Welcome families
We are excited to serve your child. Please take a moment to enroll online. You will be able to upload documents or you can bring them to the school.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions:
Children starting school is an exciting time and we know parents have a lot of questions!
You’re invited to learn more at our free Parent University: Kindergarten 101 Welcome to Your Future event:
Monday, April 28 – 6:30 p.m. at Swan Falls High School, 7300 S Linder Road.
Get your questions answered and prepare for the May 21 open house where you and your child can tour the school & more!
Our elementary school schools are hosting an open house for incoming kindergartners from 2 to 6 p.m. May 21. Check the links below for more details from your child’s school!
Crimson Point Elementary School – 208 955-0230
Hubbard Elementary School – 208 922-1007
Indian Creek Elementary School – 208 922-1009
Reed Elementary Elementary School – 208 955-0275
Silver Trail Elementary School – 208 472-9731
Below are links to resources to help families support learning at home as they prepare for their children to start school!
Reading Rockets is a national public media literacy initiative that offers resources and information on how young children learn to read and how to support them. It aims to bring research-based reading instruction to life for parents, educators, and anyone working with young learners.
AI Overview Learn more Freak the Mighty - Rodman Philbrick - Everyday Reading MightyBook.com is an online publisher specializing in interactive, animated children's books and story songs, primarily targeting ages 2-10. They focus on providing entertaining content that promotes literacy and reading skills while also engaging children through interactive elements and original soundtracks. The platform offers a variety of free and paid content, including animated books, songs, and games
Starfall is a children's website and app providing interactive, educational games and resources focused on early literacy and math skills for Pre-K through 5th grade. It emphasizes fun learning through play and positive reinforcement, offering a variety of activities, including interactive games, songs, and videos. Starfall aims to help children develop confidence and intrinsic motivation in their learning journey.
You can use math dot cards similar to flash cards. There isn’t one right answer. If the dot card has 3 dots on it your child might say: I just saw 3 or I counted…1, 2, 3 or There’s 1 blue dot and 2 red dots and that makes 3. This activity can be used to practice counting, then seeing a number and counting on, then seeing groups of numbers and combining them.
ABCya! is a website and app offering a vast library of educational games and activities for pre-K through 6th grade, designed to make learning fun and engaging for kids. The platform provides games across various subjects like math, language arts, science, and more, organized by grade level and topic.
ReadWriteThink.org provides access to an ever-growing collection of free educational materials. This includes hundreds of lesson plans, calendar resources, prints, and interactive tools.
Songs for children. Kids songs. Educational songs and videos for children, toddlers and babies.
This website has downloadable activities to help students practice cutting with scissors.
Blog on a strategy to support parents in teaching children to pick up items.