Ashland Preschool Weekly Update

Hello Everyone,

What a fantastic first day of school! Thank you all for your patience during drop-off and pick-up. Things will move faster as we get into a routine. As I walked through classrooms today, it was so heartwarming to see children making new friends, and getting excited when they saw a familiar face.

In the classrooms, the children were busy singing, coloring, and diving into play. I enjoyed getting to join in on playing with trains, dinosaurs, or even making pasta. Out on the playground, the climber and swings were a hit. Several children also joined pedaling the tricycles around the whole playground.

We are so grateful that you’ve entrusted us with your children. This first day was such a joyful beginning, and I can’t wait to see all the growth, discovery, and fun ahead this year.

Best,

Amanda

Important Reminders for Arrival

Follow signage and staff directions.

Please do not use cellphones in the parking lot and line.

Do not unload until you're in the active loading/unloading zone (fire lane).

Once in the fire lane, park your car and turn the engine off.

Walk with your student all the way to the gate to cross the threshold.

Return to your car to wait until the line pulls out.

Do not pull out or around other cars. All cars in the active zone are to remain parked until directed by staff.

Take a right out onto Central St. as you leave the line.

You can check out this visual map for our drop-off procedure.

Important Reminders for Dismissal

Follow the same traffic pattern.

Place Name Card on dash.

Staff will call the name card placed on windshield.

Once you pull into the active loading/unloading zone, park and turn off your car and wait outside next to your car.

A staff member will walk your child to you at your car.

Buckle your child in and wait until the line of cars move.

Do not pull out or around other cars. Take a right turn out of the parking lot.

You can check out this visual map for our pick-up procedure.

Mrs. Lowell will be in contact with families for any missing paperwork. This must be completed before the start of school. If you have any questions, contact her at dlowell@ashland.k12.ma.us. She is your point of contact for attendance, tuition payments and any daily questions.

Questions? We’re here to help!

• For day-to-day operations, curriculum and assessment, community events, and general communication, please contact Amanda Curley at acurley@ashland.k12.ma.us

• For questions related to evaluations, team meetings, or IEP development, reach out to Sara Davidson at sdavidson@ashland.k12.ma.us

September 8: Lissencephaly Awareness Day

September 11: PBIS Bee Day - Wear Black and Yellow

September 23: Rosh Hashanah - No School

October 1: Custodian Appreciation Day

October 2: Yom Kippur - No School

October 7: School Picture Day

October 13: Indigenous People Day - No School

October 20: Diwali - No School

October 28, 29, 30: Early Release before lunch - Full Day dismissed at 11:20- No PM Class or Late Pick-up Program

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