We are so excited your child will be joining us for kindergarten! It’s such an exciting time in your child’s educational journey and a very important one too! Speaking of important - mark your calendars for these dates:
August 29: School open house - this is optional for kindergarten families (Parent Orientation will be much the same)
September 3: Parent Orientation
September 4: First day of school for students with last names starting with letters A-L
September 5: First day of school for students with last names starting with letters M-Z
September 6: First day ALL kindergarten students will attend as a whole group
Sept. 3 Parent Orientation: Please watch for a communication near the end of August requesting you to sign up for a time that works best for your schedule. During parent orientation, families can learn about the crucial role of kindergarten in your child’s development, ask questions and meet with the principal and other school staff.
Sept. 4 & 5 Staggered Start: A staggered start for our kindergarten students (Last names A-L Sept. 4, M-Z Sept. 5) offers several benefits, including personalized attention, a gradual establishment of routines and more.
Sept. 6: Let your child’s educational journey begin!
We know you likely have questions about the start of the year. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about kindergarten:
What school supplies do I need to purchase?
School supply lists are available at rusd.org/supplylists. Some teachers may require additional items and parents will receive that information from the school.
When will I learn my child’s teacher?
Teacher placements will be available for you to view in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal in mid-August.
Is there before and/or after school care offered at my child’s school?
Each RUSD school has unique before and/or after school offerings. Please visit Extended Learning for additional information. You can also call 262.664.6990 or email extended.learning@rusd.org to ask questions and learn more.
Please visit our Kindergarten page for additional helpful information.