Kindergarten
A place where children love to learn
Kindergarten is an important year. What kids learn in kindergarten helps to build the foundation for lifelong learning. We teach kids how to read and write, how to get along with others, and how to solve problems. But more importantly, we teach kids how to love learning!
Your child will make new friends and have lots of time to play and explore the world around them. We welcome each child at their current level of ability and provide developmentally-appropriate learning activities.
Interested in a school tour of Lake Elmo Elementary School?
Spanish Immersion Parent Info Night
- Thursday, Dec. 4, 6-7 p.m.
General Education Meet the Principal and Virtual Tour
- Monday, Dec. 8, 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m., or 5:30 p.m.
- Friday, Jan. 9, 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m., or 3:30 p.m.
RSVP at least one day in advance.
Questions? Contact the secretary at sommarugap@stillwaterschools.
Are you a first-time kindergarten parent?
Hear advice from teachers and experienced parents, and learn how to support your future kindergartner.
New School. Proven Excellence. Endless Possibilities.
Lake Elmo Elementary is opening a brand-new school and expanding opportunities for families! Not only is our new school beautiful, bright, modern and inviting, it’s been intentionally designed to spark creativity, connection, and discovery.
Whether you’re looking for a traditional English experience or the proven success of our dual language Amigos Unidos Spanish Immersion program, you’ll find your child’s perfect start right here.
What’s New
- A modern new building surrounded by a beautiful, natural setting
- Designed for today’s learners with flexible, collaborative spaces
- Inspiring classrooms and common areas built for creativity and exploration
What’s Trusted
- Experienced, caring teachers who know how to help every child thrive
- Decades of proven success in traditional English instruction
- A well-established dual language Spanish immersion program with a history of excellence
- Safe, welcoming community with a small-school feel
Join us for Kindergarten Orientation
Bring your child to school for a sneak peek of kindergarten! During this fun event kids will spend time in a kindergarten classroom and meet our amazing teachers.
To accommodate all families, we are offering two identical orientation sessions:
Thursday, April 9 | 5-6 p.m. (Families A–L)
Friday, April 10 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. (Families M–Z)
If your assigned session does not work for your family, you are welcome to attend the other session.
""I appreciate the passion the teachers have for the students. They make kindergarten a great place for our students."”
– Lake Elmo parent
Un lugar donde los niños pueden aprender
El kinder es un año importante. Lo que los niños aprenden en kinder los ayuda a formar las bases de un aprendizaje de por vida. Les enseñamos a leer y escribir, a cómo llevarse bien con otros, y cómo resolver problemas. Pero lo más importante, ¡les enseñamos a cómo amar el kinder!
Su hijo hará nuevos amigos y tendrá mucho tiempo para jugar y explorar el mundo que lo rodea. Damos la bienvenida a cada niño en su nivel actual de habilidad y proporcionamos actividades de aprendizaje apropiadas para su desarrollo.
For Parents: Learn What To Expect From Kindergarten
Wondering what your child will be learning in kindergarten? Curious how they'll be graded or assessed? Or maybe you just want to see how kindergarten has changed since you were a kid ! Our Elementary Roadmap is designed to help you find the answers to all of your school-related questions in kindergarten and beyond.
"Once you have witnessed the miracle that is the learning and discovery unfolding in the five-year-old brain, nothing will ever be viewed in quite the same way again."
– Wendy Sycks, Kindergarten teacher