Pre-Kindergarten
Crystal Apple Awards Child Care Associates honored several Arlington ISD pre-K 3 teachers this month with Crystal Apple Awards. The Crystal Apple Award is CCA’s equivalent to the teacher of the year. CCA is one of the largest child development nonprofits in North Texas and has served more than half a million young children in…
It’s all about little learners at Kooken Educational Center. In fact, Kooken is the only school in the Arlington ISD dedicated exclusively to only one grade level – pre-K for 3-year-olds. But that’s not the only thing that makes Kooken so special. “What makes Kooken special is our ability to serve, make connections and design…
Find out what pre-K classrooms are like Everything in Arlington ISD’s pre-K program is strategic – designed to inspire learning. That’s why every detail in pre-K classrooms was intentionally designed to launch our littlest learners on a lifelong journey of exploration and learning. “In Arlington ISD, we strive to create a magical learning experience for…
All Aboard for fun! Can registering for school actually be fun? Yes! It is if you’re going into pre-K or kindergarten in the Arlington ISD and come to the All Aboard! registration event this Saturday. The event at McNutt Elementary, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, is open to any family…
What is pre-K really like? What is a day in Arlington ISD pre-K like? “It’s fun learning,” said Jennifer Pettiford, McNutt Elementary School pre-K teacher. “When they come to a pre-K class, they’re going to be doing interactive learning. That means hands-on.” You can read about it, but you really have to see it. Check…
Get help with registration at Signing Day Don’t forget today is Pre-K and Kindergarten Signing Day! There’s no bigger deal than starting pre-K or kindergarten! That’s why Arlington ISD is hosting its first Pre-K/Kinder Signing Day this evening from 5-7 p.m. at your child’s school. Your child is starting a new, exciting chapter in their…
Peach Elementary students get first look at outdoor equipment Last September the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation awarded the Arlington ISD Education Foundation with a $100,000 grant for the district to use for pre-K students. Monday morning that grant money was in action as pre-K students at Peach Elementary got their first look at the new…
Outdoor learning offers lots of benefits For pre-K students in the Arlington ISD, the great outdoors is an extension of their classroom. These 3- and 4-year-olds are taking advantage of the perfect Texas fall weather, using parachutes, exercise mats and more to learn outside of the classroom. And they’re having a lot of fun while…
Education Foundation wins big with Texas Rangers The Arlington ISD Education Foundation and the Arlington ISD came out big winners thanks to the Texas Rangers Friday even before a pitch was thrown at Globe Life Field. The education foundation was the recipient of a $100,000 grant as part of the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation’s Legacy…
Now that pre-K teachers and students have settled into their classrooms, the fun can begin! What’s on their agenda? Science, technology, engineering and math – or in one word, STEM! Arlington ISD is taking its best-in-class pre-K to a whole new level this year by incorporating STEM into the pre-K 4 curriculum. But parents, don’t…