Kindergarten
Welcome to Kindergarten!
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Registration starts February 26, 2024 for children born 2019
On this page we hope to give you all the needed information to register your child for Kindergarten at Forest Park School for the 2024-2025 school year. We are very excited for your child to start with us in the fall. Feel free to call our school office if you have any questions about any information on this page: (204) 338-9341.
Our Welcome to Kindergarten will be hosted in June. An invite will be sent out.
We look forward to meeting you and your child in person!
This is an exciting time for you and your child!
- Classes are 2.5 hours each day
- Morning classes are 9:00 am-11:30am
- Afternoon classes are 1:00pm-3:30pm
Goals of Kindergarten:
- Create a positive first school experience
- Become comfortable with the school environment and routines
- Develop relationships
- Build independence
- Foster a love of learning
Is my child ready for school?
- YES! All children can be successful in Kindergarten!
- Children grow, learn, and develop at different rates. Teachers, school support staff and families will work together to meet each child's individual needs.
- Children do not need to know their ABCs or 123s before Kindergarten.
A day in Kindergarten may include:
- Carpet Time with stories, songs, group reading, etc.
- Inquiry and play-based lessons and activities
- Play time
- Snack
- Outdoor play time
- Library (once during the 6-day cycle)
- Music
- Physical Education
Who will be my child's teacher?
- Genny Norberg is our Kindergarten teacher
- Tanya Kohut is our Principal
- All our other staff can be seen here
REGISTRATION CHECKLIST
- Child must be 5 years old before Dec. 31, 2023 (born in 2018)
- Verify address with 2 pieces of ID (current utility bill preferred as one piece)
- Child’s birth certificate (or hospital record, or permanent/temporary resident number if from out of country). Online registration will require you to upload an electronic document. In person registrations will require these documents to be photocopied.
- Emergency Information (9 digit and 6 digit health numbers and 2 emergency contacts we can reach if we are unable to contact a parent)
- Any relevant legal documents (i.e., restrictions, protection orders, care/custody orders, etc.)
Immunization Information
Please click on the links below to see important immunization information from Public Health.
The free preschool program at Forest Park School is for children ages 0-6 and their parent/caregiver. Together with your child you will participate in free play, story time, rhymes and songs and art exploration. This is a great opportunity for your child to be part of our school environment and to learn and grow with their peers.
Contact Dave Mathers through email at david.mathers@7oaks.org.
Before & After School Daycare
Forest Park School has a before and after school daycare run by Aleph Bet Child Life Enrichment. Please call Aleph Bet directly for registration and additional information at 204-586-1110 or email them at robyn@alephbet.ca
Seven Oaks School Division provides transportation to the following daycare centres:
- Aleph Bet Child Life Enrichment Program: 1007 Sinclair Street 204-586-1110
- Kidi-Garden Day Nurseries Inc: 172 Smithfield Avenue 204-338-3193 (transportation fees apply)
- Sunny Mountain Day Care Centre: Unit 4-1965 Main Street 204-334-7075
Registration
Registration is online via the Seven Oaks School Division website: click here
If you are unable to register online, please contact our school at 204-338-9341 and we will arrange an appointment for you to come into the school to complete the registration.
Families must register at their catchment school prior to requesting a school of choice.
A.M./P.M. preferences help us to plan but are not guaranteed.
Busing
The Division offers busing to students based on many factors (i.e. distance, feeder day cares etc.)
If you are interested in bussing, please complete the bussing information area on the on-line new student registration form.
The Transportation Department will be in contact with you to advise whether there is bussing available for your child and if there will be a cost associated with it.