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 the registration process. To find out which RETSD school is your child's designated school, use our School Locator.
When registering your child for school in RETSD, you'll need to provide proof-of-age documentation for your child, such as a birth certificate, baptismal certificate, passport, Manitoba Health Card, INAC status card, or birth registration signed by the director of Vital Statistics. You'll also need to bring two types of identification that show proof of residency, such as your driver’s licence, Manitoba Health Card, tenancy agreement, offer to purchase documents, or a utility bill.
If you need help filling out the registration forms or have any questions, call our Administration Offices at 204.667.7130, call your child's designated school, or email info@retsd.mb.ca and we'd be happy to provide assistance.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Kindergarten registration begins Monday, March 3, 2025. If your child is five years old on or before December 31, they're eligible to be registered for kindergarten 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 need help filling out the registration forms or have any questions, call our Administration Offices at 204.667.7130, call your child's designated school, or email kindergarten@retsd.mb.ca and we'd be happy to provide assistance.
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 (see below). For updates on these programs, join the Kinder Links mailing list by emailing kinderlinks@retsd.mb.ca or calling 204.669.4043.
Preschool Growing & Learning Days
At our Preschool Growing & Learning Days, held each spring, parents and their children get a taste of school and meet the friendly, helpful people they'll 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 2025
Countdown to Kindergarten
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. Information on our Countdown to Kindergarten programs is made available every spring. You can check out the most recent Countdown to Kindergarten newsletter at: Countdown to Kindergarten 2025 | Issue 1
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 things like 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.
