Vernon school district plans kindergarten, preschool registration

VERNON — Children who will be five years old on or before Oct. 1, 2016, are eligible to register for kindergarten for the 2016-17 school-year.

The district is encouraging all parents and guardians to enroll their child online as early as possible for district staffing and planning purposes.

After you have completed the online registration for preschool or kindergarten at http://www.vtsd.com/walnut-ridge-primary-school/, bring the required documents to one of the registration sessions at Walnut Ridge Primary School on the following dates: Tuesday, March 15, 4:30-8 p.m.; Wednesday, March 16, 9:30-11 a.m.; Thursday, March 17, 4:30-8 p.m.; Friday, March 18, 9:30-11 p.m.

The Vernon Township School District provides a preschool program using Tools of the Mind, a N.J. Department of Education approved developmentally appropriate curriculum, for children with and without disabilities. This curriculum infuses theme-based teaching that is aligned with Common Core state standards. Preschool is offered five days a week during a morning or afternoon session. Vernon residents may enroll children in preschool upon their third birthday. Children must be fully toilet trained to start the program.

A monthly tuition of $300 will be charged to provide consumable supplies for the class. A $50 deposit is required to hold the child’s seat in the program. Transportation is available for a fee of $150 a month.

Children will be placed in a.m./p.m. sections based on first-come, first-served. If the number of registrations exceeds the number of openings, a waiting list will be developed.

Parents will need to bring their child's original birth certificate, child's immunization records from birth and a proof of residency.

For more information, call 973-764-2801.