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Kindergarten

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION STEPS

(2025-2026)

Registering your child for kindergarten includes the following three steps:

Step 1. Online Pre-Enrollment

All families are required to click on this enrollment LINK to provide information prior to scheduling your in-person residency verification appointment (Step 2). Step 1 must be completed before moving to Step 2.

Step 2. In-Person Residency Verification

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) must bring the following documents to Westbrook School during their scheduled appointment time to establish residency:

The child’s original birth certificate (Office staff will make a copy & return the original.)
A copy of a current lease, monthly mortgage statement, OR current tax bill.
Two different current utility bills for two consecutive months (total of 4 bills.)

Please sign up for an appointment time using this LINK.

Step 3. Online Registration

The final step of the enrollment process occurs in late spring of 2025. District 57 will email families with a SNAP code and a link to the registration website. Residency verification must be complete in order for parents/guardians to receive the code and link.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Students must be 5 years old on or by September 1, 2025, to be registered for kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year.
Families will have the opportunity to be included in the lottery for the AM program. Pre-enrollment and residency verification must be complete, and ALL paperwork is due by Friday, February 21st, to be included in the lottery.
Placement notification will occur in early March 2025.

Please call the Westbrook School office at (847) 394-7340 or

email us with any questions at ([email protected])

KINDERGARTEN LOTTERY

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, 2025, in order to be eligible for kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 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.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the Westbrook office at (847) 394-7340 or [email protected].

REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT FORMS

General Medical Forms

Certificate of Child Health Exam
Required for new students, students participating in sports, and students entering grades PreK, K, and 6.

Dental Exam Form
Required for students in grade K, 2, and 6.

Dental Exam Waiver

Eye Exam Form
Required for Kindergarten students or new and/or pre-registered students.

Eye Exam Waiver

Asthma/Allergy/Seizure Medical Forms

Self-Administration of Asthma Medication and/or Epinephrine

Seizure Parent Questionnaire

Food Allergy Action Plan

Seizure Action Plan

Individual Health Care Plan Allergies(Grades K-5)

Individual Health Care Plan Asthma (Grades K-5)

Peanut Exemption Form

Family Information Forms

Residency Verification Form

Initial Student Enrollment Form

Intent to Obtain Student Records Form

Student Behavior Board Policies

Student Fee Waiver Application

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!