Kinder Gradual Entry 2025-2026
September 2, 2025 Kindergarten Meeting in the GYM)
- parents need to arrive in the gym on Sept. 2, 2025 at 10:00am to confirm attendance.
Kindergarten gradual entry Sept. 3-14:
- please see attached schedule
Full Day Kindergarten Starts Monday, September 15, 2025.
New Kindergarten students will have their supplies provided by the school for a fee of $50.00
Purpose of Gradual Entry:
Kindergarten gradual entry builds a solid foundation for learning and school life by providing:
- experiences that will build a sense of belonging, safety and connections to teachers, peers, and places for children;
- shorter school sessions to support children's transition to their new environment;
- time for each family to share important information about their child and begin building positive home-school relationships;
- smaller group sessions that allow teachers to introduce classroom routines and procedures, as well as place additional focus on each child so they will feel comfortable and valued as new members of the school community.
Child-Focussed Conversations:
Recognizing that families are their child’s first teacher, these conversations are intended to facilitate the beginning of a positive home-school relationship by providing:
- time to be curious about a child’s journey prior to Kindergarten;
- families the opportunity to share information about their child, as well as express expectations, explore concerns, or ask questions in a comfortable and private setting
