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Pre-K Program

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Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration Graphic
Pre-K/Kindergarten Registration Information for the 2023-24 School Year
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  • For the 2022-23 school year, the pre-K times on a normal school day are as follows: 
    • A.M. Pre-K Classes: 8:40 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
    • Full-Day Pre-K Classes: 8:40 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

  • School Closures/Delays
    • If Chenango Valley schools are closed, all pre-K classes are canceled.
    • If there is a one-hour delay in the morning, A.M. pre-K classes still attend on a one-hour delay schedule with dismissal at the normal A.M. time. Full-day pre-K classes will follow the one-hour delay schedule with dismissal at the normal full-day time.
    • If there is a two-hour delay in the morning, there will be no A.M. pre-K classes. Full-day pre-K classes will follow the two-hour delay schedule with dismissal at the normal full-day time.
    • If there is a three-hour delay in the morning, there will be no A.M. pre-K classes. Full-day pre-K classes will follow a three-hour delay schedule with dismissal at the normal full-day time.

 Pre-K Half-Day Dismissal Reference Guide: Click Here

  • Pre-K half-days are scheduled as follows for the 2022-23 school year:
    • October 7, 2022
    • November 10, 2022
    • November 18, 2022
    • December 2, 2022
    • December 9, 2022
    • January 27, 2023
    • February 10, 2023
    • May 19, 2023
  • On these half-days, please note the following:
    • All pre-K classes will attend school on half-days.
    • Port Dickinson Elementary dismissal will be at 12:20 p.m. on half-days. This is one hour later than the normal A.M. pre-K class dismissal time (which is 11:20 a.m.).
    • Half-Day Dismissal Pick-Up/Drop-Off Options for Pre-K Students:
      • No 11:20 a.m. bus option will be available on half-days. 
      • If a student is 3 years old, they must be picked up by a family member on half-days.
      • Family Pick-Up Options:
         
        If you plan to pick up your child, please send in a note on the school-provided yellow notepads letting us know the time the student will be picked up and who will pick them up from the school.
        • A.M. Pre-K Pick-Up Options
          • 11:20 a.m.: Families can pick up their A.M. pre-K student at their normal 11:20 a.m. dismissal time on a half-day.
          • 12:20 p.m.: Families can pick up their A.M. pre-K student at the 12:20 p.m. dismissal time on a half-day.
        • Full-Day Pre-K Pick-Up Options
          • 12:20 p.m.: Families can pick up their full-day pre-K student at the 12:20 p.m. dismissal time on a half-day.
      • School-Provided Transportation at 12:20 p.m. (Available for Students 4 Years of Age and Older): Students who are at least 4 years old can ride school buses home at the 12:20 p.m. half-day dismissal time. Pre-K students will ride a bus with K-5 students on half-days, so drop-off times may vary.

 Pre-K Family Days (2022-23 School Year)

Typically held every other month, Pre-K Family 
Days help to foster meaningful early childhood memories and encourage families to become involved in their children’s school activities. 

Family Days provide opportunities for parents/guardians and other family members to come to school and participate in a project or activity planned by our pre-K staff. Family Days are a wonderful opportunity for parents/guardians to spend meaningful time with their children and for parents/guardians and teachers to work together. 

  • Tuesday, October 25: Scarecrow Hats
  • Thursday, December 22: Gingerbread Houses and New Year Countdown
  • Friday, February 24: Penguin Hop
  • Tuesday, April 25: Build a Boat
  • Wednesday, April 26 (Evening): Float Your Boat at the High School Pool
  • Thursday, June 15: Drive-In Movie

 

Chenango Valley Pre-K Program

Port DIckinson Elementary Building

Port Dickinson Elementary
770 Chenango Street
 Binghamton, NY 13901

Mailing Address:
Chenango Valley CSD
221 Chenango Bridge Road
Binghamton, New York 13901

Telephone:
 P D Elementary: (607) 762-6970
or (607) 762-6975
Main Office - Press 1
Attendance - Press 2
Health Office - Press 3
Transportation - Press 4
Special Education - Press 5

Chenango Valley Pre-K Booklet
(Last Update: March 2023)
Please Note: Information in this booklet is subject to change. Updates will be provided by school officials and shared on the district website.