Student Centered Excellence

--Preschool

Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary
270 Crittenden-Mt. Zion Road
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
Phone:: 859-428-2171

A message from our preschool teacher!

Hello! My name is Ms. Sarah and I am the preschool teacher at CMZ. Preschool is where the journey begins. It is my mission for my students to feel valued and loved, while enlisting a love for learning. I am passionate about what I do and I am not afraid to get messy (sorry grown-ups)! Here at CMZ, it is our mission to be one positive part of someone’s day, every single day. By building positive relationships with children we are also increasing academic success.

Contact information:

Phone: 859-428-2171

E-mail: [email protected]

APP: ClassDojo

Enrollment Requirements

4-year olds can qualify if:

They are 4 years old on or before AUGUST 1st of the current school year and your total household income does not exceed 160% of poverty.

They are 4 years old on or before August 1st of the current school year and your family receives SNAP or KTAP

They are 4 years old by August 1st of the current school year with a delay / disability to be determined through a screening / RTI process.

3-year olds can qualify if:

Your child is 3 years old by August 1st of the current school year with a delay / disability to be determined through a screening / RTI process.

Parent Guide

What is Kindergarten Readiness?

Your Child is considered on track for Kindergarten if they:

Rote count to 10
Count one-to-one correspondence to 5
Name colors
Name basic shapes
Write first name
Learn how to hold the scissors and cut on a straight line
Sort and classify items (by color and shapes)
Begin recognizing letters and produce sounds (start with the letters in their name)
Sharing (turn-taking)
Potty training, feed self-using utensils, able to put on jacket and clean-up (independency)
Following one step and two step directions
Sing nursery rhymes
Recognize numbers to 5
Engaging in conversations with others
Self-regulation skills (identifying emotions and how to regulate them)