Upcoming Parent Meetings: PK, TK and K
We’re excited to share details about upcoming parent meetings for Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten (TK), and Kindergarten families.
Virtual Parent Meeting
- Date: January 30
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Google Meet Link
TK In-Person Parent Information Meetings
- Date: February 5
- Location: 406 SW School St, Ankeny, IA – Cottonwood Conference Room
- Session Times:
- Session 1: 8:00–9:00 AM
- Session 2: 12:00–1:00 PM
- Session 3: 6:00–7:00 PM
We look forward to connecting with you at these informative events!
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Transitional Kindergarten Program
Ankeny Schools is excited to announce the opening of a transitional kindergarten (TK) program for the 2024-2025 school year. This new level is designed to provide students with the time needed to develop essential social and academic skills, acting as a bridge between preschool and kindergarten.
Registration for Transitional Kindergarten will be integrated into the general registration process, commencing on February 2, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. Similar to preschool, available space is limited, and acceptance is determined by the time and date of the submitted complete registration. Class sizes will be capped at 20 students per class, and the total number of classrooms will be finalized by the district later in the spring.
For more information please visit the Transitional Kindergarten website page within the Register section. Applicants can expect to receive an email confirmation of classroom placement or waitlist status by the end of March.
Let’s Talk About…Core Skills, Soft Skills, and Mental Health
Listen to these experts as they explore the creation of a culture of belonging. Discover our commitment to equipping educators with the tools to help students develop essential soft skills. Learn strategies for guiding students through the high school to college transition, emphasizing the importance of early connections and proactive support. They also mention how it is important to focus on student well-being, encouraging self-care practices during study sessions, including water breaks, physical movement, and brain breaks. Uncover how Ankeny fosters these skills from pre-kindergarten, aligning with Ankeny’s graduate profile.
Join Kayla Bell-Consolver, Director of the Counseling Center at Broadlawns Community Clinic at Drake University, Shawn Beirman, Social-Emotional Learning Specialist at Ankeny Schools, and Al Neppl, Director of Professional and Leadership Development at Ankeny Schools, in a conversation highlighting the significance of adaptability, empathy, and collaboration for students.
Click here to listen or find us on your favorite podcast app!
Times to arrive at school
School begins at 7:55 AM and dismisses at 2:55 PM daily. Students may enter the school at 7:30 AM and proceed to the gym until 7:45 AM at which time they will be dismissed to their classrooms.
Lost Bus Pass
There is a $6.00 fee to replace a lost bus pass. Please bring money to front office to pay.
Specials Schedule
We will be using a Specials Schedule again this year with letter days. Specials schedules will be gone over with your students the first couple days of school. Please find attached a schedule of letter days that will help you navigate which special your student has on which days. Students will also be reminded of what letter day it is when they enter the school building each morning.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rQFaX1Uysoinct4TXTp66LNYTEbKdPPtpX47LBbVxdU/edit?usp=sharing