CORRECTION: A previous version of this release was dated February 4, 2013 (distributed by CMoR). The version below is correct.
Richmond, VA (April 8, 2013) – The Children’s Museum of Richmond in Short Pump is hosting Central Virginia’s only public Kindergarten Readiness Forum for preschool parents on April 12 from 10:00am to 11:30am. Childcare will be available for pre-registered attendees. The forum is free to the public.
Attendees will hear from both public and private school representatives discussing the process of selecting the right Kindergarten and will have an opportunity to ask questions of parenting and school experts as they consider Kindergarten options.
The forum will be moderated by Liz Pearce, the children’s museum’s Director of Parent Engagement, and include Dr. Cheryl Thomas, Director of Elementary Education, Henrico County Public Schools and Amanda Surgner, Vice President of Advancement and Director of Admission for Collegiate School. The focused discussion will include the following topics:
- Making intentional choices about a school or program
- The process of choosing a school
- The role of parents and families around kindergarten readiness
- Factors to consider for school placement
“We hear frequently from parents searching for help matching Central Virginia’s educational options with their individual child’s needs,” said Karen Coltrane, president and CEO of the Children’s Museum of Richmond. “So we are thrilled to partner with both the Collegiate School and Henrico County Public Schools to offer a conversation that will allow parents of preschoolers to hear directly from area experts about one of the most important decisions families make.”
About the Forum
The School Readiness Forum is free and open to the public. Limited childcare is available. Space is limited. Reservations must be made by April 11, 2013 with an email to [email protected], indicating name, number of seats needed and return email address.
About The Children’s Museum of Richmond
The Children’s Museum of Richmond now has three locations, CMoR Central at 2626 West Broad Street in Richmond; CMoR Short Pump, located in West Broad Village at 2200 Old Brick Road in Glen Allen; and CMoR Chesterfield at 6629 Lake Harbour Drive in Midlothian. The Children’s Museum of Richmond has been serving the community since 1981 with the mission to create innovative learning experiences for all children and those who support them that inspire the next generation of creative problem solvers. For more information, please visit www.
