Back to School
Pencils? Binder? Calculator? Keys to the Ferrari? No, wait...to help relieve a little of that first-day back at school anxiety here are a few friendly reminders from each of our school divisions.
Elementary School Notes
Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year! We are so excited that we can start off the school year face to face and with minimal restrictions. The teachers, TAs, staff, and faculty have been busy preparing for school to begin next Wednesday. I trust that you have had a relaxing and enjoyable Summer holiday, and we look forward to getting to know you better.
As your family prepares for school again, please note the following information:
- School Supplies
Students need to bring:
- A spare uniform and wear sports shoes/ sandals with straps
- Refillable water bottle
- Extra masks
- A small bottle of hand sanitizer
- An umbrella
- Uniforms and Expectations
Please make sure your child’s uniforms still fit properly. This includes PE Uniforms. If new uniforms need to be purchased, please schedule an appointment here.
- Campus Access
The campus will open at 8 am and close by 5 pm. Students may enter their classrooms at 8:15. Students who arrive later than 8:20 will be marked tardy. Students are dismissed by 3:10 and parents are expected to pick up their children on time. We are thankful that our playgrounds are open after school.
However, students must be supervised (i.e. in line of vision) by an adult or parent while playing. They may not play on the playground until you arrive. Older siblings are not allowed to supervise younger children. The library is open after school, however, elementary students are not allowed to be in the library without adult/parent supervision.
- Communication
Please pay close attention to the emails from your child’s teacher. They will be communicating specific information for the first day/week of school. Next week, look out for our Kid Interest Club (KICs) sign-ups for children in Grades 1-4. Your child’s homeroom teacher and next week’s Dalat News will provide more information and a sign-up form.
- Drop Off & Pick Up
- Preschool parents are required to physically drop off and pick up their children at their classrooms. Preschool parents may park on the lower campus.
- Parents of children in Kindergarten to Grade 2 are encouraged to use the lower campus drop-off/pick-up area.
- Parents of Grade 3-4 students are encouraged to use the upper field drop/off pick-up area.
- Preschool parents and children may enjoy our playgrounds and outside spaces from 12 until 1 pm.
- Absences
If your child is unable (due to illness, etc.) to come to school, please email attendance@dalat.org. Your child’s attendance will be marked as a parent excused absence.
- Safety and Sanitization
- Dalat will continue to uphold a high standard of cleanliness by regularly sanitizing our classrooms and learning spaces.
- Teachers and TAs are well equipped with cleaning materials to sanitize as needed.
- Students will be instructed to sanitize and wash their hands at key times during the day.
- All adults and students are still required to wear masks indoors.
- Parents are asked to move from classrooms doors and windows when the morning bell rings for school to start, allowing students to better focus on the beginning of the school day.
Questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Shantel Seevaratnam
Elementary Principal
Middle School Notes
Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year! I hope you all have had a lovely summer holiday. After two years of starting the year online, we are grateful to start this year face-to-face!
Our middle school staff are busy planning and preparing for the first day of school on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022. Schedules are found on Powerschool and students may look ahead of time at their class schedules.
To be fully prepared, please take note of the following items:
- Materials to Bring to School
- Expandable – for class document organization. The school will provide class notebooks.
- Stationary – pencil case, pens, pencils, highlighters (Grade 7 students will need yellow, orange, pink, green, and blue colors) , eraser, ruler, colored pencils, glue stick, scissors
- Masks – we still must adhere to the SOP of ensuring masks are worn indoors when not eating or drinking.
- Extra Masks – please keep some in your locker.
- Reusable Water Bottle – no glass water bottles, plastic only.
- First Day of School
If you need a paper copy of your schedule, please go to the tables outside the MS Principals Office to collect your schedule. We will start the day by going to SAT groups at 8:20 on Wednesday morning. Your SAT teacher will email you an introductory letter and where your meetings will take place. Locker assignments are attached to this email, please take the time to find your locker number for the school year.
Below is the schedule for the first day of school:
Also, please be aware that the U-turn lane in front of the school is not accessible. Please plan to leave for school earlier as there will be quite a bit of traffic during drop-off and pick-up.
- General Announcements & Reminders
- Parents, please notify the school of your child’s absence by emailing attendance@dalat.org
if they are going to be away from school. - Uniforms are to be worn on the first day of school. If you need to purchase more uniforms, please refer to the Dalat News for access to the appointment scheduler.
if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me . Enjoy the last few days of summer break! We are looking forward to a wonderful year together!
Warm Regards,
Beverly Stevens
Middle School Principal
High School Notes
Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year! I hope you all have had a lovely summer holiday. After two years of starting the year online, we are grateful to start this year face-to-face!
- Materials to Bring to School
- Expandable – for class document organization. The school will provide class notebooks.
- Masks – we still must adhere to the SOP of ensuring masks are worn indoors when not eating or drinking.
- Extra Masks – please keep some in your locker.
- Reusable Water Bottle – no glass water bottles, plastic only.
- Stationary – pens, pencils, eraser, ruler, etc.
- Device – laptop/iPad/tablet (make sure it meets the minimum Dalat technology requirements)
- First Day of School
We will begin the first day of school with an all high school assembly. Report to the Harbor Hall no later than 8:20 on Wednesday morning. You will receive your schedule and other pertinent information to begin the school year. Locker assignments are attached to this email, please take the time to find your locker number for the school year.
Below is the schedule for the first day of school.
- General Announcements & Reminders
- Parents, please notify the school of your child’s absence by emailing attendance@dalat.org
if they are going to be away from school. - Uniforms are to be worn on the first day of school. If you need to purchase more uniforms, please refer to the Dalat News for access to the appointment scheduler.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Students, enjoy the last few days of summer break. The teachers and I are looking forward to a wonderful year, full of learning, spiritual growth, and building memories that will last a lifetime!
Warm Regards,
Tom Penland
High School Principal
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