IMPORTANT: "SOFT" OPENING FOR STUDENTS Grades 1-4

The success we had the last three years with our "soft opening" the first two days of school is one we are planning again this school year. The plan is to stagger, allowing staff to answer questions and concerns in smaller groupings and times. This is a great way to establish relationships with the students and staff in smaller groups. We will stagger days alphabetically by the last names listed below.



• Wed., August 23: School only for last names starting A-L (No school for M-Z)
• Thurs., August 24: School only for last names M-Z (No school for A-L)
• Fri., August 25: ALL students (grades 1-4) regular day

KINDERGARTEN START OF SCHOOL:

• Kindergarten students will schedule a Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) appointment on either Wednesday, August 23, Thursday, August 24, or Friday, August 25. Please look for an email on Monday, August 7th, with directions on scheduling your child's 30-minute appointment on SignUpGenius.
• Group A (A-L) - Monday, August 28 and Wednesday, August 30.
• Group B (M-Z) - Tuesday, August 29 and Thursday, August 31.

• All Kindergarten students will attend together on Friday, September 1st.

PRESCHOOL START OF SCHOOL:

• All preschool students start Wednesday, August 30th. We look forward to seeing you!

CLASSROOM PLACEMENT:

Student homeroom assignment letters will be mailed Friday, August 11th. Check your mailboxes!

• Several factors go into making class assignments, including teacher input, student data, and a desire to balance classes evenly throughout the grade level. It is also important for us to be able to find the best fit in regard to students’ and teachers’ strengths/ weaknesses, as well as the overall dynamic of the students in the class. Class rosters have been finalized at this time, and we will not be making changes.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL FORMS:

Completing our Back-to-School Forms on FinalForms is the first step to an excellent school year! Remember, all these forms must be updated for the new school year.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES - Independence Primary School

School supply pickup (pre-ordered only) - The kits will be available for pick up during the Back-to-School Blast on Thursday, August 17 from 6 - 8 p.m. We ask that you bring these to the open house without the box. Please DO NOT label school supply items! Thank you!

School Supply List (IPS)

IMPORTANT DATES IN AUGUST:

August 17 - Back-to-School Blast - 6-8 p.m. - IPS Playground

• Pickup School Supply Boxes

August 21 - IPS Open House

• 4:00-5:30 p.m. - Preschool and Kindergarten
• 6:00-7:30 p.m. - Grades 1-4

Meet, greet, and drop off school supplies! See you then!

August 23 - (A-L) First Day of School (Grades 1-4)

August 24 - (M-Z) First Day of School (Grades 1-4)

August 25 - All Students (Grades 1-4) attend school

August 30 - First Day for Preschool Students

PTO MEMBERSHIP:

Thank you for supporting the IPS PTO - with your commitment, involvement, and encouragement, we're sure to have a fantastic year.