By Elise Shelton, Communications Director, CMCSS

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Kindergarten Kickoffs for the elementary schools in CMCSS run through the month of April for enrollment in the 2015-16 school year.

Children must turn five by August 15 in order to enter kindergarten, according to Tennessee law.

Kickoffs give the child and parent an opportunity to register for the upcoming school year, hear from the school’s administrator, meet kindergarten teachers and receive a readiness backpack, sponsored by the CMC Education Foundation. The backpack contains flashcards, which are printed by Jostens Publishing.

• Barkers Mill – April 23 5-6
• Barksdale – April 27 5:30-6:30
• Burt – serves grades 2-5
• Byrns Darden – April 21 4:30-5:30
• Carmel – April 9 5:30-6:30
• Cumberland Heights – April 16 5:00-6:00
• East Montgomery – April 30 5:30-6:30
• Glenellen – April 21 5:30-7:00
• Hazelwood – April 21 4:30-5:30
• Kenwood- April 21 5:30-6:30
• Liberty – April 30 5:30-6:30
• Minglewood – April 16 5:00-6:00
• MCES – April 28 4:30-6:30
• Moore – April 14 5:00-6:00
• Smith – April 21 4:30-5:30
• NEES – May 5 5:30-6:30
• Oakland — May 11 5:00-6:30 @ Rossview Middle School
• Pisgah – April 16 5:30-6:30
• Ringgold – May 7 5:00-6:00
• Rossview- April 23 5:00-6:00
• St. B – April 28 5:00-6:30
• Sango – April 21 6:00-7:00
• West Creek – April 23 4:30-5:30
• Woodlawn – April 28 5:30-6:30

Enrollment Checklist:
• A birth certificate or other proof of date of birth
State law requires that a copy of a student’s birth certificate be in their cumulative folder. Schools can accept other proof of date of birth for registration, but the parent/guardian needs to provide a copy of the child’s birth certificate.
• Student’s Tennessee Immunization Record
• A complete medical exam for the first-time enrollee is required. -Evidence of completed exam must be presented upon registration. -See the Student Health Info webpage for more information (http://www.cmcss.net/students/healthinfo.aspx)
• Two (2) proof of residence documents (Example: water bill, electric bill, lease agreement, etc.) – Other residency information also may be requested by the school.
• Proof of Custody (if requested by school)
• Power of Attorney For Care of a Minor Child form (required in certain circumstances)