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August 12, 2025

Open House Info

Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year at Watkins ECC!  Open House is on Thursday, August 21 from 4-7 PM. I will be reaching out to families to set up an appointment time for Open House, which allows us time and attention for each family. Open House is designed to allow families to meet teachers, see the classroom, help your child feel more comfortable on the first day of school, and allow parents to get some important information.  Some other highlights of this event are:

  • We will have nametags and the required yellow pick-up cards to give to parents/guardians.
  • Transportation information will be available, including bus stops and pickup/dropoff times.  There will even be a bus at the school so your child can experience getting on and off and practice sitting correctly!
  • Representatives from Transportation and Child Nutrition Services will be available to answer questions and concerns.
  • Each child will receive a packet with important forms to complete, and other school and classroom information. 

While you’re waiting for Open House to arrive, there are several ways to start preparing for a great year! Our Getting Ready for Pre-K Checklist can help you make sure you have everything covered. You can also get a head start on a couple of the Open House forms by filling out an electronic copy if you’d like!

Getting Ready for Pre-K Checklist

Parent/Guardian Contact Information

Child Information Sheet

I hope to meet all of you at Open House on Thursday, August 21!  We know it’s going to be a great year! 🙂

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August 12, 2025

Backpack Requirements

Families must provide backpacks for all NNPS students this year. Backpacks must meet the following criteria:

  • Must be fully clear on all sides and made of transparent plastic or vinyl material
  • Fabric bottoms are acceptable, but not required
  • Mesh pockets on the side of the backpack are permitted
  • Colored, transparent backpacks are not allowed, but backpacks may have colored straps and piping
  • Backpacks may not have pictures/stickers on the clear sections, as they must remain transparent
Example of acceptable backpack style

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May 14, 2020

Ways to Support Our Class

I’ve had parents and others ask me how they are able to support our class or if we need anything for the classroom. I have set up a page with links and information for different ways to support our class. We are very appreciative of any donations or support! 

Support Our Class!

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Upcoming Events

Monday-September 1
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    Monday-September 1

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Thursday-September 25
  • 🏫Back to School Night

    Thursday-September 25 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Friday-October 10
  • 📆HALF DAY

    Friday-October 10

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School Info

Watkins Early Childhood Center
21 Burns Drive
Newport News, VA 23601
Phone: (757) 591-4815
Fax: (757) 591-7690

Class Info

Ms. Kristin Hayward
Room 2
(downstairs, red hall)
757-591-4815, x60102
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