1. Cougar Ridge Elementary Kindergarten 2018 - 19

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

3. 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.

4. New Office Area

5. New Classroom Wing

6. 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%

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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.

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

14. 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

15. 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)

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

17. 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 during office hours (9:00 am – 3:00 pm).

18. 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.

19. 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

20. 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 IVE
Sept. 4 - Meet Your Teacher/Ice Cream Social/School Pictures
Sept. 4 – Kindergarten Curriculum Night
Sept. 5 – 7: Family Connection Meetings
Sept st Day of Kindergarten
Fall – WaKids Assessment

21. 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?

22. Questions??