WELCOME TO 4K | 5K KINDERGARTEN
The School District of Elmbrook’s five elementary schools are among the best in the state! We are excited to share with you the many great things about Four-Year-Old Kindergarten (4K) and Five-Year-Old Kindergarten (5K).
ENGAGED STUDENTS | OUTSTANDING TEACHERS
STRONG LEADERS | CARING STAFF | SUPPORTIVE FAMILIES
CREATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
Our principal welcomes us as we come in.
Our teachers greet us with hugs and high fives. Our morning announcements celebrate students and teachers.
We help others. We make friends.
In math, we learn to count and identify shapes and patterns.
We play on the playground.
We read and discuss books.
We learn to write.
We check books out of the library.
We take time to rest when we’re tired.
We sing and dance.
We learn and practice positive behaviors.
We share our creativity in many ways.
We study science.
We exercise in the gym.
HOW WILL I GET TO SCHOOL?
Kindergarten students love to ride the yellow school bus to and from school at no cost to the family. Each elementary school has developed strategies, such as Bus Buddies, to connect Kindergarten students with older students to make sure their ride is consistent, safe and enjoyable. All Elmbrook students receive transportation to their designated school and, when possible, Kindergarten students are picked up close to their home to support a successful transition to school.
At the end of my day, I ride the bus or get picked up and go home!
WHAT DOES A TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE?
4K | HALF DAY; 5K | FULL DAY
ARRIVAL
Welcome, Relationship Building
LITERACY
Reading, Writing, and Read-Aloud Story Time
CENTERS
Math, ABC's, Sensory, Library, Dramatic Play, Science, Art
MATH
Bridges Resource Builds Foundational Skills
OUTDOOR LEARNING
MOTOR LAB
Development of Students' Movement Skills
PARTICIPATE IN GYM & LIBRARY (4K/5K), AND ART & MUSIC (5K)
SNACK (4K) | LUNCH (5K)
WHAT WILL I HAVE FOR LUNCH?
Elmbrook’s Food Service program o ers a variety of healthy lunch choices to students each day that includes two entree options and a balanced amount of fruit, vegetables, and healthy grains. The Food & Nutrition Department works with families to meet dietary needs. Each student has a food account balance which is used to pay for lunch or milk. Students are also allowed to bring a lunch from home, and family members are always welcome to join their student for lunch any day of the week.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
All Kindergarten classrooms o er a robust curriculum centered on literacy (reading, writing, speaking, listening) and math. In response to the diverse and broad range of Kindergartner abilities, our talented sta , that includes a Kindergarten teacher and a certified teaching assistant in every classroom, work together to make learning personal for all students through individual, small group, and whole class instruction. Students develop the skills and abilities to become independent learners in a classroom community that values social, emotional and academic growth. Additional learning opportunities in physical education and library (4K & 5K), and music and art (5k) help develop the whole child and are vital components to a student's engaging school day.
See www.elmbrookschools.org/curriculum for specific Kindergarten standards and learning targets.
WHAT SUPPORT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED?
Each student’s learning needs are unique. In addition to classroom resources, we support students who are new English language learners or have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) with highly-skilled education professionals and services. Elmbrook is renowned for its inclusive practices, ensuring all students are successful in their classroom learning environment.
WHAT IF I DON’T FEEL WELL?
The School District of Elmbrook has licensed school nurses who supervise health o ce sta who are trained in first aid and other health services to injured or ill students. If your child ever needs to take medication while at school, health o ce sta will administer it. The State of Wisconsin requires an immunization record to be on file. This information should be submitted during the registration process.
