Ashland Preschool Weekly Update

Hi, everyone,

Happy June! You can tell by the energy that we are entering our last few weeks of preschool for the year. We are excited to continue making memories in the fun-filled weeks ahead!

This week, we had a former preschool parent, Leah Hirschorn, come and read her new book Learn Something to our soon-to-be Kindergartners. It's a book about the first week of Kindergarten and a message that we are always learning.

This afternoon, we will have the AHS seniors walk our halls. We are excited to greet them with cheers and high-fives as they prepare for graduation this weekend!

For the 2023-2024 school year, if you know of anyone looking for a preschool experience, we currently have AM/PM sessions open. More information about preschool registration is available here.

As always, please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Thanks,

Sara

Graduation Day: June 15 at 10 a.m.

We invite you to the graduation celebration on June 15! The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. The classes will walk out and take a seat on the risers. We will announce each class and child, allowing time for parents to come forward and snap a picture of them crossing the bridge and receiving their diplomas. When the ceremony has finished, you may take your preschooler to the playground for one last preschool playdate. Once graduation ends, their day will be concluded. There will be no bus transportation home after graduation.

If the graduation is held outside:

• Please bring your own blankets or chairs to watch the ceremony.
• Please come up to take photos of your preschooler only.
• The playground will be closed for siblings and family members until the ceremony has concluded.
• There will be a playground playdate after the ceremony.

If the graduation is in the gym (in case of inclement weather):

• Chairs will be provided.
• Please come up to take photos of your preschooler only.
• It can get warm in the gym. Please dress your child in light layers, as they will be wearing their graduation t-shirt and caps.

Your preschooler's day will begin at the normal time. Please send them with no backpack and a disposable snack.

New students/families enrolled in the Ashland Preschool for the 2023-2024 school year are invited to join us on Friday, June 16 for a new student/parent orientation at the Ashland Preschool. The orientation for AM Sessions will be from 9–10 a.m., and the orientation for PM and Full Day Sessions will be 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Activities and Tours

Join us for various stations in the gym, including an obstacle course, coloring and story time. Please complete the activities with your child.

Get a “Sneak Peek” of Pittaway. Tours will be set up throughout the session and will start at the gym doors.

The playground will be available for 30 minutes after the session for free play and socializing with families. Please remember that you are responsible for supervising your child.

Parking

Please park in the parking lot off of Alden St. or on Central St. and enter the field through the gate.

Guests and Check-in

This is a parent/enrolled child event. Please make alternate arrangements for siblings. At the event, please check in at the registration table and get your name tags.

Please register if you plan on attending. If you cannot attend, we will have a full orientation session in the fall for all students and parents before school starts on Tuesday, September 5.

Don’t forget to visit ashland.k12.ma.us/Flyers where we feature announcements and events offered by organizations, clubs and teams throughout our community that serve to enrich the lives of our students, families, faculty and staff. The board will be updated every Friday, so check back frequently!

June 14: Last day of Preschool

June 15, 10 a.m.: Ashland Preschool Graduation (for students transitioning to Kindergarten ONLY)

June 16: Orientation for Families enrolled in Ashland Preschool for 2023-2024 school year