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We lc ome : Mr. B. T wordik, Princ ipa l, E a rl Oxford Mr. C. L a luk, Pr inc ipa l, É c ole Ha r r ison

T his E ve ning ’s Ag e nda How do I register my child for Kindergarten?  • • Re gistratio n Date s Spe c ial Re que sts • • Catc hme nt Are a Childre n in Care • • Do c ume ntatio n Re quire d E nglish as an Additio nal • Re gistratio n F o rms L anguage Re gistratio n Pro c e ss  What types of Kindergarten programs are offered? What if my child may require additional supports?  Does my school offer Before & After School Programs?   Does my school offer Lunch & Breakfast Programs? What can I expect after I register my child? 

How do I r e g iste r my c hild for sc hool? Registration Dates Registration Dates: Due Date: January 28 th ‐ February 8th  St. Augustine & French Immersion Application Period February 12 th – March 8 th  Kindergarten Registrations

How do I r e g iste r my c hild for sc hool? Which school will my child attend? If you're not sure which school your child needs to go to, • stop by your nearest elementary school during regular business hours; • use the School Locator App on our website; or • phone the Brandon School Division Transportation Office. You will need to have your street address or rural civic number (blue sign), legal road number and community name for this process. Contact: Transportation Office Phone: 204‐729‐3975 Email: transportation@bsd.ca

How do I r e g iste r my c hild for sc hool? Documentation Required Registrations are accepted for all children who will have reached their fifth birthday on or before December 31 of that school year. Two pieces of identification are required: Legal Name and Proof of Age:  Certificate of Birth; o Baptismal Certificate; o Manitoba Health Card; o Passport; or o Landed Immigrant Card o  Proof of Residency: Custodial Parent's Driver's Licence; o Most Recent Property Tax Statement; or o Current Tenancy Agreement. o  If the child does not reside with both parents, legal custodial documents are required.

How do I r e g iste r my c hild for sc hool? Where can I find the registration forms? Brandon School Division Website:  https://www.bsd.ca/Studentsparents/AdmissionsRegistration/Pages/default.aspx Any Brandon School Division K‐8 School  Send us an email: info@bsd.ca  Pick up a copy tonight when you leave . 

How do I r e g iste r my c hild for sc hool? A One Year Special Request needs to be completed if you want your child to attend a different school than your neighbourhood school. Application forms are available at your neighbourhood/catchment  area school. The deadline to apply for a One Year Special Request is May 15 th . 

How do I r e g iste r my c hild for sc hool? Children in Care Children in Care of a Child Welfare Agency  (Guardian) must be registered by the child’s Worker assigned by the Agency. Information and documentation required can be  found on our website.

How do I r e g iste r my c hild for sc hool? English as an Additional Language If your child does not speak English as his/her first language, or  if English is their first language, but it is influenced by another dialect, please contact your neighbourhood school to make an appointment to register your child with the assistance of an EAL Teacher and Interpreter (if needed). This appointment will take place at your child’s catchment  school. Initial registration, assessment, orientation and information  services to support the educational needs of newcomer students and families will be provided.

Kinde rg a rte n Prog ra ms English Language • Half Day Every Day – Green Acres, J.R. Reid, Kirkcaldy Heights, Linden Lanes, St. Augustine • All Day Every Day ‐ Betty Gibson, Earl Oxford, George Fitton, King George, École New Era (English), Riverheights, Riverview, Valleyview • All Day Every Other Day – École O’Kelly (English), Meadows, Waverly Park • All Day Monday, Wednesday & Friday – Alexander

Kinde rg a rte n Prog ra ms French Immersion – Dual Track Half Day Every Day programs only • École New Era School • • École O’Kelly School French Immersion – Single Track • Half Day Every Day Programs Only • École Harrison

Kinde rg a rte n Prog ra ms Learning with the Arts Full Day Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday • Program Alexander School •

Kinde rg a rte n Prog ra ms Catholic School AM Every Day • St. Augustine School •

Childre n with Additiona l Support Ne e ds In Manitoba, we are committed to the following philosophy of inclusion as our guiding principle: Inclusion is a way of thinking and acting that allows every individual to feel accepted, valued, and safe. An inclusive community consciously evolves to meet the changing needs of its members. Through recognition and support, an inclusive community provides meaningful involvement and equal access to the benefits of citizenship. In Manitoba, we embrace inclusion as a means of enhancing the well‐being of every member of the community. By working together, we strengthen our capacity to provide the foundation for a richer future for all of us. If you have any questions in regards to your child requiring additional support services, please contact Student Achievement Support Services at 204‐729‐3132

T ra nsporta tion  F amilie s a r e r e sponsible for tr anspor ting the ir c hild to a nd fr om sc hool.  Stude nts qua lify for division tra nsporta tion if the y live 1.6 km from the ir c a tc hme nt a re a sc hool.  T ra nsporta tion is only a va ila ble first thing in the morning or e nd of da y for ha lf- da y prog ra ms (not during lunc h hour).  If a stude nt re quir e s divisiona l tr a nspor ta tion se r vic e s be c a use of a spe c ia l ne e d (e .g . whe e lc ha ir) a re que st c a n be ma de throug h Stude nt Ac hie ve me nt Support Se rvic e s

Be for e & Afte r Sc hool Pr ogr ams Before and After School Programs are site based. Please check with your school when you register to find out what may be available. Angela Forsythe, Before & After School Director YMCA of Brandon 204 570 2565 or 204 727 5456 ext 115 angela.forsythe@ymcabrandon.com

Bre a kfa st & L unc h Prog ra ms Breakfast and Lunch Programs are site based. Please check with your school when you register to find out what options may be available. Schools have their own registration process for lunch programs. *All bussed students are eligible to stay for lunch (excluding half‐day programs).

Wha t to e xpe c t a fte r re g istra tion… • You will receive an invitation to a Welcome to Kindergarten (WTK) event that is held at every school. In early August, every Kindergarten family will receive a • Summer Package in the mail from their child’s teacher. September Meeting Time o Supply List o Start Dates o September Meeting with the Kindergarten Teacher – • one family at a time.

Additiona l Informa tion… We have additional information and staff available • to answer any questions you may have in regards to Kindergarten Registration Process. Kindergarten Registration Documents o French Immersion Programming o Catholic School Programming o Learning with the Arts o YMCA Before & After School Program o

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