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11.2.26 Newsletter

Posted Date: 11/01/26 (04:00 PM)

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Week of November 2, 2026

Wow! What an incredible Halloween experience! 

Thank you to all the families who donated items and time to make Friday such a fun day for everyone. It was great to see the whole town come out to enjoy the celebration!

Smiles On Wheels: Smiles on Wheels will be visiting Stockbridge this week to provide dental cleanings. This is only for parents who OPTED IN for their child. 

Lost and Found: Last call for the items in the Lost and Found. There are several jackets hanging on the rack. All items will be donated at the end of the month.

Happy November!
Lunch Ladies
Bonnie and Tiff
Chuckie
PreK
Blow Up Costumes
Parade Begins
yup yup yup
Snacks
PreK
Second Grade
 

Upcoming Dates

November 4 - PTO Meeting @ Heritage - 7:00 PM
November 16 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher PD
November 23-24 - PreK For All/GSRP Parent-Teacher Conferences - NO SCHOOL for PreK For All/GSRP Only; School is in Session for K-12
November 25-27 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
December 21-January 4 - NO SCHOOL Winter Break

SAVE THE DATE: Winter Music Concert 🎵
December 8th in the High School Cafeteria (December 14th reschedule date in the event of weather) 
Y5/Kindergarten - 5:00 PM (4:45 PM arrival)
First Grade - 5:45 PM (5:30 PM arrival)
Second Grade - 6:30 PM (6:15 PM arrival)
 

Important Reminders

Arrival:
Thank you to everyone who is helping make our arrival time run safely and smoothly. 

8:33 AM - Doors open - 
K-2 children may go to the cafeteria where they will wait for the bell - Breakfast is served for those who want it
8:40 AM - Teachers are in their classrooms. Preschool families may walk their children to their classrooms first.
8:42 AM - The first bell will ring and all other students may walk to their classrooms.
8:50 AM - SCHOOL BEGINS

🚗 Car Line Etiquette 🚗

It is easy to get stuck in our tiny parking lot when the car line is not moving. Please help keep the morning drop-off line moving by following these guidelines:

  • Please move all the way forward to the first available cone to allow your child(ren) to unload. This will allow more cars to get closer to the building entrance and unload at the same time.
  • If it is 8:30 AM or later, please drop your child off and move out of the drop off line. Your child may wait right outside the school doors or in the cafeteria. If your child is not ready to exit the car, please pull up into the grass or park in a parking spot until they are ready.
  • Please stay in your car in the drop off lane. You may get out to help your child open the door if needed, but please stay with your car and return to the drivers seat as quickly as possible.
  • If you need to walk your child to the door or go into the school, please park your car in the parking lot before coming in.

Dismissal:
Thank you for waiting outside of the school or in the car line and bringing your sign that states your child's name, grade, and teacher. 

Thank you for your help with keeping our tiny parking lot a safe and orderly space for everyone.

🚌🖍️🛝 PREK FOR ALL 🛝🖍️🚌

Any time is a good time to start school! There are still spots available in our PreK For All program. This preschool program is designed for 4-year-olds, and it is available to children who turn 4 on or before December 1st, but are not 5 before September 1st. 

Please spread the word to anyone you know who might be interested. Anyone can apply at inghampreschool.org or call the office for more information. We want you here!
 
Check Out the Lunch Menu
 

Resources

Going to Preschool Stories - 
It is normal for children at this age to have some separation anxiety when coming to school. You can help reassure your child by being calm, saying goodbye quickly, and reminding them that you will see them when school is over. Sometimes reading a story to your child can help. Click on the link to see a story that might help your child!

Tide Me Over Bags - 
This program is for PreK through High School students and provides 
extra food for over the weekends. Click the link to sign up!

The Lion Heart Experience - 
If you have Spotify, you can hear some of the Lion Heart music your child learned this week and enjoy it together!

You can learn more about Joe Vercellino and the Lion Heart Experience on his LinkTree or on his website.
 
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Stay In Touch!

 
Text reads: FREE PreK is HERE! Give your child a great start with PreK for All, conveniently located at Smith Elementary. All children who turn 4 by December 1, 2026 can now qualify for FREE high-quality PreK in the 26-27 school year. Apply Today at www.inghampreschool.org