Is your child ready for Kindergarten?

Come to a parent group and learn about 

what it means to be ready for Kindergarten 

beyond the ABC's & 123's.

When: Tuesday, April 13th from 6 to 7:30pm

Where: Imprints at Augsburg Community Center

502 N Broad St, Winston-Salem, NC

(corner of Broad St & 6th St;

parking lot off of Pilot View St)

RSVP to your Parent Educator or Trina Stephens at

722.6296 x211 or tstephens@imprintsforfamilies.org

Dinner and child care will be provided. You will also be eligible to win one $50 gift card.

This event is sponsored by Smart Start of Forsyth County & Kohl's

Will your child be 5 years old on or before Aug. 31st, 2010?

If your child will be 5 years old on or before August 31st, 2010, they may enroll in Kindergarten for the 2010-2011 school year. 

Kindergarten registration is being held from February 22nd to March 5th. During this period, parents should go to their residential school with: 

-Your child's birth certificate - This is used to verify your child's age as well as proof that you are the parent. If you are not the parent, you must provide a court-ordered document that shows you have legal custody of the child.

-Proof of your address - This can be a utility statement, lease, or property closing document.

-Immunization records for your child - An immunization record is required for all children beginning Kindergarten.

To find out what your residential school is, use the School Locator. This website will tell you your residential school as well as other schools to choose from in your zone. Regardless of which school in the zone you choose, you must register at your residential school. If you are choosing a non-residential school, you will be given a Choice card to write down your top three choices.

Parents are encouraged to visit any school they are considering for a tour and to meet the staff. Please contact the school first as they may have designated days for tours.

Additional Information: 

-Parents can apply to schools outside of their residential zones in late March but you should still register in-zone, in case there is not space available at the out-of-zone choice.

-All students are guaranteed a spot in their residential schools.

-All students are guaranteed a spot in one of their top three choices.

-Transportation is provided to every school in a student's residential zone.

The information from this post was obtained from the Winston-Salem / Forsyth County Schools Website. For further information or for for specific questions, please call 748-3302 or visit the website.

Kickoff to Kindergarten Event

The Children's Museum of Winston Salem is having a Kickoff to Kindergarten event on Saturday, August 15 from 11 am to 2 pm. Children will have the opportunity to climb aboard an actual school bus to learn about bus safety, go through a "pretend" lunch line (featuring healthy snacks), make crafts, hear stories, learn how to follow directions, explore the Museum, and much more. This event is free with paid admission or Museum membership.