The Pauline Central Pre-K program is a free program for 4 and 5 year old children who will be attending kindergarten the next
school year. Children must be 4 on or before August 31. It is designed to give children a boost before kindergarten to ensure
school readiness. Pre-reading, pre-math, science, social studies, and socialization skills are emphasized. District written
indicators closely follow KSDE early childhood standards and align with the kindergarten indicators. A morning and afternoon
session are offered. Children must be screened before they can enroll in the program. If you know of a child that may qualify,
please call the district office at 339-4038.
Early intervention is the key to school readiness and successful learning. Each child should be given the opportunity to begin
kindergarten with a positive attitude about themselves.
We also offer a transitional kindergarten program for those students that may not be ready for a full day of kindergarten. The
students attend a developmentally appropriate Pre-K class in the morning and then join a kindergarten class in the afternoon
for lunch and specials such as art, computer, library and P.E. They will then attend kindergarten for a full day the following
school year. Children must be 5 on or before August 31.For more information please contact Mrs. Ayers.
Applications for our program are available in any school office or our district office at 53rd and Wanamaker. Children are s
creened using a developmentally appropriate assessment tool. The program is open to all students that live in our district. The
children do not need to have a development delay to attend the program, however, special needs children are welcome and included
in our classrooms.Children that meet at-risk criteria are given first priority..
It is important that you read to your child every day. Statistics have shown that children that are read to become successful
readers themselves. Early learners are successful learners.Books are very important in our class.
Point out print in the child's environment: on cereal boxes, food labels, toys, restaurants, and traffic signs.
Sing songs, say short poems, nursery rhymes, and play rhyming games with your child.
Tell stories to your child.
Read aloud to your child. Point to the words on each page as you read them.
Go to the library together. Have your child get his or her own library card. Utilize the bookmobile at the Velma Paris Community
Center.
Participate in the summer library programs.
Have books, magazines and newspapers around the house. Let your child see you reading.
Build your child's vocabulary. Talk about new words in stories or in conversation.
Encourage your child to pretend to read to you.
Participate in reading incentive programs sponsored by the school.
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