Drop off and pick up
- The school day begins at 8:00 each morning. You may drop your child off between 7:45 and 8:00. Please do not leave your child in the hallway outside our door if you arrive before 7:45. There is no supervision for early arrivals. If you arrive after 8:00, you must go to the elementary office to sign in.
- You are welcome to walk your child into the classroom each morning, let them off at the front of the school, or have them walk in with an older sibling.
- If you drop your child off in the morning, please be aware that the first lane is a drop off lane only. If you wish to park and walk inside, you must use the other lanes in front of the building.
- Kindergarten is now full-day at JMA! We will have instructions for pick-up coming soon.
- Your child's safety is of utmost importance to us. Your child will not be allowed to walk to your car without an adult.
- If your child stays for JMA After School Care, he/she will be walked to that room after the school day ends.
First Day Hints
- Be positive about your child starting kindergarten & let your child your excitement.
- Try to get to bed early & get up early in order to counteract any unforeseen circumstances.
- You might want to walk your child to the classroom for the first couple of days. Let your child take care of his or her own things: unpacking a backpack, putting a lunchbox on the shelf, and so on (They can do it!). Try not to linger, but make your departure quick & upbeat with reminders of how he or she will be picked up after school is over.
- If your child is teary, we will take him or her from you & will give lots of love and comfort to help with the transition. Once the day begins, our students become comfortable with being at school and the tears are gone. If you don't hear from us, then you can assume that all is well.