- Anchorage School District
- Countdown to Kindergarten
Preschool and Countdown to Kindergarten
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The year before kindergarten is important in helping your child feel ready and confident in starting school. The resources below can support your family during this transition.
10 Ways to Get Ready for Kindergarten
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CLICK HERE to complete the Countdown to Kindergarten Event Survey
Materials:
Passport to Kindergarten
Check out our Countdown to Kindergarten Event Resources tab for fun at-home activities!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Countdown to Kindergarten Live Event
@ Muldoon Library
Saturday, 4/8/23, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Kindergarten Round-Up
@ Wendler Middle School
Friday, 4/14/23, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Kindergarten Round-Up
@ Hanshew Middle School
Friday, 4/28/23, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Countdown to Kindergarten Live Event
@ Loussac Library
Saturday, 5/6/23, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
For more information about Countdown to Kindergarten, contact:
Kerry Reardon, reardonscher@gci.net or
Elsa Aegerter, elsajess@gmail.com
Emily Robinson, robinson_emily@asdk12.org
5,4,3,2,1 BLAST OFF
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March: Decide on Your Child's School
Parents interested in having their child attend their neighborhood school do not need to sign up until school registration, held during the last week of July. Parents interested in having their child attend a school other than the neighborhood school must complete an online lottery application.
April: Attend Kindergarten Round-Up at Schools
All schools will host a Kindergarten Round-Up for families in the spring. Come meet the school principal, staff, kindergarten teachers, and other families. Learn about school routines, expectations, and curriculum. Visit classrooms and tour the school. Check the ASD website in late March for specific dates and times for all Kindergarten Round-Ups.
May-June: Explore Kindergarten Resources
Visit your child’s school playground over the summer so your child becomes familiar with the school site. Check out fun summer programs and activities in Anchorage for children. Think about what would be best for your child and family as you make this transition.
July-August: Get Ready for School
Visit Welcome to the ASD page for current information on enrollment, registration, school start times, bus routes, and important school updates. You can also download the ASD mobile app to stay up to date. After enrollment look for information on Fall Kindergarten Orientation.
BLAST OFF!
Welcome to Kindergartenprint version of this information available here