Hello Parents,
We hope the school year is off to a good start for you and your children. We are having a blast on our end.
We would like to clarify our arrival policy. The arrival line opens by 8:15 every morning and closes promptly at 8:25. We close the line at 8:25 to give students five minutes to settle themselves and unpack before the school day begins promptly at 8:30. If you arrive between 8:25 and 8:30, please pull around to the main entrance and walk your student into the building, so he or she can go straight to class. No pass to class is needed during these five minutes. If your child is in 8th-12th grade, you do not need to walk them in during this time. AFTER 8:30, ALL students must be walked into school and signed in at the main office to receive a pass to class.
Next week is our first full week of school, and we have a lot happening. Please mark your calendar, plan accordingly, and don't hesitate to ask questions for more clarity.
Tuesday - Thursday will be NWEA MAPS benchmark assessments in the areas of math, language, and reading. As stated in previous communication, students in 2nd grade and any student with an ISP need to have headphones for this testing.
Thursday (9/12) - Back to School Night @ 7p.m.
- Meet in the café first for snacks and news and notes from the admin team.
- After the time in the café, you will be dismissed to meet your child's teacher and hear the plan and highlights for the school year.
- This is a PARENT ONLY event. We love your kids, but we want to eliminate the distraction of tired humans.
Friday (9/13) - Our First Late Start Day
- Why? We will be utilizing the morning time for staff professional development.
- What time does school begin? The arrival line will be open from 9:30 - 9:40. School begins promptly at 9:45.
- Will there be before care? Yes, before care is $12 an hour per child and begins as early as 7:30 a.m. Drop off is in the café.
On the horizon for the week of September 16th...
Monday (9/16): Running Club begins. We are still in need of one adult to help with this. Please contact me if you are able.
Wednesday - Friday: MS & HS Retreats. Please be on the lookout for permission slips and more details to come home by Monday (9/9) of next week.
Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for ACA this year!