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WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN

Kindergarten is an exciting time for everyone - our students and their families! Here at Westbrook, our littlest learners spend this foundational year growing as individuals, friends, readers, mathematicians, and community members. They spend time developing positive peer relationships and personal responsibility. These core skills and knowledge are woven into an exciting curriculum designed with the latest pedagogy in mind.

Our dedicated team of educators is committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where your child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. With engaging activities, hands-on learning experiences, and a focus on individualized attention, we aim to foster a love for learning that will last a lifetime.

Kindergarten offers early intervention and support for children who may have learning difficulties or developmental delays. Early identification and intervention can make a significant difference in addressing these challenges and ensuring that children receive the necessary support to reach their full potential.
Westbrook encourages family engagement and involvement in a child's education. Parents and caregivers play a crucial role in supporting their child's learning and development, and Kindergarten provides opportunities for families to participate in their child's educational journey through activities, events, and communication with teachers.

At Westbrook, we currently offer a half-day program that operates Monday to Friday, with morning sessions running from 9:20am - 11:50am and afternoon sessions from 1:20pm - 3:50pm. We understand the importance of flexibility for families, which is why bussing to and from school is available for a fee.

Join us on this incredible journey as we embark on the wonderful world of kindergarten together!

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION STEPS

Registering your child for kindergarten includes the following three steps: 
 
Please call the Westbrook School office at (847) 394-7340, or via email at [email protected]

Registration process: 
In-Person Residency Verification
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) must bring the following documents to the school to establish residency and complete enrollment forms. 

  1. The child’s original birth certificate (The office staff will make a copy and return your original.)
  2. A copy of a current lease, a monthly mortgage statement, OR a current tax bill.
  3. Two different current utility bills for two consecutive recent months (This is a total of 4 bills)
           
Online Registration 
Upon completion of the above process, parents/guardians will receive a link to complete the registration process and pay required fees. 
 
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Students must be 5-years-old on or by September 1, 2024 to be registered for kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year. 
 

2024-2025 School Supplies

Please do not label supplies!
 
 
                      **Please bring a large backpack**
2
Photos of your child (not family) 4x6
Please bring these to     WELCOME TO THE HIVE! Meet & Greet
 
 
1
Two pocket/with prong plastic folder (green) - label first and last name
2
Two pocket/with prong paper folders (blue, red -1 each color) - label first and last name
1
White 1-inch, 3-ring binder
2
Elmer’s glue sticks, washable, purple, dries clear, .77 oz
1
8-pack Crayola washable classic colors wide-tip markers
1
8-pack Crayola washable classic colors fine-line markers
1
Dozen Ticonderoga pencils with #2 lead- sharpened
1
Standard Size Pencil Box with Lid - label first and last name
1
Dry Erase Board (9x12) - label first and last name
4
Expo dry erase markers (black)
1
Dry erase eraser
1
Pair of 5 inch blunt scissors
1
Box Tissue
2
Small Container of Play-Doh - label first and last name
1
Box 20 count Ziploc gallon storage bags (Last name A-M)
1
Box 50 count Ziploc sandwich storage bags (Last name N-Z)
1
Package of baby wipes (unscented)
1
Headphones with 3.5 MM stereo plug. No earbuds. No Bluetooth or USB plugins.
 
 
1
Mount Prospect Public Library Card – For home use
 

KINDERGARTEN LOTTERY

**The 24/25 Lottery is NOW closed**

Program Information
Westbrook’s Kindergarten program is available to all families residing within the boundaries of District 57. Children must have reached the age of 5 on or before September 1, 2024, in order to be eligible for kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 school year. The kindergarten program is a half-day program with a choice of either a morning (AM) or afternoon (PM) session, scheduled from Monday through Friday. 
 
Families will have the opportunity to enter a lottery for enrollment in the morning (AM) program. The lottery will utilize a random number generator to establish the order of placement. Once all available slots for the AM classes are filled, students will be assigned to the afternoon (PM) session. For those students who participated in the lottery but were not selected for the morning program, their randomly assigned number will determine their position on the AM waitlist. If any openings become available in the morning program, we will contact families accordingly. 
 
LOTTERY PARTICIPATION will require pre-enrollment and residency verification to be completed by Friday, February 16th. Any outstanding paperwork from the above-mentioned steps MUST be submitted before February 23rd. 
 
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the Westbrook office at (847) 394-7340 or [email protected].

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Westbrook Office
847.394.7340 

School Nurse
Julie Tworek
847.394.7340 x2005

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Laurie Nichols
847.394.7340 x2219
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