When is my child's classroom orientation day?
Each child in the Kindergarten program will attend a half-day orientation on ONE of the following day
Monday, August 12
- OR -
Tuesday, August 13
You will receive an email during the summer providing your child's orientation day and other important details.
When will our Meet the Teacher morning be held?
Our SAA-SDS Kindergarten Meet the Teacher morning will be held on Monday, August 19 from 7:30 until 8:15 a.m. in your child’s classroom. This morning is designed for parents, so children will wait in Early Morning Care in the Dining Hall during this meeting.
When is Back to School Night?
SAA-SDS is providing a Back-to-School Night on Thursday, August 8 from 5:00-7:00pm
Attendance is OPTIONAL, but this night is an opportunity to visit your child's classroom and see your child's teacher.
What are the arrival and dismissal procedures?
Arrival
Early morning care is from 7:00-7:45 a.m. and is located in the Dining Hall. Breakfast items are available, but a parent must walk their child through the line to purchase these items.
Morning carpool is from 7:45-8:00 a.m. and is located in the circular drive in front of St. Agnes Academy off of Walnut Grove Rd. or St. Dominic on Avon Rd. Cars are not to be left unattended in the carpool lane. Teachers, the SAA Grade 6 Morning Stars, and the SDS Safety Corps will be in the drop-off area to receive the children and bring them to the classrooms.
Should you choose to walk your child into their classroom, park in the Independent Presbyterian parking lot at the corner of Walnut Grove and Avon. You can cross the road into the Siena Hall parking lot or use the walkway on Avon directly in front of St. Dominic. Parents may NOT park in the circular driveway, on Avon Road, or on Walnut Grove Road.
St. Agnes Dismissal
Dismissal is at 3:00 p.m. (except on Wednesdays when it is at 2:15 p.m.), and pick-up is in the circular drive in front of St. Agnes Academy (same as arrival). For a safe and efficient dismissal: 1) Please keep your name card visible so that the teachers can see it as you come through the line. 2) The carpool line is a NO PHONE ZONE. 3) Cars are not to be left unattended in the carpool lane.
If you choose to walk in and pick up your child from school, please park in the Independent Presbyterian parking lot.
Extended Day Activities (E.D.A.) is available until 6:00 p.m. and is held in the Dining Hall. Any child not picked up by 3:15 p.m. is escorted to EDA, and a drop-in fee is applied.
St. Dominic Dismissal
Dismissal is at 3:00 p.m. (except on Wednesdays when it is at 2:15 p.m.), and pick-up is in the circular drive in front of St. Dominic off Avon Road (same as arrival). For a safe and efficient dismissal: 1) Please keep your name card visible so that the teachers can see it as you come through the line. 2) The carpool line is a NO PHONE ZONE. 3) Cars are not to be left unattended in the carpool lane.
If you choose to walk in and pick up your child from school, please park in the Independent Presbyterian parking lot.
Extended Day Activities (E.D.A.) is available until 6:00 p.m. and is held in the Dining Hall. Any child not picked up by 3:15 p.m. is escorted to EDA, and a drop-in fee is applied.
What are the lunch options?
Food service and milk are available 5 days a week. Details from our food service provider Pedestal will be available soon on our website or sent to your email. Monthly menus are posted on the Wednesday Wire. Should you choose to pack your child’s lunch, please remember that SAA-SDS is a peanut–safe campus.
What about snacks?
Information on snacks will be discussed at your Meet the Teacher Morning.
Can I buy a regular backpack for my child?
Students must use the SAA-SDS tote bag to maximize classroom storage. Should you need to replace this bag at any time, a new one can be purchased from the school.
What nap materials do we need?
All nap items must be manageable for the child alone. The child must be able to fold it or roll it up and put into their tote. A thin roll up mat with pillow and blanket attached, small blanket, or small beach towel would be appropriate.