Planning and Preparing for the 2013-2014 Kindergarten

 
Dear Parents and Guardians:

  
       In order to plan for the 2013-2014 school year, we must know the number of students that will be attending kindergarten.  It is essential that all children eligible for next year’s kindergarten be preregistered.  Failure to preregister your child could result in the schools not being properly prepared for prekindergarten visit in the spring or over crowded classrooms in the fall.

• The times designated for morning, afternoon and full-day Kindergarten are...

A.M. – 9:00-11:50

P.M. – 12:50-3:40

Full-day – 9:00-3:40

PREREGISTRATION Wednesday, February 20 and Thursday, February 21, 2013 9:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

•  Choose the day and time that is best for you.  The average time to preregister is approximately 15 minutes.

   
• Your child does not need to be present to preregister for kindergarten; however, you will need to bring the completed forms found on the "Registration Documents" page (linked below). 
  
  Click Here for "Registration Documents"
  
  Exeter Township residents with preschoolers who will be eligible for the 2013-2014 kindergarten class who do not have internet access or choose not to access the forms on line, can contact MaryAnn Gibney at 610-779-0700,ext.1029 to receive a packet in the mail.

      Written proof of immunizations is required when you register your child for kindergarten. Examples of written proof are as follow:

·        Medical baby book which your doctor has completed at the time of immunizations.

·        A written list of immunizations and dates which the doctor’s office has provided on his/her stationery.

·        A physical examination form with the dates of immunizations listed.

      To insure immunity – measles, mumps and rubella must be given after the child’s first birthday.  If a child has experienced the disease of measles or German measles, a blood test is required for verification from the attending physician.  Mumps disease also needs a physician’s verifying statement.

      In order for your child to continue maximum protection or be completely immunized, he/she must have boosters.  However, boosters are not required for entrance to kindergarten.

                                                Boosters to be given:

                                    Diphtheria-Tetanus(DT) – ages 11-12 years

                                    Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) – ages 4-6 years

      Children who do not have the basic immunizations will be refused admittance to school until the school nurse receives proof of proper immunization.

      Immunizations can be obtained from the Berks Visiting Nurse Association.  Call 610-378-0481 for additional information. Also, health insurance policies are required to include coverage for childhood immunization.