FAQ

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As well as the local language of our region our preschools are based in, we offer various ‘immersion classes’ in the afternoons, such as English, Tamil or Phonics. In some centers, we give bilingual lessons – although primarily, the native tongue of every Adel’s Play School branch is Tamil!

Co-operative play is something we truly value. But it has to be learned, as well as appeal to our social instincts… The best way to achieve this is by copying what we see. Therefore, our nursery teachers and educators model play and co-operate whenever they can, so the kids get a sense of what it looks like. Taking turns, acting gently, speaking in a kind manner: all of these are examples of positive reinforcement. Soon enough, the play will start to diffuse social tension as a result.
We begin with short separation times, as children need to have faith that their caregiver will return. This builds trust and mutual understanding. Once these brief periods become the norm, we extend the length of separation. A comforter from home often helps, something like a blanket, toy or teddy bear. It’s normal for a child to cry during their initial state at kindergarten of semi-independence. Please remember that it’s a natural, healthy response to the love you’ve given them so far… For transitions and promotions, too, we create a plan that’s tailored to their personality traits.

You may drop your child off in the school entrance as early as 8:40 am, 20 minutes before school. Kindergarten students meet and line up in the Kindergarten hall before school. Supervision is provided at the Kindergarten hallevery morning. We recommend that parents walk their Kindergarteners to the entrance for at least the first few days of school.

All children will be walked along with the caregiver. Children will be supervised at all times. Please wait outside for your child.

Children may bring a healthy snack to eat during morning recess, around 9:30 am. Kindergarten lunch time is 12:00 pm.
Uniforms consist of green t-shirts and navy blue bottoms. Uniforms are to be worn on Monday and Friday. All Wednesdays a theme color will be followed as informed by teachers. You can purchase uniforms at the School Stationary store  before the first day of school, including books and bags.

We use fun, research-based, multi-sensory strategies to help children develop early learning skills, including Lively Letters, Open Court for phonics and literacy, Handwriting Without Tears, and Everyday Math. We use Responsive Classroom as the basis for our social and emotional learning curriculum throughout the school.

It is strongly encouraged that all children starting in Preschool, except for those entering the Toddler program, be potty-trained. However, it is not required.
At Skole, only children who stay for Creative Afternoons will have a rest period after lunch. At the Elementary School, Kindergarten students have a rest time after lunch, which often includes a read aloud story time.
Parents can access information instantly about their child(ren)’s classroom activities, schedule, and plans through our Skole Portal, which also provides access to family contact information and is where parents can update emergency contacts or the list of individuals allowed to pick up their child(ren). In addition to class specific information, all school events, notices, weekly newsletters from classroom teachers, monthly newsletters from specials teachers, Parent Association news and minutes, directory listings, school calendars, and photos live on the secure Parent Portal. In the higher grades at the Elementary School, parents can also see students’ homework assignments and test dates on the Parent Portal. In addition, we host numerous informational events for families throughout the year and send out Schoolroom Notes, our bi-annual all school newsletter, and our annual report.