Registration
GENERAL REGISTRATION
Registration packages are available at all schools and on school websites at Documents & Forms > Registration. Contact your child's designated school or visit their website for information about their registration process.
When registering your child for school in RETSD, you will need to provide proof-of-age documentation for your child (e.g., birth certificate, baptismal certificate, passport, Manitoba Health Card, INAC status card, birth registration signed by the director of Vital Statistics), as well as two types of identification for proof of residency (e.g., driver’s licence, Manitoba Health Card, tenancy agreement, offer to purchase documents, utility bill).
To find out which RETSD school is your child's designated school, use our School Locator. Simply type in your street name and follow the prompts to see your child's designated early, middle, and senior years schools, as well as their designated schools for language programs.
If you are unsure of your designated school or would like help filling out the registration forms, please contact our Administration Offices at 204.667.7130 or info@retsd.mb.ca and we will be happy to assist you.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
If your child is five years old on or before December 31, they are eligible to be registered for kindergarten. Kindergarten registration begins the first Monday in March each year, which is Monday, March 3, 2025, for the 2025–26 school year. In RETSD, kindergarten is full day, every other day. Before the school year begins, parents will receive a school-year calendar showing which days their child will attend—even or odd. These days are marked with either little caterpillars or ladybugs, representing the two groups of children. You can see examples at: Calendars
If you have questions about kindergarten or kindergarten registration, please contact us at kindergarten@retsd.mb.ca.
PREPARING FOR KINDERGARTEN
We have a number of FREE programs and resources available to help you and your child prepare for the adventure of kindergarten.
Preschool Growing & Learning Days
At our Preschool Growing and Learning Days, held each spring, you will get a taste of school and meet the friendly, helpful people you will find there. Kindergarten, resource, and gym teachers will be on hand with all kinds of games and activities for you to enjoy. Meet administrators, teachers, student services staff, and community partners who have helpful information for you. You can even get your child’s hearing and vision screened. The activities and screening stations take approximately 60 minutes to complete. Learn more at: Preschool Growing & Learning Days 2024
Countdown to Kindergarten
Information on our Countdown to Kindergarten programs is made available every spring. For updates on these programs, join the Kinder Links mailing list by emailing kinderlinks@retsd.mb.ca or phoning 204.669.4043. Preparing a child for kindergarten is an exciting time for the whole family. We have a variety of programs and services to help the transition to school go smoothly. Check out the most recent Countdown to Kindergarten newsletter at: Countdown to Kindergarten 2024 (Issue 2)
Welcome to Kindergarten Bags
Every family registering for kindergarten receives a bag full of materials, resources, and activities that can be enjoyed by parents and children during the months leading up to kindergarten. The contents have been carefully chosen by our staff and include items such as an interactive calendar, crayons, scissors, math-related items like cards and dice, a pencil with a finger grip, and parenting resources.
Literacy Links Visits (July & August)
Led by enthusiastic Countdown to Kindergarten facilitators, these play-based visits filled with activities, stories, and art experiences are sure to excite children and enhance their understanding of the concepts of print, rhyming, sound recognition, and early math. The visits also give young participants the opportunity to practise fine motor skills, like using scissors and printing the letters in their name. Take-home activities will be provided at the end of each session to continue the fun after each visit.
The Literacy Links Visits program consists of three visits that last approximately 45 minutes each. These sessions are offered in a small group setting with group sizes ranging from one to four children. Requests for one-on-one appointments and outdoor appointments will be accommodated whenever possible. For more information, contact Kinder Links at kinderlinks@retsd.mb.ca.
