A pre-kindergarten screening for the Shared Services Integrated Preschool Program (SSIPP) will be held at Botelle School on March 20 and 21 to help identify children who may need intervention to perform successfully in school.
Parents concerned about their child’s development should call 860-379-2729 before 9:00 a.m. or after 3:00 p.m. to schedule a screening.
Those parents interested in having their child attend SSIPP as a role model must also submit their child’s name now. Under state law, schools must provide the pre-k class for children with special needs. When there are additional spaces, neurologically typical and developmentally on-target children can also attend the blended classroom free of charge.
If there are more role model applicants than openings available, a lottery will be held during the week following the screening.
SSIPP serves the needs of children ages 3 to 5 who live in Barkhamsted, Colebrook, Hartland or Norfolk. It is located at Barkhamsted School and follows that school’s calendar.
To be eligible, children must be age 3 by September 1 and have attended the screening.
Botelle is also holding pre-kindergarten registration screening on March 18 from 1:15 to 2:00 p.m. for Norfolk children born on or before September 1, 2021. Parents should call the school at 860-542-5286, ext. 200, or email laskom@botelleschool.org to make an appointment.