Ashland Preschool Weekly Update
August 29, 2025
Hello Everyone,
Thank you so much for joining us at our Orientation Sessions today. It was wonderful to see so many of you and to begin building our partnership for the year ahead. For your convenience, I have included the slide deck here for reference.
We are excited to welcome our preschoolers for the first day of school on Tuesday, September 2nd! As we begin, I kindly ask for your patience during arrival and dismissal. Establishing a safe and smooth routine takes time, and with your support, we will set the tone for a successful school year together.
We look forward to an incredible year filled with learning, growth, and joyful experiences for your children.
Warmly,
Amanda Curley
🏫 Arrival and Dismissal Procedures 🎒
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.
📝 Friendly Reminders 📝
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
📆 Upcoming Dates 📆
September 2: First day of Preschool
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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🎫 Community Bulletins 🎫
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!