Welcome to kindergarten in VPS! We’re looking forward to seeing your child for Jump Start!
Who: All incoming kindergarten children (your child must be registered for kindergarten)
When: 9:00-11:30 a.m., Wednesday and Thursday, August 14-15
Where: The school where your child is registered to attend kindergarten
Why: The goal of Jump Start is to introduce your student to kindergarten (a very special time). At school, your child will enjoy learning time, playtime, meeting new friends, a snack, and recess.
Dropoff: Teachers will meet your student in front of the building (or a clearly marked location at the school) and walk your student to class. Please do not drop off your student until 9:00 a.m. when our Jump Start staff is present.
Pick up: Please pick up your student in front of the school, or where the school staff tells you pick up will be.
If your student is to be picked up by someone other than the person indicated on the student’s registration, we MUST have a note authorizing the pick-up. We cannot release students unless we have changes in writing. Thank you for your understanding.
Other helpful information:
We ask that parents do not attend class. We will wave goodbye to parents before entering the school to begin our fun day. If your student is late, check in at the office with our Jump Start office staff.
All supplies and a daily snack will be provided. Your child does not need to bring anything with them unless they want to bring a water bottle.
Each day, your student will play outside. If you would like, you may apply sunblock and/or provide a hat. Please send your student in appropriate shoes for the playground.
Please note: Your child’s Jump Start classroom assignment may not necessarily be the same teacher and classroom as your student’s teacher and classroom kindergarten placement for the school year. You will find out your student’s kindergarten placement at your Back-to-School Night.