Back To School
Tuesday, August 6
Parent Orientation for Jr. Cubs - K
5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Early Childhood Parent Orientation
Wednesday, August 7
Come and Go Day for Jr. Cubs-5th
Boys are asked to come from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Girls are asked to come from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. This is an opportunity to see your classroom and meet the teacher.
Thursday, August 8
First Day for Grades 1-5
This is the first full day of school for students in grades 1 - 5.
The hours are 7:50 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. for grades 1-3, and 7:50 a.m. - 2:40 p.m. for students in grades 4 & 5.
Staggered Start for Jr. Cubs - Kindergarten
We will have a staggered schedule beginning on Thursday, August 8.
August 8 & 12 Boys only 7:50 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.
August 9 & 13 Girls only 7:50 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.
August 14 first full day for all students Jr. Cubs - K.
Thursday, August 15
Parent Orientation for Grades 1-5
5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Parents will go directly to their children’s classroom where information and questions will be shared and answered by your teacher on the new school year. (Grades 1-5)
Handbook
Lower School Handbook
School Supplies
Part-time Jr Cubs Supplies
Jr Cubs Supplies
Part-time Cubs Supplies
Cubs Supplies
JrK Supplies
Kindergarten Supplies
1st Grade Supplies
2nd Grade Supplies
3rd Grade Supplies
4th Grade Supplies
5th Grade Supplies
Lower School Summer Reading
Dear Parents,
Vacation is just around the corner, and our students are eager to enjoy the long lazy days of summer. However, while we want our students to rest, grow, and explore new things; there are ways to support your student's growth particularly in reading through days of family travel, reunions, parties, and celebrations. Data indicates that students who do not read over the summer face a significant loss of skills in reading when they return to school. This phenomenon is so predictable in students who do not read; it is called the "summer slump." So how do you avoid this issue but honor the vacation time of the children? A critical factor in engaging students in reading and ultimately, successful reading, is building intrinsic motivation within a child. How to achieve this is to encourage and support them in reading books of their choosing that are at a "just right level." This "just right level" is a book that your child can read and discuss with you with passion. Your child might love to read non-fiction, comic books, online resources, or discover new series of books; we urge you to support them as they explore these jewels of text. Remember, what you believe is a great book might not be what interests your child.
Along with supporting your child as they find texts that interest them, there is much more the adults in their lives can do to support and nurture reading skills over the long summer months.
• Be a role model for your child by reading your books, so that students see that you value reading as an enjoyable pastime.
• Set aside a time each day that is protected for the pursuit of reading. It can be morning, afternoon, or bedtime.
• Read aloud to your child. Reading aloud to students is just as important when they are in upper elementary as when they were younger. Students can access more complex texts when you read, as they can immerse themselves in the story rather than worrying about decoding the words.
• Encourage your child to read other forms of literature, not just books. They might like to read science or sports magazines, or the sports pages of the newspapers.
• Read a book and then watch the movie, this provides a rich opportunity for a discussion on which version of the story you each prefer.
• Choose audiobooks and then discuss the texts with your child.
• Read books together; you read one page, then they read another. This shared reading provides an opportunity for your child's understanding of the story to be deeper and more nuanced. Your interest is also a motivator as you are demonstrating the value you place on reading. (Source pbs.org/parents/, readingrockets.org)
We encourage you to take your student to bookstores, libraries, and visit online resources so that they can choose books, magazines, and comics that reflect their interests, passions, and lives. Happy reading.
If you have any questions or need any suggestions for book titles, please touch base with your student's teacher before the end of school.
Kindest regards,
Louise Dunn
Lower School Director
