Naples Central School

KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION FOR THE 2023 – 2024 SCHOOL YEAR • Class of 2036

If you have a child born between 12/2/2017 and 12/1/2018, they will be eligible to attend Kindergarten in September 2023. Please phone the Naples Elementary School o ce at 585-374-7952 to be sure your child is included on the school register and that the school has your correct mailing address and information.

Kindergarten registration material will be mailed to all incoming students by the end of April. Kindergarten screening will take place on Wednesday, May 17th and ursday, May 18th, 2023. Information regarding screening and an orientation in August will be included in the packet.

Required information:

• Child’s (original) birth certi cate or other acceptable proof of age;

• Immunization records; a recent physical; and proof of residency.

UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM REGISTRATION

Registration for the 2023-2024 Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program at Naples Elementary School will be accepted in the Elementary School O ce on: Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 between 8:30am and 4pm or 6pm and 7pm BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. (A lottery for the openings will be held at 7:00 p.m. if needed.)

In order to avoid a long wait for parents and congestion in the o ce, we ask that you call ahead for an appointment. is will make your visit more convenient and e cient. ank you! To qualify to attend the UPK Program, your child must have been born between 12/2/18 and 12/1/19 AND be a resident of the Naples Central School District.

Required information:

Child’s (original) birth certi cate or other acceptable proof of age; Immunization records; a recent physical; and proof of residency.

For more information and to make your appointment, please call the main o ce at 585-374-7952 Monday through Friday between 8am and 3:30pm

Finding the Right Food Bowl for an Older Cat Takes Trial and Error

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I hope this advice helps other cat owners. My cat, Ferris, is 13 years old, and while he’s generally healthy, he does have arthritis and is not as energetic as he once was. I noticed a few months ago that he was not nishing his dry food in the evenings, so I took him to the vet to get him checked out. Everything was ne, but the vet said that he might have some discomfort crouching down to reach his food and water.

I went online to nd a raised platform that would hold food and water dishes. e trouble was that many of the platforms were too high for Ferris to reach comfortably, and he didn’t seem very happy with the platform design. Instead, I found a dish that he loves. It sits about three inches above the oor and is angled higher in the back so that he doesn’t push the food out of the bowl while eating. It’s weighted so that it doesn’t shi while he eats. is is a lot more comfortable for Ferris, and he’s eating all of his food again. -Terry L., Bloomington, Indiana

DEAR TERRY: ank you for sharing your story! I’m glad that Ferris found the perfect food dish.

Sometimes we have to try a few di erent items before discovering the perfect one for our pets. Whether it’s a food dish, a toy or a bed, we have to be prepared to spend a little more money than expected to get just the right item. Trial and error is part of the process, and part of the joy of owning a pet.

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