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Kindergarten Jump Start

 
Jump Start is a pre-kindergarten, transitional program conducted in August for children preparing to enter kindergarten in September. It is part of the Grant Program funded by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. There is no charge for this program, and it is open to all incoming students at Beverly, Cedar Valley, College Place, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace and Spruce elementary schools. The focus is on preparing your child for success in kindergarten -- familiarizing your child with the school environment, the kindergarten teachers, and the daily schedule. Children will be involved in typical kindergarten classroom activities, tour the school campus, and experience outdoor play just like they will at recess. This fun, positive experience helps our kindergarten students become familiar with school before all of the older students arrive. It makes the start of the school year easier and less stressful for parents and children.
 
Jump Start is a three-week program:

Week 1 - During the first week, parents come to the school at their appointment time, with their child. Students participate in vision and hearing screening, as well as an assessment for basic skills. At the same time parents have an opportunity to meet with the principal and the school nurse. You and your child will spend about one-and-a-half hours at school on this day. This appointment is the only time you need to be at your school during Week 1.

Weeks 2 and 3: Student Activity Weeks - Children attend Jump Start in the mornings (9-11:30 a.m.), Monday through Friday, without parents. They will be involved in a variety of kindergarten activities, including art, music, handwriting, math, story time, and outdoor play.