This document provides information for parents about the kindergarten program at Del Mar Pines. It outlines details such as arrival time between 8-8:30am, snack time procedures, use of Friday folders to send student work home, how birthdays will be celebrated, opportunities for students to be "Super Kid" of the week, kindergarteners being paired with 6th grade mentors, and contact information for the teachers. The kindergarten year is designed to help students grow and learn through a filled schedule of activities, friendship, and building a strong educational foundation.

1. WELCOME TO DEL MAR PINES KINDERGARTEN!
We are so excited to be sharing this adventure with you and your children. Included in
this packet are some important additions to our curriculum as we start this journey
together. There will also be a kindergarten webpage for calendars, weekly newsletters and
classroom pictures to keep you informed throughout the year.
Please rest assured; we will be here to assist your children as they adjust to their new
schedule. Our day will be filled with learning, friendship and activities to build the
foundation they will need to help them succeed. Tears are very common in the beginning of
the year, and the Kindergarten team is here to make sure that each child can overcome
any anxieties they may have about starting school. We are usually able to calm them down,
and get them involved very shortly after you leave. A quick kiss goodbye makes for an
easier transition and helps your child to feel that you are confident leaving them in a safe
place.
This is going to be a great year, and if there is any information you need or would like to
share, please just let Mrs. Connolly or Mrs. Murphy know. We are all looking forward to a
great year together!
ARRIVAL TIME
Children may arrive at school between 8:00 and 8:30. Please remember that our day is
filled with activities to help your children grow and learn so having them at school by 8:30
will ensure they are not missing important instructional time! They are responsible for
putting backpacks against the wall in front of the kindergarten classroom and playing
outside on the playground until the bell rings at 8:30. Children should not be in the
classroom before 8:30. During arrival time the soccer field is for the 2nd-6th graders only.
The Kindergarteners will have an opportunity to play on the field at recess, lunch and
during scheduled P.E. activities. When the bell rings at 8:30, the children will gather their
belongings, and line up outside the kindergarten room where the teachers will be greeting
them. Thank you in advance for your efforts in a timely arrival.

2. SNACKS
Please have your child bring a small healthy snack to school each morning to eat during
recess. Our scheduled time is 10:25 – 10:45. Please pack your child’s snack, in a small
separate bag from their lunch that will fit in their backpack. It is also important that
you put your child’s name on the outside of the snack bag. This will help to keep their
snacks organized and alleviate any confusion allowing plenty of time to eat and play.
Remember, snack is only 20 minutes long so a small yogurt, piece of fruit, bagel, granola
bar, crackers, deli meats or cheese slices are just right.
FRIDAY FOLDERS
Every Friday, your child’s work for the entire week will be sent home in a Friday Folder.
Please be sure to check the folder for important notes each week as well. So be sure
to check through everything carefully. It is so important for you to go over all of your
child’s work with them. This will give you the opportunity to see their progress, but most
importantly, they will be so proud to show off their hard work. Please make sure to send
the folder back to school with your child on Monday.
BIRTHDAYS
Birthdays are such a monumental event for your children and we will make it a very special
day! We will be celebrating birthdays on one special day each month. *If your child has a
summer birthday just let us know and we will celebrate it the month of their half
-birthday. Most importantly if you are planning a party outside of school for your child’s
birthday, please only hand the invitations out at school if you are inviting the whole class,
or inviting only all the girls, or all the boys. This way none of the children feel left out if
they have not received a special invitation.

3. SUPER KID
Every kindergarten child will have the opportunity to be the Super kid for a week. This
will give them the opportunity to share all of the unique qualities that make them so special
with their friends.. Some suggestions for decorating are using pictures, drawings, and
that helps them show off who they are. Mom and Dad, if you could help them gather the
items they will need for their poster that would be great. This is a perfect time to get the
family involved in a fun project that helps you highlight all the things that make your child
unique and special!
KINDERGARTEN AND SIXTH GRADE BUDDIES
Each Kindergartener will have a 6th grade buddy for the year. They participate in special
events together, parties and spend quality time working on projects. It is wonderful
mentoring opportunity for the 6th graders, and it truly helps the Kindergarteners feel
more confident in their new school!
CONTACTING THE TEACHERS
You have a number of options if you would like to talk to the teachers regarding your child.
• Office Hours: M W TH F from 8:15 - 8:30 or by appointment.
• Email: sconnolly@delmarpines.com lmurphy@delmarpines.com
• Notes can be sent in with your child, or in their Friday folder.
• Phone Call
REMINDERS
• Please notify the office if you are picking up your child early or there is a change in
your child’s dismissal.
• Be sure to use our kindergarten website which will have up coming events and
classroom pictures weekly. I will email you when I have updated the website which
will include the link: https://sites.google.com/a/delmarpines.com/kindergarten/
Sandy Connolly Laura Murphy