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Cedar School News and Updates 8/26/23

Posted on: August 26, 2023 - 11:55pm

Dr. Stoloski and I enjoyed meeting so many new Cedar School students and families during the Kindergarten Playdate earlier this week. We could not have asked for better weather! However, the change in temperature yesterday might be an indication that the summer season is coming to an end. As you begin to think about the upcoming school year for your child(ren) at Cedar School, I wanted to take this moment to share information pertaining to the arrival and dismissal procedures, in addition to other important information about the start of the school year. 

Arrival (8:15-8:30 am)

Students should arrive on their first day of school at 8:15 am. If your child is arriving at school by vehicle, please know that the drop-off line for kindergarten and first grade will loop around the side of the building. Staff will be present to support students getting out of their vehicles and guide students to the appropriate classrooms. Once your child has been dropped off, please exit the complex while using caution, as many vehicles and buses will be entering the complex at this time. You will receive a sign on the first day that should be placed on the front passenger window of the vehicle. We ask that you write your child’s first and last name in large text, as well as the classroom teacher’s name so that it’s visible to staff.

If your child arrives after 8:30 am, please park in front of the school and walk your child to the main entrance to be checked in by the office staff. Adults are not permitted to accompany children to their classrooms.

Students who are transported to Cedar School in a van will arrive at 8:30 am. The arrival process for students in the Integrated Preschool (AM) and Little Stars programs will be from 8:30 am to 8:45 am around the side of the building. Staff will be present during this time to help support the transition. 

If your child is arriving at Cedar by bus, please know that we will have staff positioned accordingly, so that they can greet students and guide them to their classrooms. Students will be given a bus tag on the first day of school. It is suggested that students arrive at their bus stop 5 minutes prior to the posted time. The bus routes will be shared with families through email on Monday.

Dismissal (2:50-3:10 pm)

Announcements for dismissal will start at 2:45 pm. We ask that you not arrive prior to this time (2:45 pm) to help reduce congestion in the complex. The pickup line will begin at 2:50 pm. Students should be picked up in the back of the building, similar to the arrival process in the morning. The sign should be placed in the car window, so that it’s visible to staff. 

We expect that all buses will be on the road by 3:10 pm. 

The dismissal procedure for preschool students will be at the front of the building (different from arrival). More information regarding preschool pickup will be shared during the Preschool Orientation.

Shout Outs

Thank you to our administrative assistants, who have worked extremely hard all summer to prepare for the start of the year. Mrs. DelPrete and Mrs. Clasby recently moved into their newly renovated office and are excited to greet you and your child(ren) very soon!

Student Visit Information

Cedar students are invited to attend an orientation during specific designated times listed below. We are very excited to see our Cedar friends and families, but we kindly ask that you not arrive early. The times were developed to effectively transition students during the school day. The purpose of these visits is for your child to meet their homeroom teacher, visit the classroom, and become familiar with peers in their class. Please know that you can arrive with your child at any time during the designated window that has been shared. This is not a drop-off event. 

Important Upcoming Dates

  • Thursday, August 31st - First Grade Student Orientation
    • First Initial of Last Name, A-L - 2:00-2:30 pm
    • First Initial of Last Name, M-Z - 2:30-3:00 pm
  • Friday, September 1st - No School
  • Monday, September 4th - No School
  • Tuesday, September 5th - First Day of School and Bus for First Grade Students
  • Tuesday, September 5th - Kindergarten Student Orientation
    • First Initial of Last Name, A-L - 10:00-10:30 am
    • First Initial of Last Name, M-Z - 10:30-11:00 am
  • Wednesday, September 6th - First Day of School and Bus for Kindergarten Students
  • Wednesday, September 6th - Preschool Student Orientation
    • AM Class (First Initial of Last Name, A-L) - 9:00-9:30 am
    • AM Class (First Initial of Last Name, M-Z) - 9:30-10:00 am
    • PM Class (First Initial of Last Name, A-L) - 10:30-11:00 am
    • PM Class (First Initial of Last Name, M-Z) - 11:00-11:30 am
  • Thursday, September 7th - First Day for All Preschool Students
  • Thursday, September 28th - Cedar Curriculum Night, 5:45-7:45 pm (more information to follow)
  • Friday, September 29th - Cedar School Picture Day
  • Tuesday, October 3rd - Early Release Day (1:00 pm)

More Information

  • The CORI/SORI process should be completed no later than Friday, September 15, 2023, for parents/guardians interested in volunteering. These forms should be completed at the Cedar main office. Please know that you can check the expiration date of your forms through the Aspen Portal.
  • View the Cedar School Student Supply Lists. These items are optional. Please be assured that all necessary supplies will be provided in each classroom.
  • If you know of someone who has not been receiving the weekly communications, please encourage them to contact the main office next week at 781-878-7228. We will be happy to assist them. 

Have a great weekend!

Best,

Jesse Craddock
Principal