Back to School
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! We are thrilled to embark on this journey with you and your child. Our classrooms are designed to be nurturing environments that encourage healthy habits and provide a wide space for exploring a “feast of ideas” across various subjects, including reading, math, nature study, literature, history, and more. Please take a moment to review the important details below as we prepare for the start of the school year.
First Day of School Checklist:
Please label everything with your child's name.
Daily Essentials:
Lunch
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Separate Snack (for snack time)
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Reusable Water Bottle (filled with water only)
Items to Send on the 1st Day (to stay at school):
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Sweatshirt/Sweater
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Rain Boots
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For Grades K-2: Full Change of Clothes
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Box of Facial tissue
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2 Rolls of paper towels
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Non-toxic spray cleaners (e.g., Mrs. Meyers brand)
Important Details for the First Day and Beyond:
Drop Off / Pick-up:
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Drop-off: (Except Tuesdays) Drop-off is between 7:45 AM and 7:55 AM.
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You are welcome to walk your child into the classroom on the first day, but we kindly ask that you say goodbye by 8:00 AM so we can begin our morning assembly.
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Parents are invited to stay as guests for the morning assembly to help start the year on a welcoming note.
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Late Start Day: Every Tuesday Drop-off is between 8:45 AM and 8:55 AM.
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Pick-up Time: Daily at 3:00 PM. Pickup ends at 3:15 PM.
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After one grace period, a $25 fee will be added to tuition for late pickup.
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Food:
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Daily Lunch: Please send a labeled lunch and a reusable water bottle (filled with water only).
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Daily Snack: A separate snack is required. Labeling snacks is optional for grades 3 and up.
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Allergies: If your child has any food allergies, please inform us as soon as possible.
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Healthy Choices: We encourage low-sugar foods for both lunch and snack. We are also considering a school-wide rule against candy for both snacks and lunch.
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Clothing:
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We plan to be outside for approximately 45 minutes each day, so please check the weather and ensure your child is dressed appropriately. An extra sweater/sweatshirt and rain boots (labeled with your child's name) should be kept at school.
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Since outdoor activities are a significant part of our curriculum, especially during Nature Study, please dress your child in clothes that can get dirty. We often take walks in Palmer Park, where mud is always a possibility!
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For Grades K-2: Please send a full change of clothes (labeled with your child's name) to stay at school in case of spills or accidents.
Toys:
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We ask that no toys from home be brought to school, except for special occasions, which will be announced in advance.
Phone-Free School:
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No Phone or Electronic Devises During School Hours: If a parent determines that their child needs to bring a cell phone or personal electronic communication device to school, it must be stored, turned off, and kept away from the student during the entire school day.
Daily Schedule:
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8:00 AM: Morning Studies
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12:15 PM: Recess / Lunch
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1:15 PM: Specials
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End of the Day: Chores (to reset the classroom for the next day's studies)
Weekly Schedule:
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A detailed weekly schedule will be emailed to you by your students teacher.
Weekly Schedule:
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A detailed weekly schedule will be emailed to you by your students teacher.
More Parent
Resources:
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Student/Family Handbook Coming Soon
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Printable Back to School Preparation List Coming Soon
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Printable School Calendar Coming Soon
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Family Teacher Association Information Coming Soon