Expectations for a Successful Kindergarten Student Here are some signs of developmental readiness that should be observed in children before entering Kindergarten. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Being comfortable away from parents for several hours Being able to retell familiar stories, nursery rhymes, or songs Accepting minor disappointments or limits without tears Listening to and following directions Being able to work independently without constant adult supervision Using a pencil and crayon with a relaxing and controlled grasp Identifying the primary colors Drawing simple, recognizable drawings Having experience with safety scissors Recognizing numbers 0-10 Recognizing most letters Writing name legibly Counting to 20 Being able to distinguish between letters and numbers Being able to sit for a story Being able to identify rhymes Monroe Township Public Schools Williamstown, New Jersey Informational Session for Parents of Children Eligible for Kindergarten September, 2015 Please visit us on the Monroe Township Public Schools website at: www.monroetwp.k12.nj.us March 25, 2015 6:30—7:30 PM Oak Knoll Elementary—Auditorium 6:30—6:45 PM Lobby Meet the Staff • • • • • Math Science Readiness Skills Language Arts Literacy English as a Second Language 6:45—7:30 PM Auditorium Monroe Township Public Schools Board of Education George Caruso, President George Adams, Vice President Anthony Ayres Richard Amandeo Kia Ford Michael Hamilton Vince Moore Joseph Rumpf, Jr. Jeffrey Simpler Central Administration Kindergarten Registration Joy M. Laspata, District Nurse Charles M. Earling, Superintendent Anthony T. Petruzzelli, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent/Elementary Ralph E. Ross, Human Resources Lisa Schulz, Business Administrator/Bd. Secretary John L. Bersh, Ed. D., Supervisor of Special Services Stanley W. Krzyminski, Director of Curriculum David S. Sullivan, Director of Plant Operations Michael J. DeAngelis, Supervisor of Transportation Introduction of Elementary Principals Please visit us on the Monroe Township Public Schools website at: Welcome to Monroe Township Charles M. Earling Superintendent www.monroetwp.k12.nj.us Holly Glen—Thomas R. Myers, Principal 900 North Main Street, Williamstown, NJ Oak Knoll—Jill A. DelConte, Ed.D. Principal 23 Bodine Avenue, Williamstown, NJ Radix—JoAnne E. Rumpf, Principal 363 Radix Road, Williamstown, NJ Whitehall—Jeffrey M. Johnson, Principal 161 Whitehall Road, Williamstown, NJ