As a new parent at Desert Sage, there will be many new experiences
for you. We would like to make the transition as smooth as possible.

Each year, we host a Kindergarten orientation night, when you will
have the opportunity to meet and hear from several of the staff,
administration, and teachers. Don't miss it!

You will be contacted by your child's teacher during the 2 weeks prior to the
first day of school regarding a "Find Your Classroom Night". This is a
great time for your child to familiarize his/herself with the classroom.
There will also be a representative from the Transportation Service to
answer any questions you may have about busing.

On the first day of school, there will be parent volunteers present to check
in your child and they will ask for information on your child's transportation
for the first week or two. This is to ensure the safety of our little geckos at
the beginning and end of the day.

Students who ride the bus must have a parent waiting at the bus stop, or
the bus driver will not drop them off. Please note that the bus is usually up to
an hour late arriving after school for at least the first week. This is due to
many factors, including the bus driver double checking at every stop to
make sure that each child is safe and new students who were not properly
registered with Transportation Dept. If this wait will be inconvenient, please
pick up your child, if possible, for that first week of school.
If you will be picking up your child, please speak with the teacher about her
policy. It is usually best for you to be there early and walk to the teacher's
designated area.

Once your child enters the classroom, it is best to make your good-byes
quickly and with a smile, no matter what their state of mind is. Often children
who are a little anxious become more so when they see that little tear in the
corner of your eye, and any reassurances you try to give them may actually
prolong their discomfort.

Please know that should you need to contact your child's teacher, you will
not be able to call the classroom directly. All phones ring to voice mail during
the day. If you have an urgent matter to discuss, the office staff will gladly
help you. Teachers will check their voice messages during break times or at
the end of the day.

Should your child be absent or more than a few minutes late, please call the
24-hour attendance line: 623.445.4790
and mention the reason, i.e. specific illness, personal, dr.'s appt., etc.
This information is required by the Deer Valley School District.
If they don't receive a call, they will have to contact you.
Please notify the office staff of any changes in contact information,
especially phone numbers.
Kindergarten Parent's Survival Guide
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