Regular Education and Preschool Transition to Kindergarten

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Our SchoolsBirch Lake Elementary1616 Birch Lake Avenue, White Bear Lake (651-653-2776)Hugo and Oneka Elementaries14895 Francesca Avenue, Hugo 4888 Heritage Parkway N, Hugo(651-653-2798) (651-288-1800)Kindergarten and grade 1 students attend Hugo Elementary.Students in grades 2-5 attend Oneka Elementary.KindergartenProgram OptionsHalf-Day-Every-DayKindergartenThe Half-Day-Every-DayKindergarten option is a freekindergarten program offeredfor all kindergarten studentsin the White Bear Lake AreaSchool District.Kindergarten PlusKindergarten Plus is a feebased option available for familiesin the White Bear Lake Area SchoolDistrict in which students areinvolved in a full-day kindergartenprogram with a certified, licensedkindergarten teacher.Lakeaires Elementary3963 Van Dyke Street, White Bear Lake (651-653-2809)Lincoln Elementary1961 Sixth Street, White Bear Lake (651-653-2820)Matoska International IB World School2530 Spruce Place, White Bear Lake (651-653-2847)Otter Lake Elementary1401 County Road H2, White Bear Lake (651-653-2831)Vadnais Heights Elementary3645 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights (651-653-2858)Willow Lane Elementary3375 Willow Avenue, White Bear Lake (651-773-6170)Your child must be 5-years-old by September 1, 2012to enter kindergarten in 2012.KindergartenExtended DayKindergarten Extended Dayis a fee based option for parentswho want their child to attend theirschool of choice for the half-daykindergarten program and havehigh quality child-care for theremainder of the day.White Bear Lake Area Public Schools4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Welcome toWhite Bear WeekGo to any White Bear Lake Areaelementary school office at a timelisted below to join a tour and learnabout the elementary and districtprogram offerings:◆◆10 am on Monday, January 9◆◆6 pm on Tuesday, January 10◆◆10 am on Wednesday, January 11◆◆6 pm on Thursday, January 12What You Can Do To Ensure a SmoothTransition For Your ChildYou can help prepare both your child and yourself for thechanges that will occur as your child enters kindergartenBe as actively involved as possible1. Complete the kindergarten registration packet (Packets will be sentby mail in early January).2. Take a tour of your district schools during Welcome to White Bear Week,January 9-12. (Watch for information in the kindergarten registrationpacket.)3. Attend Kindergarten Parent Information and Registration NightThursday January 19, 2012 from 5:30-7 pm at your child’s school.4. Consider attending school functions (i.e. carnival, concerts), andplaying on the playground.5. Attend spring Kindergarten Gathering in Thursday April 26, 2012from 5:30-7 pm.KindergartenRegistration NightThursday, January 19, 5:30 pmThis in-depth session offers parentsof future kindergartners an opportunityto learn more about the District’skindergarten curriculum and programs,ask questions, visit a kindergartenclassroom and register their childfor kindergarten.School FunctionsFor a complete listing of school events,see the district and school websites.www.whitebear.k12.mn.usKindergarten GatheringThursday, April 26, 5:30 -7 pmStudents and families have a chance tomeet the kindergarten teachers and tourthe school at this exciting, interactiveevening event hosted at elementaryschools throughout the District.Talk with parents whose children attended kindergartenThey may be able to provide you with support and information based on theirown experiences.Work with your child to develop skills for kindergartenSee page 4 for details of how you can help your child prepare for kindergarten.Serving the Communities of Birchwood, Gem Lake, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Little Canada, Maplewood,North Oaks, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, and White Bear Township.
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