Take your child to visit the school to see the building 

• If possible, meet their teacher and visit their classroom! 

• Visit with neighbors who are going to the same school. It’s always fun to have a buddy.

• For some children, it can really help to know they will see a familiar face their first day of school. 

• Explore a pick-up and drop off sharing plan with neighbors, or a “Walking School Bus.” 

• Respond right away to outreach from your child’s teacher. Ask any questions you have!

Tell your child positive stories from when you were a young student 

• Make up silly songs about everyday routines: getting up, eating breakfast and going to school. 

• Read to your child each night in your home language. 

• If your child is expressing anxiety or concerns about going to school, gently find out what they are worried about.  Reach out to their teacher to let them know what worries your child has.

• Books can also prepare children for what to expect and address children’s concerns in playful ways that support conversations.

Set a standard bedtime and wake-up time a few weeks before starting school 

• Let children choose what clothes they’d like to wear the next day. 

• Morning routines go more smoothly when there is a consistent evening routine the night before.  Set a reasonable bedtime for your child to get enough sleep, and use that to figure out what time to start preparing for bed-time so your child has enough time to wind down.  

• Predictable routines make everyone feel in control, and that’s a good feeling.

Learn about the school's health guidelines 

• Make sure your child has the right shots to attend school

• If you are concerned your child may have a contagious illness, call your child’s health care provider or school for advice.  

• SRVUSD's Illness Guidelines for TK and Kindergarten may be a little different than the ones your child had in preschool if they did not attend preschool at an SRVUSD school.

• If your child is at high risk for complications from common illnesses, talk to your school about developing a health plan. 

• Schedule non-urgent medical appointments and extended trips when school is not in session.

Showing up on time every day is important to your child’s success and learning from preschool forward. 

SRVUSD Preschool Information
SRVUSD TK/Kindergarten Information

• Missing 5 days for an unexcused or unknown reason could affect your child's preschool enrollment.  Please call the school to report when your child is too ill to attend; illness is an excused absence and won't count towards that 5 days.

• Do not send your child to school if they have a fever of 100°F or higher, or have vomited in the last 24 hours. Children must be fever-free for 24 hours before returning.

• The SRVUSD policy on excused absences applies once children start TK or Kindergarten.
  
  

Missing 10% of school (1 or 2 days every few weeks) can make it harder to: 

• Gain early reading and math skills 

• Build relationships and sustain friendships 

• Develop the ability to show up for school consistently, even on days they'd rather be doing something else
  
  

High quality preschool and kindergarten has many benefits! 

• The routines and skills that your child develops will continue throughout school, each year building on the previous year. 

• Skills that children learn in early grades build the foundation for literacy and math later, making it easier to learn new skills quickly.

• Make the most of early grades by encouraging your child to attend school on time every day. 

Work with your child and their teacher to develop your child’s strong attendance. 

Talk about it – sing about it – make it an adventure! 

• Set a regular bedtime and morning routine. 

• Lay out clothes and organize backpacks the night before. 

• Exchange ideas with other parents for getting to school on time.   

• Ask your school office for tips on navigating traffic near the school during drop-off or pick-up.
  
  

Before the school year starts: 

• Find out what day school starts and begin a countdown! 

• Make sure your child has the required shots. 

• Attend orientation with your child to meet teachers and classmates and find out about health and safety procedures. 

• Ask any questions you may have for the school or teacher.

• Check your school's website for information on attendance policies.
  
  

Ready, Set, GO! 

• If you are concerned your child may have a contagious illness, call your school or health care provider for advice. Ask for resources to continue learning at home if needed. 

• Ask family members or neighbors you trust to be a backup if something comes up and you need help with drop-off or pick-up. 

• Try to schedule non-urgent medical appointments and extended trips when school is not in session. 

• If your child seems anxious about going to preschool or school, talk to the program director, teacher, and/or your child's pediatrician.