Early fall
Apple orchard trip
The first trip of the year: a morning at a local orchard picking apples together.
The Building Blocks year
Events & Reminders
From the apple orchard in the fall to graduation in June, every month brings something to look forward to. Dates are on the monthly calendar sent home with your child and posted in the Parent App.
The year at a glance
Special events
Nine moments we look forward to every year
End of October
Hallowe'en party
Costumes and a parade through the school. Please, no masks.
December
Parent interactive day
Spend a session in the classroom with your child and see a morning the way they do.
Each child must be accompanied by an adult. No siblings, please.
Last school day in December
Holiday concert
The children perform the songs they have been practising all term.
Family invited; at least one adult should attend.
February
Valentine's Day
Children exchange cards with their school friends. Details come home in advance.
School day before Mother's Day
Mother's Day tea party
Mothers are invited for tea, treats and a performance.
No siblings, please.
June
End of year trip
Usually by school bus. Details are sent home in May.
No siblings, please.
School day before Father's Day
Father's Day bash
Fathers are invited for outdoor games in the last half hour before dismissal, with root beer and ginger ale served.
Last school day in June
June graduation
Caps, certificates and a celebration of the year.
Family invited; an adult must attend.
Everyday
Reminders for families
Arriving
Classes start at 9:00 am and 1:00 pm. Please keep children in the foyer until a teacher opens the door, and take them to the bathroom before class.
Clothing
Send a change of clothes every day and label all outerwear, footwear, hats, scarves and mittens.
Pick-up
Dismissal is between 11:30 am and 12:00 pm, and 3:30 pm and 4:00 pm. Late pick-ups are charged $1.00 per 5 minutes.
What we did today
A daily activity sheet is posted in the foyer, and monthly calendars are handed out so you can follow along at home.
Artwork
Please take artwork home daily. It is set out in the hallway after class.
From home
Toys, gum and candy stay at home. Boxes, yarn, fabric and paper are always welcome for art projects.
Absences
Please phone the school before class starts if your child will be away. If no one answers, leave your name and number on the answering machine.
Settling in
Crying at drop-off can last for a few weeks and is completely normal. You are welcome to visit, though joining mid-circle can be unsettling for the group.
Come and see us
Come and see a morning for yourself
Book a tour, ask a question or join the waiting list. We would love to meet your family.