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First
Day of Kindergarten September 14, 2009
Countdown
to Kindergarten
engages families, educators and the community in a citywide effort to
enhance early learning opportunities and to support successful
transition into kindergarten. Countdown’s
programs and activities create a
continuum of services
that support families from birth through kindergarten entry, including
TALK, READ,
PLAY,
Play to Learn Groups and
Kindergarten Transition Activities.
Welcome to the
Boston Public Schools!
Incoming
BPS Kindergarteners: Be sure to check the mail for your
KINDERGARTEN TEE SHIRT CARD that you can take
to your local library to pick up your FREE kindergarten readiness packet,
including a yellow "I'm going to kindergarten!" t-shirt, readiness DVD and
readiness activity packet full of FUN,
FREE activities around Boston this
summer for our kindergarten families! If you did not receive a post card for
any reason, you can call 617-635-9288 or bring any proof of BPS registration
and school assignment to your library.
A
Welcome
Session is an opportunity for you and your child to visit
your child’s
new school, meet the school staff, and connect with new kindergarten
families. You
will also have the opportunity to take a tour and learn about your new
school culture
and curriculum. Although school won’t officially begin until September 14,
2009, schools
look forward to getting to know you and your child this spring. This way,
you can use
the next few months to ensure that this exciting transition into
kindergarten goes
smoothly.
Now that you have
registered, what happens next?
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How Can We Help YOU Countdown to
Kindergarten?
Visit the
Getting Ready section of our site to find
information about
school visits,
school choice and registration. You’ll find
facts
about Boston Public Schools kindergarten and suggested
activities to help
prepare you and your child.
You will also find many useful
resources on topics like after-school programs, bi-lingual
education, and special education. Boston
Public Schools Kindergarten starts the
Monday after Labor Day, September 14, 2009! We
wish you luck as you begin this
exciting journey!
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