Cougar Ridge Elementary Kindergarten 2018 - 19

Agenda Introductions Kindergarten Program (K Teachers) PTSA Cougar Ridge and Registration Process Questions

Cougar Ridge Elementary The “New” Cougar Ridge: - Cougar Ridge is currently being remodeled (Office and SPED Wing) and a new 6 classroom wing is being added. - Official completion dates of each area…March and August 2018 respectively.

New Office Area

New Classroom Wing

Cougar Ridge Elementary Demographics: Cougar Ridge has as a “Community” feel and is growing rapidly. Current Enrollment: 600 students (K-5) More and More Ethnically Diverse 2005 – 06: 59.3% 2016 – 17: 47.8%

Cougar Ridge Elementary Programs: - LRC I…Special Education-Pullout Model - LRC II…Special Education-Inclusionary Model - Highly Capable (K-5) Many Activities *After School/Before School Clubs *Before and After School Childcare (SAC) *Numerous PTSA Events

Cougar Ridge Elementary School Wide Focus: - School Improvement Plan (SIP) Updated Annually - Math is our Current Focus School Wide (Year 3). Gap Closing emphasis with ELL students.

Cougar Ridge Elementary Parent and Community Involvement: Highly involved and active PTSA Numerous Parent and Community Volunteers and Mentors V.O.I.C.E. Classroom Volunteers

Cougar Ridge Elementary Full day kindergarten is now free for all ISD students Funding provided through the State of Washington Requirements for all kindergarten teachers Teacher Training Family Connection Meeting (fall) WaKids Assessment (fall) Early Learning Collaboration w/preschools

Cougar Ridge Elementary Bell Times: - Full Day Kindergarten 9:10 am – 3:35 pm (M, T, TH, F) 9:10 am – 1:25 pm (W) - Transportation to and from school is provided. Please ride the bus.

Cougar Ridge Elementary Bell Times: - Half-Day Kindergarten (3 hour day) 9:10 am – 12:10 am (M - F) AM transportation to school only. No mid-day transportation. No lunch is served.

Cougar Ridge Elementary Kindergarten Classes (Anticipated): - At least 4 Sections…hopefully 5. - 21 Students on Average per Class (ISD Ratio)

Cougar Ridge Elementary Communication: - Sign up for Cougar Ridge E-News - Sign up for ISD E-News - Visit Our Websites Cougar Ridge Elementary - Cougar Ridge PTSA

Registration Paperwork necessary to register your kindergarten student: Proof of Residency (2) (i.e. purchase papers/lease or rental agreement and a utility bill) Birth Certificate or Passport (Student must be 5 years old by Aug. 31, 2018) Immunization Record (Current) Driver’s License/Government I.D. of Parent/Guardian Emergency Contact Information (List ALL)

Registration Complete all documents in registration packet Turn in materials begins tomorrow Feb. 14 Deadline to submit Kindergarten Registration Packet is Friday, March 9 @ 3:30 pm

Enrollment Verification Process (EVP) August 7 - 13 ISD requires all families to confirm their enrollment in August through Family Access. EVP reminders will come via ISD E-News, Cougar Ridge E-News, and phone messaging. Office staff can help answer questions beginning Tuesday, August 7. Please call 425.837.7300 during office hours (9:00 am – 3:00 pm).

Bus Rides/Readiness Fair August 10 - Optional “Ready for School” Fair (help with Online Verification) – 10-Noon at Maywood Middle School Library and 3-7pm at Issaquah Valley Elementary. August 14, 15, 16 – 9:00 to 10:30 am. “Come Ride Along” on the Yellow School Bus – Optional IHS Parking Lot, Register online End of August Yellow postcard with bus information comes in the mail to you.

Important Information Immunizations: All kindergarten students must have their immunizations current in order to start the first day of school. Healthcare Plans, including proper medication, must also be current by the first day of school. Reminder letters will be mailed in August. Contact our Nurse, Karen Herring, at 425.837.7244.

Timeline Calendar of Events: Feb. 14 - Registration Begins March 9 – All Registration Packets Due!!! March 21- Spring Assessment July 9 – Aug. 3: Pre-K Summer School @ IVE Sept. 4 - Meet Your Teacher/Ice Cream Social/School Pictures Sept. 4 – Kindergarten Curriculum Night Sept. 5 – 7: Family Connection Meetings Sept. 10 - 1st Day of Kindergarten Fall – WaKids Assessment

Cougar Ridge Elementary Which kindergarten program is best for my student(s)? What if the program I initially select for my student is not the right fit? If I choose the half-day program, what will my student miss?

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