Welcome Back To School! 2026-2027

• Fri. July 31st Class Rosters available on ParentVUE
• Mon. Aug 10th Kindergarten Open House/Supply Drop Off 3:30-4:50 PM
• Mon. Aug 10th 1st through 5th Grade Supply Drop Off 5:00-6:30 PM
• Wed. Aug. 12th FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! Drop-off time 8:50-9:05 AM
• Wed.. Aug. 26th PTO Family Picnic at Riverbend Park 5:30 PM

• Tue.. Sept 1st 4:30-5:45 PM Open House/Curriculum Night (Kinder, 2nd, and 4th Grade)
• Wed. Sept. 2nd Picture Day! :)
• Thu. Sept. 3rd 4:30-5:45 Open House/Curriculum Night (1st, 3rd, and 5th Grade)
• Tue. Sept 8th, PTO Meeting (All are welcome!) 6:30-7:30 PM.

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Kindergarten Supply Drop off and Classroom Visit
Date: Monday, August 10th
Time: 3:30- 4:50 PM

We invite you to our Kindergarten Open House, where you and your child can tour the school, visit their classroom, and meet their teacher. Your child will have the opportunity to make new friends, engage in classroom activities, unpack their supplies. Please bring all school supplies to drop off during this visit.

To ensure we can give each family personalized attention, please arrive at the designated time for your group:

• Last Names A-I: 3:30 - 4:00 PM
• Last Names J-P: 4:00 - 4:25 PM
• Last Names Q-Z: 4:25 - 4:50 PM

(click here for the Anderson School Supply List) If you need any help purchasing supplies for your child, simply email Mr. Jarot at nathan.jarot@d303.org We are happy to help.

Monday August 10th 5:00 - 6:30 pm: (1st-5th Grade)

Last Name: A-I 5:00-5:30

Last Name: H-Q 5:30-6:00

Last Name: R-Z 6:00-6:30

The front parking lot will be full, so please feel free to part in the back or use the large parking lot across the street at Tekakwitha Woods Forest Preserve. (Please walk with your children as they cross the street)

Link to School Supply List for each grade level.

OR...

Want to shop online? Use Target List Assist to purchase your school supplies! School Supply lists for the 2024-25 school year have been uploaded to teacherlists.com. This system allows you to go online and automatically add your student’s entire list into your cart. Don’t need another pair of scissors? Simply delete it from your cart. As the school year approaches, you can search for Anderson directly on Target’s website using Target List Assist.

Not a Target shopper? Go to teacherlists.com, search for Anderson Elementary School, select your grade and click on the icon of your preferred retailer (including Amazon, Walmart, and Staples).

School Arrival window is 8:50-9:05.

School Starts at 9:05.

If you are arriving at or after 9:05, and no staff is present outside, you must park and come inside and sign your student in.

School day ends at 3:25. Car riders are dismissed to the front to the Car Pick up line. PM Dismissal to Car Pick up in the front or Bus in the back.

• With the district's shift to a new management system, communication regarding classroom placements for students will look a little different this year. All elementary parents/guardians need to make sure you have created your ParentVUE account. (Check your email from July 16th and click the link to set up your ParentVUE account) That is where you will be able to find your child's teacher's name.

  Teachers will reach out to introduce themselves through email prior to the first day of school.

  As a reminder, we will host "Backpack Night" on Monday, August 10th from 5:00 - 6:30. Students will be able to drop off supplies and meet teachers at that time. More information will be sent out prior to this date.

  We can't wait to see our students and families soon!

you can find your child's bus route information through ParentVUE

This information will include the inbound and outbound route number, the location and time of pickup and drop-off for each route, the ID number of the bus, and the days of the week the bus will run.

Simply log into your ParentVUE accout, click on "student information" than scroll down to teh Transportation section. You will see your child's Bus Route #, pick up and drop off location and times.

Please be patient the first two weeks of school as we work to finalize bus routes and scheduled times.

At Anderson, we believe that every school day should begin and end with students feeling safe, welcomed, and cared for. Our arrival and dismissal procedures are designed to keep students safe while creating a positive start and finish to each day.

Morning Arrival

Arrival Window: 8:50–9:05 a.m.

🚌 Bus Riders

Students riding the bus will arrive at the back of the school, where Anderson staff members greet them as they step off the bus. Students enter through the back entrance, receive another warm welcome inside the building, and then head directly to their classrooms.

During the first few days of school, we have additional staff throughout the building to help students find their classrooms and feel comfortable as they begin the new school year.

🚗 Car Riders

If you are driving your child to school, please use the front drop-off lane between 8:50 and 9:05 a.m.

To help traffic move efficiently:

• Pull your vehicle all the way forward before stopping.
• Have your child exit from the passenger (curb) side of the vehicle.
• An Anderson staff member will greet your child and help them safely onto the sidewalk.

After 9:05 a.m.:
Please park your vehicle, walk your child to the front entrance, and sign them in using our iPad attendance system. For student safety, please do not drop students off at the curb after 9:05 a.m.

Every Child Matters

One of our favorite Anderson traditions is greeting every student with a smile.

Our goal is for every child to receive at least three positive greetings before they even reach their classroom. Those small moments help students feel welcomed, connected, and ready to learn. We believe that strong relationships begin the moment students arrive each morning.

Afternoon Dismissal

Dismissal Begins at 3:25 p.m.

🚗 Car Riders

Car riders are dismissed from their classrooms and walk to the front of the school.

Students spread out along the front sidewalk so they can easily see their family's vehicle as it approaches. Several Anderson staff members are outside each afternoon to supervise, assist students, and help them safely enter their vehicles.

If you prefer, you are welcome to park your car and use the designated crosswalk to meet your child.

🚌 Bus Riders

Bus riders are dismissed by grade level and walk to their assigned buses, where Anderson staff members supervise boarding and ensure every student gets on the correct bus.

Each bus is identified by both a bus number and a colorful animal symbol to help younger students remember their assigned bus.

Please don't worry about our youngest students—we personally escort them to their assigned buses and make sure they are safely on board before the buses depart.

Parents/Guardians,

If your child will be a daily car rider after school, (or walking home) please complete the form below. If you have any questions, please contact the Anderson School Office at (331) 228-3300.

Important: If your child is eligible for bus transportation, we will assume they will ride the bus home each day unless you complete this form to let us know they will be picked up as a car rider.

Transportation Changes: If your child's afternoon transportation changes on any given day, please call the Anderson School Office before 2:30 p.m. and email your child's teacher so we can ensure a safe dismissal.

Thank you for helping us provide a safe and efficient dismissal process for all students.

Students simply order lunch with their teacher each morning. Prices for breakfast and lunch can be found on the D303 website under Food Services.

Student Sign-In & Sign-Out Procedures

To help us maintain accurate attendance records and ensure student safety, Anderson School uses an iPad Sign-In/Sign-Out System for all late arrivals and early dismissals.

If your child arrives late (tardy):

• Please park and accompany your child to the front entrance.
• Come into the school office and use the iPad to sign your child in.
• The process is quick and allows us to accurately record your child's arrival time.

If your child needs to leave school early:

• Please come to the school office and use the same iPad system to sign your child out before leaving with them.
• This helps us maintain accurate dismissal records and ensures a safe and secure release of students.

Thank you for partnering with us to help keep all of our students safe and accounted for throughout the school day.

Summer Learning Celebration!

We hope your child enjoyed staying sharp with their Summer Learning Workbook!

Students who complete their Summer Learning Workbook will earn:

• 👕 An Anderson T-shirt
• 🍕 An invitation to a Pizza Party
• 💦 A chance to throw water balloons at Mr. Jarot!

To receive these rewards, please have your child bring their completed Summer Learning Workbook to school and give it to their new teacher.

Please write your child's name clearly on the front cover with a permanent marker (Sharpie) so we can make sure everyone receives credit for their hard work.

Thank you for supporting your child's learning all summer long—we can't wait to celebrate their accomplishment!

Always feel free to call our school office with any question... big or small. (331)228-3300

or

Email the Principal, Mr. Jarot, at nathan.jarot@d303.org

We are happy to help!

Email: nathan.jarot@d303.org
Website: https://anderson.d303.org/
Location: 35W071 Villa Maria Road, St. Charles, IL, USA
Phone: 331-228-3300