KITE To Host Enfield’s Transition To Kindergarten Virtual Series

Press release from KITE:

March 11, 2021

KITE, in partnership with the Enfield Public Schools, will be hosting a 3-part Transition to Kindergarten Series during the month of April. The series is for parents of children who will enter kindergarten in September 2021.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the event will look a bit different this year. This 3-part event will include a drive thru grab and go information event on Apr 6th. Families will receive all the required materials to register for Kindergarten. From Apr 12th -22nd , parents can view an online video presentation to learn about the registration process, the kindergarten curriculum and structure of a kindergarten day. Featured in the video will be Enfield’s Superintendent, all three primary principals, kindergarten teachers, a current kindergarten parent and a PTO representative. Finally, a LIVE Zoom Q&A on April 22nd s for parents and caregivers to ask questions that were not already answered in the video recording. Immediately following parents can join a breakout session with the principal of the school their child will attend in the fall. Parents and caregivers must register in advance for the LIVE Q&A by visiting www.enfieldKITE.org.

• Tuesday, April 6 parents will be able to do a drive-by pickup of registration packet. For the convenience of families, there will be two pick up times.
  • The times are 6:30AM – 8:30AM and 5:00PM – 7:00PM

Front of Alcorn School (1010 Enfield Street)

• Monday, April 12 a video presentation featuring all the presenters and a power point about the kindergarten day will be posted on the KITE and Enfield Public Schools websites, for families to watch at their convenience.
• Thursday, April 22 Kite will host a Zoom Q&A for families. Those who participated in the video presentation will be available to answer questions. Following the large group Q&A, families will be invited to join a breakout room with the principal of the school their child will be attending.

About KITE
KITE (Key Initiatives to Early Education) is an early childhood collaborative that ensures all Enfield children are healthy, safe and happy; live in thriving families; and are ready to learn the skills they need to succeed in school and flourish in the 21st century. For more information, visit EnfieldKite.org.

This press release was produced by KITE. The views expressed here are the author's own.