Preschool Screening for 2012-2013

The New Richmond Exempted Village School District will conduct preschool screening for the 2012-2013 school year May 21-23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at New Richmond Elementary for all eligible students in the Monroe Elementary, New Richmond Elementary and Locust Corner Elementary areas.

Each district  elementary area has been assigned the following screening dates.

For children from the:         Date/Time
New Richmond Elem. area:     May 21, 2012 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Monroe Elementary area:        May 22, 2012 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Locust Corner Elem. area:       May 23, 2012 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
 
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 3 years of age on or before June 1, 2012.

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.

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.