To help families of upcoming kindergarteners get ready to start school, Northfield Public Schools and the Early Childhood Initiative Coalition (ECIC) are holding a special event at each of the three elementary schools next week.

Children and their parents, guardians or daycare provider will take a ride on a school bus, try out the playground, tour the school, and read a book with the school librarian (also called a media specialist). Scheduled bus stops will allow everyone to become familiar with bus rides. Children will take home a book and calendar.

Sibley Elementary Monday, Oct. 22 Bus stops: 9:40 City Hall 9:45 Outdoor Pool 9:50 Everybody’s Park 10 – 11 Sibley

Bridgewater Elementary Monday, Oct. 22 Bus stops: 10:00 Dundas Mill Park 10:10 Park area between Cub/Target 10:20 Jefferson Square 10:30 Roosevelt Park 10:35 – 11:35 Bridgewater

Greenvale Elementary Friday, Oct. 26 Bus stops: 12:35 Odd Fellows Park 12:40 Way Park 12:50 Greenvale Apartments 12:55 Dresden Hill Park 1 – 2 Greenvale

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Email Sara Line or call 507.645.1232 for more information.