Dear Spark! Discovery Preschool families:

It is time to start thinking about transitioning to kindergarten for next school year.  For the 2020-2021 school year, kindergarten applications will be accepted between December 2-16, 2019, online only.  Registration continues after December 16, but choice of schedule options may be limited.

To enroll in kindergarten, students must turn 5 on or before Oct. 1 of that school year. Please submit kindergarten enrollment information (see below) to your school of choice. Any additional questions can also be answered by calling the school to which you are submitting your application. If a family chooses to open enroll out of their attendance area, transportation is not provided, including children with special needs. 

As your child enters Kindergarten, we want to make you aware of the Kindergarten programming options available for the upcoming school year. Public, St. Vrain Valley Schools, with K-5 or K-8 options in our area include:

• Centennial Elementary, 720-652-8240, Principal— Dr. Shirley Jirik
• Legacy Elementary, 720-652-8160, Principal— Dr. Sean Corey
• Prairie Ridge Elementary, 720-494-3641, Principal—Dr. Jill Lliteras
• Thunder Valley K-8, 303-833-2456, Principal— Catrina Estrada

I recommend parents take advantage of various methods of learning about schools so they can make the best decision for their child:

• In November and December, look at different schools to find a kindergarten that works best for your child and family.
• Visit the school’s website and social media to get a feel for the school, staff, and students.
• Call and make an appointment to talk to the principal to visit the school.
• Check with the school to see if they offer in-coming Kindergarten tours, events, a chance to look around, opportunity to ask questions, or informational nights for interested parents between January and May. 
• Check with the school to see if they offer any transition opportunities during the summer, from June – August.  
• Look at the Colorado Department of Education website to see how students at the schools are performing: https://www.cde.state.co.us/accountability/performanceframeworks
• Ask friends and neighbors, with first hand experience, about their child’s school.  Listen for trends.
• Talk to your child’s preschool teacher to earn about what is expected of children as they start kindergarten. 

Kindergarten Enrollment Information

Online Registration is the required way to register, and it is a great option for new families to St. Vrain. Families still have the option to fill out a paper registration packet if preferred, contact your school of choice to obtain a complete packet.

• Online Registration (linked) (Eventually parents will need to take in a birth certificate, immunizations, and proof of address)

We will provide information in December about enrolling and re-enrolling for preschool at Spark! Discovery Preschool for the 2020-2021 school year. 

If parents have concerns about a child moving on to kindergarten, please contact the child’s teacher after the second parent-teacher conference in February 2020.  Any concerns regarding the consideration of retention require a team approach.

If families have enjoyed their experience at Spark! Discovery Preschool, we always appreciate it when they help us spread the word to neighbors, friends, and families about enrollment processes for next year!   Parents should call school at 720-652-7906 if they have any questions. 

With respect – Paige Gordon, Principal