The Little School is expanding! After a great deal of research and planning, we are moving forward with our plans to moderately increase the size of our Little School building and program. Chestertown Builders have already made huge progress and we are thrilled to share some photos with you as the new space takes shape. We are looking forward to utilizing this space, adding an additional full time teacher, and performing on our new stage. This increased space will allow us to accept additional students while maintaining our low student teacher ratio. Kent School is committed to personalized learning for every student and our new space will only allow us to continue with this commitment.
May News
Hours at Little School
7:30-8:20 - morning care (You must sign up at least 24 hours ahead of time)8:30-8:50 - arrival
11:45-12:00pm -half-day pick-up
3:15 - dismissal for carpool
3:20 - dismissal for bus
Fridays - 2:15pm carpool dismissal and 2:20pm bus
Our Daily Schedule
8:30-9:00 -Self-directed table activities9:05-10:15 -Open Centers/Art Project
10:15-10:25 -Clean-up
10:25-10:45- Circle Time
10:45-10:55- Bathroom/Wash Hands
10:55-11:15- Snack/Clean-up/Quiet Time
11:20-12:00pm- Outdoor Play
11:45-12:00- Half-Day Pick-Up
12:05-1:00- Wash Hands/Lunch/Clean-Up
1:00-1:15- Story Time
1:15-1:20- Bathroom/Prep for Rest
1:20-2:50- Rest
3:00-3:10- Outdoor Play In Nice Weather Only
3:00-3:15- Wash Hands/Snack/Clean-up
3:10- Pack up/Walk to Carpool/Bus
(2:10- on Fridays)
Lunch
It is a state requirement that all lunches be in an insulated container with a cold pack. We do have a microwave to heat up your child’s lunch when needed. The state requires that each child must order milk for lunch (see milk order form on Forms page of the website). A child cannot have anything else unless he/she has a Dr.’s note.
Arrival and Dismissal
Children riding to school on the buses will be greeted by a teacher in the morning and put on the bus by a teacher in the afternoon. In the morning, the children are dropped off between 8:30 and 8:50am. There is usually room by the Little School to park. You are more than welcome to walk your child into the classroom. He/she will unpack his backpack and personal possessions and put them into a cubby. The second half of the year some children may come into the classroom independently; this is your choice.
All-day children may be picked up at 3:15pm from the carpool line. When picking up your child in the afternoon, please drive around the circle and remain in your car. The children will be on the Lower School porch entrance. We will put them into your car. Please remain to the right side of the circle so your child does not have to get off the sidewalk. We like Little School families to be the first cars in the carpool line for safety reasons and because we have to put them in safety seats. If it is a half-day, pick up will be at 11:45am; please do not be late. On Fridays pick up is at 2:15pm.
What your child will need
- Each child must have his/her medical‚ emergency‚ and Maryland childcare “Making the difference for your child” forms submitted prior to the first day of school.
- A labeled box about 10 inches long and 8 inches wide containing extra clothing. Please remember to replace your child’s clothes as the seasons change.
- A pair of boots at school all year.
- A backpack; it is important that the children have their hands free for safety reasons.
- The children who stay all day will want to bring in a throw-size, labeled naptime blanket. They may also bring in a small pillow and favorite stuffed animal.
What your child should wear
- The key is comfortable clothing for both indoor and outdoor play. They may wear jeans.
- T-shirts with writing and figureheads are discouraged.
- The children should wear shoes that fit on their feet; please no clogs or backless flip-flops.
There are several self-help skills we will be teaching the children that you can reinforce at home. These are stated on our daily schedule. We will have them wash their hands several times a day. We will also be working on clean-up skills throughout the day and doing simple tasks such as putting their snack and lunch trash in the trash can. They will also clean up after centers and learn where toys belong. It is very important that your child know bathroom hygiene.