First Day and Back to School Celebration
September 8, 2026
First Day and Back to School Celebration
September 8, 2026
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September 8, 2026
Shape of the Day
Shape of the Day
For those students who have been asked to attend as UA Grade 4–12 Ambassador Buddies, meet in the theatre at 10:30am.
11am — New Student Orientation for Grades 1–12
11am — New Student Orientation for Grades 1–12
New Grades 1–3 students check in in the lobby for the Jr. Orientation
New Grades 4–12 students check in in the lobby for the Middle/Sr. Orientation
12:00–12:30pm — Staggered Starts
12:00–12:30pm — Staggered Starts
All new and returning JKs and Ks, and all returning Gr. 1-12 Students begin later with the following staggered starts:
Grades 8–12 @ 12:05pm
Grades 4–7 @ 12:10pm
Grades 1–3 @ 12:15pm
All Kindergarten students @ 12:20pm
All JK students @ 12:30pm
2:30–4:00pm Meet the Teacher Sessions
2:30–4:00pm Meet the Teacher Sessions
Please attend one session only per child. There is no need to register, but at least one parent from each family is encouraged to attend a Meet the Teacher session.
K–Grade 7 — Choose one of the following sessions: 2:30–3:00pm or 3:15–3:45pm in their child’s classroom. Students in K–Grade 7 will be with specialist teachers and dismissed once the parent completes their session.
Junior Kindergarten — 3:15–3:45pm in the JK classroom
Welcome to Senior School (Grades 8–12) — 3:30–4:00pm
Grades 8–9: Meet on the 4th floor
Grades 10–12: Meet on the 5th floor
3–5pm — Back to School Celebration
3–5pm — Back to School Celebration
Full Family Community Social, with food trucks, 3–5pm. During this time, different spaces throughout the school will be available for families to explore. It’s also a great opportunity to meet old and new friends and connect with staff. Please note that families are responsible for supervising their own children during the community social.
Parking
Parking
There is no parking on site—parking at 150 Braid is for Staff Only with parking passes displayed. Please find appropriate parking in the neighbourhood (taking into account all parking and traffic regulations) or consider taking transit.
This will be a busy day at school with all of the activities taking place. Please note that in the afternoon, the underground will not be open for Grades 6–12 pick-up as we will be hosting the Back to School Celebration.
General reminders about traffic and parking:
Please drive legally and follow signage instructions.
There are no designated parking spaces for parents, and parking in the underground parkade is reserved for staff only.
There is no stopping in front of the school along Rousseau Street. Drop-off and pick-up along Rousseau Street at the front of the school is not permitted.
Students in Kindergarten–Grade 12 can use the roundabout drop-off system, where they will be supervised by UA staff and/or parent volunteers.
JK students must be dropped off at their classrooms. JK parents/guardians receive a parking pass.
FAQ’s for the First Day of School
FAQ’s for the First Day of School
1) Does my child need to bring lunch on the first day?
For New Grade 1–12 students arriving at 11 am, please pack a lunch.
All returning students in Grades 1–12 and ALL new and returning JK and K students: on the first day, please ensure your child has eaten lunch before arriving at school, and pack a snack.
Food trucks will be available from 3–5pm during the Back to School Celebration.
2) What uniform should they wear? The day-to-day uniform is required.
3) What supplies do students need to bring to school?
JK –Grade 3 Students: School supplies are not required.
Grade 4–12 Students can bring school supplies throughout that first week; everything doesn’t need to come on the first day. However, please ensure that Grade 7–12 students have their devices (laptops) for the first day; details on device specs can be found on the supply list.
4) How will students know their class assignments and where to go? Upon arrival, class lists will be available in the lobby for students to find out who their teacher is and which class is their homeroom. Staff will be available in the underground drop-off in the lobby and on each floor to help direct students to the correct rooms. JK students must be signed in, so families must enter together through the Jr. Wing Rousseau entrance. K parents are welcome to come in and get their child settled into class for the first week.
5) Is OOSC still offered in the morning? Yes, if you would like Out of School Care in the morning on the first day of school, it begins as a regular morning at 7am. Please ensure you register with oosc@urbanacademy.ca.
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