January 2010

 

Dear Parents:

Kindergarten registration will take place in Darien elementary schools in late January and early February.  In order to be eligible to attend kindergarten in 2010-2011, children must be five years of age on or before January 1, 2011.

Registration is scheduled for two days in each of the elementary schools, as follows:

Ox Ridge School    January 25 & 26	Hindley School        February 2 & 3
Tokeneke School   January 27 & 28	Royle School           February 4 & 5
Holmes School       January 29 & February 1

In order to facilitate the registration process, parents should follow the schedule below:

            Last Names,           1st day,                    A-G      9:30 a.m.   –    12:00 p.m.
                                                                           H-M      1:00 p.m.   –      3:00 p.m.

                                            2nd day,                   N-S       9:30 a.m.   –    12:00 p.m.
                                                                           T-Z       1:00 p.m.   –     3:00 p.m.

If it is not possible for you to register your child on the scheduled day or at the scheduled time, please call the school secretary at the appropriate number below, then press “0” for the main office, to schedule a different time.

Hindley School     – 655-1323	Royle School        – 655-0044
Holmes School     – 353-4371	Tokeneke School – 655-9666
Ox Ridge School  – 655-2579

Forms are attached which should be completed prior to registration.  Please bring completed forms with you.  In addition, you must present the following at time of registration: 

            child’s birth certificate         immunization record          proof of residency

A brief conference with the school nurse will be held.  Parents who wish to arrange hearing and vision screening for their child may make an appointment at a later time.

Click here to download the necessary kindergarten registration forms (PDF format).

Children need not be present at the registration. 

Sincerely yours,

 

The Elementary School Principals:

Rita M. Ferri, Hindley School                                            Geraldine A. Petrizzi, Holmes School
MaryLee Fisher, Tokeneke School                                   John F. Rechi, Ox Ridge School
Neal J. Gallub, Royle School                                   

 

 

 

FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN MEETING

Monday, January 25, 2010
7:00-8:30 P.M.
Snow Date: Wednesday, January 27th
Board of Education Meeting Room
Central Office, 2 Renshaw Rd.

Audience:    
Parents of incoming kindergarten students who would want to learn more or have questions about the full day kindergarten program

Agenda:

• Overview of full day kindergarten schedule
• Outline of kindergarten instructional program

Question and answer period