It's Kindergarten Roundup time!
Monday, April 7, 2008
Saddle up, pardners! All students entering kindergarten in August 2008 should participate in Kindergarten Roundup, taking place later this month. Parent night is 7 p.m. on Monday, April 21. Screenings will take place by appointment on April 24 and 25. All activities will be held at Nottingham Elementary School, 1428 Elm.
"The parent night is for the parents of all students who are old enough to enter kindergarten this fall," said Nottingham Principal Jim Lauer. He stressed that it's important to attend for each child, even if there are older siblings in the district and parents have attended before. There often is new or different information each year, and screening appointments are scheduled during the parent session.
"The purpose of Kindergarten Roundup is to help parents and students make the right decision about entering school," said Don Grosdidier, assistant superintendent of curriculum instruction. "It's a chance for experts to evaluate a number of different skills and developmental milestones, which helps parents make a decision based on the facts."
Attending Kindergarten Roundup does not obligate a child to attend in the fall.
Helpful information for parents
Is
my child old enough for kindergarten?
Children must have been born on or before Aug. 31, 2003, to enter
kindergarten in fall 2008.
Is
my child ready for kindergarten?
A brochure is available to help parents understand what a child
should know before starting kindergarten. The information and
criteria include pre-academics, social skills, adaptive skills,
language skills and motor skills. These brochures are available at
the Nottingham Elementary School office and at the Eudora Schools
district office, or you may download a copy
here.
What
do we need before Roundup?
Prior to the Roundup sessions, parents are asked to have in their
possession:
• State
certified birth certificate
• Kansas
Certificate of Immunization record
• Physical exam/personal health history
• Dental examination (optional)
Where can I get
more information?
Call
Nottingham Elementary at 542-4920 or e-mail Nottingham head
secretary Amy
Shanks.
