Kindergarten classes can have up to 29 students.

You will need to let the school know your child’s aftercare plans. You will receive information on bus routes from FCPS transportation prior to the first day of school.

Here is the FCPS Year at a Glance, this provides an overview of what is covered throughout the school year. More information about the progress expectations in Kindergarten will be shared at Back to School Night in the fall.

There will be an Open House for children to meet their teacher several days before school starts.  Look for more information to come about Open House and the date.

The kindergarten team sends home a weekly update via email to share information, updates, and details about your child’s week at school.  Parents will have the opportunity to volunteer for field trips, special events, and as room parents.  Additional opportunities to volunteer are dependent upon the needs of each individual classroom.

There is no requirement for homework in kindergarten.  However, we always encourage you to read daily to your child and you are welcome to reinforce the basic skills being taught at school as you see fit and in a way that works for your child and family.  Periodically throughout the year, your child may bring home special project assignments to be completed and returned to school for sharing.

Students who may already have an IEP should have been contacted by the school to have a transition IEP meeting.  At this meeting, expectations for support are discussed. If you have concerns that your child may need Special Education services, please share your concerns with your child’s teacher at the beginning of the year. The teacher will be able to assist you in determining any specific needs your child has.

Toys are not permitted at school unless otherwise indicated by your child’s teacher for a special event (sharing, PJ day, etc.).

Kindergarten Instructional Assistants attend lunch with their class and help the children go through the line and help them while at their tables.  Please look at the menu and discuss what healthy choices you would like your child to make each day while at school.  Next school year you will be able to find a monthly lunch menu on the FCPS website to help with making healthy lunch choices.

Lunch is available for purchase in the cafeteria.  If you choose not to have your child purchase lunch, please send in a lunch for your child from home.  Snack is not provided by the school; you will need to send a healthy snack and a water bottle to school with your child daily.

Classes are supervised in all common areas.  Once the children are very familiar with the school building and the staff, students or pairs of students may periodically be sent to the clinic or hall restroom without adult supervision as they travel to their destination.