1. Attend the Parent Information Night. Essex Elementary hosts an informational evening exclusively for parents/guardians of incoming kindergarten students residing in Essex Town. Learn about important school procedures, registration process, buses, a day in the life of a kindergartener, and have your questions answered. Date: Wednesday, March 27, 6-7:30 p.m. Meets in Cafeteria. Parents only (if at all possible.)*
2. Fill out a EWSD Kindergarten Registration Packet, which you can obtain at the information night.
3. Return the package, including all required documentation, to EES.
4. Attend K screening in early May. You will sign up for your screening time at the parent information night.
5. Look for summer mailing. Classroom assignments are mailed in the summer. Some teachers have class meetups over the summer you can attend.

*If you cannot attend this night, please reach out to EES following the date of the information session, to set up a screening date and obtain important materials or a registration packet.*

1. Fill out a EWSD Kindergarten Registration Packet. (Some families saw a deadline to return on March 29. Kindergarteners can be enrolled at any time, but this helps us assign 2019 school locations early.)
2. Return the package, including all required documentation, to one of the schools listed on the packet cover page. 
3. Look for a letter by April 19 which will provide information about Kindergarten Screening Day on May 9. Screenings are held at the school your child has been assigned to (in most cases). 
4. Attend the Thursday, May 9 screening. Parents will have an opportunity to ask questions at the screening, while learners will meet with the K teaching team.
5. Look for summer mailing. Classroom assignments are mailed in the summer. Some teachers have class meetups over the summer you can attend.

1. Fill out and return a EWSD Kindergarten Registration Packet, and either drop or send it in to the school in advance, or on the day of, orientation if you are able.
2. Attend the parent orientation. Westford School hosts two informational "Parent Orientations" on the same day in June. They are designed for both parents/guardians AND incoming kindergarten students to come together. Learn about important school procedures, registration processes, buses, meet our staff, and have your questions answered. 
3. K screening happens on the same day as orientation at Westford. Children are able to meet the class's teacher, and staff can identify if any additional support is needed for the learner. 
4. Look for summer mailings. Teachers are in contact with new learners over the summer, and she will reach out in the days leading up to kindergarten.