Parent Information Nights for ‘Ready to Rock Kinder’ Summer Program
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 05/17/2023 - 9:03am
Tonight and next week, elementary schools in the Carson City School District will host Parent Information Nights for “Ready to Rock Kinder,” an information night for parents of all students planning to attend Kindergarten this fall. The parent nights will include information on how to help your child this summer as well as provide some activities, skills and resources to help make practicing for kindergarten fun. Information will be available about summer school as well.
Parent Information Nights will be hosted at the below locations, dates and times. For more information, please contact your child’s school.
May 17, 5:30 p.m. at Fremont Elementary, 1511 Firebox Road, Carson City.
May 22, 5:30 p.m. at Mark Twain Elementary, 2111 Carriage Crest Drive., Carson City.
May 23, 5:00 p.m. at Bordewich Bray Elementary, 110 Thompson Street., Carson City.
May 24, 5:30 p.m. at Empire Elementary, 1260 Monte Rosa Drive, Carson City.
May 25, 4:30 p.m. at Fritsch Elementary, 504 Bath Street, Carson City.
Kindergarten is the first formal step in a child's education, and the skills and abilities that they bring can greatly affect their future academic success.
Being ready for kindergarten means that a child has developed a certain level of independence including social, emotional, and physical skills that are necessary to succeed in a classroom setting. These skills include things like basic letters and numbers, the ability to follow instructions, how to communicate with others and how to work well in a group.
“Children who are not fully prepared for kindergarten may struggle to keep up with their peers, which can lead to frustration, low self-esteem and a dislike of school,” said Merri Pray, Teacher on Special Assignment, Professional Learning & Family Engagement Coordinator for the Carson City School District. “By making sure that your child is kindergarten ready, you are giving them the best possible start to their educational journey. This means that they are more likely to be engaged and motivated learners. It is important that parents take an active role in their child's early learning and work with them to help them acquire the skills they need to succeed in Kindergarten and beyond.”
The 8-day program (June 12-27, Monday through Wednesdays, 8:30-11:45 a.m.) will focus on kindergarten readiness and will allow parents and teachers to discuss school readiness and activities to help children be “Ready to Rock Kinder.”
The kindergarten readiness program will begin Thursday, June 8, 2023, with a ‘Parent and Me’ Kick-off where parents will experience the first day of the readiness program with their student. At the conclusion of the program, Parent Teacher Conferences will be held June 28 and 29 to discuss and support school readiness. Space for the summer program is limited. To reserve a spot for a student planning to attend Kindergarten this year, please sign up at the school the child will attend.
Students MUST be registered at a Carson City School District school prior to attending the readiness program. Bus transportation may be available. Daily snack will be provided. Readiness reports and activities to help children be “Ready to Rock Kinder” will be provided at the parent teacher conferences.
“Ready to Rock Kinder” Locations:
Seeliger Students
Seeliger Elementary, 28 S. Saliman Road, Carson City, 775-283-2200.
Fremont Students
Fremont Elementary, 1511 Firebox Road, Carson City, 775-283-1200.
Mark Twain and Empire Students
Mark Twain Elementary, 2111 Carriage Crest Drive, Carson City, 775-283-1000.
Fritsch and Bordewich Bray Students
Fritsch Elementary, 504 Bath Street, Carson City, 775-283-1400
Finally, children who will be 4-years-old on or before the first day of school, Monday, August 14, 2023, and whose family qualifies under the federal household income guidelines, may apply for the district’s Pre-Kindergarten program for the 2023-2024 school year. In addition to the above required documents, families registering for Pre-K will also need Proof of Income (including the last three pay stubs of each working parent in the household or their 2022 tax return). Applications for Pre-K in Carson City may be submitted at each designated elementary school. Parents should direct any Pre-K inquiries to the Pre-K Office, 775-283-2350.
ABOUT Carson City School District
Located in Nevada’s capital, Carson City School District offers public education to approximately 7,600 students throughout Carson City. The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 alternative high school and 1 comprehensive high school. Carson City School District boasts many successes including impressive graduation rates, strict safety measures, programs for gifted students and advanced-placement classes, among several others. In a joint venture with Western Nevada College, the Carson City School District Jump Start College program allows students to complete their senior year of high school and freshman year of college simultaneously. For more information, visit carsoncityschools.com.
