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Blue Mountain Eagle
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
The Frontier Early Learning HUB would like to remind parents of next fall’s incoming
kindergartners that the transition to kindergarten is an important part of preparing you
and your child for entrance into the public school system. Many school districts have
organized activities to make this process easier such as kindergarten round-ups and
parent meetings. We urge you to contact your local district for information soon as this is
the time for transition.
This is an example of what Grant School District 3 will be offering this spring.
HUMBOLT KINDERGARTEN NEWS
For Incoming (2016-2017) Kinder Parents
DATE
EVENT
TIME
LOCATION
April 26, 2016
Kindergarten Round-up
7pm
Humbolt
Parent(s) only informational night – students will come to school on a different day.
May 2, 2016
Move Up Day
9am – 10:45am Humbolt
Preschool students starting Kindergarten next year will be invited to Humbolt to assist
with the transition to Kindergarten. See your preschool provider or call Humbolt
Elementary School at 541-575-0454 for more information.
June 3, 2016
Kindergarten Readiness Day
Appt. Only
Humbolt
Kindergarten teachers will schedule appointments with Parents at Kindergarten Round-
up.
August 24, 2016
Back to School Night
6pm – 7pm
Humbolt
Families are invited to take students with their school supplies to their new classrooms
and get acquainted with their teachers.
Aug. 29- Aug. 30
Assessments
Appt. Only
Humbolt
Teachers will schedule an assessment time for your child with you during Back to School
Night on August 24, 2016.
Aug. 31 – Sept. 1
Soft Start Days
8am – 12noon Humbolt
Your child will attend either August 31 or September 1. Teachers will notify you of your
child’s day to attend during Back to School Night on August 24, 2016.
Contact Information for Grant County School Districts
Dayville School: 541 987-2412
Prairie City School: 541 820-3314
Monument School: 541 934-2646
Long Creek School: 541 421-3896
Seneca School: 541 542-2542
Early Registration is important, it allows you to have all necessary documentation needed
to enroll in public school such as birth certificates and up to date immunization records.
To help make this transition into kindergarten easier for your child it is not just about
learning letters, numbers and colors, there are many activities that help your child to be
ready socially and emotionally for school, some are listed below.
CHILD’S POINT OF VIEW
WHAT PARENTS CAN DO
I need to feel excited and
comfortable about
starting kindergarten.
• Let me know that you are excited about me starting
kindergarten.
• Listen carefully to my thoughts and any concerns about
my new school.
• Play a game like “you’re the teacher, ask me something,”
to pretend I’m ready for school.
I need to know what
kindergarten routines
will be like.
• Teach me to follow directions by giving me simple steps
for simple chores.
• Help me to learn how to share with other children, to wait
my turn and to sit in a circle for a story with my friends.
I need to feel good about
myself.
• Be patient and let me develop at my own pace.
• Praise me for my strengths and little accomplishments.
• Pay attention to me and listen to my ideas.
• Help me to feel good about all the things I can already do.
• Teach me that all my feelings are okay, but not all my
actions are okay. For example, it’s okay to be upset, but
not okay to hit someone.
• Teach me ways to calm myself down when I get
frustrated.
I need to learn to get
along with others.
• Show me how to make friends.
• Help me to understand that I can be friends with children
who are different fro me.
• Teach me what to do when someone hurts my feelings.
I need to know how to
talk with others and
listen to them.
• Talk with me about the things I am already
interested in.
• Teach me how to know when it is my turn to speak
and when I need to listen.
CCS
Changing Lives
NO COST SCREENING
High Quality Services Include:
Mental Health
Alcohol and Drug
Developmental Disability
528 E. Main • John Day • 541-575-1466
We would like to thank our community partners, preschool & childcare providers, and
parents that are working hard to promote kindergarten readiness in our community.
Frontier Early Learning HUB
Harney & Grant Counties
03762