Lander Families,
We are excited to share out our second newsletter of the 2023-2024 school year. The information provided in the next couple of weeks will be helpful in planning for the start of the school year. Please read through the information and feel free to call our main office with any questions you might have.
At Lander, we believe that every student has the potential to succeed and thrive in a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. Our dedicated team of educators is committed to providing the highest quality education, fostering a love for learning, and helping each child reach his/her full potential.
We encourage open communication and collaboration between parents, guardians, and our dedicated staff. We firmly believe that a strong partnership between home and school is essential for a child’s success. Throughout the year, we will provide various opportunities for you to actively participate in your child’s education through volunteering, attending school events, joining our PTG (Parent Teacher Group), or engaging in parent-teacher conferences.
As we begin another chapter together, we want to assure you that we are here to support you and your child every step of the way. We encourage you to reach out to us with any questions, concerns, or suggestions that you may have. Together, we can create an educational journey that inspires, challenges and prepares our students for a bright future.
Included in this newsletter is information regarding the start of the 23-24 school year. Please read through the information regarding 1:1 phase-in meetings, start dates, orientation opportunities, and other information that pertains to the start of the school year for your child. We will continue to send out information weekly as we approach the start of the year.
1st-5th Grade Phase-In Schedule:
- August 15th, 3 p.m. - Class Placements Visible in Infinite Campus (Please note: Due to fluctuations in enrollment, placements are subject to change up until the first week of school.)
- August 17th - Families will receive an email communication with information about how to sign up for Meet the Teacher appointments. Thank you for your patience as we finalize class lists and prepare this online scheduling platform for our community.
- August 24th and 25th - 20 minute Meet the Teacher appointments will be offered for each 1st through 5th grade student. (Times will be available between 7:40 a.m. and 3 p.m.)
- Monday, August 26th - Our first day of school for 1st-5th graders
Kindergarten Phase-In Schedule:
- August 15th, 3 p.m. - Class Placements Visible in Infinite Campus (Please note: Due to fluctuations in enrollment, placements are subject to change up until the first week of school.)
- August 17th - Families will receive an email communication with information about how to sign up for Meet the Teacher/Screening appointments. Thank you for your patience as we finalize class lists and prepare the online scheduling platform for our community. (Times will be available to schedule between 7:40 a.m. and 3 p.m.)
- August 17th, 6:00-6:45 p.m. - Kindergarten Parent Orientation - Lander's Administrative Team and School Counselor will meet with kindergarten parents to share general information about our school and the kindergarten experience.
- August 24th, 25th and 28th - 60 minute Meet the Teacher/Screening appointments will be offered for each Kindergarten student.
- August 29th - Students with last names A-L only attend a full day of school.
- August 30th - Students with last names M-Z only attend a full day of school.
(Two additional days have been added to our Kindergarten Phase-In Schedule to allow students an opportunity to make connections and learn routines in smaller groups before beginning the year together as an entire class.)
- Thursday, August 31st - Our first day of school for ALL Kindergarten students.
1st-5th Grade NEW FAMILY Orientation - August 17th 5-5:45 p.m.
Our Administrative Team and School Counselor will meet with new 1st-5th grade families to share general information about our school and to assist with transition needs.
Wildcat Welcome Back Night - September 13th
We will be hosting an opportunity for all Lander families to visit the school and connect with one another as a school community on September 13th. Families may use this time to see our building's most recent renovations, enjoy ice cream on the playground, meet new friends, and reconnect with old friends. To assist with traffic and crowd control, we ask that families attend during the times below.
- 6-6:45 Families with last names A-L
- 6:45-7:30 Families with last names M-Z
We look forward to providing you with our continued support and assisting all of you in any way we can. Please feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher, school counselor, our office team, or the administrative team with any questions or concerns. We are looking forward to collaborating with you to ensure your child has a successful year.
Thank you,
Steff
