Press Release
Contact:  Arlene Hulten
Date:  February 24, 2009

Kindergarten Registration Begins Now!

Parent Information Night – March 12 – Step One!

A kindergarten orientation for parents of next year’s kindergarten class of 2009 is set for Thursday, March 12, 7-8 pm, at Cavelero Mid High in the commons.
This orientation is designed for parents and guardians.  In August and September kindergarten students will be invited to open houses and will have a scheduled time for orientation and screening.

Please mark your calendars to join other parents in learning how to give your child the best possible start to kindergarten.  A thirty minute general session will provide information on registration and preparing your child for school.  Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to meet principals and kindergarten teachers who can answer your questions.  Learn the standards your child is expected to master, school routines, schedules and much more.

At this meeting you will receive registration materials, meet representatives from all six elementary schools, have the opportunity to meet representatives from community groups including United Way of Snohomish County, the Sno-Isle Libraries, the Lake Stevens Family Center and the Academic Beginnings for Children (ABC) Coalition and child care information.

Kindergarten Registration Process Begins – March 16 – Step Two!
Beginning March 16 parents may register their future kindergartner at their local neighborhood school.  Future kindergartners must be five years old by August 31, 2009 to register.  Equipped with your registration packet from the Parent Information Night, please bring with you your completed forms along with your child’s Social Security Number (optional), birth certificate, and proof of immunization.  If you were unable to attend the Parent Information Night, you school will provide you with all necessary forms.

For additional information contact your neighborhood school:
Glenwood Elementary:            425.335.1510
Hillcrest Elementary:                 425.335.1545
Highland Elementary:                425.335.1585
Mt. Pilchuck Elementary:        425.335.1525
Skyline Elementary:                   425.335.1520
Sunnycrest Elementary:          425.335.1535

If you are unsure what school your child will be attending please call the district’s transportation office at 425.335.1508 and provide them with your home address.  They will be happy to help you! 

 

2009-2010 Kindergarten Parents – Lake Stevens School District Needs Your Help!!!

In order to best plan for the incoming class of kindergartners - the future graduating class of 2022 –Lake Stevens Elementary Schools would like to hear from you now!  Lots of work has to be done in advance to properly welcome your student in September.  Included in the preparation list is ensuring that the proper number of teachers and staff are hired, that the appropriate number of classrooms are ready, that all the support services are in place and all necessary materials are ordered.  The district has lots to accomplish well in advance to make sure that your child’s first day is the very best it can be.

Please call visit or call you neighborhood school in March and let them know you are excited to register your five year old, a member of the graduating class of 2022!