Kindergarten is an exciting experience for both parents and students, we're looking forward to a wonderful school year!
Tuesday, September 2 , 2025
Bus Drivers Route Tour
Purpose: Bus drivers will tour their routes and bus stop locations.
To Do: If you and your child would like to meet your bus driver, please wait at your bus stop location. Since this is a “practice” day, parents and children should be at the stop 10 minutes before the time noted on the transportation letter.
Reminder: Ensure your house number is visible from the road to help drivers locate your home easily.
Note: If you did not receive a transportation letter and your child will be riding the bus to or from school, please call the transportation office at 518-966-5070 x463.
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Kindergarten Open House
Time: Open House lasts approximately one hour. Please note, parents will transport their child and stay with them during the Open House.
Bring: Please bring your child’s school supplies and ensure all items are labeled with your child’s name and teacher’s abbreviation. Additionally, please bring a change of clothes in a zip-loc bag labeled with their name and teacher.
Driver’s license to be entered into our visitor management program.
Bus Tag: During the Open House, parents will be given a bus tag to attach to the top loop of their child’s backpack. The tags provide information that helps staff quickly identify your child’s full name, classroom, teacher, and bus route.
Bus Route Number: Encourage your child to memorize their bus route number. Please note that the bus route number is not the same as the number painted on the bumper of each school bus.
Update Information: If your child’s pick-up and/or drop-off locations have changed since kindergarten registration, please call the transportation office to update the information (518-966-5070 x463).
Parking and Sign In
Please park in the North Parking Lot (#1) and enter through the main office to sign in.Arrival: Please arrive at your assigned time to help prevent overcrowding. Staggered arrival times are in place for the safety and comfort of all families.
Teacher | Abbreviation | Room | Arrival Time |
Ms. Dupuis | K-D | 130 | 8:20am |
Ms. Rauf | K-R | 134 | 8:40am |
Mrs. Kappel | K-K | 132 | 9:00am |
Mrs. Thela | K-T | 129 | 9:20am |
Friday, September 5, 2025
First Day of School for Kindergarteners
Recommendation: It is recommended that children begin riding the bus on the first day of school to help get them into a routine.
Support: Plenty of staff will be available to greet and accompany kindergarteners as they walk to their classrooms during the opening days of school.
End of Day: At the end of the day, kindergarten teachers will walk their students to the buses and teach them how to find their bus in the dismissal area. Similar support will be provided for students who are parent-transported.
Time: Students may be dropped off beginning at 7:45am. They will report
to the cafeteria until 7:55am when the first bell rings. Breakfast will be available
beginning at 7:45am. Dismissal is at 2:32pm.
Questions? Contact the main office at 518-966-5070 x301.