Kindergarten Roundup

Welcome to Boeckman Creek!

We are so excited that your child will be starting Kindergarten in the Fall. This is an important milestone, and we are here to support you along the way.

The resources on this page are designed to help you and your child make a smooth transition into Kindergarten in the Fall.

Registration

Please fill out the registration forms below and return them to the school office. You will need to pick up an immunization form at school and bring a copy of your child's birth certificate.

Enrollment Checklist (Microsoft Word)

Registration Form

(Adobe PDF)

School Supply List

(Microsoft Word)

Session Preference Form

(Microsoft Word)

Full-Day Scholarship Application

(Microsoft Word)

Free/Reduced Lunch Application

(Adobe PDF)

Student Information Form

(Microsoft Word)

Free/Reduced Lunch Program Info

(Adobe PDF)

Immunization Information

Student Immunization Requirements (Adobe PDF)

The District Health Services website contains information about medications, food allergies, head lice, student illness, and more.

Speech/Language Information

This handout explains developmental milestones in speech and language development.
How Does Your Child Hear and Talk? (Adobe PDF)

How Does Your Child Hear and Talk? (Adobe PDF)

Spanish Version

Volunteer Opportunities

From chaperoning field trips to helping in your child's classroom, there are many opportunities to volunteer at Boeckman Creek! Visit our PTA homepage to find out about other ways you can become involved.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our school office at 503-673-7750 or send us an e-mail:

Lauren Teyema, school secretary

Linda Craghead, school secretary

Preparing your child for Kindergarten

These handouts will provide ideas and resources to help your child get ready for Kindergarten.

Countdown to Kindergarten (choose file format:)

Microsoft Word Adobe PDF

Getting Ready for Kindergarten (choose file format:)

Microsoft Word Adobe PDF

Games To Play with Letter Tiles (choose file format:)

Microsoft Word Adobe PDF

Articles

"Ready for Kindergarten?"

Five teachers tell you what preschoolers really need for next year.

"What Kindergarten Teachers Wish Parents Knew"

Get inside tips on how to make the most of school.

"Our Kindergarten Journey"

Four families share their very different starting-school experiences.

"What's Different About Kindergarten?"

Whether your child has been in preschool, day care, or at home, kindergarten brings exciting new experiences. Be ready for these important changes.

Websites

PBS Kids

PBS Kids is a very kid-friendly website with music, games, and coloring for kids. It also has a "PBS parents" feature that offers information about your child's development from birth to the early years.

Starfall

Starfall is a great website to encourage your child's reading development. Through interactive and engaging online stories, your child builds reading confidence and fluency.

Parents Choice Foundation

The Parents' Choice Foundation web site is a great resource when you want to find high quality children's music, toys, software, books, DVDs, video games, and more. The foundation reviews and recommends media products for children's learning and fun outside the classroom.

Scholastic Parents

Scholastic offers a wealth of resources for parents of children at any age. It features many useful articles about helping your child learn to read and love learning. It also contains book reviews and offers suggestions on the most educational books for your child. From vaccinations to back-to-school readiness, this website is a must for parents.