Central Park School for Children

2009-2010 Year Round Calendar

Congratulations to our 5th Graders! The Transition Ceremony is scheduled for Monday, 8 June, 7-8 p.m. at the Trotter Building (next to the school).

We are currently adding 4th & 5th graders to our waiting list for the 2009-2010 school year. If you are interested in our school, please call Caroline at 682-1200 x240.

Welcome to New Families for the 2009-2010

Please bring the following to register your child for kindergarten by the start of school:

• Your child’s birth certificate. This document will prove that your child is old enough to be in Kindergarten. Children must reach 5 on or before August 31st of their Kindergarten year to be eligible to attend.
• Proof of Residence. This document shows you are living in the state of North Carolina. You can bring any one of the following items:
1. Lease Agreement
2. Mortgage Statement or Deed
3. Utility Bill - Gas, Electric or Water only
4. County Property Tax Statement (home or vehicle)
5. Guardianship Documents (if necessary)
6. If the residence is not in your name, you will need to bring a notarized statement from the North Carolina resident you are living with along with a copy of their proof of residence.
• Immunization Records. All records must have the following information:
1. Five DPT doses (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis). If the forth dose (booster) is given on or after the fourth birthday, the fifth dose is not required.
2. Four oral polio vaccines (OPV), one of which must be a booster given on or after the fourth birthday. If the third dose is given on or after the fourth birthday, the fourth dose in not required.
3. Two MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) doses with the first dose on or after the first birthday and a second dose given before entering school.
4. At least one dose of Haemophilus influenza, b (HbOC or PRP-OMP), given on or after the first birthday and before five years of age. (Second dose is not required if the first dose was given after 15 months of age.)
5. Three Hepatitis B doses (not required if born before July 1994)
6. One Varicella dose on or after age 12 months and before age 19 months (not required if born before April 2001).
• Kindergarten Health Assessment Form. This form can be downloaded in pdf format here, is available at the school, and can be found in many doctor’s offices. This form MUST be completed within 30 days of enrollment.

School's Mission

The Central Park School for Children is committed to nurturing and guiding the natural eagerness of each child to explore, grow and relate to others. The school is founded on three principles: that children are naturally full of life, power and confidence; that the best available research should guide our methods; and that children develop best in a community where curiosity, challenges and learning are valued. The school will create a community of partners to guide, cherish and be amazed by the children.

Families are welcome to attend our Board Meetings

Central Park School for Children - Board of Directors' Meeting Schedule

All meetings in 2008/2009 will include the following agenda items:

Director's Report on Goals for 08/09 - Report from the Facilities Planning Committee - Report from the Capital Campaign Committee - Report from the Old North Durham Park Committee - Report on Strawberry Festival progress

Additional agenda items are listed with dates.

17 June 2009 - Final Budget Approval - Final Year Financials

Please donate to our Sunshine Fund! It supports Field Trips, Outdoor learning and play environments (such as our pond), and many other wonderful opportunities for our children. As a community we'd like to see everyone do what they can to make this effort successful.

Donate Online to Our Sunshine Fund using Paypal!