We look forward to welcoming your child to kindergarten! On this page you will find a sample gradual entry schedule.
Register Your Child for Kindergarten
Note: registration information and forms are on the SD8 district website and you can bring your completed documents to the Canyon-Lister Elementary School office for processing.
Gradual Entry Schedule - September 2026
To help support your child’s transition into kindergarten, we follow a gradual entry schedule. This approach allows children to ease into full days and become comfortable with classroom routines over the first couple of weeks. Kindergarten students will begin attending full-time starting September 21, 2026. Please note: From September 8th to 18th, there will be early dismissal each day, and afternoon bus service will NOT be available during these times. You will need to arrange for your child to be picked up from school on those days.
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY |
| September 7 | September 8 | September 9 | September 10 | September 11 |
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[NO SCHOOL]
Labour Day |
First Day of School 8:30-10:00am Bring a snack and water bottle |
NO School for Kindergarten
Individual Parent-Teacher Conferences |
NO School for Kindergarten
Individual Parent-Teacher Conferences |
8:30-11:00am Bring a snack and water bottle |
| September 14 | September 15 | September 16 | September 17 | September 18 |
| 8:30am-12:00pm | 8:30am-12:00pm |
8:30am-1:00pm Bring a snack, lunch, and water bottle |
8:30am-1:00pm Bring a snack, lunch, and water bottle |
8:30am-1:00pm Bring a snack, lunch, and water bottle |
| September 21 | September 22 | September 23 | September 24 | September 25 |
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Full Day 8:30am-2:27pm Bring a snack, lunch, and water bottle |
Full Day 8:30am-2:27pm Bring a snack, lunch, and water bottle |
Full Day 8:30am-2:27pm Bring a snack, lunch, and water bottle |
Full Day 8:30am-2:27pm Bring a snack, lunch, and water bottle |
[NO SCHOOL] Pro D Day |
Social Story for Kindergarten Students and Families
A social story is a simple, friendly story that helps young children understand what to expect at school, like meeting their teacher, following routines, and playing with classmates. It uses clear language and reassuring pictures or examples to explain what happens that first day of school, step by step, helping kids feel more confident, calm, and excited about starting kindergarten.
