Kindergarten Transition Activities
For children entering kindergarten August 2015
Welcome to Kindergarten!
This is an exciting time for children and their families. Transitioning to school is an important part of your child's educational journey and can help set the tone for a positive learning experience. We hope to see you at some of these great summer transition activities!
From Kindergartner to Kindergartner
A seven minute video showing what kindergarten is all about.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibJZBC-7xP8
Kindergarten Transition Timeline
- June 26, 2015 - Notification of class placement via mail
- August 24, 2015 - Kindergarten Orientation and Bus Practice, 9-10 am
- August 25, 26, 2015 - Kindergarten Assessments (teacher will contact you to set up a time)
- August 27, 2015 - First Day of Kindergarten (Grades 1-8 First Day: 8/26/15)
Popsicle Socials
August 4, Tuesday:
- Dyer, Read, Stein Classes, 6:30-7:30 pm at Allen Brook School Playground (Rain date August 5)
- Davison, Canfield, Spagnuolo Classes, 6:30-7:30 pm, at Allen Brook School Playground (Rain date August 7)
Library Wednesdays
The Allen Brook School Library will be open this summer. Every Wednesday beginning July 24 from 9 am - Noon. Guest readers will do a storytelling at 10 am. Join us to meet the librarian, become familiar with the school, listen to stories and borrow books!
Playground Meet-Ups
Join us for this opportunity to make connections with other families and become familiar with the playground at Allen Brook School. Hosted and facilitated by Building Bright Futures.
10:30-11:30 am
Saturday, July 11
Saturday, July 18
Saturday, July 25
10:30-11:30 am
Saturday, July 11
Saturday, July 18
Saturday, July 25
Kindergarten Kick-Off
Hosted by Building Bright Futures and the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library.
August 17 from 6:30-7:30 pm.
Contact the town library for details. 878-4918; daml@williston.lib.vt.us
August 17 from 6:30-7:30 pm.
Contact the town library for details. 878-4918; daml@williston.lib.vt.us
KICKSTART KINDERGARTEN
An action packed week to help transition your child to kindergarten! July 27-31– 8:30am-11:30am $ fee for program
Imagine (formerly Part 2) also provides quality after school care for children at Allen Brook School. Browse the Part 2 handbook and contact ABS Program Director, Alyx Herbert with questions.
$ fee for program
Town Rec Program for Kindergartners
Lil' Explorers Camp will be held at Allen Brook School for preschoolers and children entering kindergarten.
See Williston Recreation Summer Camp flyer to register.
$ fee for program
See Williston Recreation Summer Camp flyer to register.
$ fee for program
Williston School District
Allen Brook School and Williston Central School
Email: cpavlik@cssu.org
Website: www.wsdvt.org
Location: 195 Central School Drive, Williston
Phone: (802) 878-2762
Twitter: @wsdvt