Back to School Updates!
September 7, 2021
Back to School Night Update
We are pleased that we will be able to host a back to school meet & greet on Tuesday September 7, 3:00-6:00. Due to COVID restrictions, the format for this event is as follows:
- Teachers will be available to meet and greet students and families at the back door of their classrooms. Kindergarten teachers will have tables set up in the front of the school. Please see the attached aerial map to show the location of your child’s classroom. Staff will be onsite to help direct.
- Teachers are available from 3:00-6:00. We anticipate 3:00-4:00 and 5:30-6:00 will likely be the busiest times. To avoid standing in line or clustering, it’s advised to avoid these time periods.
- All adults and children over five must wear masks and maintain social distancing.
- Families are not permitted into the classroom, children can look into the classroom and parents can have a brief conversation with the teacher.
- This will not be a supply drop off day, please bring supplies on the first day of school.
- Families with mobility issues are asked to call the office to make arrangements to meet and greet their child’s teacher.
Map of teacher locations
First day of school
- The first day of school for grades 1-4 is Wednesday, September 8. This will be a REGULAR start day 9 to 3:15. The first day for Kindergarten is Monday September 13. Late start Wednesdays begin September 15, 10 to 3:15.
- Reminder, parents are not permitted inside the building due to COVID restriction safety protocols.
- Supply drop off: Classroom bins for bulk supplies will be placed at each grade level entrance with teacher names. Students are asked to bring supplies (to the extent possible) with them to school. Kindergarten families are welcome to bring supplies when they meet with their teacher for assessments.
Entry & Exit Procedures
Morning Entry
Students may enter the building at 8:40 (9:40 on Wednesday) and will enter doors assigned by grade level:
- Kindergarten - enter through the kindergarten hallway doors.
- First grade - enter through the main entrance, by the office.
- Second and third grade students will enter through the exterior gymnasium doors.
- Fourth grade students will enter through the north door outside the cafeteria.
Note: The north driveway (outside the cafeteria) will be used for all students coming to school in cars. Staff will be on hand to walk students to the appropriate door.
Students will eat breakfast in the classroom.
Breakfast and lunch is free to all students for the 21/22 school year.
Afternoon Dismissal
- Dismissal is 3:15 - all days!
- Students being picked up in a car will be staged by grade on the north driveway (near the cafeteria entrance). Two lanes will be open to vehicle traffic. Staff will bring students to the vehicles.
- Students walking home will exit through the gymnasium doors. Parents waiting for their child are asked to wear a mask and maintain social distancing while waiting for their child.
- Busses will be loaded on the south driveway (by the main entrance). The south driveway is closed to vehicle traffic during dismissal.