Welcome to Kindergarten!

Help your child start Kindergarten feeling confident, comfortable, and excited for the year ahead!

Grade Level: Students entering Kindergarten
Instructors: Lanai’s Kindergarten Team — Sandra Alas, Beth Manolos, and Bonnie Schreiber
Dates: August 3–4, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Fee: $250

About the Program

Our Welcome to Kindergarten program provides a gentle and supportive introduction to school life at Lanai. Over two engaging mornings, students will have the opportunity to explore campus, meet new friends, and practice the skills that will help them succeed in Kindergarten.

During the program, students will:

Tour important campus locations, including the cafeteria, bathrooms, library, and playground
Learn school and classroom routines, expectations, and procedures
Build friendships and practice social-emotional skills
Strengthen fine motor skills through hands-on activities such as tracing lines and patterns

Students will also be introduced to foundational academic concepts in a fun, age-appropriate way:

Language Arts: Phonemic awareness, letter recognition, and rhyming
Math: Patterns, calendar concepts, and counting

This program is especially beneficial for students who are new to Lanai or entering elementary school for the first time. By helping children become familiar with the campus, routines, and expectations, we aim to reduce first-day jitters and ensure a joyful, confident start to Kindergarten.

Important Registration Information

• Students enrolled in the program will be placed into groups led by members of the Kindergarten teaching team.

• Requests for specific teachers or classroom placements cannot be accommodated.

• The registration deadline is July 31, 2026.

We can't wait to welcome our newest Lanai Lions!