MIPA & MISD Co-Hosting Kindergarten Information Night November 6
MIPA & MISD Co-Hosting Kindergarten Information Night November 6
MISD Communications
October 16, 2024, Mercer Island, WA – Mercer Island School District in partnership with the Mercer Island Preschool Association (MIPA) will be hosting a Kindergarten Information Night on Wednesday, November 6, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm in the Northwood Commons.
Superintendent Fred Rundle, Executive Director of Learning Services Nova Williams, and Island Park Principal Joby McGowan will be giving presentations this evening to provide MIPA families information on the daily and weekly kindergarten schedules, kindergarten curriculum, kindergarten instruction schedules, district enrollment process, and a potential 2025 bond.
Nova Williams created a Kindergarten: Day In The Life video that highlights the kindergarten experience.
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