Dear K Friends, The teachers and maintenance crew have been working diligently to get everything ready for the start of school tomorrow.   As with any construction project, there are still some 'punch list' items that need to be addressed tonight so we need to cancel the Sneak-a-Peek.  I know you may be disappointed, but we want everything to be great for tomorrow morning.    In order for you to take pictures and see the room, we will have the building open from 3-4:00 this Friday and Monday.   I thank you in advance for your understanding and patience as we have our inaugural year of … [Read more...] about Sneak-a-Peek Postponed

Arrival/ Dismissal Students will enter through the gym door facing Vreeland Avenue or through the side door, which faces West Pierrepont Avenue between 8:10 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. The drop off lane will be available on Vreeland Ave. and Montross. Please note this new drop off lane as recommended by the RPD.   Parents are encouraged to use the drop off lane on Vreeland Ave. Remember parents cannot park or watch children walk into the building in the drop off lane. If parents want to walk their child to the door, watch their child enter the building, or give one last hug, then use street … [Read more...] about First Days of School Information

Many parents ask me how they can keep their children's skills on grade level over the summer.   I strongly encourage parents to have their children do some academic work 30-40 minutes a day for five days a week.   Parents should not have young learners complete work all at once, but break it into sections.   I try to infuse skills into my son's everyday activities.   Here is what I do as a mother:  discuss fractions while measuring ingredients for a fun treat, estimate distance the ball traveled while playing outside, skip counting in the car, math fact flash cards races and one skills sheet a … [Read more...] about Promoting Summer Engagement