Welcome Back to KCCA 2024-25

Dear Kendall Families,

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year!  We are excited to launch the 24-25 school year and to welcome you to the KCCA family. This letter will provide you with important information as your scholar starts the school year.  

As you can imagine, our parking lot will be extremely crowded on the first day. The drop off line is in the main parking lot.  The front loop is for bus drop off only.  Scholars are also welcome to take the bus.  Routes will be posted online.

ARRIVAL and DISMISSAL

The school doors will open at 8:00 a.m. for a free breakfast and morning interactions. We have whole school announcements and Morning Meeting starting at 8:10 a.m. After 8:10 a.m., your child will be marked tardy. 

• If you arrive after 8:10 a.m., you must walk your scholar to the front entrance and sign them in at the security desk.

The dismissal procedure begins at 2:50 p.m.

• Scholars should remain in school through dismissal so they have a well balanced education, including community engagement and opportunities for rewards. 

• If you need to pick up your child before the 2:50 p.m. dismissal time, you must come into the school to sign them out at the security desk. 

As you can imagine, the end of the day is busy. We kindly ask that you do not pick up your after 2:30 p.m., and that you wait until dismissal time. Dismissal pick up is at 2:50 p.m. Grades 1 and 2 will be picked up by the back playground. Grades 3-5 will be picked up in the grass area to the left of the main entrance. 

VISITORS

We welcome parent volunteers throughout the school year and there will be many opportunities (events, classroom Any parents visiting during school hours must use the main entrance and present a government-issued identification. We have a new electronic visitor system that will print a badge for you.  Arrangements should be made in advance with the classroom teacher; and the office staff will contact the classroom to announce your arrival.  

TRANSPORTATION

We encourage families who are eligible to take the bus. Routes will be published online.  It typically takes a week or two for bus runs to be on schedule, so plan for pick up and drop off times to be later than expected initially. You should be at the bus stop 15 minutes prior to the pick up time as there is a 15 minute grace period. 

MEALS

ALL students are eligible for free breakfast and lunch daily.  The menus are located on the website. Your child is welcome to bring lunch from home if they prefer. You are also asked to send in a healthy snack for your child daily. Be sure snacks are packed separately and clearly labeled. Filling in the blank for a bag of food: If you have allergy concerns, please contact our nurse, Nurse Talia, at spraguegeidemang@norwalkps.org.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

All necessary supplies will be provided to your children upon their arrival.  You are welcome to do your own back to school shopping if it helps your family to get in the spirit.

AFTER SCHOOL CARE

Carver After the Bell is the onsite before and after school program, here at Kendall. Please visit The Carver to register. If you have any questions or need assistance regarding your account or registering for a fall session, please contact Tricia Massucco, Director of Elementary School-Based Programs, at (203) 838-4305, ext 115 or email tricia@carvercenterct.org.

Click here for more information about the After the Bell program.

STAY CONNECTED

Please sign up for Parent Square to have up-to-date information on class notifications and school activities.

For a full list of early dismissals and holidays, please see the district’s calendar. 

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We look forward to partnering with you so that your scholar Shines Bright and thinks beyond this school year!   

 

Sincerely, 

Jen Sweeters, Principal                          

Kayshawnia Torres, Assistant Principal

Miranda Getz, MSAP STEAM Supervisor