Mission: The Kindergarten program at Oakdale School provides a bridge between the home environment and school culture by assisting children in developing effective social, communication, and thinking skills. A foundation for good work skills, learning classroom routines, and increasing independence is laid in Kindergarten. The Oakdale School program provides a secure and welcoming environment for students and their families. 

Message to Parents: Young children's learning and development are integrally connected to their families. The Kindergarten staff at Oakdale invites parents and caregivers to support and participate in their child's school experiences by attending school functions, visiting and volunteering in the classroom, and communicating with school staff through written notes, conferences or telephone calls. A respectful relationship between families and school contributes greatly to a child's successful educational experience.

Curriculum: The Oakdale Kindergarten program strives to promote positive outcomes by leading children from where they are, building on prior learning and experiences, to new accomplishments. The curriculum focuses on the following areas:

•developing good listening skills

•developing both expressive and receptive language

•developing fine motor skills such as coloring, cutting, and abilities that lead to    handwriting

•literacy skills, including: 

         phonological awareness

         concepts of print

         letter and sound recognition                                        

         independent reading

•mathematics skills, including:

         number recognition

         counting

         sorting, patterning

         the concepts of same and different, position and direction, comparing size, length, volume, weight and number

         exploring addition and subtraction

         money

All Kindergarten students attend classes in Library, Music, Art and Physical Education

Special Events:

August: Parent/Child Open House

October: Fall Celebration

November: Friendship Get Together

December: Holiday Affair

Fire Safety Education

Dental Hygienist

May: Stop & Shop - Community

May: Incoming Kindergarten Open House for Parents & Children

June: Field Day

Culmination ceremony at the end of the school year

Email your teacher:

Mrs. Rumm - hrumm@montvilleschools.org

Mrs. Tamburrino - rtamburrino@montvilleschools.org