Kindergarten Information

February 2026

Dear Parents of Incoming Kindergarten Children,

Greetings from Alphabet Lane! We are excited to welcome you and your child to the Weston Public Schools. All children who reside in Weston and who are five years old on or before September 1, 2026, are eligible for registration. This is an exciting time for your family and we have many upcoming events planned to help for a smooth registration process and transition into Kindergarten!

Please join us for our Kindergarten Information Night on Wednesday, February 11th from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m at the Country School. Administrators, teachers, and parents will present information about our Kindergarten program. We will also explain the registration and screening process and provide detailed information about our online sign-ups.

We are pleased to join you to ensure a successful kindergarten year and a positive beginning to your child’s school experience. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this very important process. We look forward to meeting you soon!

Sincerely yours,

Mrs. Shannon Dickerson, Principal, Woodland School

Mrs. Erin Maguire, Principal, Country School

Please click here to fill out this contact form so that we are able to communicate with you in the upcoming months.

Incoming Kindergarten Virtual Folder

Welcome to Weston Public Schools! The following information will help guide you through the registration process. For your child to be fully enrolled please complete registration by Friday, April 10, 2026.

Required Documents

Complete these documents online:

New Student Registration

Email ALL of the above Online Registration documents by Friday, April 10, 2026, to the Registrar, Christina Jolly, or deliver to the WHS Guidance Office (444 Wellesley Street, Weston, MA, 02493).

Your child’s registration will not be considered complete until all documents have been approved by the Registrar, Christina Jolly. Your school and class assignment will be emailed to you at the end of August.

Important Dates for SY26–27 Enrollment

Wednesday, May 13, 2026- Incoming Kindergarten Screening. More details to follow.

Mid-August – School (Country or Woodland) and teacher assignments will be emailed

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 – Orientation for Kindergartners: Children and parents visit school for one hour, visit a kindergarten classroom and take a brief school bus ride.

Thursday, September 3, 2026 – First day of Kindergarten! (12:15 dismissal)

Monday, September 8, 2026 – Full day Kindergarten begins (M,T,Th,F)

Letter from our Nurses

January 2026

Dear Families of Incoming Kindergarten Students,

The elementary school nurses will be working on reviewing your child’s physical exam and immunizations to provide a successful enrollment in the Fall. Your child’s physical exam will need to be current within 12 months of school starting. (e.g. September 1, 2026 – September 1, 2027).

Massachusetts requires the following immunizations for school enrollment:

5 DTaP, 4 Polio, 3 Hep B, 2 MMR and 2 Varicella

Lead Testing and Visual Screening with Stereopsis is required for all incoming Kindergarten students. Please ensure these results are noted on the physical exam form.

ALL IMMUNIZATIONS AND PHYSICAL EXAM DOCUMENTATION MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE START OF SCHOOL.

If your child has allergies/medical concerns please reach out prior to the start of the school year so we can work together and create an individual health care plan for them.

Please provide your child’s most recent physical form. Inform us of your child’s upcoming physical exam date and once completed, provide us with the new physical exam forms.

Please reach out to us with any questions or concerns. We are here to help. Stay safe, be well!

Sincerely:

Joanna Sudmyer MSN,RN Woodland School: sudmyerj@weston.org

Janet Weinstein MSN,RN Country School: Weinsteinj@weston.org

Helpful Information for Kindergarten Families

Here you can find the answers to some of our frequently asked questions. Our #1 tip: Relax and enjoy the year ahead—it’s the best! Your child is in great hands. The schools are incredibly welcoming, nurturing and happy environments and there are many people looking out for the safety and well-being of your child.

Kindergarten Hours

The Kindergarten schedule is as follows:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8:00 am – 2:20 pm.
Wednesday: 8:00 am – 12:15 pm.

Please note that Kindergarten dismissal is 12:15 pm every Wednesday and 11:30 am on Early Release Wednesdays for all K-5 students. More information can be found on the district-wide calendar.

What to Bring

Backpack

Size: Get a good size one that can fit a snack, lunch, folder, library book, snow stuff, etc…but not so big they are going to fall over getting on the bus.
Name tag: Your child will get a tag from the school to put on the outside of their backpack with their contact info, bus route, and teacher’s name.
Folder: Your child will be given a folder that needs to come/go with the child everyday in a backpack. This folder is an essential part of the communication between you and the child’s teacher.

Snack and Lunch

You will need to pack a snack for your child each day. Lunch can be packed or purchased. Lunch menus are available on the school’s website and you will receive instructions at the beginning of the year on how to add money to your child’s lunch account online at myschoolbucks.com.

Transportation

Bus routes are available on the school website. Kindergartners are asked to sit in the first few rows and the teachers initially meet the buses when they arrive at school. Most kindergarteners get picked up/dropped off right in front of their house; the bus driver needs to see you or a caregiver at the bus stop.

Important to remember: Destination notes are required if different from the bus home.

Communication

There are a number of ways you can stay connected while your student is enrolled in Kindergarten. Many of these channels continue throughout their time at Weston Public Schools, so we encourage you to start early.

Newsletter: Kindergarten teachers send home information and updates about your child’s learning and special events – great conversation piece.
Teachers: Very accessible and welcome communication.
Volunteer: Take advantage of ample volunteer opportunities in the classroom.
Connect with the School Community
- Join the Weston Community Children’s Association or find them on Facebook
- Join the PTO and sign up for PTO weekly email/news. Click here for Weston PTO.
- Review the Weston Recreation Center brochure – there are many after school activities for kindergarteners and there is a bus that will take your child to the community center straight from school.

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