{"id":455,"date":"2023-09-25T13:27:09","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T20:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/fortinn\/?p=455"},"modified":"2023-09-25T13:30:51","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T20:30:51","slug":"welcome-to-the-kindergarten-plus-k-district-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/fortinn\/2023\/09\/25\/welcome-to-the-kindergarten-plus-k-district-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the Kindergarten-Plus (K+) District Program!"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a9\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a9&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The K+ Program is located inside Morley Elementary School <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(7355 Morley Street, Burnaby)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a9\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a9&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We are in Classroom #30<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a9\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a9&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our class starts at 9am and student schedules build gradually until they reach a full day <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Mon, Tues, Thurs until 2:30pm and 12pm dismissal on Wednesdays)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a9\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a9&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Students will continue to attend their home-school on Fridays <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(after Spring Break this will increase to Thursdays &amp; Fridays)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a9\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a9&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please use the North-East School Door to bring your child inside the school to the door of room #30 for drop off<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><br \/>\nWe are so happy to welcome your family to our class!\u00a0 I am looking forward to meeting and supporting you and your child in their learning journey this year.\u00a0 Some fun things you might like to know about me are:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I work with the most <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">amazing team<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">K+<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, including: <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ms. Pauline Nguyen &amp; Ms. Julie Puchmayr\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I have been working in schools for 15 years (Vancouver &amp; Burnaby).\u00a0 This is my 6<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> year teaching in the K+ Program!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I have a son named Phoenix who started grade one this year!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I love animals!\u00a0 I have two big cats named Meatballs &amp; Pancakes and a kitten named Justin<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I share my birthday with the Earth <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> April 22<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">My favourite colour is Swimming-Pool Blue<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reading, swimming and relaxing at the beach are my favourite things to do in the summer time<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I absolutely LOVE working with children and families in K+!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ARRIVAL<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please use the washroom before arriving at school.\u00a0 Arriving at school on time is very important as it allows your child to be greeted with their classmates and begin morning routines together.\u00a0 I will greet you at the door to our classroom (room #30) at 9:00am each morning.\u00a0 Once greeted, each student will come inside quietly, hang up their jacket and backpack, wash their hands and begin their day.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">DISMISSAL<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our class is dismissed, one at a time, from our classroom.\u00a0 Each student will be released to their parent\/caregiver.\u00a0 Student safety is a priority.\u00a0 It is important that you arrive on time to pick up your child.\u00a0 Students will only be released when you, or other pre-approved adults, are present at pick up.\u00a0 Please text\/email or put a note in your child\u2019s folder if another adult will be picking up your child from school.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">OUTSIDE TIME<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We will spend time learning in outside spaces this year.\u00a0 Your child will also play outside for recess and lunch.\u00a0 Please have your child come to school each day prepared and dressed for the weather.\u00a0 They will need rain boots and appropriate outerwear every day.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">IMPORTANT ESSENTIALS<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please send a change of clothes with your child in a labelled Ziploc bag to remain at school.\u00a0 Be sure to include: one pair of pants, t-shirt, socks and underwear.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your child will need non-marking sole \u201cinside shoes\u201d that are easy to put on and take off on their own.\u00a0 Please do not send shoes with laces unless your child can tie them independently.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your child will need a pair of rain pants that they can keep at school, if possible.\u00a0 We always want to be prepared for the weather.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SNACKS\/LUNCH<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please send your child to school with healthy snacks and lunches.\u00a0 Practice opening containers and other packaging to promote independence.\u00a0 Limit excess wrapping and packaging with reusable containers.\u00a0 Water fountains and filtered water refilling stations are open for student use.\u00a0 Please send a pre-filled water bottle with a secure lid each day.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SPECIAL NOTE:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please keep all PERSONAL TOYS and STUFFED ANIMALS at home.\u00a0 Toys can be super distracting and can cause conflicts amongst peers.\u00a0 Thank you for keeping them at home.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We are looking forward to keeping in contact and collaborating, to ensure your child has a safe, happy school year full of opportunities to learn, play and grow.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Warmly,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ms. Fortin<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">K+ Program Teacher<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"mailto:nicky.fortin@burnabyschools.ca\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">nicky.fortin@burnabyschools.ca<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mobile #604-985-3279 (Please <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">text<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> during school hours)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The K+ Program is located inside Morley Elementary School (7355 Morley Street, Burnaby)\u00a0 We are in Classroom #30\u00a0 Our class starts at 9am and student schedules build gradually until they reach a full day (Mon, Tues, Thurs until 2:30pm and 12pm dismissal on Wednesdays) Students will continue to attend their home-school on Fridays (after Spring 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