*Students will need a backpack they can manage but is big enough to fit a folder and lunch box. 

* A reusable water bottle with a covered top is strongly recommended to help keep the mouthpiece of the water bottle clean. Please be sure to label your child’s water bottle with his/her name. A “water station” will be available in the classroom where water bottles will be kept for students to access.  There are two refill stations on the first floor to refill as needed. The water bottle will be sent home to be washed out and filled up daily. Water only - no juice, teas, sports drinks etc. Glass water bottles are prohibited. 

* Lunch is at 10:45AM daily.  A complete lunch must be brought from home or school lunch may be pre-ordered at least three days in advance through the Parent Portal. A nut free snack from home will be in the afternoon, after rest time.  Nut free on Thursdays and Fridays.

* All snacks need to be peanut/nut free when eaten in the classroom. Please put it in a seperate bag or container.

* Half-day preschool students are dismissed at 12:30 pm via the North Entrance. Full-day preschool student dismissal will start at 2:50 pm via the exterior door of Mrs.Oppel's classroom or the North Entrance.    

* During All School Half-Day, Dismissals-- Preschool will be dismissed at 12:20PM. Preschool will have a nut free lunch in the classroom from home.                           

* Preschoolers will go outside for recess every day, weather permitting. Please be sure your child has appropriate clothing for the weather.  Please remember to label everything!

* Please wear Velcro sneakers daily, especially on Thursday or Friday for Gym.

* Two complete sets of clothing will be kept in the top of your child's locker, including one pair of shoes. An extra sweater or zip-up sweatshirt may be left in the locker as an extra layer if needed in the classroom.

* "Friday Treat" money, must be in an envelope/baggie marked with chid's name. Treats are $1. Parents will be notified when "Friday Treats" will be sold.

* At this time for birthdays, you may order popsicles from the school cafeteria 5 days in advance. Please email Mrs. McPherson at d.mcpherson@stpaulkensington.org to order. Payment may then be sent in an envelope with your child's name, grade, "birthday treat" and date for celebrating.

* If your child is absent from school, please notify the school nurse, Mrs. Raymond (d.raymond@stpaulkensington.org) and your child's teacher. If needed, please call or email Mrs. Raymond with any questions or concerns.

***Please label all clothing, rest items, lunch bags and water bottles with your child's name.