Don't Forget, Kindergarten Registration is This Week

Kindergarten registration is this week from March 9-13 for the Wilmington Public Schools.

Registration takes place daily at:

• Wildwood Early Childhood Center: 9-11 a.m. and 12:45-2:45 p.m.
• Boutwell Early Childhood Center: 8:30-10:30 a.m. and 12:15-2:15 p.m.

In order to register for kindergarten this week, you child has to reach the age of 5 on or before August 31, 2015.

If your child reaches the age of 6 on or before August 31, 2015, he or she should register for first grade at this time, if NOT already attending a Wilmington Public School Kindergarten program.

In accordance with School Committee policy, no child will be registered to enter first grade if he/she has not turned 6 prior to August 31, 2015 even if they have completed a kindergarten program elsewhere.

The following items must be presented at the time of registration:

I. Original birth certificate with official seal

II. Proof of Residency (one of the following items)

• Record of recent mortgage payment and/or property tax bill
• Fully signed and executed Lease and/or Rental Agreement (Must be executed by both parties)
• Notarized Landlord/Owner of Property Affidavit (please refer to district’s website wilmington.k12.ma.us and click on RESIDENCY POLICY & PROCEDURES to print form to be used “Residency Statement/Affidavit”)
• Fully signed and executed Purchase and Sale (P&S) Agreement (provided occupancy date occurs within 30 days of enrollment)
• Section 8 Agreement

III. Proof of Occupancy (one of the following items)

• Gas/Oil Bill, Electric Bill, Home (not cell) Telephone Bill, Cable Bill, Water Bill (Note: Bill must be dated within the past 45 days and address and name must be stated)
• Recent bill (other than that stated above dated within the past 45 days showing Wilmington address and name. However, a Residency Statement/Affidavit is REQUIRED with this option. Please refer to district’s websitewilmington.k12.ma.us and click on RESIDENCY POLICY & PROCEDURES to print form to be used)
• Occupancy Statement/Affidavit must be notarized if a bill can not be provided prior to student’s enrollment (please refer to district’s website wilmington.k12.ma.us and click on RESIDENCY POLICY & PROCEDURES to print form to be used “Occupancy Statement/Affidavit”)

IV. Proof of Identity (one of the following items)

• Valid MA Driver’s License
• Valid MA Photo ID Card
• Valid Passport
• Other Government issued Photo ID

Early Childhood Kindergarten Screening (preschool screening also available)

Parents registering children for Kindergarten will also register at this time for the Early Childhood Kindergarten/Preschool screening. This screening will be conducted in May, further information will be provided at the time of registration.

Also, screening is available for 3- and 4-year-olds whose parents believe that their child has a reasonable likelihood of having any disabilities. Parents of 3 and 4 year olds wishing to have their child screened may also schedule an appointment during the above dates at the Boutwell and Wildwood Early Childhood Centers.