Timberland Engages Future Students with Kindergarten Signing Day
Timberland Charter Academy's newest students celebrated their commitment to the school in style at a Kindergarten Signing Day event.
Admissions Representative Kimberly Edwards organized the day, inviting accepted 2025-26 kindergarteners to get a closer look at a normal school day, play games with teachers, and participate in a signing ceremony. The experience is designed to mimic a high school athlete announcing their college decision, and Timberland had about 15 future students in attendance.
Students and their parents were exposed to Timberland in action and got to experience personal interactions with each of the three kindergarten teachers. One of the teacher-led activities families participated in was a paint by color where the group used fruit-flavored candy to “paint” a picture. Establishing these connections early is one of the many reasons the school has outperformed the local district for the last three years.
Future Timberland students also played with blocks and engaged in alphabet bingo. These sorts of interactions help build positive parent partnerships, one of the school’s top priorities. Edwards said that building these connections at events like this are important.
“For first time parents, they want to know who’s going to be taking care of their child,” Edwards said. “The dean and principal attended, so it was really nice for parents to meet the staff.”
The day concluded with a signing ceremony and instead of writing or signing their names, these future students dipped their hand in paint and left a handprint to signal their commitment. Edwards said hosting this type of event helps Timberland show why families should choose them.
“We have to offer something to families to show them we care about their student. They’re not just a number,” Edwards said. “We have events where we’re more of a family community where we all come in and support each other and show parents we’re all going to be here for the best interests of their child.”
What a great event Kimberly and Timberland! Keep up the great work!