PreKindergarten invites parents and family members into the classroom and involves them in the learning process. For parents, PreKindergarten offers them the chance to see their child in relation to others and to learn from certified teachers how children grow and develop. Weekly meeting for parents and staff members include child development, nutrition, health, education, and social service issues. Parent-teacher conferences are held twice a year. We encourage all parents to attend.
Research shows when parents participate in their child's education, children are more successful.
The PTA plays an important part in enriching our children's school experiences. We are accepting applications for children who will be four years old by December 1, 2001. East Ramapo's PreKindergarten program is a unique program established 34 years ago by the New York State Department of Education and the East Ramapo Central School District to provide an enriching, nurturing, developmentally-appropriate preschool experience for the children of eligible families. Transportation and lunch are provided. An application needs to be completed and returned for each child.