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How can I be a part of my child’s kindergarten year if I work full time?
You are not alone! The kindergarten teachers are always looking for parents to bring snacks, art supplies and paper goods to school for various functions in the classroom!
Where and when should I get my child’s uniform?
You have 3 different options:
What is Protecting God’s Children Course and how do I sign up?
PGC is a course that the diocese requires all parents/volunteers take in order to enter the school and volunteer. You can call the Adult Formation Office at SIJ to sign up 630.655.6688 or log onto the diocesan website at www.dioceseofjoliet.org
Will my kindergartener attend mass during school hours?
Yes! Kindergarteners attend mass every Friday and Holy Day of Obligation with the entire student body. You will receive a schedule of these masses and are more than welcome to come to the mass.
When does my all-day kindergartener eat? Do I pack lunches or is there a hot lunch program available?
Full-day kindergarteners go outside for recess (weather permitting otherwise they stay in the gym). After recess, they wash their hands and eat lunch in the lunchroom. 1st and 2nd graders also eat in the lunchroom with them. There are usually 2-3 parent volunteers and one aide that stay just with the full-day kids during this entire time! Signing up to chaperone the kids during playground and lunch is REALLY fun! Make sure you do this on volunteer sign up night.
There is a hot lunch program available every Monday as well as a milk program. You can sign up for these online at the school website www.sijschool.org. Tuesdays through Fridays, your child will bring their own lunch in a lunch box of your choosing.
What if my child has food allergies or other health conditions?
Just let your teacher know! There is an allergy table set up in the lunchroom and your teacher can give you additional information on this!
Can my child participate in scouts?
Girl Scouts begins in kindergarten and they are called Daisies through the 1st grade. Daisies is a GREAT opportunity for all the girls to meet each other…even those not in their class this year. It helps the transition to first grade as they may not have the same girls with them next year. But, they will know all of the girls from Daisies! Boy/Cub scouts begin in 1st grade.
What are the hours of the Kindergarten classes?
Currently, the school day for all students begins at 8:10 am (doors open at 8:00 am). Classes are dismissed at 3:15 p.m.
May kindergarten students take the bus?
Yes. If your child is a morning-only student, the bus may be taken to school; arrangements must be made for pick up after school. If your child is an all-day student, bus service is provided to and from school. Bus riders do pay a bus fee for the service.
What is the kindergarten curriculum?
SIJ follows Illinois state standards and the curriculum of the Diocese of Joliet. SIJ is an Illinois state recognized school.
Where is the school entrance for kindergarten children?
Kindergarten students enter through the front entrance on Clay Street after the 8:00 a.m. bell rings. If it is rainy or extremely cold, students may enter the building before 8:00 a.m. They will be directed where to go.
What if my kindergartener is sick?
Please report the absence by calling the main school number (630.323.3244) and listen for the prompt for the school absentee line.
What if I am late picking up my kindergartener after school?
Don’t worry! Your child will be in the main office. We teach all kindergarten students that they will not be permitted to leave until they are picked up by the responsible party.
How many children are in each kindergarten class?
There are approximately 24 children in each class. If there are more than 18 children in any one kindergarten classroom, the teacher of that classroom also has a full-time aide.
You are not alone! The kindergarten teachers are always looking for parents to bring snacks, art supplies and paper goods to school for various functions in the classroom!
Where and when should I get my child’s uniform?
You have 3 different options:
- Lands End – www.landsend.com mention school code 9000-8599-4
- Dennis Uniform – 1141 North Main Street Lombard, Illinois 630.932.7171 or online at www.dennisuniform.com mention code GAPGL
- Uniform Resale at school (date tba)
Log onto www.sijschool.org and click on spirit wear to order SIJ sweatshirts! They have great spirit wear for parents as well!
What is Protecting God’s Children Course and how do I sign up?
PGC is a course that the diocese requires all parents/volunteers take in order to enter the school and volunteer. You can call the Adult Formation Office at SIJ to sign up 630.655.6688 or log onto the diocesan website at www.dioceseofjoliet.org
Will my kindergartener attend mass during school hours?
Yes! Kindergarteners attend mass every Friday and Holy Day of Obligation with the entire student body. You will receive a schedule of these masses and are more than welcome to come to the mass.
When does my all-day kindergartener eat? Do I pack lunches or is there a hot lunch program available?
Full-day kindergarteners go outside for recess (weather permitting otherwise they stay in the gym). After recess, they wash their hands and eat lunch in the lunchroom. 1st and 2nd graders also eat in the lunchroom with them. There are usually 2-3 parent volunteers and one aide that stay just with the full-day kids during this entire time! Signing up to chaperone the kids during playground and lunch is REALLY fun! Make sure you do this on volunteer sign up night.
There is a hot lunch program available every Monday as well as a milk program. You can sign up for these online at the school website www.sijschool.org. Tuesdays through Fridays, your child will bring their own lunch in a lunch box of your choosing.
What if my child has food allergies or other health conditions?
Just let your teacher know! There is an allergy table set up in the lunchroom and your teacher can give you additional information on this!
Can my child participate in scouts?
Girl Scouts begins in kindergarten and they are called Daisies through the 1st grade. Daisies is a GREAT opportunity for all the girls to meet each other…even those not in their class this year. It helps the transition to first grade as they may not have the same girls with them next year. But, they will know all of the girls from Daisies! Boy/Cub scouts begin in 1st grade.
What are the hours of the Kindergarten classes?
Currently, the school day for all students begins at 8:10 am (doors open at 8:00 am). Classes are dismissed at 3:15 p.m.
May kindergarten students take the bus?
Yes. If your child is a morning-only student, the bus may be taken to school; arrangements must be made for pick up after school. If your child is an all-day student, bus service is provided to and from school. Bus riders do pay a bus fee for the service.
What is the kindergarten curriculum?
SIJ follows Illinois state standards and the curriculum of the Diocese of Joliet. SIJ is an Illinois state recognized school.
Where is the school entrance for kindergarten children?
Kindergarten students enter through the front entrance on Clay Street after the 8:00 a.m. bell rings. If it is rainy or extremely cold, students may enter the building before 8:00 a.m. They will be directed where to go.
What if my kindergartener is sick?
Please report the absence by calling the main school number (630.323.3244) and listen for the prompt for the school absentee line.
What if I am late picking up my kindergartener after school?
Don’t worry! Your child will be in the main office. We teach all kindergarten students that they will not be permitted to leave until they are picked up by the responsible party.
How many children are in each kindergarten class?
There are approximately 24 children in each class. If there are more than 18 children in any one kindergarten classroom, the teacher of that classroom also has a full-time aide.
