BIG TREE ELEMENTARY 2015-2016 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION DATES AND TIMES
January 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 from– 9:30-11:00 a.m. or 1:45-2:45 p.m. Big Tree Conference Room
Evening Registration: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 – 6:30-8:00 p.m. Big Tree Conference Room
Parents who have children eligible for entrance into Kindergarten for the 2015-2016 school year are asked to register their
student by Friday, February 13, 2015.
If your child will be attending a private school, we ask that you call us at 926-1740 or return the Enrollment Sheet
indicating this to us. We must account for each child in the district. Your cooperation is appreciated.
AGE REQUIREMENT
Your child must be five years old on or before December 1, 2015.
IMMUNIZATION
Since July 1, 1980, in accordance with Chapter 443 of the Laws of 1979, no child shall be admitted to school or allowed
to attend school without appropriate certification of immunization against diphtheria, poliomyelitis, measles, rubella,
mumps, hepatitis B, and varicella.
Children must have the following required immunizations for entrance into school:
(We require the official record from the doctor or clinic, not the baby book record)
Mumps, Measles, Rubella – 1 dose (2nd dose given between ages 4–6 years old)
DPT – 4 or more doses – must have 4 doses with 4th dose given after turning 4 years old
Polio – 4 or more doses – must have 4 doses with 4th dose given after turning 4 years old
Hepatitis B – 3 or more doses
Varicella (Chicken Pox) – 2 doses
DENTAL EXAM
A dental evaluation or exam should be completed prior to the start of school for all incoming kindergartners. The form
that your dentist needs to complete is included in this packet.
UNLESS ALL IMMUNIZATIONS ARE COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 2015, BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF
SCHOOL, AS REQUIRED BY NEW YORK STATE LAW, YOUR CHILD WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO ENTER
SCHOOL.
If your child’s immunizations are not complete at the time of registration, we ask that you bring in their record to date..
CUSTODY
IN CASES OF DIVORCE, SEPARATION, ETC., WHERE ONE PARENT HAS LEGAL CUSTODY OR BOTH
PARENTS HAVE JOINT CUSTODY OF THE CHILD, A COPY OF THE CUSTODY PAPERS OR DIVORCE
PAPERS INDICATING THE CUSTODY AGREEMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL TO BE KEPT
ON FILE. THIS WILL AVOID ANY DIFFICULTIES WITH REGARD TO RELEASE OF THE CHILD(REN) TO A
PARENT.
TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD:
Please bring the following with you to the Big Tree Elementary School any time during the times indicated:
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Completed Enrollment Sheet (enclosed)
Completed Medical Form (enclosed)
Birth Certificate – please bring original, we will copy
Proof of Adequate Immunization – from doctor or clinic
Custody Papers (if applicable)
Two (2) Proofs of Residency (acceptable proofs of residency are listed on the back)
At the time of registration, appointments will be made for Kindergarten Screening, that will take place on May 18,
19, 20, 21, 22, 2015
PLEASE NOTIFY THE OFFICE BY JANUARY 30, 2015 WHETHER OR NOT YOUR
CHILD WILL BE ATTENDING KINDERGARTEN AT BIG TREE
COMING EVENTS:
May 18, 19,
*Kindergarten Screening (student testing) – Appointments will be made at the time of registration
20, 21, 22, 2015
Wednesday,
June 3, 2015
*12:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. - Kindergarten Parent Orientation (child attends with parent(s))
Location: Big Tree School Auditorium (school programs explained at this event)
August 2015
*Kindergarten Placement Letter, Transportation Information, and Letter from Child’s Teacher
ACCEPTABLE PROOFS OF RESIDENCY
SINGLE FAMILY HOME OWNER
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Recent utility bill with name and address.
Valid driver’s license or car registration with current, computer-printed address entry.
Recent Income Tax W-2 Form or recent property tax statement with name & address.
Letter from employer’s personnel office on business letterhead indicating former address and new change of address
as noted on their records.
5. Voter Registration Card.
6. Affidavit of sale or letter from realtor indicating purchaser name, address and tentative closing date.
7. Copy of builder sales contract indicating purchaser name, address and tentative completion date.
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Recent utility bill with name and address.
Copy of lease or rental agreement indicating name, address with start and end dates of agreement.
Recent Income Tax W-2 Form or recent property tax statement with name & address.
Letter from employer’s personnel office on business letterhead indicating former address and new change of address
as noted on their records.
5. Voter Registration Card.
BOARDER OR PERSON-RESIDING AT PREMISES IN OTHER THAN LANDLORD-TENANT
RELATIONSHIP OR AS OWNER
The tenant must provide two of the following:
1. Letter from employer’s personnel office on business letterhead indicating former address and new change of address
as noted on their records.
2. Motor Vehicle Form MV232, indicating address change for driver’s license.
3. Updated FSI car insurance card showing in-district address.
4. If receiving unemployment benefits, social security payments, welfare payments or disability payments, submit a
letter from the administrative office or agency indicating former address & new change of address as noted on their
records.
5. Such other proof as may be acceptable to the district.
The homeowner must complete a residency affidavit and provide two of the following:
1. Recent utility bill with name and address.
2. Valid driver’s license or car registration with current, computer-printed address entry.
3. Recent Income Tax W-2 Form or recent property tax statement with name & address.