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Upcoming Events

From time to time KITE sponsors or learns about various events that are of interest to our members, and/or stakeholders. Here's what's coming up in the not-too-distant future:

  • Preparing for the Kindergarten Transition
    Thursday, Jan 26, 2012, 6:30-8:00pm at Henry Barnard Elementary School.
    This event is open to parents and educators of children who will start Kindergarten in September 2012. Participants will receive information on the goals and expectations of a child entering kindergarten, transition tips and registration information.
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  • Parenting with Humor
    Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, 7:00pm at JFK Middle School.
    Start your New Year off on a hilarious note! Parenting is an important job; it’s hard work and it keeps us on our toes daily. Dr. Steve Sobel will give us tips and engage us through humor, anecdotes and life lessons.
    (More Information)
  • Parent Leadership Academy
    Orientation and Teambuilding Retreat: Saturday, Feb 25, 2012, 9:30am - 3:30pm
    Program: Thursdays, 5:30 - 8:30, for 12 weeks beginning in late February, 2012.
    (Program Information)            (Enrollment Form)

Past Events

  • First Readers - Parade & Ceremony
    Saturday, July 9, 2011
    (View Photos)
  • Parent Leadership Academy
    Thursdays, 5:30 - 8:30, for 12 weeks beginning in early March, 2011
    (Enrollment Form)
  • Child Care and Preschool Fair
    Saturday, March 19, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Henry Barnard Elementary School
    (View Details)
  • Preparing for the Kindergarten Transition
    Thursday, March 31, 6:30 - 8:00
    Hazardville Memorial School Cafeteria
    (View Details)
  • Parent Leadership Academy - Orientation and Teambuilding Retreat
    Saturday, Mar 5, 2011, 9:30am - 3:30pm, Asnuntuck Community College Conference Center
    (View Details) 
  • Mar 27, 2010 (Sat) - Early Education Fair
    10:00 - 2:00 Asnuntuck Community College
    (View Details)
  • Mar 24, 2010 (Wed) - Community Conversation
    "Busy Families Raising and Educating Young Children"
    JFK Middle School
  • Mar 4, 2010 - Training for Community Conversation Moderators and Recorders
    (View Details)
  • Jan 6, 2010 - KITE Annual Meeting
    (Annual Report)         (View Photos)
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KITE is a collaborative effort aimed at enhancing early education and child care opportunities in the Town of Enfield, Connecticut. KITE is supported by the William Casper Graustein Memorial Fund Discovery Committee, the Enfield Connecticut CT School Readiness Council, and the National League of Cities Committee. KITE (Key Initiatives To Early Education) combines all of these organizations into one strong working collaborative. Goals of KITE Provide information and resources about early education and child development to families in Enfield Connecticut CT. Educate the community on the value of early learning. Empower families to maximize their child's readiness for school. Offer professional development for early education providers in our community.