Tanaina's Kindergarten Orientation
Do you have a kindergartner coming to Tanaina next year?
Welcome to kindergarten at Tanaina!
Kindergarten programs across the district are very similar, but each school has unique qualities which transform the learning environment. For example, roll-in schedules, arrival/ dismissal times, and daily schedules are different from school to school. This newsletter will showcase what you can expect at Tanaina Elementary.
- Registration: The very first thing you need to do is register your child for kindergarten starting on July 1, 2021. You must provide a birth certificate and updated shot records for your child. You can click on the ParentVue for Registration link below.
- Initial Group Roll-In: parents should expect a phone call in August to schedule an initial roll-in for your child. This roll-in will be with the kindergarten teaching team/staff. During this roll-in, students may be assessed on different skills, become familiar with their new school and meet our kindergarten team.
- During the school day, your child will engage in many valuable lessons that include social, emotional, and academic learning. Our core topics include Literacy, Language Arts, Math, and writing, and your child will also rotate through Specials which includes Library, Music and Physical Education.
- Kindergarten students can bring their own lunches from home, or they can receive lunch through our Nutritional Services department.
- Transportation: your kindergarten student can ride the school bus. It is a requirement that parents be at the bus stop in the morning and afternoon. Please click on the Bus Transportation link below
Some Quick Links You Will Want To Bookmark?
The main link for parents on the MSBSD webpage.
https://www.matsuk12.us/parents/quicklinks
Parent Vue for Registration and student accounts
*Registration opens on June 29, 2020. All new students must provide a birth certificate and current and up-to-date shot records before they may placed into a classroom.
https://www.matsuk12.us/registration
Federal Programs: Support for our students
The Federal Programs Department works to provide financial, academic, and others supports to our students and families.
https://www.matsuk12.us/domain/100#calendar42953/20200508/month
Free and Reduced Lunch Application:
https://www.matsuk12.us/Page/25406
Defines the bus routes, school boundary maps, and bus rider expectations.
https://www.matsuk12.us/Page/26219
Tanaina's Homepage:
We hope this newsletter answers most of your questions!
Please make sure to register your child so that we can contact you when we return in August. The window for registration opens on July 1.(see the ParentVue link above)
Please feel free to share this newsletter with other kindergarten parents.
Our registrar/front desk secretary, is always happy to answer any questions you may have. She can be reached by email at tracy.leigh@matsuk12.us.
Contact Us
Email: tne@matsuk12.us
Website: www.matsuk12.us/tne
Location: 2550 Lucille Street, Wasilla, AK, USA
Phone: 907-352-9400