Picture Day this Week

Please make a note on your calendar that Individual School Photo day is this THURSDAY, September 16.  We realize this does not fall on a day that the part time kindergarten students are here.  If your child is a part time Kindie you are welcome to bring them into the school first thing in the morning this Thursday to have their picture taken.  Alternately, they can wait and have their photo taken on retake day, a Tuesday later on in the month (or next month – I’ll let you know).  It’s always nice for that second chance to get a good expression so, if possible, I’d encourage you to try to have them here in their uniform on Thursday.  Sorry for the inconvenience!

A Message from Administration

Thank you for a wonderful start to the school year. We also want to thank you for taking the time to do your health checks with your children.

Just a note to our fabulous parents on our school starting time:  Our school doors will be opening at 8:50. Classrooms will be closed until that time as teachers work hard to prepare classroom materials, set up their classroom and participate in before-school meetings.

(Note: The next information applies more to parents of older student.  In Kindergarten we ask for hand to hand drop off.)


We encourage parents to try to arrive at the school between 8:45 and 8:55. However, if students arrive earlier, they can head to the playground where we will have supervision. At 8:55, the school bell will ring and students will be welcomed into the school.

On days that are extreme rain days, students will be brought into the gym. Students can enter the gym through the side gym door and head to their grade area. On these rainy days, we would again encourage families to try and bring students as close to the start of school as possible as activities will be limited in the gym.

Mr. Hancock

Knight Days

Fridays at Highroad are Knight Days.  This means that students may wear a Knight shirt and casual bottoms instead of their uniform if they wish.  Each year the Kindies are gifted  a free Knight shirt.  Please check your child’s backpack for it!

Since our part time Kindies do not attend on Fridays they will not wear their Knight shirts as often but we will make sure that we have a few special Knight days in the year for them.

Noon Dismissal (September 8-17)

It was so nice to finally meet all of my students today (and some parents/grandparents too)!  These first days can feel exhausting with everything being so new.  Don’t be surprised if your child seems extra cranky in the days ahead.  They will be tired but will soon settle in as our routines develop and the schedule becomes more predictable to them.
I want to remind you of our gradual entry for Kindergarten students.  Here is an excerpt from the Kindergarten Information booklet:

The two weeks of gradual entry is new this year so even I was thinking it was one week.  I’m sorry if I caused any confusion!

I am looking forward to our first half day tomorrow and to a wonderful year of learning and fun ahead!