Welcome to our newest Exeter Eagles--the Class of 2036! Throughout the next few months, we're excited to help you and your child prepare for the start of kindergarten. Once you've registered your child, please come back every month to learn more about what you need to know to prepare your family and your child for kindergarten in the fall, meet our kindergarten teachers, and more! Please also make sure you save the dates in August for important activities and events before your child begins school on August 24th.
If you have questions at anytime, please do not hesitate to contact your child's school, or call our central administration at 610-779-0700.
February 2023
• Gather registration documents (vaccines do not need to be complete to register)
• Kindergarten Registration opens on February 1st. Click HERE to begin!
March 2023
- Click HERE to meet Owatin Creek's principal, Mr. Charlie Payne!
- Click HERE to meet Jacksonwald's principal, Mr. Matt Hathaway!
- Click HERE to meet Lorane's principal, Mrs. Karen Hodge!
- Click HERE to learn tips for bus safety with our Bus Safety Patrol!
- Find transportation information and forms that your child may need on our website here: https://exetersd.org/transportation
- Click HERE to have Ally & JJ show you how easy it is to buy a lunch!
TIPS FOR THE MONTH:
- Start practicing how to put on and take off a backpack with your child. Show your child how to use the zippers and load and unload his/her backpack.
- Teach your child how to carry a tray with pretend food. Teach your child how to open common lunch containers, such as ziplock bags, juice boxes, milk boxes, fruit pouches, etc. We have friendly cafeteria aides who help students open these items, but you may want to avoid packing certain items if you feel your child will be frustrated waiting for adult help.
- Start teaching your child how to use the bathroom independently. Show him/her how to wash and dry his/her hands thoroughly. Make sure your child is familiar with urinals and toilet stalls and how to use them.
- Practice taking turns and sharing. If you play games, allow your child to lose occasionally so it's not a new concept when he/she comes to school.
April 2023
This month, we're excited to introduce you to our kindergarten teachers!
- Click HERE to meet Jacksonwald's Mrs. Druzba
- Click HERE to meet Jacksonwald's Mrs. Simmons
- Click HERE to meet Jacksonwald's Mrs. Weaver
- Click HERE to meet Lorane's Mrs. DeCamillo
- Click HERE to meet Lorane's Mrs. Firestone
- Click HERE to meet Lorane's Miss Stein
- Click HERE to meet Lorane's Mrs. Young
- Click HERE to meet Owatin Creek's Miss Motze
- Click HERE to meet Owatin Creek's Mrs. Murphy
- Click HERE to meet Owatin Creek's Mrs. Okonski
- Click HERE to meet Owatin Creek's Mrs. Vogt
- Click HERE to meet Owatin Creek's Mrs. Warchol
TIPS FOR THE MONTH:
- Practice rhyming and playing with sounds with your child. These are fantastic literacy skills that will help your child learn how to read.
- Show your child letters. Have him/her identify both the upper and lower case version of each letter. Teach him/her how to make the corresponding sound to that letter.
- Reading to your child every day for at least 10 minutes is one of the best things you can do to help your child get ready for kindergarten--and provides you both with memorable time together before your child enters school.
May 2023
Please return on May 1st for this month's topics!
June 2023
Please return on June 1st for this month's topics!
July 2023
Please return on July 1st for this month's topics!
August 2023
IMPORTANT DATES THIS MONTH:
• August 1 - Lorane Kindergarten Assessments
(Scheduling will begin in June)
• August 3 - Jacksonwald Kindergarten Assessments
(Scheduling will begin in June)
• August 8 - Owatin Creek Kindergarten Assessments
(Scheduling will begin in June)
• August 24 - KINDERGARTEN BEGINS!
Look for additional events and activities to be scheduled in August for kindergarten orientation, bus rides, teacher meet & greets and more!