As of Friday, April 3, American Academy, including KindiePrep, made the decision to close all schools and in person learning through the end of the school year. This announcement has made all the KindiePrep staff heartbroken that we are not able to finish seeing all your children for the rest of the school year.  

The teachers want to give your children the opportunity of continuing their learning by posting daily lessons on their webpages until May 21.  On the original school calendar Friday, April 10 is a scheduled comp day for all American Academy teachers, we are still going to honor that day off with no new lessons being posted.  Remember all KindiePrep lessons are optional, as we know that many of you are still working.  The lessons are being provided to hopefully make your day with your stay at home preschoolers a little easier.  I know many of you are concerned if your child is going to be ready for Kindergarten.  The answer to that is yes.  In the 8 months that your child attended KindiePrep they have learned many, if not all, of the prekindergarten skills. This is also the reason the KindiePrep teachers are providing lessons for you.  By doing some of these lessons, your child will not forget, over the next few months the concepts that were taught.

One of the most asked questions that teachers are receiving is when can I pick up the things that my child has at school?   Due to the closure of schools and the stay at home orders issued by the Governor of Colorado, we cannot open KindiePrep to retrieve your child’s belongings.  Your child’s belongings are safe at school and we will keep you posted as to when pick up will be available.

Nancy is working on the amount of tuition refunds owed to the parents that paid by check at the beginning of the year.   Please be patient with us in receiving your refund.   Once Nancy has the refund amount she will submit that to our business office and they will generate a refund to you.  Currently I’m not sure how long this process will be, as our business office personal are being safe by working from home.

Please give your children an extra hug from all the KindiePrep staff and reach out to me or your child’s teacher with any questions.

• KindiePrep doors will open at 10;15 am
• KindiePrep classes begin at 10:30 am   

KindiePrep Registration

KindiePrep parents are required to attend the American Academy all school registration at the Lincoln Meadows Campus. Just pick the time that is convenient for you. The KindiePrep table will be located in the K-7 cafeteria. During registration, all current KindiePrep paperwork will be reviewed and at this time, we will let you know what paperwork is still needed.  If your child had a physical or any immunizations please bring the current form with you to registration.(physicals must be dated within the year of child’s start date)  Your child cannot start the year in the KindiePrep program until the most recent physical and immunization record is turned in to us.

REGISTRATION TIMES

August 8th- 10:00 am-6 pm

August 9th- 8-3

Staff will be available both days to help you set up your payment information. The first payment is due at registration; the next payment will be charged to you on September 1^st. We will also help you set up a lunch account and ExtraCare account, if needed. ExtraCare calendars will be available at this time to fill out. At registration, you will also be given the name of your child’s teacher and carpool number!

Before and After Care

We will help you set up an ExtraCare account at registration. Once your account is set up, you will purchase attendance passes (up to 30 days at a time for both AM and/or PM) on the School Store. In order to use those purchased passes, you must then schedule your dates IN ADVANCE with the front KindiePrep office on the ExtraCare calendar. Please make sure that you are doing this monthly -- space for each of the AM and PM extracare sessions is very limited! Spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis. There are no refunds for missed or unattended dates and no transfers of payments to alternate dates. NOTE: Purchase of ExtraCare attendance passes does not guarantee a spot in ExtraCare on any given date – all dates must be scheduled one month in advance.

School Pictures

KindiePrep student pictures will not be taken at registration. Pictures will be taken at a later date. Watch for information coming soon.   

KindiePrep Dress Code

KindiePrep students may wear any American Academy uniform item from Dennis Uniform, but they are not required to wear the American Academy uniform. KindiePrep students not wearing the American Academy uniform must follow the KindiePrep dress code.

Bottoms

Color: Navy only. No jeans or sweats

Items: Shorts, pants, jumpers, or skorts (must be solid navy) from any source or retailer

Tops

Colors: Red, white or blue

Items: Solid red, white, or navy shirts, or sweatshirts from any source or retailer. (must be solid with no writing, no pictures, no designs)

Shoes, Socks, Tights

Shoes - Any color closed-toe, closed-back shoe (no glitter/sparkles, no lights, no characters)

Socks - Solid red, white, black or blue socks (no characters)

Tights/leggings - Solid red, white, black or blue (no characters)

NOTE - Athletic shoes are preferred so that students can be active and comfortable (no flip flops, no open toes, no crocs, no boots). In the winter, it is acceptable to wear snow boots to school, but students must bring a pair of school acceptable shoes to change into.

Open House

Please join us on August 17 from 5-7PM for this year’s open house. KP students and parents are invited to come visit the school, go into classrooms, meet teachers and bring in school supplies.

The first day of KindiePrep is August 20, 2018.