January 4, 2012

 

 

Dear Lakeridge Parents:

 

ItŐs hard to believe that itŐs already time to plan for the 2012-2013 school year but that is just what we are doing to prepare for our new class of kindergartners.  In response to parent request, the Mercer Island School District has moved up the timeline for Kindergarten Round-Up.  It is our goal to make decisions about student school placement among the three district elementary schools earlier so parents can better plan for their childŐs first school experience.

 

The information provided below gives you important dates and activities regarding Kindergarten Round-Up.  Please pass this information along to neighbors, family members and friends who have children who will be five years of age prior to August 31, 2011 and are ready to start kindergarten next year. 

 

Elementary School Visitation January 13th   9:30 – 11:30 – Adults Only

This is a time when parents can come to visit any or all of the three Mercer Island Elementary Schools: Lakeridge, Island Park or West Mercer. This is a wonderful time to get to know your community schools, meet the principal and PTA parents who can help you to understand the whole process of getting ready for your childŐs first day of school.

 

Kindergarten Round-Up January 23rd 7:00 PM – Island Park School - Adults Only

This evening meeting is for parents who live anywhere in the District and who have a kindergartener starting in the coming school year. YouŐll learn all about Mercer IslandŐs Kindergarten program:

*   Meet our incredible kindergarten teachers

*   Learn about the registration process

*   Receive information about the All-Day and Half-Day options and fees

*   Understand more about school assignments, transportation, childcare and more!                                                                                                        

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Early Kindergarten Registration Deadline February 17th

Early Registration materials need to be turned in by the 17th of February. Parents have their best chance of getting their first choice of program when registration materials are turned in by the deadline. We encourage as many parents as possible to register by this date so that we can utilize this information to make the best plans possible considering the space available and number of kindergarten students we can expect next fall.

 

Elementary School Visitation March 23rd 9:30 – 11:30 – Adults Only

This is a second opportunity for parents who may have missed the early visitation day or were unable to see one or more of the schools to visit any of the three Mercer Island Elementary Schools: Lakeridge, Island Park or West Mercer.  This is a wonderful time to get to know your community schools, as well as meet the principal and PTA parents who can help you to understand the whole process of getting ready for your childŐs first day of school.

 

You are also welcome to visit www.misd.k12.wa.us for more information. 

 

The welcoming of new children and families to the Lakeridge School community is one of the best times of the year.  We look forward to your visit to our school on January 13 and/or March 23 and having the opportunity to meet you at the Kindergarten Round-Up on January 23rd.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

FRED RUNDLE

Principal