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Apr
2021
Oct
2020
In-person instruction planned for kindergarten students | Español | Русский
The plan is underway to bring small groups of kindergarten students into classrooms.
Jun
2018
Youngest learners benefit from donation
The money from an anonymous donor will benefit early learning programs.
Sep
2016
Talking shop with the Regional Teacher of the Year
Kendra Yamamoto, the 2017 Regional Teacher of the Year, discusses teaching, early learning and mentoring new educators.
Aug
2016
Vancouver teacher named region’s Teacher of the Year
VPS teacher Kendra Yamamoto is the Regional Teacher of the Year!
Jun
2016
Explorations in early learning
Teacher Kendra Yamamoto guided Saul’s hands across a table coated with shaving cream. “Mira, mira,” she said in Spanish. With her palm atop the boy’s fist, she maneuvered his index finger through a lathery curl.
Jan
2016
Grant will support evening preschool program at King
Vancouver Public Schools recently was announced as the recipient of one of just seven $2,000 mini-grants awarded nationwide.
Dec
2015
A great start in learning begins with WaKIDS
Readiness for kindergarten is a predictor of school success in later years. So how do we provide a positive start for our youngest students? The Washington Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills (WaKIDS), helps ensure that [...]
Dec
2014
Snowy Day inspires reading, family fun
On Dec. 8, families gathered at Washington Elementary School for dinner, storytelling, literacy activities and crafts designed around the themes in The Snowy Day, a 1963 Caldecott Medal–winning children’s book. Dubbed “the snow party,” the event attracted [...]
Mar
2014
Magna Award for Kindergarten Jump Start
Original source: American School Board Journal, March 2014 VPS' Kindergarten Jump Start program received a 2014 first-place Magna Award, which recognizes best practices in school district leadership. Read more in American School Board Journal.
Oct
2013
In Kindergarten Jump Start, little learners get ready for school
Design II Showcase Goal Area: Early Learning Karrie Yank, principal of Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary School, introduced ReNai Joy and Corinne Vaughn, kindergarten teachers at Roosevelt, to speak about Kindergarten Jump Start. This program, offered last summer [...]
Sep
2008
Full-day kindergarten offered at 10 locations
Peter S. Ogden, Harney, Washington, King and Roosevelt elementary schools and Fruit Valley Community Learning Center offer state-funded full-day kindergarten.