School Updates + Policies

Questions regarding specific policies or a particular situation should be directed to the Head of School and the Board of Directors (boarddistro@countryday.org).

Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year!

BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOPPING
CDS provides all classroom materials such as markers, pencils, etc. We do ask that all children enrolled in the 2s, 3s, 4s, and K programs bring a pair of rain boots that can be left at school. Children enrolled in the 3s, 4s, and K programs are also asked to bring a water bottle to school daily. Children enrolled in full-day and 5-hour programs will bring their lunch to school daily. An insulated lunch/bento box is recommended and should be labeled. Only children enrolled in the full-day programs will bring a backpack to and from school.

Classroom Visits & First Day of School

CLASSROOM VISITS AND THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

Monday, September 5^th	Labor Day Holiday
Tuesday, September 6^th	Classroom visits* ALL students in the 2-day and 5-day Twos and NEW students in Full Day programs *Exact visit times will be communicated in late August on the portal.
Wednesday, September 7^th	Classroom visits* - ALL students in the 3-day Twos and NEW students in 3- or 5-hour Part Day programs Exact visit times will be communicated in late August on the portal. First day of classes for kindergarten and full-day programs* with early dismissal between 12:50 – 1:10 all week. Bring lunch. The exact 10-minute dismissal window will be communicated in late August on the portal. First day of classes for 5-day Twos with early dismissal at 10:10 –10:20 all September.
Thursday, September 8^th	First day of classes with a regular schedule for all part-day 3- or 5-hour Threes and Fours programs First day of classes for 2-day Twos with early dismissal between 10:10 – 10:30 all September. The exact 10-minute dismissal window will be communicated in late August on the portal.
Friday, September 9^th	First day of classes for 3-day Twos with early dismissal between 10:10 – 10:30 all September. The exact 10-minute dismissal window will be communicated in late August on the portal. Both sections of Parent-Child attend during their regularly scheduled class time – but ONLY parents.
Monday, September 12^th	Full-Day classes attend with a regular dismissal schedule.
Monday, September 12^th	Stay & Play begins for enrolled full-day students
Friday, September 16^th	Both sections of Parent-Child attend regularly scheduled class time WITH children.
Monday, October 3^rd	ALL Twos classes attend with a regular dismissal schedule.

COVID-19 Information

How to View Children's Forms

To double-check that ALL your REQUIRED FORMS have been turned in, follow the steps below! You will be able to view ALL FORMS you’ve completed on your children’s behalf at Country Day School.

STEP1: Once you've logged on, click the DROP DOWN MENU on the top right corner where your name is listed.

STEP 2: Click “Files & Forms”

STEP 3: Click “Show completed forms”

Step 4: All forms will be listed. Please note Health forms are ONLY valid if a doctor’s visit is within 1 year of the start of school.

Also, if your child previously attended CDS their proof of id may or may not display as a completed form as we still have some students with older paper files. All students NEW to CDS should expect to see proof of identity listed as a completed form.
FAMILY HISTORY FORMS will be uploaded separately. BE SURE TO COMPLETE

If you have any questions or trouble logging into the Parent Portal, please email communications@countryday.org

Accessing Class Pages

1) Click on "Portal" on the top right side of the webpage. Log into your account using your full email address as a username.

2) After logging on to your homepage, click on your child’s name or where “children” is written on the top left

3) Click on “Progress,” then “Courses.” Select your child’s class for the school year.

4) On your class page, your child's class information will be available including your child's class roster.
Click “Bulletin Board” to view vital back-to-school information, classroom visit schedule for new students, the first day of school, and other key dates in September.
Click “Roster” to view other classmates.
Click “Topics” to view classroom newsletters once school begins.

Classroom newsletters are organized by month. Click on the current month to view photos, activities, and classroom events. Photos are taken by your child's teacher and CDS admin to provide you with a glimpse into their day. Enjoy

2022-23 School Calendar

2022-2023 School Calendar Highlights

SEPTEMBER 7		First Day of School Please check the Parent Portal for Back-to-School information.
OCTOBER 10		Indigenous People’s Day, School Closed
OCTOBER 27, 28		Parent/Teacher Conferences, No Classes
NOVEMBER 11		Teacher Workday, No Classes
NOVEMBER 23 – 25		Fall Break Classes Resume, November 28
DECEMBER 19 – JANUARY 3		Winter Break Teacher Workday, January 3 Classes Resume January 4, 2023
JANUARY 16		Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, School Closed
FEBRUARY 6		Teacher Workday, No Classes
FEBRUARY 20		President’s Day, School Closed
MARCH 6, 7,		Parent/Teacher Conferences, No Classes
MARCH 27 – April 7		Spring Break, Classes Resume, April 10
MAY 8		Teacher Workday, No Classes
MAY 29		Memorial Day, School Closed
JUNE 9		Last Day of School

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