TIME TO REGISTER!

It is our mission to create a safe, play-based environment of developmentally appropriate learning experiences for all students. We believe parental partnerships are essential for kindergarten readiness and in fostering a lifelong love of learning.

Bright Beginnings follows the MN state guidelines for age requirements.

All children must be 3 on or before September 1, 2026. Children must be completely toilet trained, meaning independent wiping, washing and dressing. No diapers or pullups. Immunization records will be requested and early childhood screening scheduled during the year. Screening is not required for preschool registration. Bright Beginnings is an inclusive program, partnering with early childhood special education.

Our teachers maintain an Early Childhood MN teaching license and regularly participate in continuing education classes. In addition to utilizing our imaginative and resourceful staff, we apply Creative Curriculum and Handwriting without Tears methods throughout the classroom.

Shonna Hoeper, Early Childhood Coordinator

John McDonald, Principal

Bright Beginnings Preschool

2026-2027 BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL - REGISTRATION

Registration will Open on Wednesday, January 28 at 12:01 AM. (Monday, January 26 for current Bright Beginnings families.) See Bright Beginnings Preschool Brochure linked below.

Register at stma.ce.eleyo.com

Registration will remain open until classes are full. Families will be notified no later than March 15 of admittance. Until notification, your registration is considered pending.

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IMPORTANT NOTE FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE

We are currently seeing an increase in illness within our community and our school. Please help us in controlling the spread of illness by keeping your students home if they are experiencing any of the following:

Fever (100.0 and above)
Vomiting or diarrhea
Persistent cough
General illness symptoms that prevent your child from participating in routine classroom activities

If you have any questions about when your student may return to school please contact the health office.

WHAT WE DO IN PRESCHOOL

3 Years (children 3 on or before 9/1/26):

Familiarization with school routines including separation, transitions, and turn-taking. Children will develop rule following skills in a group setting and evolve social/emotional skills with peer interactions. Introduction to pre-academic and fine motor skills through play.

4 and 5 Years (children 4 on or before 9/1/26):

Cooperative group interactions, turn-taking, independence and socialization. Literacy preparation including letter/sound recognition, reading, listening, and questioning. Pre-math skills of sorting, patterning, counting, and quantifying objects. Fine motor practice including name writing and scissor skills. A solid foundation of skills to prepare children for kindergarten.

2026-2027 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION BEGINS FEBRUARY 2

Online kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year OPENS Monday, February 2! Please visit the Albertville Primary website at:

https://ap.stma.k12.mn.us/kindergarten-registration1/enrollment-for-2023-2024

for more information.

At the end of January, registration information and details for Kindergarten Open House (May 2026) and Kindergarten Orientation (September 2026) will be mailed to families with potential kindergarteners.

Please call the Albertville Primary office at 763-497-2688 if you have any questions.

PROCEDURES for DETERMINING CLOSINGS and SCHOOL DELAYS

The superintendent and transportation personnel begin checking National Weather Service reports, radar and road conditions around 4:00 a.m. The superintendent and transportation personnel consult with city snow removal crews and other school districts for updates on road conditions and safety. School closings and delays will be based upon the following:

· Current weather conditions and future forecast including temperatures and wind chill conditions

· Timing of the start and end of a storm and of other weather conditions such as fog and ice

· Ability of road crews to plow and maintain roads and apply chemicals in conditions that improve road surfaces

· Ability of district grounds staff and contracted services to remove snow in parking lots

Notifications:

Families should always assume schools are open and in session, unless they hear or see differently from an official source. Websites will only indicate when schools are closed or delayed; not when they remain open. If schools will be using a 2-hour late start or canceling altogether, the District will notify parents starting at approximately 5:30 a.m. on the day of the late start or cancellation. On occasion, decisions may be communicated the night before the late start or cancellation. Parents will be notified using the following tools:

Phone/Voice messages

Text messages

Email messages

District website posting

The district will notify local media outlets – WCCO, KSTP, KARE, and KMSP (Fox 9) – but cannot guarantee how or when the media will report the information we provide them. Additional information can be found on the district website.

https://www.stma.k12.mn.us/our-district-new/safety-security

IMPORTANT DATES

February 2: Kindergarten Registration for 2026-2027 School Year Opens (Online)

February 4: Global School Day of Play (see description below)

February 12: Our annual Book Fair will take place today!

The Book Fair will be open from 11:45-12:30 and from 1:15-7PM.

This is also an early release day for KINDERGARTEN students to participate in parent/teacher conferences. Feel free to stop by our Media Center to visit our Book Fair!

February 16: No School - President's Day/Teacher Workshop Day

February 17: POPs (Parents of Primaries) Meeting @ 6PM in Media Center

February 26: Wear DARK BLUE for the Character Strong Trait of Honesty

Global School Day of Play - February 4

On Wednesday, February 4, Albertville Primary students will be given time for free play without the use of screens or structured games as we participate in the Global School Day of Play. The idea is to let children explore their creativity, problem-solving skills, and social interactions in an unstructured yet supervised environment. The benefits for students participating in the Global School Day of Play include promoting social interaction, inspiring creativity, utilizing their imagination, and having fun! Ask your child what he or she did at school during the Global Day of Play.