What to Bring to School

Clothing

Your child will likely be doing messy activities. We want your child to enjoy all the activities at school without worrying about ruining clothing. We do provide paint smocks, but even with smocks there are still spills, drips, and accidents. Please dress your child in clothes that you wouldn't mind getting messy. We try to go outside every day, weather permitting, so please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather. Please help your child keep track of their belongings by labeling their items.

Toys

We ask that your child does not bring toys to school unless approved by a teacher for special activities. Toys are easily broken or lost and sharing can be difficult. Any toys that promote violence (toy guns, knives, or violent action figures) are never allowed in school and will be taken from children. Sometimes during active play at school, small toys are put in pockets and then forgotten. If you find one of our toys at home, please return it to your child’s teacher.

Backpack

Children should bring a backpack to school each day with a change of clothes including socks and underwear. All classroom or program news/information will be sent home in backpacks, if not sent electronically.  Please check your child’s backpack daily for important information. Backpacks will be checked daily by staff for communication from families.

Other Items

Children are not allowed to bring food, money, or medicine (including things like cough drops, vitamins, or aspirin) from home. Personal technology devices are not allowed at school.  Parents will be called and asked to come and pick up any technology devices that are brought to school.