It was so wonderful to meet and greet students and families this week during Parent and Student Orientation Days. I'm sure you'll agree the excitement in the air was palpable!

As we prepare for the opening of the Preschool on Monday some reminders:

• We ask that parents stay outside the yellow gates at student drop off. Drop off begins at 8:10 a.m.
• A staff member will greet you in the morning and walk your child into the building. Students will line up with their class inside the school building.
• Student dismissal: The classes will exit the building and line up outside with their teacher and ESP. Students will not be released until the teacher/ESP see the parent/guardian. If staff has not met the person(s) picking up, you may be asked to provide as ID to be sure we are releasing to the proper adult. Safety is a top priority. We want to be sure students are safely reunited at the end of the school day with their families.
• All emergency contact information must be completed before your child starts school.

Parking:

• Please be patient in the parking lot. Cars should not idle during pick up or drop off. Mr. John and Mrs. C. will be visible and assisting families in parking and release. The first few weeks may run a bit slower as students and families become acclimated to our pick up drop off system. Your patience is appreciated!
  

TUITION:

• Please remember when paying tuition to put your child's first and last name in the memo section of the tuition check. This will assist us in crediting the proper account.

TRANSITIONS:

• Transitions can be difficult for children. See the link below for some helpful tips https://challengingbehavior.org/docs/backpack/BackpackConnection_routines_morning.pdf

To help get your child get ready for school, please see the following videos:

https://youtu.be/adJMeWQHD-M

What Does School Look Like?

https://youtu.be/pECONQzCddo

New Friends

https://youtu.be/r6FL6j-Jq2A

Emotions/Feelings

TECHNOLOGY:

If you did not pick up your child's Ipad please make arrangements with the office to pick up.

Our staff looks forward to the opening of school next week! Have a great weekend.

Maura Perez, Principal

Holly MacKay, Assistant Principal

• Monday, September 12: First Day for Johnson ECC Pre-K
• Tuesday, October 4: JECC Parent Council Meeting via Google Meet at 5:30 p.m.

The Weymouth Child Family Community Center and it's affiliated programs are funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care and is administered by the Weymouth Public Schools.

The CFCE programs work to support all Weymouth families as their child's first teacher, develop community partnerships, and provide quality early educational experiences.

See the attached newsletter with links to the September calendar.

The first Parent Council Meeting of the year will be held virtually on Tuesday, October 4th at 5:30 p.m. See the link below to join.

Parent Council is an amazing support to our Johnson ECC community. They help provide funding for Cultural Art Activities, support for STEM activities such as our aquarium, life cycle of the butterfly program, seeds and planting and support for teacher supplies in the classroom and many more initiatives. Please consider joining this amazing group of parents/guardians to support our kids!

Parent Council Meeting 5:30

Tuesday, October 4 · 5:30 – 6:30pm

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/itk-ftyj-kgn

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 252-621-3088‬ PIN: ‪808 254 534‬#

• Tech Support for Families
• Champions Before and After School Care - 781-812-8735 or lolee@discoverchampions.com
• Blackboard Communications - Opt In and Opt Out Instructions
• Town Wide Parent Council - Meets the Second Tuesday of Each Month

• COVID Resources

  • DESE/DPH School Guidance
  • Video: How to Administer an At-Home COVID Test
    
  • Text Guide: How Do I Administer an At-Home COVID test?
• Weymouth Public Schools Transportation Webpage