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Good afternoon CKMS families!

Everyone at CK is busy getting our school ready for another fabulous year.  Below is a list of important dates and reminders for the start of our school year.  

  • School supplies:   We provide students with most of the essential school supplies.  We ask that families provide a sturdy, regular-sized backpack.  Backpacks with wheels often do not fit in the cubbies & lockers.  For safety/hygiene reasons, we also ask that you provide a set of headphones/earbuds in a labeled gallon-size Ziploc bag for your child.  
  • CKMS is allergy aware.   If there is a specific allergy in your child’s classroom, the teacher will provide a letter outlining restrictions.  Some classrooms will be peanut/tree nut free due to allergies.  Please respect this designation when providing your child with snacks.  The cafeteria has allergy free tables.
  • Food treats from home are not allowed for in-class celebrations or birthdays due to the number of students with significant food allergies.  Our Food Services department does offer In-Class Healthy Snacks for a reasonable price.  Please visit the Food Services page on the district website for these options.
  • Don’t forget about our summer reading challenge.  If you don't have a log, info is on our Family Info page on the Catherine Kolnaski website.
  • Don’t forget to check your emergency contacts in Powerschool to be sure all phone numbers are up to date.
  • Don’t forget to drop off a note if your child will be parent pick up this year.  Arrival and Dismissal Procedures are posted on our Family Info page on the Catherine Kolnaski website.
  • Important Dates:
    • Aug 18:   Classroom assignments posted on the Powerschool.
    • Aug 22:  Welcome letters from teacher posted on Parent Square
    • Aug 25:   We will have a Meet and Greet on August 25th from 2-2:30.  This is an opportunity to find your classroom before the first day and meet your teacher. (Note the time on our website is incorrect.  It is 2-2:30.  I'm working on getting the time on our website corrected.)
    • Aug 27:   First day of school for grades K-5.
    • Sept 1:    No school – Labor Day
    • Sept 9:   Early Dismissal – TLI Day

It's going to be an exciting year of learning.  I can't wait for everyone to return.


Mrs. Dauphinais

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