{"id":1921,"date":"2021-04-20T11:34:02","date_gmt":"2021-04-20T19:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kpbsd.org\/schools\/soldotna-montessori\/?page_id=1921"},"modified":"2025-05-30T10:55:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T18:55:19","slug":"smcs-kindergarten-welcome-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kpbsd.org\/schools\/soldotna-montessori\/smcs-kindergarten-welcome-page\/","title":{"rendered":"SMCS Kindergarten Welcome Page"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We are so glad to welcome our new kindergarten families who will be joining us next year!  It is our hope this page is helpful in transitioning your student to our school.  You will find useful information for our steps and processes for enrollment and also a video highlighting our program.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact the school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SMCS Kindergarten Welcome Video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2021 22 Kindergarten Welcome Video\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rrvl9NIQOPE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basic School Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kindergarten First Day (Half-Days): <\/strong>Wednesday, August 20st, 2025<br><strong>Kindergarten First Full Day: <\/strong>Monday, August 25th, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>School Times: <\/strong> Doors Open @ 8:35 AM; School Starts @ 8:55 AM; Dismissal @ 3:45 PM for students being picked up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bussing:<\/strong> Available for students in the SOEL bussing footprint.  Kindergarten students <strong>must<\/strong> have a parent at the bus stop at pickup and drop off. (If parent is not at the stop, the driver will keep the student on the bus and continue the route.)  Kindergarteners can be accompanied by a sibling in grade 4 or higher for drop off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kindergarten Family Action Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>First Step &#8211; Registration:  <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child is not in district pre-school,  please fill out the New Student Registration Form with the district. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us\/students_parents.aspx?id=448\">https:\/\/www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us\/students_parents.aspx?id=448<\/a><br>Click on the blue \u201cNew Student Registration Form\u201d button on the link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h6 id=\"at-19213\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Click Here To View Example Image<\/h6><div id=\"ac-19213\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/kpbsd.org\/schools\/soldotna-montessori\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/04\/New-Student-Registration-1024x446.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kpbsd.org\/schools\/soldotna-montessori\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/04\/New-Student-Registration-1024x446.png 1024w, https:\/\/kpbsd.org\/schools\/soldotna-montessori\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/04\/New-Student-Registration-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/kpbsd.org\/schools\/soldotna-montessori\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/04\/New-Student-Registration-768x334.png 768w, https:\/\/kpbsd.org\/schools\/soldotna-montessori\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/04\/New-Student-Registration-1149x500.png 1149w, https:\/\/kpbsd.org\/schools\/soldotna-montessori\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/04\/New-Student-Registration.png 1381w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If your student is in pre-school in the district please contact the school and let us know which school. Thanks in advance, and please contact us if you have any questions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>April 22th, 2025 &#8211; Kindergartener Classroom Visit<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We host an &#8220;Open House&#8221; for our new kindergarteners each spring. It is an opportunity for the students and families to see the classroom, meet the teacher, and gear up for an exciting milestone in your child\u2019s life.  It also is the first time students will see their classmates<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;Open House&#8221; lasts from 5:30-6:30. It is a very relaxed, informal time dedicated to letting students explore the room and allowing parents to meet and interreact with the teacher, principal, and other families for the first time.  We do not share or present information, but can answer questions if desired. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>Kindergarten Screening<\/strong> Days<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Friday, August 8<sup>th<\/sup> and Monday, August 11<sup>th<\/sup>, by appointment, in the kindergarten classroom. Parents will wait in the office completing district paperwork while the teacher works with your child in the classroom (approximately \u00bd hour).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/signup.com\/go\/xFcCgFr\" style=\"background-color:#f1c61b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule A Screening Time<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h6 id=\"at-19214\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Click Here To Learn About Using Sign-Up.com<\/h6><div id=\"ac-19214\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>We&#8217;re using SignUp.com to organize our upcoming SignUps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how it works in 3 easy steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1) Click the button link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com.<br>2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.<br>3) Sign up! It&#8217;s Easy &#8211; you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact the school.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">August 14th (2025) &#8211; <strong>Kindergarten Parent Orientation Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Thursday, August 14th, 2025 from 5:30 \u2013 6:30 p.m. We are planning on an in-person meeting, but that could change depending on circumstances and District directives. This meeting is for <strong>PARENTS ONLY<\/strong>. <strong><em>Please do not bring little ones.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">August 20th-22nd (2025) &#8211; <strong>Kindergarten Half-Day Schedule<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Kindergartners will attend school for half days the first week of school: Wednesday, August 20th through Friday, August 22nd. <strong>Beginning August 1, sign your child up to attend either the morning session OR the afternoon session, for the first week <em>of school.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/signup.com\/go\/zaHbLVW\" style=\"background-color:#f1c61b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Choose an AM or PM Session<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h6 id=\"at-19215\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Click Here To Learn About Using Sign-Up.com<\/h6><div id=\"ac-19215\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>We&#8217;re using SignUp.com to organize our upcoming SignUps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how it works in 3 easy steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1) Click the button link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com.<br>2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.<br>3) Sign up! It&#8217;s Easy &#8211; you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact the school.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students signed up to attend the morning session will begin at 8:55 and end at 11:50. Kindergartners may ride the bus to school or be dropped off no later than 8:55 am. All morning session students must be picked up promptly at 11:50. Lunch will not be served. A morning snack will be provided. No bus home for this session.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students signed up to attend the afternoon session will begin at 12:50 and end at 3:45. Students should <strong>not <\/strong>arrive early for this session. Students may ride the bus home or be picked up no later than 3:45. Lunch will not be served. 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