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KindergartenRegistrationRegistration Now Open - http://tinyurl.com/ECSkindergartenChildren who are 5 years oldon or before August 1 can nowregister for kindergarten!
Principal’s Note:Every year, we have the absolute delight of welcoming around 1,000 kindergarten students into ourschools. Our youngest students bring an eagerness and enthusiasm that is a daily inspiration to all of usat Elkhart Community Schools. The energy, excitement, and creativity of every kindergarten student whowalks in our doors is one of the many reasons we are so passionate about education. We are excited topartner with you as we work together to explore your child’s curiosity for the world. We are thrilled thatyou and your child will be joining us to start his or her education. Wecan’t wait to meet you!- Elkhart Community Schools PrincipalsP.S.If this is your first time sending a child to kindergarten, we know you are nervous! If there is anything we can do to help ease yourmind, please let us know! You’ll find our phone numbers in this document! Be sure to check out our Kindergarten Readiness Programs(Kindergarten Camp & Transition to Kindergarten)! These programs give our newest students a chance to get comfortable in theschool 1 or 2 weeks before school starts, and before the rest of the children return from summer break. This program is a great way tomake the transition into kindergarten much easier for kids and parents!Val PrillerBeardsleyMartha StricklerBristolKelly CarmichaelClevelandMindy HigginsonEastwoodEric ChandlerHawthorneTracey Kizyma-WhitmyerMary BeckJosh NiceMary DalyMicah LambertMary FeeserApril WalkerMongerGary GardnerOsoloTervonda GoinsPinewoodHolly ConleyRiverviewDee WappesRooseveltJonathan LeVanWoodlandThe Elkhart Promise:Every student is known by name, challenged and supported by highly effective staff, andin partnership with the community, will graduate career/college ready and life ready.
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Are you ready forKindergarten?
Let’s Power Up forkindergarten!Step 1: TRAINING!Children start learning as soon as they are born. For the firstyears of their lives, parents and caretakers are the most importantteachers. Every day, there are teachable moments you can useas you help your child prepare for school!Here are some ways you can help your child prepare for school:Read books togetherEstablish a regular evening routine and bedtimeEstablish a morning routine and empower your child to exploreindependence with getting dressed, brushing teeth, brushing hair,eating breakfast, tying shoes, remembering coat and backpackPractice counting - count the items you see around youMeet and play with other children their ageFind and name the letters of the alphabet everywhere you goTalk about what kindergarten will be likePractice respecting others’ property and using good manners.Practice sharing with other childrenUse scissors to practice cuttingUse crayons to drawRemember: on time, every day!Starting in kindergarten, too many missed dayscan cause your child to fall behind, as we startworking on life-long critical skills like reading.Attending school every day will help your childgrow confident, and feel better about schooland themselves!
Let’s Power Up forkindergarten!Step 2: TEAMWORK!Children who are five years old on or before August 1, 2019 areeligible to attend kindergarten in the 2019-2020 school year.But first, they need to register! Registration is now open andregistering is easy!Save time! Register online: Visit http://elkhart.k12.in.us/kindergarten After you have registered online, please bring copies of theinformation below to the school office.Register in person: Visit your child’s school (see list ) during office hours. We encourage you to bring your incoming kindergarten student,so they can see the building and meet the office staff!What do I need to bring with me? Child’s birth certificate Immunization records Your proof of residency/addressHave you heardabout Kindergarten Camp &Transition to Kindergarten?Register by June 6 and you will be eligibleto attend our kindergarten readinessprogram at your school! Programs are 1-2weeks, just before the start of school.
Let’s Power Up forkindergarten!Step 3: Mission Go!It’s time to show your superhero skills!If you missed the Kindergarten Open House on April 11, don’t worry! You canstill stop in at your school any time during office hours! You’ll get to meet theoffice staff and learn more about the school!POWER UP: The 2019-2020 school year starts on Thursday, August 15!Beardsley Elementary1027 McPherson St.Elkhart, IN 46514574-262-5575Mary Beck Elementary818 McDonald St.Elkhart, IN 46516574-295-4830Pinewood Elementary3420 East Bristol St.Elkhart, IN 46514574-262-5595Bristol Elementary705 Indiana St.Bristol, IN 46507574-848-7421Mary Daly Elementary1735 Strong Ave.Elkhart, IN 46514574-295-4870Riverview Elementary2509 Wood St.Elkhart, IN 46516574-295-4850Cleveland Elementary53403 CR 1 NorthElkhart, IN 46514574-262-5580Mary Feeser Elementary26665 CR 4 WestElkhart, IN 46514574-262-5586Roosevelt STEAM AcademyEastwood Elementary2605 CR 15Elkhart, IN 46514574-262-5583Monger Elementary1100 East Hively Ave.Elkhart, IN 46517574-295-4860Woodland Elementary1220 CR 3Elkhart, IN 46514574-262-5578Hawthorne Elementary501 W. Lusher Ave.Elkhart, IN 46517574-295-4820Osolo Elementary24975 CR 6 EastElkhart, IN 46514574-262-5590201 W. Wolf Ave.Elkhart, IN 46516574-295-4840Not sure which school yourchild will attend? Visit:http://elkhart.k12.in.us/kindergarten
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It's time to show your superhero skills! If you missed the Kindergarten Open House on April 11, don't worry! You can still stop in at your school any time during office hours! You'll get to meet the office staff and learn more about the school! POWER UP: The 2019-2020 school year starts on Thursday, August 15! Beardsley Elementary
