Kindergarten Parent Resources
Beginning of the School Year
In order to support a positive transition for our youngest learners, the first few days of Kindergarten look a little different than grades 1-5.
The first 3 days of school for Kindergarteners are reserved for WAKIDS. Each family, with their student, will have individual time to meet with their student's teacher. Teacher will provide schedules at the end of August.
To learn more about WAKIDS visit: Washington Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills (WaKIDS)
Kindergarten students will begin their regular schedule on Monday, September 8, 2025.
5 Tips for
Your 5 Year Old
- Bathroom and clothing independence
- Lunchbox & item opening independence
- Perseverance (productive struggle)
- Game playing & turn taking
- Social opportunities (resolving problems)
Bathroom and clothing independence
Lunchbox & item opening independence
Perseverance (productive struggle)
Game playing & turn taking
Social opportunities (resolving problems)
For more information visit NSD's Kindergarden Readiness page:
Kindergarden Readiness Information
Helpful Links
Parent/Teacher Association (PTA)
Learn more about Lockwood PTA at: https://lockwood.givebacks.com/
It's never to early to join Lockwood's engaged and supportive PTA.
PTA sends a weekly newsletter during the school year. Email your contact information to Weekly@lockwoodpta.org to be added.
Summer Playdates
Every summer Lockwood PTA hosts Summer Playdates just for incoming Kindergarden familes. Meet new kindergarten families, explore the school grounds, and chat with Lockwood PTA.
For summer 2025, playdates are from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Aug 5th and 21st at the Lockwood Playground.