Kindergarten
Registration will be held:
| Monday, March 10 |
6:00-8:00pm |
| Tuesday, March 11 |
9:30-11:30am |
Children must be 5 years old on or before
October 1, 2008 to register for the
2008-2009 school year.
Required Documents
1. Lease or deed from your residence *
2. Copy of Cable or Electric Bill
3. Immunization Records
4. Original Birth Certificate
*If you are not the homeowner and you live with a relative who is the homeowner you must bring an approved Affadavit from the Superintendent (call 973-263-7200 x7250 to schedule an appointment).
Children entering kindergarten must provide evidence of immunizations. Students who have not met all immunization requirements will not be permitted to attend the first day of school.
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS |
| DPT |
a minimum of 4 doses provided at least one dose is given on or after the 4th birthday. |
| Polio |
a minimum of 3 doses provided at least one dose is given on or after the 4th birthday. |
| Measels |
2 doses given after the first birthday (preferably MMR). |
| Mumps |
at least one dose (preferably MMR) given on or after the 1st birthday. |
| Rubella |
at least one dose (preferably MMR) given on or after the 1st birthday. |
| Hepatitis B |
3 doses prior to entering kindergarten. |
| Varicella |
1 dose after first birthday. |
| Mantoux |
Intradermal test using 5 TU of stabilized PPD tuberculin. |
Parents must have their family physician do a physical examination prior to school attendance in September.
For the 2008/2009 school year Eastlake School has the capacity to register 50 kindergarten students. A kindergarten registrant who has a sibling currently enrolled in Eastlake School is guaranteed a spot in kindergarten at Eastlake. All other registration is on a first come - first served basis. Should more than 50 students register for kindergarten, the extra students will be assigned to open spaces in another elementary school.
We are anticipating that many parents will feel the need to be present on the Monday night of registration. If your kindergartener is a sibling of an Eastlake student, consider registering on Tuesday morning to avoid the crowd.
Kindergarten is a true milestone in the life of a child.
The Parsippany Troy Hills School District offers a full-day kindergarten program. Full-day kindergarten provides children a setting where teachers can understand how children learn. The range of young children's development at this age is great. It is possible that the range of development in one classroom could be as much as three years.
How does a teacher teach to this wide range of development? - with great care. Your child will be met exactly where he/she is. We do not expect that a child is coming into school at any particular level. No matter where your child is on the continuum, that is where he/she will be met.
The objective of the instructional program focuses on all areas of a child's development - physical, social, emotional, and intellectual. The emphasis placed on play, as a medium through which young children learn, is a regular aspect of the program. This hands-on program incorporates Learning Centers that provide a balance between teacher directed and child centered activities.
One important point I would like to emphasize is that your child's reactions to his/her new setting should be viewed by you in the context of just that - something new. You know how your child adjusts to changes and can best prepare him/her for this new experience. I encourage you to listen, to understand his/her feelings in the light of the newness of his/her experiences, and react calmly with support and encouragement. Always be upbeat in your conversations about school. Your child must never think you are nervous or sad about the fact that he/she is entering kindergarten.
We welcome you and your child to Eastlake School. We truly believe "Childhood is a Journey, Not a Race. " Let's enjoy this journey with your children.
Mark Gray, Principal
The following links will give you information that will:
- Help you smooth the transition from home to school
- Introduce you to reading, math, and fine motor skills (holding a pencil properly, correct letter formation, working with scissors, etc.)
- Introduce you to some of the specialists that will be working with your child (Media Specialist, School Nurse, Guidance Counselor, etc.)
- The District Calendar to advise you of important school dates.
