Reamstown Elementary School, the Cocalico. School District Central Administration. Office, or online at www.cocalico.org
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Success!by!Six!
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HeadStart!
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IU13!Early!Intervention!
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Local!child!care!and! preschool!providers!
How are children selected? Students determined to be the most “at-risk” based on poverty level will be selected to participate in the program. Thirty 4-year-old children will be selected to participate in the program. Applications will be ranked based on level of need. Students must be four years old by September 1, 2016 in order to be considered for the program.
How do I apply? Application forms are available at Reamstown Elementary School, the Cocalico School District Central Administration Office, or online at www.cocalico.org. Applications will be accepted for 2016-2017 beginning on April 1, 2016. Applications can be dropped off at Reamstown Elementary School, the Cocalico School District Central Administration Office, or mailed to: Mrs. Kristin Slovik Denver Elementary School 700 South 4th Street, Box 800 Denver, PA 17517 (717) 336-1505
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Pennsylvania!Department! of!Education!
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Department!of!Public! Welfare!
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Office!of!Child!Development! and!Early!Learning!
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COCALICO
SCHOOL DISTRICT
PRE-K COUNTS
Serving the Cocalico Community
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Reamstown Elementary School
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Each program offering PA Pre-K Counts classrooms has its own guidelines, but PA Pre-K Counts is designed for children who:
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are four years old and have not yet entered kindergarten; and
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are at risk of school failure because of income (300% of the federal poverty level, or a family of four earning $72,900 or less). Verification of income will be required when applying. Please attach a copy of your 2015 1040 tax form. Children must also be potty-trained to be eligible for this program.
PRE-K COUNTS AT REAMSTOWN ELEMENTARY Why PA Pre-K Counts? Children who go to kindergarten without all the skills they need often stay behind and struggle in school. Quality pre-kindergarten prepares children for learning beginning reading and math skills, paying attention, following directions, and getting along with others. Pre-kindergarten gives children a chance to learn, become excited about school, and be better students. This strong early start in pre-kindergarten means your child has a better chance of doing well in school, going on to college or career training, and getting a good job. All of this can start by enrolling your child in a Pre-K Counts classroom!
Pre-K Counts is FREE!
Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts classrooms will: •
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Be taught by teachers who have the education and expertise to foster the learning of young children; Use a curriculum that will help your child grow academically and socially; Regularly review your child’s progress and choose teaching and learning activities that are best for your child; Help you and your child adjust to prekindergarten and smoothly move on to kindergarten; and Offer a small class size (15 students per one teacher and one aide) so that your child can have plenty of one-on-one time with the teachers.
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Cocalico’s Pre-K Counts program begins on August 29, 2016 and follows the elementary school calendar.
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AM session is held from 8:35-11:10 a.m. PM session is held from 12:25-3:00 p.m.
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If funding allows, children living in the Reamstown attendance area will receive busing to school; however, parents/guardians must provide transportation at the conclusion of their child’s session. Bus transportation will not be available for children outside of the Reamstown attendance area.
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Breakfast (AM) and Lunch (PM) will be provided.
