Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda UFSD
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2022-2023 Universal Pre-K (UPK)
Registration InformationWelcome to the Kenmore Town of Tonawanda
Union Free School DistrictWe are very excited to welcome new families to the District!
There is limited availability for the program based on grant funding. This funding allows us to enroll a limited number of students during the 2022-2023 school year. If more children apply than there are available slots, the district will hold a random selection process in the form of a lottery. Ken-Ton will continue to accept applications until May 27, 2022. This is not a first come, first served process. If we receive more applications than our cap allows, the school district will conduct a virtual random lottery on Wednesday, June 8 at 4pm. All completed applications received by May 27, 2022 will be included in the lottery. You must be a resident of the district by May 27, 2022 to be included in the lottery.Registration began on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 and will continue until Friday, May 27, 2022
Applications cannot be accepted prior to the registration date
The Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District and the Ken-Ton YMCA are excited to announce that both a Half-Day and Full-Day Universal Preschool Program (UPK) will be offered for the 2022-2023 school yearUPK is a special program funded by the New York State Education Department to provide an early learning experience for the children of eligible families. The traditional classroom-based UPK framework is designed to introduce academics and enhance socialization, physical activity, communication, creative thinking, and prepare your child for kindergarten. Ken-Ton is expected to receive additional funding for children to attend this Full-Day educational program option, based on the number of students enrolled
2022-2023 UPK REGISTRATION
UPK ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Your child is required be a Ken-Ton resident.
- To be eligible for UPK for the 22-23 school year which begins September 1, 2022, children must be 4 years of age on or before December 1, 2022.
- Children cannot attend our UPK program if they turn 5 years of age between December 2, 2021, through and including December 1, 2022.
- Current immunization and health exam documentation must be completed and submitted to our office at the time of registration.
- Parents/guardians must be able to transport their children to and from school every day. Transportation for UPK is not provided by the District.
- A commitment to attend the Full-Day or Half-Day Program is required. Details Below:
UPK LOCATIONS AND PROGRAMMING INFORMATION
Locations:
- Hamilton Elementary
- Full-Day classes
- Half-Day classes to be added, if needed
- Holmes Elementary
- 1 Half-Day class (AM or PM option)
- 1 Full-Day class
- Franklin Elementary
- 1 Half-Day class
Session Information:
- Half-Day class: 2.5 hours long AM and PM Options
- Full-Day class: 6 hours long
- Start times will be between 8:30-9:15 staggered based on classroom placement
There is limited availability for the program based on grant funding. This funding allows us to enroll a limited number of students during the 2022-2023 school year. If more children apply than there are available slots, the district will hold a random selection process in the form of a lottery. Ken-Ton will continue to accept applications until May 27, 2022. This is not a first come, first served process. If we receive more applications than our cap allows, the school district will conduct a virtual random lottery on Wednesday, June 8 at 4pm. All completed applications received by May 2022, will be included in the lottery. You must be a resident of the district by May 27, 2022 to be included in the lottery.
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE
The Ken-Ton Family YMCA also provides a fee-based Before and After School Childcare program for the Full Day students at Hamilton Elementary.
- Part Time: 1-3 days per week
- Full Time: 4-5 days per week
- (AM and PM programs fees are separate)
For more information on the Y Before and After School Childcare program for Full Day UPK classes at Hamilton Elementary location, contact the Ken-Ton Family YMCA at 716- 874-5051 or dmccormick@ymcabn.org. CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS AND PRICING
UPK REGISTRATION INFORMATION LETTER 2022-2023
CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Please contact the UPK office for more details at (716) 874-5051 or dmccormick@ymcabn.org.
After registration is complete, the following enrollment form is required to be completed and submitted to the YMCA: YMCA UPK Program Post-Registration Enrollment Form
Link to UPK Timeline for 2022-2023 once registration is complete: UPK TIMELINE LETTER 2022-2023