Principal’s Message

August 2023

Dear Families,

Can you believe that summer is almost over? I hope that everyone has had a safe and relaxing vacation. It is my hope that everyone is well rested and ready to begin working extremely hard on their academic journey.  I am sure that everyone is anxious about the start of the new school year. We are working extremely hard to get the building ready for everyone’s arrival. Our first day of school will be Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

Important Updates and Procedures Are Listed Below

• • • Pre-K start/end times are 8:40 -2:50  Please be advised that there is no parking in the teachers lot and that teachers will be arriving at that time.
    • Breakfast will be served to Pre-k students in the classroom upon arrival.
  • • Elementary School begins at 9am and ends at 3:10pm. Please do not arrive before 8:40
    • Breakfast begins at 8:40 use door 8 only ( school yard door near first grade entrance)
    • Students in K – 5 if you arrive after 9am you need to use door 1 on Ridgewood Rd.
    • Bus students will be entering the school upon arrival at door 4 on the corner of Ridgewood Rd and Lincoln Ave.
  • • We look forward to seeing you at our Open House and  Welcome Back to School Celebration
      • Open House will be on Tuesday, Sept 5th  from 5:30 to 6:15. Enter through door 1 and proceed to your child’s new classroom.  We will have 2 – twenty minute sessions for meeting the teachers.
        •  Our Welcome Back Celebration will be from 6:20 – 7:30. We will have games, a petting zoo,  face painting, information tables about community services, and more.
        • If you are in need of a backpack and/or school supplies please contact Ms. Chamberlain at chamberlainc@psdri.net or see her at the Welcome Back Celebration.
      • Please make sure that all of your contact information is up to date.
    • A reminder… Please Do Not Park in the front of the school (Ridgewood Rd). This is for drop off and pick up of students who take the bus or daycare vans to school. Thank you to everyone for keeping our students safe.
    • Please watch your mail for a letter informing you of your child’s teacher for this year.

Sincerely,

Mr. Zona