Submitted by Dr. Tawn Ketterman, Director of Educational Services
The 2017-18 school year marks the first year of full day kindergarten for all students at York Suburban. This inaugural full day kindergarten class is a large class, totaling just over 220 students. The talented group of kindergarten teachers has been meeting since last spring to plan and prepare for the transition to a full day kindergarten experience.
The excitement of the students, staff, and parents has been overwhelming! Students are learning the routines and the teachers are reporting a true appreciation of the increased time afforded to teach the content, practice routines, and develop relationships. Strong connections have already developed between teachers and students!
In the classroom, students have been practicing their KidWriting and are learning pre-reading strategies and early math concepts. Students LOVE their daily time in related arts classes (Music, Art, Wellness/Physical Education, Discovery and Design, and Media) as they explore a variety of topics. Students also have time once a cycle with the guidance counselor to learn how to be respectful, responsible, a worker and a friend at school.
The full day kindergarteners enjoy sharing lunchtime with classmates in the cafeteria each day. It’s a highlight of their day as they get to try new foods and spend time chatting with their new friends. Classes incorporate a brief rest time into every day and the children have displayed good stamina!
The new full day kindergarten program is very exciting and we are anxious to see the wonderful things this Class of 2030 will produce over their years at Suburban!
