Launching to Kindergarten

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There are many things to do as you prepare for your child to begin kindergarten. Below are checklists of tasks to complete, organized by season.

Download additional information, collected in the “Guide to Kindergarten Registration in the St. Vrain Valley Area” PDF.

 

Oct-Dec: Collect Information About Kindergarten

• We have looked at different schools to find a kindergarten that works best for our child and our family.
• We know about visiting schools or open houses so we can ask questions and look around the different schools.
• We have talked to our preschool teacher and our child care provider or learned ourselves about what will be expected of our child as he or she starts kindergarten.
• We know what documents are needed to register for kindergarten.

 

Fall Resources

Colorado Department of Education kindergarten information
St. Vrain Valley School District kindergarten information

 

Dec 1- Jan 17: Register for Kindergarten

• Register in person at the school.
• Bring your child’s birth certificate (child must be age 5 or older on or before October 1).
• Bring proof of immunizations.
• Bring proof of address such as a utility bill or driver’s license.

 

Jan-May: Get to Know Your School

• We have registered for kindergarten and know what to expect.
• We know if this school has a welcome visit or other chance for families to visit, look around, and ask questions about the school.
• We have a copy of “8 Ways to be Ready for K,” and we use the suggestions when we play or interact with our child.
• We have found out about opportunities over the summer for kindergarten parents and students to get to know each other.

 

Winter Resources

List of St. Vrain Valley School District kindergartens
List of private kindergartens in the St. Vrain Valley
MAP of all kindergartens in the St. Vrain Valley (interactive)

 

SUMMER: Get Ready to Start Kindergarten

• We are planning to visit the Longmont Public Library this summer.
• We are working on creating a smooth transition for our child – helping him or her make friends with new classmates, meeting other parents, and using ideas from “8 Ways to be Ready for K.”
• We know about our local “Jump Start” kindergarten program.

Summer Resources

The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
Longmont Public Library
Longmont Museum
Longmont Recreation & Golf Services
St. Vrain Valley School District before- and after-school child care locations

Additional Resources for Parents and Early Childhood Providers

Launching to Kindergarten: Guide to Kindergarten Registration in the St. Vrain Valley Area
All About Me! – Important information about your child for his or her kindergarten teacher
Colorado Reads: The Early Literacy Initiative

 

Additional Resources for Parents and Caregivers

Launching to Kindergarten timeline
Map (pdf) of all kindergartens in the St. Vrain Valley
8 Ways to be Ready for K
Kindergarten “Look Fors”