Dear Incoming Kindergarten Families,

We are excited to meet your child on Monday, August 10th for Kindergarten Jumpstart at Monmouth Elementary! Kindergarten Jumpstart will be a great opportunity for our youngest learners to gather together in smaller groups before all elementary students return to school in September. Our teachers have fun, engaging activities planned for students that will allow for kids to engage in a structured, safe and supportive environment. If you have not had a chance to sign up yet for Kindergarten Jumpstart, here is the link: JUMPSTART KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION LINK

Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all students. Students may eat breakfast before arriving, if they prefer. Parents may pack a lunch for their child, if the child would like that option.

Please carefully read the important information below as you and your child begin to prepare for camp. *Please note that kindergarten class lists for the 2026-27 school year will not be finalized until late August. Teachers will be working collaboratively with students during camp.

Dates:

Monday, August 10th - Friday, August 14th.

Times:

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Clothing: 

Kids should dress comfortably for camp, sunscreen is also important! Classrooms being used have air conditioning. Pants or shorts that have elastic waistbands and velcro shoes are very helpful to support student independence. If your child is prone to accidents, please pack extra underwear, clothes, and socks/shoes for them.

Materials/Supplies: 

Clean water bottle each day with name clearly labeled

Arrival Procedure:

Walkers:  Children who walk to school should walk to the front doors by the office. An adult will greet kids and then escort them to their assigned classroom for the day.

Bike Riders:  Children who ride a bike to school should park at the bike racks, then walk to the front of the building. An adult will greet kids and then escort them to their assigned classroom for the day.

Car Drop-off:  For Kinder Camp only, parents will be able to drop their student off at the front of the building. During the regular school year, drop off will be at the small turn-around, at the end of the building.

Bus Riders:  The bus will drop students off in the bus loop, directly in front of the office. A staff member will greet students and walk them to meet their teachers. Students in the bus zone and who have requested transportation will be contacted with busing information. More information about busing will be emailed to parents soon.

Dismissal Procedure:

Bus Riders: Children will be escorted to the bus by an adult.

Walkers and Bike Riders:  Children will only be allowed to leave campus alone with prior parent permission. Caregivers meeting students to walk or bike should pick their child up on the South side of the building, at the gymnasium exterior doors. (Look for signs if you are unfamiliar with our building.)

Car Pick-Up:  Please follow the same routine as drop-off to pick up at the end of camp. Children will wait with teachers until their car pulls up in the bus loop. An adult will then escort children to their cars.

Family Night:

MES has a Kindergarten Family Night on Thursday, August 13th from 5:00 pm-6:30 pm. This is solely for guardians and kindergartners (no siblings). This will provide an opportunity for you to meet MES staff, learn alongside your child, get some tips for supporting your child in development, and help you both prepare for the school year.  Dinner will be provided!

If you have any questions please call the school office at 503.838.1433 between 8-3pm, Monday - Friday. We are looking forward to meeting your child soon!

With Thanks,

Kim Seidel

Principal, Monmouth Elementary School