Bryan to host kindergarten information night April 2

Kindergarten students will get a chance to see what the school bus ride will be like at Monday's P.I.N.K. event at Bryan Elementary.

Parents of children who will be 5 years old on or before July 31, 2012, are asked to "Think P.I.N.K." and attend Parent Information Night for Kindergarten 2012-'13 at Bryan Elementary School on Monday, April 2, at 7 p.m.

The Nevada Parents As Teachers Program and Bryan school will be hosting the open house and information night for parents and their "kindergarteners-to-be." The children will visit kindergarten classrooms, enjoy special school activities and be treated to a school bus ride. Parents will receive information regarding screening, immunization requirements, kindergarten goals and objectives and enrollment packets.

Enrollment information may be completed at home and returned to Bryan School on April 3-13, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Along with the enrollment form, parents should also bring their child's state birth certificate or other proof of age, immunization records, and two proofs of residency. such as a telephone bill, rent receipt, etc. Children do not need to be present when enrolling.

Appointments for kindergarten screening will be included as part of the enrollment process. Screening will be held April 17-19, at the First Baptist Church, 301 E. Highland. In the screening children will receive a free educational inventory measuring cognitive skills, language development and motor ability. A general health screening will also be included which will cover speech, vision and hearing. Parents and the child's kindergarten teacher will be provided with the results of the assessment.

Parents of children ages 3-5 who will not be attending kindergarten are also encouraged to have their children screened, especially if they suspect their child may have a delay. Preschoolers will be screened with an educational inventory similar to the kindergarten assessment. Results and learning strategies will be shared with parents. Parents As Teachers educators will be taking appointments for these screenings in the P.A.T. office at (417) 448-2061 Tuesday, April 3, through Friday April 6. Screening is a prerequisite for participation in any of the R-5 Preschools.

For further information contact Debbie Spaur, Principal at (417) 448-2060 or Parents As Teachers at (417)448-2061.