Monday, March 11, 2013

Preschool screening dates are May 21-23

New Richmond Exempted Village School District
Preschool Screening for the 2013-2014 School Year


What is screening?

Screening is a developmental assessment process conducted by
preschool teachers and support staff to identify 3 and 4 year old
children
in the New Richmond School District, who may be
eligible to attend our preschool program.

Who is eligible?

Our program is strictly for NREVSD residents only.
Our program is designed for 3 and 4 year old children.  Any child
attending screening must be at 3 years of age on or before
 June 1, 2013. 

Where do I go?
All screening will be conducted at New Richmond Elementary. 
Families should enter in the main doors (under the awning) by
the office and follow the arrows to classroom #205 for registration.

When?
Children from the New Richmond area:
Children from the Monroe area:
Children from the Locust Corner area:
    Date Time
May 21 9 am - 3 pm
May 22 9 am - 3 pm
May 23 9 am - 3 pm

What to bring?
In addition to your child, you will need to bring the following
paperwork:

* Child’s original birth certificate
* Child’s social security card
* Immunization record
* Custody papers (if applicable)
* A copy of one of the following for income verification:
   1. W-2
   2. Income tax return
   3. Food stamp case number or AFDC case number
* A copy of one of the following for address verification:
   1. Current driver’s license
   2. State ID
   3. Utility bill

Questions?
Call: Erika Hauke 553-3181 x 15206
E-mail: hauke_e@nrschools.org


Screening Helpful Hints

Do bring all the required paperwork.  If you do not have your
child’s Birth Certificate and Social Security Card, order them
now
.  You must present a Birth Certificate and Social Security
card at the time of screening. 

No child will be admitted into the program without a Birth
 Certificate and Social Security Card
.
Do consider the time of day you attend screening.  If your child
is a morning person, attend in the morning. If your child is
happier  in the afternoon, attend after lunch. The time of day
you attend our screening, has no bearing on enrollment
consideration.

Do bring your child well fed and well rested, the wait can be long. 
Consider bringing a snack for your child while you wait.

Do dress your child in play clothes with gym shoes…no flip flops
please!

Do have only one adult attend the screening with your child. 
This adult may be a parent or grandparent, however, we ask
that you carefully consider how well your child will separate
from and cooperate with the adult who brings them to screening. 
If your child will not separate from the adult, we will not be able
 to conduct the screening.

Do leave siblings at home.  We have limited space in the
screening area and the elementary students are still in session. 
We need to be quiet and respectful of the learning that is taking
place in the building.

Do prepare your child. Talk to your child many times about what
will happen on screening day.  If a child knows what to expect,
they tend to be less fearful and more willing to cooperate. 
Explain to your child what a “big” boy/girl they have become and
how fun going to school will be. Explain on screening day how they
will meet new teachers and how excited we are to meet and play
games with them.