Join Us Thursday, April 21 at 6 pm

It’s time to prepare for kindergarten! Each spring we hold a special event for families who have a child beginning kindergarten in the fall. The evening gives students and families the chance to meet school staff, become familiar with their school and learn the next steps in beginning kindergarten.

At Connect to Kindergarten, families will have the opportunity to meet the school’s principal and kindergarten teachers. They’ll also learn more about their school and topics such as registration, absences, riding the school bus and how to prepare for the start of kindergarten.

We can’t emphasize enough how helpful participation in this event is to both families and elementary schools. Connect to Kindergarten helps children become excited and comfortable with starting school as well as gives parents the opportunity to ask questions. Also, participation helps schools project enrollment numbers and prepare the classroom for your student.

If you are interested in virtual learning for your Kindergartener, we are accepting applications for David Douglas Online Academy. More information is available on the DDOA website and you are invited to attend an online Parent Information Session on Wednesday, April 27 at 6pm. The ZOOM link to join is https://tinyurl.com/DDOAElementaryInfoNight

The deadline to reserve your space in DDOA for the 2022-23 school year is Monday, May 2.

Identify Your Neighborhood School

If you are unsure which school your home address is affiliated with, you can identify your neighborhood school here or call 503-256-6526.

Who Can Register for Kindergarten 2022-23

Your child is eligible to start kindergarten this fall if:

• They live within David Douglas School District boundaries
• Will be five years old by September 1st, 2022

2022-23 Kindergarten Registration is Open

Registration is open now! We are currently accepting online registration for incoming kindergarteners. Our goal is to have all kindergarten students registered by the beginning of June. In addition to allowing your child time to become familiar with their school and teacher, enrolling early gives our staff time to prepare the classroom for your child! Learn more and register here.

See you on the 21st!

We’re excited to meet your future Lincoln Park Lions!