'Parent Information Night for Kindergarten' set for April 7

submitted photo-- Soon-to-be students will experience a school bus ride during PINK night, April 7, at Bryan Elementary School, Nevada.

Parents of children who will be five years old on or before July 31, 2008 are asked to "Think P.I.N.K." and attend Parent Information Night for Kindergarten '08-09' at Bryan Elementary School on Monday, April 7, at 7 p.m.

The Nevada Parents As Teachers Program and Bryan School will be hosting an open house and information night for parents and their "kindergartners-to-be." The children will visit kindergarten classrooms, enjoy special school activities and be treated to a school bus ride. Parents will receive information regarding screening, immunization requirements, kindergarten goals and objectives and enrollment packets.

Enrollment information may be completed at home and returned to Bryan School, April 8-11 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Along with the enrollment form, parents should also bring their child's state birth certificate or other proof of age, immunization records, and two proofs of residency. (i.e. telephone bill, rent receipt etc.) Children do not need to be present when enrolling. Appointments for kindergarten screening will be included as part of the enrollment process. Screening will be held April 22, 23, and 24 at the First Baptist Church, 305 E. Highland. In the screening children will receive a free educational inventory measuring cognitive skills, language development and motor ability. A general health screening will also be included which will cover speech, vision and hearing. Parents and the child's kindergarten teacher will be provided with the results of the assessment. Parents of children ages 3-5 who will not be attending kindergarten are also encouraged to have their children screened. Preschoolers will be screened with an educational inventory similar to the kindergarten assessment. Results and learning strategies will also be shared with parents.

Appointments may be made by calling the Parents As Teachers office at (417) 448-2061, Tuesday through Thursday, April 8-11 . Screening is a prerequisite for participation in any of the R-5 preschools.

For further information contact Debbie Spaur, Principal at (417) 448-2060 or Parents As Teachers at (417) 448-2061.