Welcome to Kindergarten!
2023-2024 School Year
February 1-15, 2023: Kindergarten Pre-Registration Open!
*Click HERE to Pre-Register your Child*
Important Dates:
February 17, 2023: Spanish Immersion Lottery
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March 1-31, 2023: Transportation (Bus) Registration Opens
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April 2023: Kindergarten Placement Letters Mailed to Families
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April 2023: Kindergarten Enrollment Opens
(via online portal, required documents submitted)
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Mid-August: Classroom Assignments, Supply Lists, and Meet & Greet Invitations Sent
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September 5-6, 2023: Meet & Greet Meetings at Schools
(date and location sent mid-August)
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September 7, 2023: FIRST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN!!
2023-2024 Wayland Kindergarten Brochure
2023 Kindergarten Information Night
Zoom Recording
Questions?
Lisa Raftery
Kindergarten Registration
508-358-3758
[email protected]
Kindergarten General Information:
Below you will find general information regarding the Wayland Kindergarten programs, which include:
* Full Day Kindergarten program runs from 7:55 AM – 2:25 PM with an early dismissal on Wednesdays at 1:15 PM. The full day kindergarten program is a fee-based program. The tuition for the 2021 -2022 School Year will be $2,700.
* Spanish Immersion program is a full day option that runs from 7:55 AM – 2:25 PM with an early dismissal on Wednesdays at 1:15 PM. This program is also fee-based and the tuition for the 2021 -2022 will be $2,700. The Spanish Immersion program is 90% Spanish, 10% English and has 3 Goals: Academic Achievement, Bilingual and Biliterate, Cultural Competence. Enrollment in this program is decided by a lottery, choosing from students whose parents attend a Spanish Immersion Program Meeting.
* Traditional Day Kindergarten program runs daily from 7:55 AM - 11:30 AM. There is no fee for this program.
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Sample Kindergarten Schedules
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Full Day
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Traditional / Hybrid Day
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7:55 - 8:10
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Choice
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Choice
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8:10 - 8:40
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Meeting
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Meeting
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8:40 - 9:25
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ELA (Phonics / Writers’ Workshop)
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ELA (Phonics, Literacy/Story Time, Writing, Handwriting, Open Circle)
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9:25 - 9:55
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Snack / Recess
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Snack/Recess
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9:55 - 10:25
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Special
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Special
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10:25 - 11:30
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Math Centers
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Math Centers
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11:30 - 12:35
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Shared Reading / Lunch / Recess /
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Traditional day students pack and leave
Lunch/Recess
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12:35 - 12:55
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Handwriting
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Theme Based Projects/Activities
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12:55 - 1:40
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Centers
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Read Aloud/ Free Choice
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1:40 - 2:25
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Clean, Pack & Stack
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Clean, Pack & Stack
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Helpful Pages:
BASE Program: Full Day Kindergarten and Spanish Immersion students may apply for enrollment in the BASE program which runs from dismissal of full day kindergarten to 4:30 PM or 6:00 PM. All BASE programs are fee-based and are enrolled on a space-available basis. Enrollment procedures, Policies, Fees and Contact information: BASE Information
English Learners Program: Available for students who live in homes in which a language other than English is spoken. Instructional learning plan created in collaboration with teachers. District Contacts and Parent Advisory Council Involvement Opportunities: English Learners
Food Service Information: Payment Options, Menus: Food Services
METCO Program: About, Calendar, Involvement Opportunities, Transportation: Wayland METCO
Spanish Immersion Program: Goals, Program Overview: Spanish Immersion Information
Transportation and Bus Information: Registration, Fees, Schedules: Student Transportation
Last Updated: 2/2/2023