Ashland Preschool Update

Dear Pittaway Families,

As part of our ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of all students, all schools will be conducting a practice stay in place drill. The Pittaway School’s drill will take place on November 3rd.

Stay in Place is used for situations when there is not an immediate threat to building safety, such as medical emergencies. It is not a lockdown. Movement is not allowed between classrooms, but classroom instruction can continue. This drill is an essential part of our safety protocol to prepare students and staff for an emergency situation. The Ashland Police and Fire Departments will assist us during our drill.

Please visit ashland.k12.ma.us/safety for frequently asked questions about ALICE and tips to support your child before and after a safety drill.

Please be assured that these drills are essential for helping students understand what to do in an emergency and will be conducted in a controlled and supportive environment. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Michael Caira, Safety Committee Chair, at 508-881-0150.

Thank you for your continued support as we work together to keep our students safe.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Amanda

This week we celebrated Donna with a farewell dance party with the students on Monday afternoon, and a final staff photo on Thursday for her last day. Donna is officially off the clock and beach bound.

Arrival Procedures

• The gate opens at 8:30 and closes promptly at 8:45 AM.

• If you arrive after 8:45, please bring your child to the front door and follow staff directions.

• Please do not use cell phones while in the parking lot or car line.

• Do not unload your child until you are in the active loading/unloading zone (fire lane). There will be a sign indicating where the unloading zone starts.

• Once in the fire lane:

  • Park your car and turn off the engine.

  • Walk with your child all the way to the gate and help them cross the threshold.

  • Return to your car and wait until the line is ready to move.

• Do not pull out or go around other cars. Cars in the active zone must remain parked unless directed by a staff member.

Dismissal Procedures

• Dismissal runs from 2:45–3:00 PM.

• The gate closes at 3:00 PM. Late arrivals must go to the front door to pick up their child from the front office.

• Follow the same traffic pattern as arrival.

• Staff will call your child’s name using the name card displayed on your windshield.

• When in the active zone:

  • Park and turn off your car.

  • Wait outside, next to your car.

  • A staff member will walk your child to you.

• Buckle your child in and remain parked until the line moves.

• Do not pull out or pass other cars.

• When exiting, please turn right out of the parking lot.

We’re excited to invite you to our first Parent Coffee of the year! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other families, chat with staff, and learn more about what’s happening at Pittaway and in the District. Register Here to let us know if you’ll be attending one of the sessions.

We hope to see you there!

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

November 3: Stay in place safety drill

November 5: Fire Department Visits 10am and 2pm

November 6: Parent Coffee 6:30pm

November 7: Parent Coffee 9:15am

November 11: Veterans Day

November 26: Early Release, No Lunch, No PM or Late Pick-up, Full Day dismissal 11:15 -11:30 AM

November 27-28: Thanksgiving Recess

November 11: Veterans' Day - No school

November 26: Early Release, No Lunch, No PM or Late Pick-up, Full Day dismissal 11:15 -11:30 AM

November 27-28: Thanksgiving Recess - No School

Looking for something to do in and around our community? Check out our Community Bulletin Board at ashland.k12.ma.us/flyers. From teen trivia nights to musicals to concerts, there's something for everyone!

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