Kindergarten Information Night 2026-2027 �

Maltby Elementary School

Welcome to Maltby!

It’s a GREAT day to be a Maltby Mustang!

Grades K-5

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• 330 Students
• 60 Staff
• Structured Learning Center
• Positive Behavior Program
• Montessori Program

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Ms. Jamie

Principal Hillestad

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Ms. Lisa

Front Office Team

Assistant Principal

Ringer

Nurse and Health Room

• Student Health History Form
• Immunizations

Ms. Becky

Nurse Heather

Counselor

Student Support

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Ms. Kenney

Jackie Shinstrom

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Sarah Traynor

Janelle Gray

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Montessori

Kindergarten Team

Opportunities to get involved

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PTO

Watch DOGS

Principal Chat

School Volunteer

Substitute

A Day in Kindergarten

• Academic subjects: math, reading, writing, science, social studies
• Social Emotional Learning: center time, circle time
• Specialists: PE, Music, Art, Library
• Other Daily Activities: Recess and lunch

Support for ALL students

• Mustang Families
• Mustang PRIDE
• Bullying Prevention Lessons
• Buddy classes

Important Dates

• Kindergarten Jump Start!
• August 24th-26th, 8:45-11:45 am
• Transportation provided, if interested
• Meet new friends & Kindergarten teachers
• Open to all incoming Kindergarten students

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• Ride the Bus Day: During Jump Start
• Opportunity to ride the bus to MBE from the transportation garage
• Busing information available late August on Family Access

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• Family Connection Meetings & First Day of School
• Family connection meetings - Sept. 9th-11th
• First day of school - Sept. 9th, Kinder - Sept. 14th

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Contact Information:

Christine Hillestad

hillestadc@monroe.wednet.edu

360-804-3500

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The Monroe School District offers full day kindergarten at no cost to all students. Student who turn 5 by August 31, 2026 will be eligible to enroll for the 2026-2027 school year.