Dear Parents and Caregivers,

 

Greetings from District 20 Pre-K Centers! We’re excited to welcome your family to a new school year. Please note the following important information and dates:

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Tuesday, September 8th – Virtual Parent Orientation:                                                                              

Parents are invited to attend our virtual orientation. Details and login information will be emailed by your site coordinator.

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Thursday, September 10th – First Day of School (Small Group):
Families will attend 1.5 hours of class with their child to support a smooth transition to school. During this time, families will engage in:

• Touring the classroom and reviewing routines

• Participating in parent-teacher interactions to support individual students

• Playing with your child to reinforce that school is a safe place to learn and play

Group A: Children with last names beginning with A–L /8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (breakfast served)

Group B: Children with last names beginning with M–Z /10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (lunch served)

*Parents are encouraged to remain with their child in the classroom. Parents who cannot attend the first day are welcome to send a family member in their place.  

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Friday, September 11th – (Small Group):

Parents will drop off their child and return at the scheduled dismissal time. This will be a supported opportunity for families to practice arrival and dismissal for pickup. Children will be engaging in play with their teacher in a small group and building relationships.

 

Group A: Children with last names beginning with A–L /8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (breakfast served)          

Group B: Children with last names beginning with M–Z /10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (lunch served)

*Parents are invited to attend an in-person information session with their site coordinator while their child remains in the classroom.

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Monday, September 14th:
3K students will attend from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (breakfast and lunch served)

Pre-K students attend a full day from 8:30 a.m. to 2:35 p.m. (breakfast and lunch served) 

 

Tuesday, September 15th:

All students attend a full day from 8:30 a.m. to 2:35 p.m. (breakfast and lunch served) 

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Wednesday, September 30th:
Parent/Teacher Curriculum Evening (virtual) – Details and scheduling to be announced.

If you have any questions or a conflict with the modified schedule, please contact Camille Loccisano, Parent Coordinator, at cloccisano@schools.nyc.gov. We will work with families to support a full-day schedule.

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We look forward to a successful start and to partnering with you throughout the year.

 

Sincerely,                                                                                                                                                            Lauren Napolitano, Principal    Jennifer Paradise, I.A. Principal