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03/08/2016 11:37 AM

Ready for Kindergarten, Pre-K? Register April 5 - 7 in Branford


This Mary T. Murphy Elementary School kindergarten class recently read Dr. Suess's "Cat in the Hat." Branford kindergarten and pre-K students are registered by district to attend one of three town schools including Murphy, Tisko Elementary School and Sliney Elementary School.Photo from www.branfordk12.ct.us

Branford Public Schools announces April 2016 registration dates for kindergarten and pre-k students entering school in the fall for the 2016-17 school year.

March 8, 2016: Branford parents are encouraged to register their children for pre-k and kindergarten at the school in their attendance district on Tues. April 5 and Wed. April 6 from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and Thurs. April 7 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Appointments are not necessary for registration. Pre-registration is available on line at http://goo.gl/forms/glcMG3efYe .

For Pre-K, your child needs to be four years of age before January 1, 2017. For Kindergarten, your child needs to be five years of age before January 1, 2017. Parents must provide the child's birth certificate with a raised seal and TWO (2) proofs of residence. Proofs of residence are: utility bill in the occupant's name; notarized lease or rental agreement; purchase or sales agreement for house or property.

Parents are required to bring a copy of a custody agreement (if applicable) and the child's current physical exam listing all immunizations.

If you do not know which school your child should attend, please call the Board of Education Office at (203) 315-7809.