Experiential School Announcements

It has been a terrific start to the school year! The children have been enjoying playing, exploring materials, and learning about the people, places, and routines in our classroom community. It takes a few weeks for students to fully transition to school, so understand as they build endurance for the length and pace of this new day and the experiences it entails they may be tired and extra hungry. Starting on Monday, please send an extra snack from home.

SAGE provides students a morning snack of fruit or a vegetable at 9am and ES provides a gluten free, nut free, dairy free snack with it (pretzels, popcorn, veggie straws...) SAGE also provides lunch. Students who are hungry after rest time may have an extra snack from home if they would like to do so. Parents and guardians, please send in extra snack for your child in a snack bag labeled with your child’s name that they may eat either as a supplement to morning snack or after rest time if they are a full day student.

If your child is a full day student their blanket, sheet, and stuffed animal were sent home today. This weekend, please wash your child’s rest time things and send them back to school on Monday. If a change of clothes was needed for a potty or play accident, please replace the spare uniform, socks and shoes and make sure to label everything with your child’s name.

The energy and feeling in the Experiential School classrooms has been positive and happy these first few days. It is possible on Monday and even later in the week for students to cry upon transition to school. This is normal and the ES faculty and I expect to offer comfort and will help children and parents learn strategies and techniques that make this transition easier. You can call me if you would like to check in after a challenging drop off. Usually by the time the car is no longer in view and we turn the corner towards the classroom, teachers and friends, tears have stopped and children are ready to play. The teachers and I care about our students and will partner with you to find solutions if needed.

Enjoy the weekend with your child or children. I hope that they begin to share stories of their new adventures at school with you. Our journey together has begun and I look forward to a wonderful year filled with growth.

After School Clubs

Club registration for grades Alpha - 5 will be open for registration next week. Watch at CampBrain https://shorecrest.campbrainregistration.com/ where you will see "Session 1."

Ready to Volunteer?

Are you available to help at lunch or during carline for dropoff or pickup? Parents/guardians or grandparents, please fill out this form if you can help: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16ed6i0B1ujHjt3bA4kJj7FrtH6PxJaqBDJygGbO8Llk/edit?ts=5d506acd

Mark your calendars:

• Wednesday, August 21: Alpha Community Breakfast Activity, 8:15am
• Thursday, August 22: JK Family Exploration, 8:15am
• Tuesday, August 27: ES Back to School Night, 7pm in the Janet Root Theatre
• Wednesday, August 28: Picture day - every student has their photo taken for the yearbook, whether they purchase a package or not.
• Thursday, August 29: JK parent/guardian meet-up after drop off @ Paciugo Gelato & Caffe
• Friday, August 30: Fall Sports Tailgate before the first home football game of the season, 5pm. Before cheering on the Shorecrest Chargers at their first home football game of the season, we have a fun tailgate party planned for everyone! There will be food trucks, bounce houses, and activities for all. Make sure to wear your green and gold Spirit Wear to show your Chargers Spirit!
• Saturday, August 31: All School Social, 5pm
• Monday, September 2: School closed, Labor Day
• Thursday, Sept 5: ES Grade Level Rep meeting, 8:15am
• Friday, Sept 6: Seminar - How to talk with your preschooler about race, 8:15am
• Saturday, Sept 7: Alpha playdate at Crisp Park, 10-11:30am