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KINDERGARTEN 2024-2025 INFORMATION

This is an exciting time for our kiddos!

Kindergarten Registration for the 2024/2025 School Year is open - Click here to enroll

ALL NON-RESIDENTS must apply and be accepted prior to enrolling – Click here for further info 


2024/2025 SCHOOL YEAR - WELCOME LITTLE PANTHERS!
Important Dates in June
June 3-7- Safety Town at Columbia Woods
June 10- Kindergarten Screening at Grace Church- Norton Campus
June 11- Kindergarten Screening at Grace Church- Norton Campus
Appointments for Kindergarten Screenings are scheduled via the Kindergarten Registration link above.

Important Dates in August
August 20, 21, 22 - Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) at Norton Primary
Appointments for KRA Testing are scheduled via Kindergarten Registration link above (Final Forms).

Friday, August 23 - Kindergarten Orientation:   A-L 10:00am to 11:00am / M-Z 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Monday, August 26 - Kindergarten 1st Day of School



Safety Town 2024 is Coming!

Safety Town will be held at Columbia Woods - June 3-7, 2024 SAFETY TOWN FORM

"Weeks of Welcome"- Summer Activities

Popsicles, Playground, and Play                             

Join other Kindergarten Parents and Students at the Norton Primary Playground on June 19, July 17, and August 7 from 1:00-2:00 PM.  This is part of our “Weeks of Welcome” program and a great opportunity for parents and students to introduce themselves and try out the playground. Miss Mary the Early Childhood Librarian from Akron Summit County Public Library- Norton Branch will also be sharing a story with all of the Kindergarten students on those days.  Mr. Morris, Building Principal, will also be at this event for additional questions.

  

2024-2025 Kindergarten Remind Notification

Kindergarten Parents 2024-2025
If you are interested in joining the Kindergarten Remind App for the 2024-2025 school year, please click on the link above (Kindergarten Parents 2024-2025).  Important messages and announcements will be posted on this app throughout  the school year.  It is also a quick way to reach Mr. Morris, Building Principal, if you have questions.

2024-2025 PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN SUPPLY LISTS!




SAFETY

Parents - Safety is our #1 Goal here at Norton Primary!
Please note:
In an effort to make Norton City Schools the safest place possible for our children, your cooperation in observing the following procedure is vital to the safety of our children.  All parents and visitors entering Norton City Schools will now be required to show your driver's license or state identification card every time you sign your child out of the office.  We recognize and know most of you.  Please realize we are following District procedure, and anything to keep our students safe is a good thing.     

United Way / Imagination Library / Click here for registration and information

Your preschool aged child can receive FREE books - mailed right to your home!  Don't miss this opportunity - Register now! 

Camp Invention is back!


Norton City Schools will once again be hosting Camp Invention from June 10-14, 2024 at Norton Elementary School.  Camp Invention is offered to those students entering grades 1-6 in the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Please click here for more information.

EARLY ENTRANCE INFORMATION

 If your child is turning 5 years old on August 1st or later and you think they would qualify for the Early Entrance Exam for Kindergarten placement - please read the following  EarlyEntranceProcess
 
 District Vision:
Every Child Every Day


District Mission:
To inspire life-long learning in a caring, safe environment through challenging educational experiences for every child every day. 
 

Upcoming Events

May
4

Prom

7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
May
11

Panther Run

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
May
13

COW

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
May
13

Regular Meeting

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
May
19

Graduation

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
May
27

No School- Memorial Day

7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Do you have a student starting Kindergarten and wonder ... 
How will teachers get to know my Kindergarten child? 
How will teachers share the assessment results with families? 
What are some examples of the assessment activities my child will experience?
Where can I find more information? 
Click on the link below to see the Who, When and How of Kindergarten: