First Day of School
We are looking forward to a great 2019-20 school year. Note that we will open the doors at 8:25 for the students to wait in the cafeteria. Students will be released to the classroom from the cafeteria and buses around 8:37 a.m.
Other information is highlighted below that is essential to a smooth school year.
- Kiss and Ride procedures as they are extremely important when entering and exiting in the morning and afternoon.
- Dismissal information - please complete the google form completed for dismissal for our students to ensure student safety https://forms.gle/BS6N7vcu4m8P8a8JA
- If you child takes the bus, please use that transportation for the first day of school.
- Parking is extremely tight and limited. Please give teachers the opportunity to park in the school lot. Parents should walk or park in the neighborhood. Please do not park in our neighbors' driveways.
We look forward to seeing everyone and a fabulous school year! Enjoy reviewing the letter https://kentgardenses.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/inline-files/KGFamilywelcome2019revised.pdf
Holly McGuigan Pier McGrath Tia Hawkins
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
Kiss and Ride Procedures: Once you enter the line, please do not exit your vehicle for any reason or use your cell phone. Student Safety Patrols and Staff Members assist in opening car doors until 8:40. Please pay attention to Faculty and Staff members providing traffic direction throughout the traffic flow. You may wait in the kiss and ride line to drop off rather than park in the lot as parking is tight for teachers.
- ALL traffic should enter the school from Melbourne Drive, not Lumsden Street. Do not proceed on Lumsden St. towards Melbourne Drive past Macon Street during morning drop off or afternoon dismissal. Left hand turns at the 4-way stop on Lumsden St. onto Melbourne Dr. are not permitted in the morning drop off or afternoon dismissal times. To enter the traffic flow, proceed down Van Fleet and Dean Streets then turn left on Melbourne to enter the Kiss and Ride.
- ALL traffic should exit the school parking lot, turn right at the 4-way stop, and then proceed on Lumsden. Kent Gardens website has a diagram and additional information. https://kentgardenses.fcps.edu/resources/transportation
After the police officer directs you through the 4-way stop at Lumsden St. and Melbourne Dr., proceed through the parking lot in a single lane. Do not pass any other vehicles for any reason. Please adhere to traffic laws, be mindful of walkers and do not use your cell phones. Pull forward towards the marked area to discharge your child. Staff will be posted as indicated by the markers on the attachment and should follow their directions.
- Load and unload students from passenger side of vehicle. Children should NOT cross in front of or between vehicles.
- Drivers must remain in vehicles during Kiss and Ride drop off and loading zone at all times. Safety patrols will assist with car doors. Parents should not exit their car to assist students with seat belts etc. Please instruct your children on how to work the safety belt or have them sit on the right hand side (passenger side) of the car so that the staff may safely assist them and ensure a quick arrival and departure.
- In the afternoon, if your child is not present, you will need to repeat the final loop of the parking lot.
- Cars parked in the Kiss and Ride area must wait until the Kiss and Ride area has cleared.
- Do not drop your child in the neighborhood, only walkers should use the crosswalk.
- Remember that our school day begins at 8:40 a.m. with morning work. We will receive children no earlier than 8:25 a.m.
Kiss and Ride Volume and Timing: It is important to allocate 10+ minutes for morning Kiss and Ride drop off due to high volume. In inclement weather, drop off times may be longer. We do track tardies, please do ensure that your child arrives on a timely basis.
Musical Selection for Specials: Please choose your child’s musical selection for the 2019-20 school year. Students in fourth, fifth and sixth grade may make their selection by going to the KG website https://kentgardenses.fcps.edu/ and scrolling to the bottom. Note that most of our students in these grade levels participate – join and enjoy participating in our strings or band program!
Chorus: All fifth and sixth graders may select to sing in the school chorus. Please click on the link to register your child’s interest in participating in chorus. https://forms.gle/P4NkzkYgEK64MMHJ6 They will meet in the mornings upon arrival to school. If possible, we ask that you drop off your child on rehearsal days in order to have maximum practice time.
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