Natick Preschool
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Principal's Message
Greetings Preschool Parents and Guardians,
I look forward to seeing you at Open Houses and school arrival next week at all four of our Natick Preschool sites. We currently house classrooms at East School, Lilja School, Memorial School and Natick High School. We revel in working together to provide your child with a stimulating learning environment regardless of the specific setting!
Please practice a good-bye routine that allows for safe-spacing in the arrival line and easy separation of child from parent to staff. We have found that lining up for arrival and dismissal has created a more secure environment for our young learners. Preschoolers will be escorted into the building and to their classrooms by staff.
We are very eager to open school, to see your children and to see YOU! Staff and returning Natick Preschool community members will support children and families new to our community to help children feel loved, safe and to be healthy, (all critical to learning!) Please review the information sent to you by your child’s teacher regarding classroom-specific details.
Please review the Arrival and Dismissal Procedures noted below for all of our sites. These procedures prioritize safety and your participation and adherence is critical to that mission for our little learners. We are all very excited to be back at school with your children.
Thank you for your collaboration as we practice our social skills (greetings/farewells) while also supporting a safe learning environment by dismissing one child at a time to each parent.
Until then, take care,
MaryBeth
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Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Safety is our Priority
Preschoolers will be escorted into the building and to their classrooms by staff. Parents please practice a good-bye routine that allows for safe-spacing in the arrival line and easy separation of child from parent to staff. We have found that lining up for arrival and dismissal has created a more secure environment for our young learners.
Thank you for your collaboration as we practice our social skills (greetings/farewells) while also supporting a safe learning environment by dismissing one child at a time to each parent
ARRIVALS FOR NATICK PRESCHOOLERS at EAST (8:45am)
Park and Walk: We ask that you park in the lot and follow the sidewalk to form a line at the front door. Staff will greet your child one at a time.
Mid-Day Dismissals (11:15am) and Arrivals (12:15pm) at EAST will follow Park and Walk/Park and Pick-Up procedures to ensure a smooth transition from morning to afternoon programming.
DISMISSALS FOR NATICK PRESCHOOLERS at EAST (2:45pm)
Park and Pick-Up: We ask that you park in the lot and follow the sidewalk to form a line near the front door. Teachers will be waiting to dismiss children one at a time.
ARRIVALS FOR NATICK PRESCHOOLERS at LILJA (8:45am)
Park and Walk: We ask that you park in the Sargent Lower Lot and follow the sidewalk to form a line near the door where the new modulars meet the old brick building.
Restricted Parking Areas: Know that parking in “No Parking “ zones will be enforced. Staff will greet your child one at a time.
DISMISSALS FOR NATICK PRESCHOOLERS at LILJA (2:45pm)
Park and Pick-Up: We ask that you park in the Sargent Lower Lot and follow the sidewalk to form a line near the door where the new modulars meet the old brick building. Teachers will be waiting to dismiss children one at a time.
ARRIVALS FOR NATICK PRESCHOOLERS at MEMORIAL (9:00am)
Park and Walk: We ask that you park in the spots facing the tennis courts and follow the sidewalk to form a line near he door next to the PreK/K playground. Staff will greet your child.
DISMISSALS FOR NATICK PRESCHOOLERS at MEMORIAL (3:00pm)
Park and Pick-Up: We ask that you park in the spots facing the tennis courts and follow the sidewalk to form a line near the door next to the PreK/K playground. Teachers will be waiting to dismiss children one at a time.
ARRIVALS FOR NATICK PRESCHOOLERS at NHS (9:00am)
Park and Walk: We ask that you park in the Natick Preschool lot to the left of the building as you are facing it and form a line near the Natick Preschool entrance. Staff will greet your child one at a time.
Mid-Day Dismissals (11:30am) and Arrivals (12:30pm) at NHS will follow Park and Walk/Park and Pick-Up procedures to ensure a smooth transition from morning to afternoon programming.
DISMISSALS FOR NATICK PRESCHOOLERS at NHS (3pm)
Park and Pick-Up: We ask that you park in the Natick Preschool lot to the left of the building as you are facing it and form a line near the Natick Preschool entrance. Teachers will be waiting to dismiss children one at a time.
LATE ARRIVAL: Getting your child to school on time is important so that are able to complete morning routines alongside their classmates and engage in meaningful social interaction. We acknowledge that sometimes there are circumstances that prevent families from getting to school on time. If such a day occurs, families may park and walk your child to the Main Office and sign them into school.
EARLY DISMISSAL: Please note that parents/guardians must come to the Main Office and sign their child(ren) out from school if they intend to dismiss them prior to the end of school.
Thank you and please don't hesitate to ask should you have questions.
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