 ****Registrations must be completed in full by 3:00 pm on Thursday March 22nd to be considered for the French Immersion or Montessori lottery***** **School has been canceled for Wednesday, March 14th. Kindergarten Registration will now be held on Thursday, March 15th in the Placentino Cafeteria and Friday, March 16th during the hours of 9:15-10:45 and 1:30-2:30 in the Placentino Library. Please attend the registration date/time that is most convenient for you (regardless of the first letter of your last name). ** Registrations can be completed online. Documents Required for Kindergarten Registration and other Important Information 1. Student's BIRTH CERTIFICATE - DOB on or before 9/1/13 2. Documents for PROOF OF RESIDENCE and EVIDENCE OF RESIDENCY If you own the property you reside in, we require:
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3. A completed online Registration form- Click Here for Form 4. Health information (If you have a health related question please call the Health Office at 508-429-0647 ext 1206.)
* We understand that your child may not have had their 5 year old well visit prior to registration, please upload/bring your most current physical form/immunizations now and provide the school a copy after their next physical (prior to the start of the school year) by emailing it to: harkinc@holliston.k12.ma.us or by mailing it to: Sam Placentino Elementary School C/O : Catherine Harkin 235 Woodland St. Holliston MA, 01746 All registrations can be completed online with uploaded documents. You DO NOT physically have to come to registration unless you need to utilize a school computer to fill out the registration form, prefer to not upload documents, and/or need to speak with a nurse regarding a health concern you have for your child. Registration will take place on March 13th, 14th and 15th during the hours of 9:15-10:45 and 1:30-2:30 in the Placentino Cafeteria. If school is cancelled on one of these dates, registration will be cancelled for the "no school" day. To be considered for a lottery (Montessori or French Immersion) ALL DOCUMENTS must be submitted by Tuesday, March 20th at 3:00 PM (all online registrations will be time stamped). If necessary, a lottery will be held on Thursday, April 5th at 9:30 in the Placentino Cafeteria for Montessori and/or French Immersion. You do not need to be in attendance, as applicants will be notified of results via email. There is no lottery for traditional kindergarten. Students who are enrolled in traditional kindergarten (full or half day) will be placed accordingly. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Tuition Information The 2017-2018 tuition for full day kindergarten is $3,475. The School Committee will determine the 2018-2019 school year tuition later in the spring. If you meet any of the below criteria, you may qualify for full day kindergarten tuition assistance for the 2018-2019 school year. A- Kindergarten student is in a household receiving benefits from MA SNAP, MA TANF, or Medicaid (would qualify for free tuition) B- Kindergarten student is a foster child who resides with you who is under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court (would qualify for free tuition) C- Kindergarten student meets the definition of homeless or migrant would qualify for(free tuition) D- Gross Household income is within the limits on the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines for Free & Reduced Lunch. The 2018-2019 guidelines are published from the state in the summer. In the meantime, please see the 2017-2018 qualification chart located within the online registration form as a reference (qualification will be based off of the 2018-2019 guidelines). If your child qualifies for free lunch, you would receive free tuition. If your child qualifies for reduced lunch cost, you would qualify for 50% off tuition. Verifications of your child’s eligibility will occur in September. If you are trying to qualify through criteria D above, a completed Free/Reduced lunch form must be filled out at the beginning of the school year.
Payment dates (Tuition bills are sent from the Business Office) May 15, 2018 August 15, 2018 November 15, 2018 February 15, 2019 If you select “free” or “reduced” tuition on the registration form, your payment will be modified for May and August based on this information. After certification, the tuition amount will be determined and you will be billed accordingly. Bus Pass information - Bus pass applications will be mailed the first week of June from our business office. The deadline for returning applications will be July 20th. All families who live within 2 miles of the school will need to purchase a bus pass (2017-18 rate is $240 a student, $720 family cap). All riders need a bus pass and must complete an application (regardless of the distance you live from the school). Late fees apply for missed deadlines. Kindergarten Screening - Kindergarten Screening will take place the last week of the 2017-2018 school year. Appointment letters will be mailed out the last week of May. Placement letters- All teacher/class placement letters will be mailed in the summer of 2018. First Day of School/Orientation- August 28th is ORIENTATION DAY for all Kindergarten and Preschool children. August 29th is the FIRST REGULAR SCHOOL DAY for kindergarten and preschool. If your child is riding the school bus, your child will begin taking their assigned bus on August 29th.
The schedule for you to bring your child to school for an Orientation visit on August 28th is as follows: Children whose last names begin A – K 9:30 – 10:15 Children whose last names begin L – Z 10:45 – 11:30 School Hours- ½ Day Traditional Kindergarten 8:50-11:47 Full Day Kindergarten (Traditional, Montessori, French Immersion)- 8:50-3:15 Contact Information - Placentino Office - 508-429-0647 ext. 0 Jaime Slaney, Principal, slaneyj@holliston.k12.ma.us Susan Gleason, Assistant Principal, gleasons@holliston.k12.ma.us Carol Dicruttalo, Student Service Administrator, dicruttaloc@holliston.k12.ma.us Dominique Trotin, World Language Coordinator, trotind@holliston.k12.ma.us 508-429-0677 ext. 1154 Karla Garvin, Montessori Prek-5 Coordinator, garvink@holliston.k12.ma.us 508-429-0467 ext 2118 Catherine Harkin, Placentino School Nurse, harkinc@holliston.k12.ma.us 508-429-0647 ext 1206 Mailing Address Sam Placentino Elementary School 235 Woodland St. Holliston MA, 01746 YKO Contact Information - Carol White Director Community Education and Child Care Office Phone: 508-429-0664 Cindy Farrell, YKO Site Director Classroom Phone: 508-429-0647x2001 Welcome to Placentino!
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