Lottery currently open until March 18th @5pm

Students entering Kindergarten must apply through the School Choice Lottery  at www.pps.net/schoolchoice.

 If slots are still open after the lottery closes, DLI programs may continue to receive kindergarten applications. Please see the Enrollment and Transfer Center website for more information: www.pps.net/schoolchoice.

 

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Dear Families of Incoming Kindergarten Students,

Welcome to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School! I want to start by saying how excited we are to welcome you and your kindergartener into the Dr. MLK Jr. community. Some of you already have children at the school, and I hope you agree with me that Dr. MLK Jr. School is a special place. We will do everything we can to make sure that school is a positive experience for your child and your family.

○ 7:45AM: Doors open. Breakfast Available. 

○ 8:00AM: Tardy Bell/Students in Class 

○ 2:30PM: End of Day. Please confirm your dismissal location with your student’s teacher.

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Our Kindergarten Programs & Teachers: 

We have three kindergarten classrooms and teachers: 

● Ms. De Lara-Vargas teaches in our English Scholars Program (ESP). Students in this class remain with her for the full day. 

● Ms. Amanda Larriva teaches English in the Mandarin Immersion Program (MIP). 

● Law Laoshi (Laoshi means “teacher” in Mandarin) teaches Mandarin in the MIP. 

 

Ms. Larriva and Law Laoshi co-teach two classes of students, which are referred to as the Red Group and the Blue Group . You'll find out which group your child is in during your teacher meeting. 

 

Some of our kindergarten classes also have a classroom assistant , providing additional support for our youngest learners. 

 

Additional Notes: 

● If you have questions about enrollment or registration , please call 503-916-3205 to speak with an Enrollment & Transfer Specialist. 

● No need to bring school supplies —we have everything your child will need! 

● On the first day, families will line up outside and teachers will walk the students into school on their own. Students will say goodbye to their families every morning outside and go into school on their own. 

I am so excited to welcome our next group of kindergarten students. My most important piece of advice is to be kind to yourself and to your family. I strongly believe that love, care and compassion will carry us into times of incredible growth and bonding. I look forward to meeting you all and am honored to welcome you to kindergarten at Dr. MLK Jr. Elementary!