Be Ready
Kindergarten
Entering kindergarten is a transition for both you and your child. Whether or not your child has been in full-time care or preschool, the transition into kindergarten is a milestone in your child’s life. This leads to questions:
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How can you make sure your child is prepared?
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What do families need to think about to get their child ready?
Check out Be Ready’s Ready Set Kindergarten! booklet for a calendar to guide you along the way and fun activities to help your child be prepared. Click here for the English version. Descarga la guía y libro de ejercicios en español aquí: En sus Marcas, Listos, Kindergarten!
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Looking for information about how to prepare your little learner for preschool? Check out our Be Ready Preschool information.​
Kindergarten Enrollment
Larimer County has three different school districts. Learn about how to apply for each one below.
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ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Age: Five on or before October 1
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Registration Date: Spring (typically April) prior to entering Kindergarten
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Contact: epes.estesschools.org or 970-586-7406
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Kindergarten information: https://epes.estesschools.org/academics/kindergarten
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What to bring/what you need for registration:
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Immunization records (copy)
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Birth Certificate (copy)
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Emergency contact information: Relatives / friends / doctor addresses and phone numbers
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Proof of residency (i.e. utility bill)
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POUDRE SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Age: Five on or before October 1
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Registration Date: January prior to entering Kindergarten
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Contact: https://www.psdschools.org/your-district/about-psd/contact-us or (970) -613-5000
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Kindergarten information: https://www.psdschools.org/schools/school-registration/kindergarten-registration
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What to bring/what you need for registration:
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Verification of child’s birth date (birth certificate, passport, baptismal certificate, military ID, original or certified copies acceptable).
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Proof of address (a copy of a lease agreement, mortgage statement, utility bill, etc., that shows that the parent/guardian lives at an address within school boundaries)
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Immunization record or an immunization exemption form
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Custody documents (if applicable)​​​
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THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Age: Five on or before October 1
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Registration Date: January prior to entering Kindergarten
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Contact: https://www.tsd.org/connect or (970) 613-5026 (click here to locate your home school)
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Kindergarten information: https://www.tsd.org/enrollment/registration/kindergarten
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What to bring/what you need for registration:
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Immunization records (copy)
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Birth Certificate (copy)
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Emergency contact information: Relatives / friends / doctor addresses and phone numbers
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Proof of residency (i.e. utility bill)
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RESOURCES
ACTIVITIES
Math:
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Copy My Pattern (available in English and Español)​​​​​​
Reading:
Social-Emotional:
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GENERAL RESOURCES
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Free tips, games and resources to give your child a bright beginning from My Lantern
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Boost your child's learning with fast and fun tips from Vroom​
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