Kindergarten Preview

Kindergarten Preview provides parents and children an opportunity to meet the Kindergarten teachers and see the classrooms of the school students will attend in August. While the children enjoy Kindergarten experiences in one classroom, the Kindergarten teachers, Health Technician/School Nurse, Speech Teacher, School Family Community Partnership (SFCP) Parent Co-Chair, Home & School President, building Administrator, etc. will meet with parents to share the Kindergarten program, provide general school information and answer questions. Parents are asked to make arrangements for babysitting for younger children in order to give full attention to the Preview presentations.

The Kindergarten Preview brochures below are provided to parents of each incoming kindergartner and contain an overview of requirements and advice regarding this new school experience. A Spanish version of the brochure is also available.

Kindergarten Preview Brochure for All Day Kindergarten schools 2013-2014 (Beebe, Ellsworth, Elmwood, Mill Street, Naper, River Woods, Scott)

(Kindergarten Preview Brochure for Half Day Kindergarten schools 2013-2014 (Highlands, Kingsley, Maplebrook, Meadow Glens, Prairie, Ranch View, Steeple Run)

Vista Preliminar al Kínder (Beebe, Ellsworth, Elmwood, Mill Street, Naper, River Woods, Scott)

Vista Preliminar al Kinder (Highlands, Kingsley, Maplebrook, Meadow Glens, Prairie, Ranch View, Steeple Run)

Enrollment Requirements

Children must be five years of age on or before September 1 to be eligible to enter Kindergarten in the fall.

To enroll a kindergarten student for 2012-2013, forms are available online on the New Student Enrollment page. To enroll a kindergarten student for 2013-2014, see the Kindergarten Enrollment 2013-2014 page.

Please see the Health Requirements page for information regarding physical, immunization, dental and vision exam requirements for Kindergarten students.

Downloadable health forms are available on the Health Forms page.

Kindergarten Preview Dates

Below are Kindergarten Preview dates for children beginning Kindergarten at the applicable school the following fall.

Elementary School	Date	Time
Beebe	April 4, 2013	8:45 and 10:30 AM    A-L 8:45    M-Z 10:30
Ellsworth	April 4, 2013	7 PM, A-Z
Elmwood	April 5, 2013	8:45 AM and 12:30 PM    A-L 8:45    M-Z 12:30
Highlands	April 5, 2013	8:45 and 10:45 AM    A-L 8:45    M-Z 10:45
Kingsley	April 3, 2013	8:45 and 10:15 AM    A-L 8:45    M-Z 10:15
Maplebrook	April 3, 2013	9 AM and 1 PM    A-L 9 AM    M-Z 1 PM
Meadow Glens	April 4, 2013	8:30 and 10:30 AM    A-M 8:30    N-Z 10:30
Mill Street	April 2, 2013	9 AM and 1 PM    A-L 9:00    M-Z 1:00
Naper	April 4, 2013	8:30 and 10 AM    A-L 8:30    M-Z 10:00
Prairie	April 5, 2013	8:45 and 10:45 AM    A-L 8:45    M-Z 10:45
Ranch View	April 4, 2013	8:30 and 10 AM    A-L 8:30    M-Z 10:00
River Woods	April 4, 2013	8:30 and 10 AM    A-L 8:30    M-Z 10:00
Scott	April 5, 2013	8:45 and 10:15 AM    A-L 8:45    M-Z 10:15
Steeple Run	April 4, 2013	8:45 and 10:30 AM    A-M 8:45    N-Z 10:30

Before School Opens

Your child will feel more confident and independent if he or she can do the following:

• Recite full name, address and telephone number
• Take coat on and off without assistance
• Manage clothing such as buttons, zippers and fasteners independently
• Use the toilet independently, including flushing and refastening clothes
• Wash hands with soap and use tissues properly
• Be a polite listener when someone else is talking
• Show respect for other classmates and adults
• Share and play with others and put away toys and materials when finished