Future Kindergarteners
Registration
You can now register your kindergartener for school online! Click the button below to register.
2025-2026 School Year
Welcome! We are so excited that your child will be coming to Ella Baker for kindergarten. Our staff is passionate about giving each child a fantastic start to their education. Please save these dates for kindergarten events:
May 21, 2025 ~ Questionnaires Due
- Please complete the Ella Baker Kindergarten Questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/r/vGH0LMStHM. If you prefer a paper version, please come to the office to pick up.
June 12, 2025 ~ Step-Up to Kindergarten 9:00AM to 10:30AM
- Come to Ella Baker before school starts and get oriented with all thing's kindergarten! Future kindergarteners will spend the morning in the classrooms while parents/guardians get important information from Principal Bilanko, our students, and our PTSA.
August 25, 2025 ~ Kindergarten Playdate 6:00PM
- Kindergarteners will socialize and play outside on the grounds at Ella Baker Elementary School playground. This event is organized by a parent/guardian volunteer.
August 28, 2025 ~ Welcome Message
- Families will receive a joint message from the kindergarten team, welcoming them to Ella Baker. Families will sign-up for the 15-minute Family Connection meeting held September 2nd, 3rd, or 4th with both kindergarten teachers.
August 28, 2025 ~ Kindergarten Orientation 12:30PM to 1:00PM
- Parents will learn IMPORTANT logistical information about Kindergarten from the teachers. Students will engage in fun activities followed by the all school Meet and Greet.
August 28, 2025 ~ All School Meet & Greet 1:00PM-2:00PM
- This event is for parents/guardians and kindergarteners! Students will be introduced to the kindergarten den, including meeting both teachers, seeing the two classrooms, and meeting peers.
September 2-4 ~ Kindergarten Family Connections
- By appointment (see above). Families will meet with both kindergarten teachers at this time.
September 5 ~ Kindergarten Group A (TBD) Students will spend time in both classrooms learning kindergarten routines and procedures.
September 8 ~ Kindergarten Group B (TBD Students will spend time in both classrooms learning kindergarten routines and procedures.
**On the evening of September 8th, families will get a message with the final class placement.
September 9 ~ All Kindergarten First Day of School in their final classrooms.