The 1st Day of JES Kindergarten

Your child is going to kindergarten!  The first day will be here before we know it!   Please note that on the first two days of school for grades 1 through 5, kindergarten is not in session.  On these days, we hold the Kindergarten Interviews.  On the third calendar day of school for grades 1 through 5, kindergarten students have their big first day!  

Kindergarten students will gather on the playground and enter through the Circle Drive entrance .  We will take a group picture and head into the building.  When the bell rings, your child's teacher will escort the students into the building.  Please note that parents will not be allowed to walk the children into the school/classroom. After the children have entered, Mr. Bielewicz will lead families to Kindergarten Coffee and Kleenex.  

We recognize that the changes for entering our school building have been a difficult transition for some, while others mention how comforting it is to know that their child is in a safe place.  In addition to ensuring the safety of our students, entering the building on their own helps our kindergarten students to build independence and to reduce separation anxiety.  Please keep in mind that you do have the opportunity to walk your child to his/her classroom for the KINDERGARTEN INTERVIEW.  

If you have any questions or concerns about the first day, please do not hesitate to contact us.  We hope you are as excited as we are for the first day!