KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT PACKET
WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN!
REGISTRATION CHECKLIST
o Enrollment Form o Parent Input Form for Student Placement
o Date of Birth ENROLLMENT Documentation (pg. 14) REQUIREMENT o Early Childhood Screening scheduled or completed
HEALTH CHECKLIST
o Immunization Form o Health History Form o Make special arrangements with the health office as needed
Enclosed please find important information for all Edina Public Schools (EPS) KINDERGARTEN TIMELINE incoming kindergarten families pertaining to the upcoming school year. Included you will find information about: Program Preference Form Due • Kindergarten Enrollment – overview of enrollment options as well as a list of Tuesday, January 10, 2017 by 6 p.m. frequently asked questions Applications Due for Open Enrollment • Student Health Requirements – information on the health services Friday, January 15, 2017 department and student immunization requirements • Transitioning to Kindergarten – information and resources on how families Kindergarten Registration Day can support their child to make a successful transition into kindergarten. Thursday, January 26, 2017 • Early Childhood Developmental Screening – information on student Concord 3:30 - 5 p.m. screening requirements Countryside 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. • Community Education programming – information on out-of-school time Cornelia 4 - 5:30 p.m. care options through Edina KIDS Club and Edina Community Education Creek Valley 4 - 5:30 p.m. Services Highlands 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. Normandale 3:30 - 5 p.m. Additional information about district programs and services can also be found online at www.edinaschools.org. Thank you for your partnership in making 2017-18 Teacher Assignments and Busing a great year! Information Information will be available in August Concord Elementary Countryside Elementary Highlands Elementary Elementary School Open Houses Tony Washington, Principal Karen Bergman, Principal Katie Mahoney, Principal 952-848-4300 952-848-4700 952-848-4500 Held in August prior to the start of school Cornelia Elementary Creek Valley Elementary Normandale Elementary Lisa Masica, Principal Kari Dahlquist, Principal Chris Holden, Principal 952-848-4600 952-848-3200 952-848-4100
1 ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
ENROLLMENT OPTIONS Kindergarten families have three educational options available: Neighborhood Schools, French Immersion, and Continuous Progress. Families who are interested in French Immersion or Continuous Progress must submit a Program Preference Form by 6 p.m. on Jan. 10, 2017.
FRENCH IMMERSION French Immersion has been an educational option for EPS families since 1991. This districtwide program option is held at Normandale Elementary School (in the Edina Community Center). Normandale students receive the same curriculum as all Edina Public School students, but are instructed in the French language. Because of the advancing French proficiency level of the curriculum and students, entrance to the program is most successful when children begin in kindergarten. If you receive notice that your child has been accepted into the French Immersion Program, please attend the Normandale Kindergarten Registration event.
CONTINUOUS PROGRESS PROGRAM Continous Progress is offered at Highlands and Countryside schools. Students work in multi-age student “families” and stay with a teacher for multiple years. Continuous Progress (CP) begins in first grade, and students may enter the program at any grade level. However due to limited space, families are encouraged to enroll their child in kindergarten. If you receive notice that your child has been accepted into the CP program at Highlands or Countryside, please attend that respective school’s Kindergarten Registration event.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
What is the age requirement to enter kindergarten? How can I get involved at my school? Children who are five years old on or before Sept. 1, 2017 are eligible to Edina Public Schools celebrates the partnership between home and begin kindergarten. Please bring your child’s date of birth documentation. school. Each class and school have several opportunities for families to be involved. You will begin to receive some of this information at Kindergarten When is registration? Registration, throughout the spring, and again in the fall. Kindergarten registration will be held on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. Please bring your completed registration materials to this event. How can I learn more about my child’s school? Specific questions about your child’s school can be answered during the What immunizations are required? information night or by contacting the school directly. Minnesota Statute 121.15 requires that all children must be immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B series and varicella (or a record of chicken pox). See pg. 7, 19-20.
Do I need to have my child screened prior to kindergarten? State law requires completion of a developmental screening (i.e. Early Childhood Screening) prior to entrance into kindergarten. For more information, see pg. 3.
What if my child is not attending EPS kindergarten in the fall? Please let your neighborhood school or the Student Enrollment Office (952- 848-4585) know if you are not planning to enroll your child in 2017-18.
When will I find out who my child’s teacher will be? Because of staffing and enrollment changes made throughout the summer, class lists are not finalized until August.
2 EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING
As you begin to prepare your child for enrollment in kindergarten, there are certain requirements that must be met according to state law. An Early Childhood Developmental Screening is one of the required components for entrance into kindergarten.
If your child has already completed an Early Childhood Developmental Screening through Edina Public Schools, no further action is required. Your child’s screening record will be delivered to his/her elementary school at the start of the kindergarten school year.
If your child has not been screened, you will need to schedule an appointment and complete the screening before your child can start school. Information regarding screening can be found online at www.edinaschools.org/screening. From the main screen, click the “Schools” section, then “Early Education,” then “Early Childhood Developmental Screening.”
Screenings are conducted throughout the school year on an appointment basis and take approximately one hour. • Screening can be done when your child turns three years old. • Screening is a FREE check of your child’s development, including speech and language skills, motor skills and concepts, height, weight, vision and hearing. • The purpose is to help identify health or learning concerns that may require special attention before a child enters kindergarten. It is not beneficial to wait until your child is older to complete this screening. • Screening does not determine kindergarten readiness.
You may choose to not have your child participate in this screening. If you do not want your child screened, you must provide us with a signed and dated statement noting that you are a conscientious objector to the Early Childhood Screening program.
If your child has been screened in another school district, or if your medical doctor has completed a standardized assessment, submit the records by Dec. 16, 2016 to:
Lisa Hawthorne Early Childhood Developmental Screening, Room 163 Edina Public Schools 5701 Normandale Road Edina, MN 55424
If you would like additional information or have any questions, please contact the Early Childhood Screening office at 952-848-4299.
3 COMMUNITY EDUCATION
For Kindergarten 2017-2018
Edina KIDS Club is a fun, stimulating learning environment for your child that will complement and enrich your child’s kindergarten experience in Edina Public Schools. We provide quality enrichment and care before and after school and on release days. Children learn through a wide variety of activities such as art, music, science projects, • Located at each elementary school cooking, games, writing, reading, crafts, outdoor • Program operates before school, after play, computers, practicing social skills, gym time, school and on non-school days dramatic play, and much more! There is a balance of activity options that includes large group, small • Visit our website to learn more: group, and individual choices. KIDS Club is a great edinacommunityed.org place for children to develop friendships, and grow their confidence, independence and respect for themselves and others. PROGRAM OPTIONS
REGISTRATION BEFORE-SCHOOL KIDS CLUB KIDS Club programming is available for all students in grades K-5 and is offered at your elementary school before KIDS Club registration materials will be available on our school from 6:45 a.m. to the start of school. website in May. Please watch for an email reminder in the spring. For questions, contact 952-848-3947 or AFTER-SCHOOL KIDS CLUB [email protected]. KIDS Club programming is available for all students in Program Fees (subject to change): grades K-5 and is offered at your elementary school after • KIDS Club 5 days/week schedule: school from school dismissal to 6 p.m. $11.50/morning and $11.50/afternoon • KIDS Club 4 days/week or less schedule: NON-SCHOOL DAY $12.50/morning and $12.50/afternoon Non-school day programming is available on days when • KIDS Club Extra Time: $15/morning or afternoon school is not in session. It is located at your child’s school and is available all day, from 6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. The • Non-School Days: $49/day program often includes a field trip and additional enrichment ($39/day if added by 15th of preceding month) opportunities.
KIDS Club is a program of Edina Community Education Services of Edina Public Schools 5701 Normandale Road | Edina, MN 55424 | edinacommunityed.org | 952-848-3947 | [email protected]
4 For more information on resources and services in Edina, contact the Edina Resource Center. All services are free and confidential. www.edinaresourcecenter.com | RESOURCE LINE: (952) 848-3936 EDINA FAMILY VOLUNTEER CENTER The Edina Family Center offers Edina’s Community Volunteer high-quality early education Program invites community programs for families with members to share their time, talents children from birth through age and passion for learning with five. Programs include New students, or in support of students. Baby and Me classes, Early Volunteers can make a difference in Childhood Family Education a variety of ways in our schools. (ECFE), preschool, child care For more information, call and more. For more information, 952-848-4923. call 952-848-3908.
YOUTH PROGRAMS ADULT EDUCATION Youth Programs offer a variety of fun and educational activities for ages We offer lifelong learning ranging 3-18. KIDS Club (gr. K-3) WISE Guys from Adult Basic Education and (gr. 4-5) and SURGE (gr. 6-9) provide English Language Learning to high quality out-of-school time care. fitness, wellness, global awareness, Service Learning and Youth Serving hobbies, 21st century technology Youth provide student leadership and professional development to and service opportunities. Youth help adults thrive and stay engaged Enrichment offers opportunities before in our modern and evolving 21st and after school, and on many school century community. release days. For more information, call 952-848-3952.
LATE START/EARLY RELEASE ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES Edina Community Education Services (CES) invites students to INFORMATION join its welcoming enrichment programs before and after school on the scheduled late start/early release days. Edina Community Late Starts and Early Releases provide critical collaboration time Education collaborates with EPS teachers to offer activities that allowing teachers to better customize the learning experience for complement what students are learning during the school day. each student. Having this additional planning time periodically during the school year allows teachers to provide timely • Elementary Program - Elementary students can enroll in modifications or change instruction in ways that best meet the enrichment programs at their home elementary school for one, needs of their students. two, three or all four of the late start and early release days.
WHAT TIME DOES SCHOOL START/END? • Middle School Program - Watch for information regarding middle school programming to come in fall 2017. • Late Start means that the student school day begins two hours later than usual • Cost - The cost per student for each two-hour time block is • Early Release means the student day will end two hours $20. To learn more about scholarships for the CES enrichment earlier than usual program, please call 952-848-3952.
WILL THERE BE BUSING ON THESE DAYS? • Registration - Interested families can register for enrichment District transportation will be adjusted for the two hour late start programs at http://edina.thatscommunityed.com. or early release. That is, on late start days, the bus will arrive two hours after their usual pickup time; on early release days, students will be dropped off two hours earlier than their usual time. After school activity buses will operate as usual.
5 HEALTH SERVICES INFORMATION
The Edina Public Schools Health Services department is pleased to welcome you and your IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS It is important for parents to understand the immunization requirements kindergartener! The mission of Edina Schools for enrollment in Edina Public Schools. Minnesota Statute 121A.15 Health Services is to promote optimal health for states “...no person over two months old may be allowed to enroll or optimal learning. remain enrolled in any elementary or secondary school…” without proof that he/she has received the immunizations appropriate for age or that the student should not have shots for medical reasons or because of HEALTH SERVICES STAFFING parent beliefs. For your reference, please see the “Are Your Kids Ready Each elementary school has a health office that is staffed during the for School?” fact sheet (right) on the Minnesota School Immunization day when students are in school. A team of Licensed School Nurses Law. and Health Services Associates work closely with one another and other school staff to support all district students, prevent communicable CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS diseases, and promote healthy learning environments. Parents should consult with the LSN if they have a child with a diagnosed chronic health condition such as asthma, diabetes, seizures, • The Health Services Associate (HSA) is trained in first aid and or severe allergies. The nurse, student and family work with the child’s CPR. The HSA provides basic medical attention, gives medications health care provider to establish a health plan that will assist school staff under the direction of the Licensed School Nurse, assists with in understanding and accommodating the student’s health needs. vision and hearing screening, and helps track student immunization records. ILLNESS • A Licensed School Nurse (LSN) is a Registered Nurse with a Sick children can spread illness to other students and staff. Your child Bachelor’s Degree in nursing and certification as a public health should not come to school if he/she has had: nurse. The LSN works with parents, students and teachers to help • a fever of 100 degrees F or more in the past 24 hours; students participate fully in the school program. Examples of the • vomiting or diarrhea in the past 24 hours; or LSN’s work include setting up health plans for students with chronic • a skin rash that has not been diagnosed by a health care provider. health or disabling conditions, performing prescribed medical treatments, and teaching students about healthy behaviors. Call the Absence Line at your child’s school when your child is absent due to illness. Please notify your school health office if your child has a As some sites have special programs that require additional health condition that can be spread to others such as strep throat, chickenpox services staff, the following are the staffing assignments for EPS or head lice. elementary schools: When students become ill or are injured during the school day, parents/ • Concord, Countryside, Creek Valley, Highlands and guardians are contacted first. If a parent/guardian cannot be reached, a Normandale call is made to other individuals listed on the emergency card. Students Each of these elementary schools has a Health Services Associate will not be released unless accompanied by a responsible adult. It is an who provides care during student hours. Each of the elementary expectation that students will be picked up within one hour of the call to sites is served by an LSN and regularly consults with an HSA. the parent/guardian. • Cornelia Cornelia school has a full time LSN and a full-time HSA FIRST AID/EMERGENCY If a student requires more than basic first aid, 911 will be called and the parent/guardian will be contacted. MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL Whenever possible, medications should be given during non-school STAY-IN REQUESTS FOR RECESS hours. When it is necessary for a student to receive medication during The district’s position is that children who are well enough to attend the school day, the student must bring the following for each medication: school are well enough to take part in gym and outdoor recess. A • medication in the original container with directions; request to stay inside will be honored if made by the child’s physician in • written permission from the parent/guardian; and writing and filed with the school health office. • a written order from the physician for all medications including over the counter medications for pain relief. SCREENING Vision and hearing are important to a student’s ability to learn. Health All medications must be kept in the Health Office unless special services staff screen students in select grade levels to identify potential arrangements (e.g. emergency epipens or inhalers ) are made with vision and hearing difficulties. All kindergarten students are screened for the LSN. Please contact your school health office to obtain medication hearing difficulties. authorization forms.
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Welcome, Class of 2030!
The enclosed forms need to be filled out and returned to the school your child will be attending in 2017-18.
ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST: Please bring completed forms and materials to Kindergarten Registration Day on Thursday, January 26, 2017.
¨ Enrollment Form (pg. 9-13) ENROLLMENT ¨ Date of Birth Documentation (pg. 14) REQUIREMENT ¨ Parent Input Form (pg. 15-16) ¨ Early Childhood Screening scheduled or completed
HEALTH REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST: All health forms must be submitted prior to the start of school. ¨ Immunization Records (one of the following) • Completed Pupil Immunization Record (pg. 19) that includes the month, day and year of each immunization • Copy of immunization records from physician or clinic • Pupil Immunization Record signed by a physician that the child should not receive the vaccine OR signed by the parent and notarized that the child has not been immunized as prescribed because of the conscientiously held beliefs of the parents ¨ Health History Form (pg. 17) ¨ Special Arrangements (if applicable) • Parents of students with chronic health conditions and special health needs should contact the Health Office staff this spring before school is out to ensure adequate planning and care for fall. This includes students with diabetes, asthma, seizures and severe allergies • Any student requiring medications at school should contact the Health Services staff this spring to discuss medication policy/procedure requirements
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EDINA Public School District #273 — Registration Form ENROLLMENT FORM 5701 Normandale Road, Edina, MN 55424
Phone: 952.848.4585 FAX: 952.848.3937ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENT OFFICE USE ONLY Student’s Last Name (Legal only) Student’s First Name (Legal only) Middle Name
Gender Student ID# Birth Date M F Resident District if not Edina
SCHOOL # Start Date: ______GRADE ENTERING - Kindergarten
Does your child receive Special Services Has your child been through the Early Childhood Developmental Screening? or have an Individual Education Plan? YES NO YES NO
Has your child attended a nursery school, If yes, where was your day care center, Montessori or other Pre-K child screened? Start Stat option? YES NO
IF YOUR CHILD WAS NOT SCREENED IN EDINA, Name of School or Center: PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF THE SCREENING
REPORT SUMMARY
Number of years:______In the definition used for this research, a homeless per-
Days per week:______son is anyone who (1) lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence; and (2) has a primary Res Dist nighttime residence that is a supervised, publicly- or pri- Hours per day:______vately-operated temporary living accommodation, including emergency shelters, transitional housing, and battered women’s shelters; or 3) has a nighttime
- Tear page on perforated fold Proof of legal guardianship is needed if residence in any place not meant for human habitation, student is living with someone other than the such as under bridges or in cars. This is based on the parent. YES NO definition established by the U.S. Congress.
Is this student in foster care? YES NO Is this student homeless?
State Aid Cat YES NO
HOME LANGUAGE INFORMATION
This information is used to determine if your student is eligible for the English Language Learner (ELL) program. In order to help your student learn, your student’s teachers need to determine which language your student uses most.
Which language did the student learn first? English Other ______Which language is most often spoken in your home? English Other ______Which language does the student usually speak? English Other ______Is an interpreter required to communicate with anyone in your
family? YES NO Family Members: ______TRANS If yes: Would you prefer information to be sent home in language other than English? YES. Language: ______NO
I certify that the registration information in this packet is correct. Signature of Legal Parent/Guardian Date
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Bring this completed form to Kindergarten Registration Day on Thursday, January 26, 2017 13 DATE OF BIRTH DOCUMENTATION
ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENT
ON KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION DAY, PLEASE BRING ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Note: Please bring both the original document and a copy
1. Your child’s CERTIFIED Birth Certificate (a hospital certificate cannot be accepted) 2. Passport/VISA 3. Official U.S. Court/Government document indicating your child’s full legal name and birth date
A child is not permitted to enter school until an official date of birth document is presented.
WHERE TO REQUEST A CERTIFIED BIRTH CERTIFICATE:
FOR ALL CHILDREN BORN IN MINNESOTA: For children born in Minneapolis Hospitals or Suburban Hennepin County Hospitals, contact: 1. Visit www.health.state.mn.us/ 2. Under “Topics,” click “Certificates and Records” VITAL RECORDS 3. Under “Birth Certificates and Records,” click “Birth Hennepin County Government Center Certificates” 300 South 6th Street, Suite A025 4. Download an application under “Where do I get a Minneapolis, MN 55487-0026 birth certificate” Phone: 612-348-8240 (use prompts) Note: Applications must be signed and dated in front of Fax: 612-348-2010 a Notary Public Website: www.hennepin.us
Cost: $26 per certificate Cost: $26 per certificate Make checks payable to: Complete directions are available on the above Hennepin County Treasurer website. You may also request a birth certificate in person at the Southdale Hennepin County Service Center, now located FOR CHILDREN NOT BORN IN MINNESOTA: in the Southdale Mall.
1. Visit www.cdc.gov/nchs/ Southdale Mall 2. Near the bottom of the page under “Additional 1225 Southdale Center Resources,” click “Where to Write for Vital Records” Edina, MN 55435 3. Select the state in which your child was born 4. Follow the instructions listed for that state (Enter mall between JC Penney’s and Herberger’s)
14 Bring this completed form to Kindergarten Registration Day on Thursday, January 26, 2017 PARENT INPUT FORM FOR STUDENT PLACEMENT
ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENT Each spring, Edina Public Schools staff work to develop class lists for the coming year, striving to create classes where optimum learning for all students can take place. It is our goal to have balanced classes across each grade level. We consider many factors as we work to include all students while accommodating individual needs:
• Gender balance • Emotional/social combinations • Balance of performance levels • Special learning needs • Teaching/learning styles • Behavior factors
Families will receive information on their child’s classroom placement in August.
If you have specific information or concerns about your child that should be taken into consideration when making class placement decisions, please complete this form. (This form is not required.)
STUDENT PLACEMENT INFORMATION (Please Print):
Child’s Name: ______Birth Date: ______
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Parent/Guardian Name: ______Phone Number: ______
Has your child attended a nursery school, day care center, Montessori or other Pre-K option? ¨Yes ¨No
Name of School/Center: ______
Number of Years: ______Days per week: ______Hours per day: ______
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Child’s Name: ______
PHYSICAL AND HEALTH FACTORS Consider: vision and hearing, speech, previous major illnesses, etc.
ACADEMIC INTERESTS AND ABILITIES Consider: reading, writing, math, and science
EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DEVELOPMENT Consider: social awareness or interpersonal skills, cooperation, leadership, dependability, stability and respect for others.
SPECIAL AND/OR UNIQUE INFORMATION WHICH YOU THINK WOULD HELP US PLAN FOR YOUR CHILD Consider: What does a teacher really need to understand about your child?
Parent Signature: ______
16 Bring this completed form to Kindergarten Registration Day on Thursday, January 26, 2017 HEALTH HISTORY
ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENT
This form is a quick overview of identified health conditions. Follow up will occur closer to the start of the school year.
Name of Child:
Identified health concerns (Please indicate by checking the boxes below)
ADHD/ADD/Other learning disabilities (describe):
Allergies, life threatening (describe): Dairy Nuts Soy Wheat, gluten
Food intolerance (describe):
Asthma or other breathing problems (describe):
Bladder problems/Bowel problems (describe):
Diabetes: __ Type 1 __ Type 2 Managed by: __ Diet only __Oral meds __ Insulin injections __ Insulin pump - Tear page on perforated fold Heart problems (describe):
Seizures: Type (describe):
Date of last seizure:
Social/Emotional/Behavioral mental health concerns (describe):
Anxiety Depression
Wears eyeglasses
Wears hearing aids
Other health concerns or restrictions (describe):
Surgeries or hospitalizations in the last year (describe):
No identified health concerns
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IMMUNIZATION CLINIC Bloomington Public Health Department
Immunizations that are required for entrance into Minnesota schools are available at the Bloomington Health Department. Parents must bring previous immunization records. No immunization will be given without the signature of the parent or guardian. If you have questions in advance of your visit, you may call the clinic at the number below.
1900 West Old Shakopee Road Bloomington, MN 55431 952-563-8900
Clinics are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 3:15 – 5:15 p.m.
Cost: $10 donation per immunization (for those without insurance coverage for immunizations)
18 Student Immunization Form FOR SCHOOL USE ONLY Student Name ______( ) Complete; booster required in ______( ) In process; 8 mos. expires ______Birthdate ______Student Number ______( ) Medical exemption for ______( ) Conscientious objection for ______Minnesota law requires children enrolled in school to be immunized against certain ( ) Parental/guardian consent ______diseases or file a legal medical or conscientious exemption.
Parent/Guardian: You may attach a copy of the child’s immunization history to this form OR enter the MONTH, DAY, and YEAR for all vaccines your child received. Enter MED to indicate vaccines that are medically contraindicated including a history of disease, or laboratory evidence of immunity and CO for vaccines that are contrary to parent or guardian’s conscientiously held beliefs. Sign or obtain appropriate signatures on reverse. Complete section 1A or 1B to certify immunization status and section 2A to document medical exemptions (including a history of varicella disease) and 2B to document a conscientious exemption. Additionally, if a parent or guardian would like to give permission to the school to share their child’s immunization record with Minnesota’s immunization information system, they may sign section 3 (optional). For updated copies of your child’s vaccination history, talk to your doctor or call the Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC) at 651-201-5503 or 800-657-3970.
School Personnel: Be sure to initial and date any new information that you add to this form after the parent/guardian submits it. Also, record combination vaccines (e.g., DTaP+HepB+IPV, Hib+HepB) in each applicable space.
DO NOT USE () or () 1st Dose 2nd Dose 3rd Dose 4th Dose 5th Dose Type of Vaccine Mo/Day/Yr Mo/Day/Yr Mo/Day/Yr Mo/Day/Yr Mo/Day/Yr Required (The shaded boxes indicate doses that are not routinely given; however, if your child has received them, please write the date in the shaded box.) Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP, DTP, DT) • for children age 6 years and younger 5th dose not required if 4th dose was given • final dose on or after age 4 years on or after the 4th birthday Tetanus and Diphtheria (Td) • for children age 7 years and older • 3 doses of Td required for children not up to date with DTaP, DTP, or DT series above Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap) • for children in 7th - 12th grade Polio (IPV, OPV) • final dose on or after age 4 years 4th dose not required if 3rd dose was given on or after the 4th birthday
- Tear page on perforated fold Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) • minimum age: on or after 1st birthday
Hepatitis B (hep B)
Varicella (chickenpox) • minimum age: on or after 1st birthday • vaccine or disease history required Meningococcal (MCV, MPSV) • for children in 7th - 12th grade • booster given at age 16 years Recommended Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Hepatitis A (hep A)
Influenza (annually for children 6 months and older) Additional exemptions: • Children 7 years of age and older: A history of 3 doses of DTaP/DTP/DT/Td/Tdap and 3 doses of polio vaccine meets the minimum requirements of the law. • Students in grades 7-12: A Tdap at age 11 years or later is required for students in grades 7-12. If a child received Tdap at age 7-10 years another dose is not needed at age 11-12 years. However, if it was only a Td, a Tdap dose at age 11-12 years is required. • Students 11-15 years of age: A 3rd dose of hepatitis B vaccine is not required for students who provide documentation of the alternative 2-dose schedule. • Students 18 years of age or older: Do not need polio vaccine. Developed by the Minnesota Department of Health - Immunization Program www.health.state.mn.us/immunize (12/13) 19 20 TRANSITIONING TO KINDERGARTEN
“Is my child ready for kindergarten?” “Does ‘ready’ mean being able to count to ten, say the alphabet, sit for storytime, or identify colors?” Perhaps! These things could mean that your child is “ready” for kindergarten, but the real question is: Is your child excited, curious and eager to keep learning in a kindergarten classroom?
To help you prepare your child to make the transition into kindergarten, we’ve provided some information and resources that could be helpful. The district will also send out a Countdown to Kindergarten e-newsletter starting in January 2017 with tips, advice and activities to help prepare your family for kindergarten. Parents are a child’s first teacher and every child develops at a different pace. In Minnesota, all children who are five years of age on or before Sept. 1 are encouraged to attend kindergarten.
If you have concerns or needs for your family or young children and are not eligible for services from other local programs, the Edina Family Center School Readiness program may be for you. School Readiness helps families with children, 3-1/2 to 5 years old prepare for a successful school experience. For more information, please contact Mary Streier, school readiness coordinator at 952-848-3985 or [email protected]. ISD 273 5701 Normandale Road Edina, MN 55424 edinaschools.org
Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/EdinaPublicSchools Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/edinaschools Follow us on Flickr: flickr.com/photos/edinapublicschools Subscribe to us on YouTube: youtube.com/c/EdinaPublicSchools273 Contact us at: [email protected] Great stories happen everyday. Sign-up for the weekly In the Know e-newsletter at edinaschools.org/know. CONTACT US: ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (K-5) WELCOME CENTER 5701 Normandale Road Concord Elementary Creek Valley Elementary Edina, MN 55424 5900 Concord Avenue S. 6401 Gleason Road 952-848-3900 Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55439 [email protected] 952-848-4300 952-848-3200 Tony Washington, Principal Kari Dahlquist, Principal edinaschools.org/concord edinaschools.org/creekvalley STUDENT ENROLLMENT 5701 Normandale Road Cornelia Elementary Highlands Elementary Edina, MN 55424 7000 Cornelia Drive 5505 Doncaster Way 952-848-4585 Edina, MN 55435 Edina, MN 55436 [email protected] 952-848-4600 952-848-4500 Lisa Masica, Principal Katie Mahoney, Principal edinaschools.org/cornelia edinaschools.org/highlands EPS SCHOOL BOARD Leny Wallen-Friedman, Chair Countryside Elementary Normandale Elementary Sarah Patzloff, Vice Chair 5701 Benton Avenue S. French Immersion School Regina Neville, Clerk Edina, MN 55436 5701 Normandale Road David Goldstein, Treasurer 952-848-4700 Edina, MN 55424 Amir Gharbi, Assistant Treasurer Karen Bergman, Principal 952-848-4100 Randy Meyer, Assistant Clerk edinaschools.org/countryside Chris Holden, Principal Lisa O’Brien, Assistant Clerk edinaschools.org/normandale [email protected]