serves as a tool to educate on the value of outdoor play.

Outdoor Classroom Demonstration: If possible, conduct a short outdoor lesson or activity demonstration. This could include anything from a simple science experiment to a yoga session, illustrating the versatility of outdoor learning spaces.

8. A Peek into Daily Routines

Idea: Giving parents and children a glimpse into your preschool’s daily routines can help ease anxieties and build confidence in your child care program. This sneak peek can illustrate the careful balance between structured activities and free play, highlighting your commitment to fostering independence, curiosity, and social skills.

Mini Schedule: Create a small version of your daily schedule for the open house. Incorporate signature activities such as a circle time reading session, an art project, or a group game. This mini-schedule will allow parents to experience a day in the life of their children.

Role-playing: Invite visiting children to participate in a role-playing session where they can engage in a typical school activity. This interaction will help children visualize themselves in your school environment, aiding in the transition process.

Q&A Sessions: After showcasing your daily routines, hold a Q&A session for parents. This will be an opportunity to discuss your educational philosophy, the rationale behind your schedule, and how you accommodate individual children’s needs.

9. Community Involvement Highlight

Idea: Showcasing your preschool’s engagement with the local community can underscore the values of inclusivity, cooperation, and social responsibility. Highlighting community projects or partnerships at your open house will reflect well on your institution and demonstrate a commitment to broadening students’ horizons beyond the classroom.

Community Project Displays: Set up displays or presentations detailing past and current community projects, including photos, descriptions, and children’s reflections. This visual representation can spark conversations about the importance of community involvement.

Involve Community Partners: If possible, invite representatives from local organizations to participate in the open house. They can offer firsthand insights into your preschool’s contributions to the community and the importance of these partnerships.

Interactive Community Activity: Organize a simple, interactive activity that contributes to a community project, such as assembling care packages or creating art for a local nursing home. This activity will allow families to participate in your community engagement efforts directly.

10. Enrollment and Information Booth

Idea: The decision-making process for parents considering preschool options is both emotional and practical. An informative and well-organized enrollment booth can address both aspects. It can provide detailed information about your programs, faculty, and enrollment process while also conveying the warmth and supportive community your preschool offers.

Comprehensive Information Packets: Prepare packets that include detailed information about your curriculum, staff qualifications, daily schedules, and enrollment procedures. Ensure these packets are both informative and visually appealing.

Personal Consultations: Offer individual consultations during the open house. This personal touch can make all the difference, allowing parents to ask specific questions and receive immediate, personalized responses.

Follow-Up Opportunities: Create a system for capturing contact information from interested families, ensuring they leave with a clear next step for follow-up. This could include scheduling a more in-depth tour, a trial day for the child, or a meeting with the director.

Conclusion:

In wrapping up, our exploration of “10 Creative Preschool Open House Ideas” offers a comprehensive toolkit designed to enchant and engage your attendees and to set your preschool apart in the hearts and minds of families. These innovative ideas will ensure that your open house speaks volumes about your institution’s values and commitment to early childhood education.

However, if putting these ideas into action feels daunting to you, leave it to the experts at No Joke Childcare. Our expert team specializes in creating engaging, educational, and enjoyable preschool events that leave lasting impressions. Let us help you make your next open house the talk of the town effortlessly. Contact us today!

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How to Plan for Your Preschool Open House

Preschool open houses can provide an excellent opportunity to showcase your program or bring your community together. During these events, parents often fall in love with your program as they see the children, meet the teachers, and spend time in your space. 

Preparing for an open house is essential. Here are nine open house or event planning tips for your preschool program to help you make the most of your event. Check out our free resource guide for free templates and further guidance on hosting an open house .  

Start the Planning Your Open House Ahead of Time

It's important to define and design your event. If it's an open house for child care programs, will it be open to the public? What activities will be there for children and adults? Do guests need to RSVP?

Here is a run down of early event planning you might want to consider.

• What's the main goal of your event?
• How will you advertise it?
• Who will you invite?
• What kind of set up or assistance would you need to have?
• If it is cold and flu season, what healthy and safety protocols will you put in place?
• Is there a budget for food and materials, if so what is the limit?

Feel free to be creative with open houses and events. Holiday and seasonally-themed parties are great. You can also focus on kid-related events that reflect your program well.

Some open houses have arts and crafts, food, music, and the like. As part of being a director on the Wonderschool provider platform, you can brainstorm ideas with providers nationwide in our private Slack community channel.

Wonderschool directors have hosted successful open houses that include interactive presentations, flower arranging, and juicing with kids. The possibilities are limitless.

How to Communicate with Parents About Your Open House

An open house is only successful if you can get people to attend. Consider where you're most likely to reach your audience. Word of mouth and open house signs are a good start, but you should also advertise the open house in various places online.

• Wonderschool Site: Your Wonderschool site allows for sharing your open house and event information . By scheduling an upcoming event you are giving parents who find your program a chance to fully experience what you have to offer the children. Scheduling events also boosts traffic and visibility to your program as you can use the events link to share with the broader community.
• Social media: Try leveraging social media to get the word out. If you have a good following, you can post about the open house and encourage others to share the information. Facebook groups and neighborhood online groups are a great place to share about your open house. 

Selecting the Perfect Date and Time for Best Attendance Outcome

An important part of making your preschool event a success is ensuring the open house is on a day and time that works for parents.

In real estate, there's a reason why open houses usually happen on Sundays. People like weekends because they give them time off work, and Sundays are less busy than Saturdays. Sunday afternoons are great because many people have downtime, and you have time to set up.

If you do choose the afternoon, try to have the open house early enough in the day so you have time to clean up before Monday. Of course, you can experiment with weeknight open houses and the frequency of open houses until you meet your goals. 

Ensuring Safety and Organization at Your Preschool Open House

Your ability to show that you lead a healthy and safe program will be a game changer for many parents. During the open house, especially during cold and flu season, make sure to have all your safety protocols in place. This could include verifying if it's a must for all adult attendees be vaccinated, providing hand sanitizer, having a well-stocked washroom, and a making it a requirement for those showing signs of illness to not attend.

Parents should be able to picture their children in your preschool. They should sense your program's safety, intention, and creativity. 

Remove all clutter, personal belongings, and valuables. Depending on how many toys and objects you have, you may want to remove surplus materials and limit what kids have easy access to. Instead, set up intentional play provocations such as a table for play dough or open block space.

Unfortunately, open houses pose a security risk. You can avoid this by ensuring there are no valuables in the home or securely storing jewelry and other items in safely secure. You should also avoid leaving any valuables lying about during an open house.

Showcasing Your Educational Philosophy and Classroom Dynamics

Learning documentation is an excellent way for open-house attendees to get more familiar with your school. Set up or refresh a picture board or art board that shows what is happening with the kids in your school. Show what the journey of learning is, how the children connect with each other, and how you celebrate milestones with the children. 

You can also use the board for relevant quotes, mission statements, and school philosophies. Try adding teacher bios and certification so parents can see what makes your program a high quality option.

How to Make a Great First Impression with Parents

A simple gesture of hospitality goes a long way. When guests enter the front door, greet them with a smile and a quick introduction. If you can't be at the door, make a colorful sign and add balloons or decorations to draw in folks. 

As people look around your preschool, make yourself free to answer questions. If possible, have an assistant or friend manage the party tasks so you can be an available host. 

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If you book your event through your Wonderschool website, you'll have a record of who is attending and how to reach them later. However, you might have new guests come in. Make sure to have an iPad or sign-in sheet available to keep in contact with guests. 

It's a great idea to follow up with parents and thank them for attending your open house event. In this email, you can ask them what they're looking for and encourage them to spread the word about your program. 

Preschool Open House Snack Ideas

Another way you can show hospitality and make the open house feel more welcoming is by offering refreshments to guests. Consider the time of year and the time of day to help you select what you serve. Here are a few ideas.

• Water and seltzer are standard for hydration.
• If you have an open house in the morning, coffee and baked goods are always appreciated. Even just the smell of coffee can be very inviting. 
• You can also get more charming with healthy juices, vegetable snacks, and, if your program serves food, some samples of what the kids might have during the day. 
• Hot drinks with seasonal flavors: In the fall and winter, hot drinks are a great way to bring in the season's smells and warm up your guests. In the spring and summer, there are plenty of refreshing cold drinks you can serve such as watermelon juice, mint water, and lemonade. 

Memorable Takeaways for Open House Guests

Anyone who wants to enroll their child in your program will want to learn as much as possible. Be sure to have a card, brochure, postcard, or flyer that can direct parents to your website. If you want to cut down on paper, creating a unique QR code for your school should be easy. Parents can scan your program information and save it on their smart phones.

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Welcome to Kindergarten Open House. The Home of Mrs. Bower’s Kindergarten Bear Cubs. Our “Beary”... rific Kindergarten Teacher Team. Mrs. Bower (Lead Teacher) Mrs.Glover (paraprofessional) Mrs. Wall (EIP Teacher). First Day Poem. Everyone has a “first day”

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Welcome to Kindergarten Open House The Home of Mrs. Bower’s Kindergarten Bear Cubs

Our “Beary”... rific Kindergarten Teacher Team Mrs. Bower (Lead Teacher) Mrs.Glover (paraprofessional) Mrs. Wall (EIP Teacher)

First Day Poem Everyone has a “first day” When they feel sad and all alone. It can be so scary When you are out all on your own. Take my hankie, dry your tears. You’ll find lots of fun things to do And you will probably make new friends. I promise we will be together When the school day ends. Here comes the teacher Blow your nose and be brave. Come on now wipe your eyes This is no way to behave. “Well, good morning teacher We really must beg your pardon No, Mommy doesn’t always act this way But it’s my first day in Kindergarten”!!!!!!

Kindergarten Goals • To provide a nurturing and safe environment for all student learning. • To develop self-confidence through successful learning experiences and positive praise. • To gain independence and responsibility (encourage your child to put on his/her own sweater/jacket, zip & unzip book bag, pack own book bag with parent guidance, tie own shoes, etc.) • To instill a love of learning that will last a lifetime!

Money Lunch Snack Specials Transportation Attendance “Bear” Essentials

Money • Performing Arts- One time donation • Field Trips (The Tulley Smith House, Diamond Del: Rocks & Minerals & Cagle’s Dairy Farm) Money should be sent in the white envelopes provided and filled out with permission forms attached separately.

Tritt Café • Lunch money should be paid weekly or monthly (Students $2.15/Adults $3.25) • You can pay by cash or check. Please place your payment in a white envelope (marked with your child’s name/teacher/grade level, amount) or pay online at www.mealpayplus.com • We would love for you to join us for lunch. Please meet us at the front of the cafeteria doors at 12:22. • Ice Cream Friday-written note needed.

Snack Time • We have a scheduled snack time at 9:30am. Please send in a healthy snack labeled with your child’s name each day. • Great snack ideas include: pretzels goldfish pre-cut fruit cheese crackers fruit cereal graham crackers animal crackers bagels No juice boxes please-water bottles are welcome! No candy or cookies….please send in utensils if needed. *We do have several food allergies including nut allergies.

Specials • The students go to a 40 minute Specials class everyday. Our Specials time is from 9:55-10:35am. -Our Specials are on a rotation schedule. A Specials calendar will be sent home at the beginning of each month highlighting daily Special activities. -Tritt’s Specials include: Physical Education (tennis shoes needed/shorts under dresses or skirts) Art Music Science Lab (Discovery Porthole) -The Tritt Tiger Foundation supports and funds the salaries of our teachers in the Science Lab and Computer Lab.

TRANSPORTATION • The bus is best!!!!! It is never late. • Your child will go home everyday as indicated on your “transportation” form, unless we receive a note signed by you in the red Communication Folder to tell us otherwise. • Please do not send any transportation changes through email. Kindergarten is a very busy place and most days emails are not able to be checked until the end of the day. • If you forget to put a note in your child’s folder or something changes, the office will need to be contacted of the transportation change by phone or fax.

Attendance • We encourage regular and prompt attendance. • Students may not be dropped of before 7:15 as there is no teacher supervision available. • The first bell rings at 7:50 am. The children are tardy if they enter the building after 7:55 am. If your child arrives after 7:55am, please go to the office to sign your child in. Your child will need a tardy slip. • If your child is absent, please send in a written excuse explaining why they were absent. A form can be found on the Tritt Webpage. If we do not receive a written excuse of your child’s absence within 5 days, it will be counted as an “unexcused absence”.

Our Daily Schedule “Bearsonality” Of the Week (sign up your child for his/her special week “Expert” Letter Helper The Daily 5 Literacy Centers (sign up for September & October) Curious George Bag Rest Time (20-25 mins)/no blankets or pillows due to limited space/time Guided Reading Folder (important to read daily & return to school when finished or by Monday) Homework Notebooks/Reading Logs (will begin after Labor Day) Computer Lab (bi-weekly on Thursdays) Media Center (weekly on Fridays) Guidance (bi-weekly on Tuesdays) L.I.F.T. (Learning Is Fun Together….singing & dancing to curriculum based songs) A Beary Busy Place

Parent Essentials • Volunteers (Daily 5 Parent Volunteers and Mystery Reader sign up on the back table) • “Beary Good Newsletter”-Our Class Newsletter will be updated weekly on our class blog. • Sign-up for email notification on Mrs. Bower’s classroom blog! • “PAWSitively Beary Good” Behavior/Positive Discipline Plan (We will have daily class meetings and you will receive your child behavior calendar daily. • Birthdays/Invitations/Birthday Treats

Extras *Names on all items sent to school (coats, sweaters, backpack, lunchbox, etc.) *Medication Forms (available in clinic *ASP (After School Program/ Registration Forms needed)

Tritt Elementary PE - If your child has a medical condition the PE teachers need to know about please go to the PE blog, download medical condition form and send to PE teachers - Wear tennis shoes on PE days http://tritt.typepad.com/pe/ - Any Questions? Email Coach Adams or Mrs. Smarr from the PE blog.

Specialist Behavior Slips Specialist Behavior Slips • All Specials will be using the same behavior slip • If your child receives a slip it will be reflected on Conduct section on Report Card • Due to time constraints and quick class changes behavior notes may come home a day late

Tritt Elementary School "Membership Matters" Tritt PTA organizes and funds a wide variety of events, programs and materials to help make Tritt the best! Tritt PTA provides over 70% of the additional instructional materials our teachers use to enrich and enhance the learning experiences of our students. Tritt PTA "Membership Matters" because helping our students reach their highest potential is a goal we all share! Tritt PTA's 2012-2013 Notable Expenses While the Tritt PTA funds categories in addition to those listed below, we wanted to highlight some of our most important expenditures.   Thursday Memo If you have not already, please sign up for the Thursday Memo at http://www.trittpta.org/thursday-memo/

The Tritt Tiger Foundation was established in 2001 by parents like you to fund critical enrichment and educational opportunities for our school. It’s important to understand that Tritt depends on the services/funding provided by both organizations to meet the needs of our school as identified by our staff & administrators. • The TTF relies on parent donations to fund: • Our science and computer labs; equipment, supplies and teacher salaries. • Three iPad carts and 90+ iPads, as well as grade level apps that are used in the classroom. • Support of the new STEM initiative • The TTF also manages the FAST program which offers after school enrichment for your children. A variety of classes are available, such as chess, martial arts and bricks 4 kidz. A portion of the tuition goes to the TTF to fund the initiatives mentioned previously. • TTF Annual Campaign Has Begun! • We want to be the winning class in our grade. • The class in each grade with the highest percentage of participation will win an in-school educational field trip (last year it was “Make Me A Magician”). • The contest ends August 30th. So, please make sure to turn in your pledge by then. • If you have a student in another classroom, you only need to complete one form and write one check. • All of the information is on the form, including the recommended donation per child and all of the opportunities to win. • Pledge tonight and get one of those coveted car magnets without having to wait several weeks! • TTF volunteers are at the table at the front of the school to answer any questions you may have. Look for the bright orange shirts.

Curriculum NightSeptember 10th (to be announced) • Report Cards/G-KIDS/October Conference Week • Common Core Curriculum • Daily 5 Literacy Centers • Guided Reading Folders • Math • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) • Handwriting

Closing: • Sign-up for your child’s BEARSONALITY WEEK (“Student of the Week”…sign-up on back table). • Sign-up for Mystery Reader (sign-up on back table) • PTA Volunteer Sign-up Sheet for Class Helpers • Tritt Tiger Foundation (please support with a family donation) • The Tritt Tiger Dash is October 18th…each grade level will be represented with a specific color…don’t forget to order your child’s Tiger Dash T-shirt . • “The Giving Tree” (please take a hand if you would like to make a donation to our classroom. • Thank You for coming to Open House!

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Biden administration plans to reclassify marijuana, easing restrictions nationwide

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration will take a historic step toward easing federal restrictions on cannabis, with plans to announce an interim rule soon reclassifying the drug for the first time since the Controlled Substances Act was enacted more than 50 years ago, four sources with knowledge of the decision said.

The Drug Enforcement Administration is expected to approve an opinion by the Department of Health and Human Services that marijuana should be reclassified from the strictest Schedule I to the less stringent Schedule III. It would be the first time that the U.S. government has acknowledged its potential medical benefits and begun studying them in earnest.

Attorney General Merrick Garland submitted the rescheduling proposal to the White House Office of Management and Budget on Tuesday afternoon, a source familiar with the situation confirmed.

Any reclassification is still months from going into effect. After the proposal is published in the Federal Register, there will be a 60-day public comment period. The proposal will then be reviewed by an administrative law judge, who could decide to hold a hearing before the rule is approved.

What rescheduling means

Since 1971, marijuana has been in the same category as heroin, methamphetamines and LSD. Each substance under the Schedule I classification is defined as a drug with no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Schedule III substances include Tylenol with codeine, steroids and testosterone.

By rescheduling cannabis, the drug would be studied and researched to identify concrete medical benefits, opening the door for pharmaceutical companies to get involved with the sale and distribution of medical marijuana in states where it is legal.

For the $34 billion cannabis industry, the move would also eliminate significant tax burdens for businesses in states where the drug is legal, notably getting rid of the IRS' code Section 280E, which prohibits legal cannabis companies from deducting what would otherwise be ordinary business expenses.

The Justice Department’s rescheduling decision could also help shrink the black market, which has thrived despite legalization in states like New York and California and has undercut legal markets, which are fiercely regulated and highly taxed.

Years in the making

President Joe Biden directed the Department of Health and Human Services in October 2022 to review marijuana’s classification. Federal scientists concluded that there is credible evidence that cannabis provides medical benefits and that it poses lower health risks than other controlled substances.

Biden even made history in his State of the Union address this year, for the first time referring to marijuana from the dais in the House chamber and making note of the federal review process. “No one should be jailed for using or possessing marijuana,” he said.

When Biden was vice president in the Obama administration, the White House opposed any legalization of marijuana, saying it would “pose significant health and safety risks to all Americans.”

Jim Cole, who was deputy attorney general in the Obama administration, wrote the famous Cole Memo in 2013 , paving the way for the modern marijuana market. The memo scaled back federal intervention in states that had legalized marijuana as long as they implemented “strong and effective regulatory and enforcement systems to control the cultivation, distribution, sale and possession of marijuana.”

Cole, who is now a member of the National Cannabis Roundtable, said in an interview this week that reclassifying marijuana to Schedule III would “open up the ability to actually test it and put it in a laboratory without all of the restrictive measures” of a Schedule I drug.

Kevin Sabet, president and CEO of Smart Approaches to Marijuana and a former Obama administration adviser, said the decision to reclassify marijuana is "the result of a politicized process," arguing that it "will be devastating for America’s kids, who will be bombarded with attractive advertising and promotion of kid-friendly pot products."

"The only winner here is the marijuana industry, who will receive a new tax break and thus widen their profit margins," Sabet said. “Reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III drug sends the message that marijuana is less addictive and dangerous now than ever before. In reality, today’s highly potent, super strength marijuana is more addictive and linked with psychosis and other mental illnesses, IQ loss and other problems.”

Researchers have raised concerns about high-potency marijuana and cannabis-induced psychiatric disorders, particularly among young men.

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Once the DEA formally makes its announcement, the marijuana industry would see an immediate benefit. But with the DEA’s proposed rule change comes a public review period that could lead to a challenge, and perhaps even a change, to the rescheduling proposal.

Once the public comment period has concluded and the Office of Management and Budget reviews the decision, Congress would also be able to overturn the rule under the Congressional Review Act, which gives it the power to weigh in on rules issued by federal agencies. Democrats control the Senate with a 51-seat majority, and for an overturn under the CRA to succeed, two-thirds of the House and the Senate would be needed to support it, meaning the marijuana rescheduling would most likely survive.

Though cannabis remains a divisive topic on Capitol Hill, there has been growing support on a bipartisan basis for marijuana reforms, largely driven by the electorate. Nearly 6 in 10 Americans say marijuana should be legal for medical and recreational purposes, according to a Pew Research poll last month. Cannabis is legal in 24 states for recreational use.

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Congress is considering its own measures that would make it easier for legal marijuana businesses to thrive and allow for more small and minority-owned shops to flood the marketplace.

The SAFER Banking Act , for example, which would grant legal marijuana businesses access to traditional banking and financial services, could pass both chambers by the end of the year.

Lawmakers are also considering the HOPE Act , another bipartisan bill that would provide states and local governments with resources to automatically expunge criminal records for petty, nonviolent cannabis offenses.

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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., praised the administration for its move, saying it amounts to "finally recognizing that restrictive and draconian cannabis laws need to change to catch up to what science and the majority of Americans have said loud and clear."

At the same time, he said he is "strongly committed" to moving forward with both the SAFER Banking Act and the Democratic bill to remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act entirely. “Congress must do everything we can to end the federal prohibition on cannabis and address longstanding harms caused by the War on Drugs," he said in a statement.

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., also praised the administration’s move but cautioned that “we still have a long way to go.”

Booker called on Congress in a statement to "follow the lead of states around the country and legalize cannabis for adult-use and create a comprehensive taxation and regulatory scheme."

“Thousands of people remain in prisons around the country for marijuana-related crimes. Thousands of people continue to bear the devastating collateral consequences that come with a criminal record,” he said. “Legal marijuana businesses, especially those in communities hardest hit by the War on Drugs, still have to navigate a convoluted patchwork of state laws and regulatory schemes. I hope that my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, especially those who represent constituents benefitting from medical or adult-use programs, join me to pass federal legislation to fix these problems.”

But there is weariness among lawmakers who remember the last time Congress made law surrounding the drug.

The Republican-led Senate legalized hemp production in the 2018 farm bill, a decision that led to synthetic and exotic cannabinoids’ being sold over the counter, often without regulation, particularly in states where marijuana isn’t legal.

It’s a gray area that has drawn pushback from both sides of the aisle, most recently with the rise of Delta-8 , a synthetic tetrahydrocannabinol product that uses chemicals — some of them harmful — to convert hemp-derived CBD into Delta-8 THC.

Julie Tsirkin is a correspondent covering Capitol Hill.

Monica Alba is a White House correspondent for NBC News.