Kindergarten Families,

We are so excited to welcome the next generation of O'Dea Owls!  We have two Kindergarten Teachers - Marjorie Myers, and Kendall Warnimont - this team brings years of experience and is ready to guide your students through a fantastic year of teaching and learning!  Below is the Kindergarten Calendar, which outlines important events for August.

2025-26 August Kindergarten Calendar

8/5 and 6 (9:00-2:30) Kindergarten Registration

Time designated for families to register for kindergarten.  We will have O’Dea Office Staff and computers available to help families register.  If you are registered already, you do not need to attend!  Please bring Proof of Address (utility bill/lease agreement) and Birth Certificate.

8/11 and 12 (12:00-4:00) O’Dea’s Kindergarten Round Up

We invite incoming Kindergarten students to O’Dea’s Kindergarten Round Up.  The purpose of this day is to get to know your child individually and help us create balanced classrooms across each of the classes by getting to know your students and learning about their strengths and Kindergarten Readiness in a quick 20-minute meeting.  Parents will be invited to relax in the shade while we get to know your child. 

Please sign-up for a 20-minute slot here https://signup.com/go/VAvpFsi

8/13 Classroom Teacher Assignment Sent to Parents

8/13 O’Dea Backpack and Supply Drop Off Popsicle Party 4:00-5:30

      Meet your teacher, drop off your backpack, meet the O’Dea community and enjoy a popsicle.

8/14 and 8/15 Kindergarten Staggered Start

The start of kindergarten is a big day for students.  To help with this we start small by having two staggered start days.  This staggered start allows students to transition from summer to school in smaller groups so that they can receive more individualized attention.  On Thursday, August 14, one-half of the students in each classroom will come to school.  The 2nd half will attend on Friday, August 15.  Monday, August 18 will be the first full day for all Kindergarteners.