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Thursday, January 17, 2013

Affton Kindergarten Enrollment Starts Next Month

All Affton Kindergarten classes are full-day and offered at no cost.

Registration for the Affton School District’s 2013-2014 Kindergarten program will be held Feb. 20, 21 and 26.  Registration will be held at Mesnier Primary School, 6930 Weber Road, in the cafeteria on Wed., Feb. 20 and Thurs., Feb. 21 from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.   On Tues., Feb. 26, registration will be held at Affton Early Childhood Center, 9832 Reavis Road, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All Affton Kindergarten classes are full-day and offered at no cost. Children of Affton School District residents may be enrolled if the child will have reached the age of five (5) years on or before July 31, 2013. At the time of registration the applicant is asked to bring: The parent or guardian must bring the proof of residence and official birth certificate or …

Thursday, August 2, 2012

6 Tips for Moms on the First Day of Kindergarten

Worried about sending your little one to kindergarten? We've got you covered.

For what seems like forever, you’ve been wiping your little one’s bottom, nose and messes. Now, all of a sudden, they are big enough to go to kindergarten! How did time go so quickly? If you’re worried about sending your child to school for the first time, we’ve got a few tips to keep the transition easy—for you and your little one. Here’s what you need to know: 1. Have a countdown. Get a calendar or hang a poster on the wall counting down to the first day of school. Every morning, mark another day off the countdown with your kindergartener-to-be. This makes school feel like exciting, like waiting for a birthday or Christmas. 2. Pick out an outfit together. Go shopping for a complete first-day-of-school look, including shoes, socks and …

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