information on our end. You can also expect us to ask for any updates after winter break.
• Your student will only be dismissed by identified family members and trusted adults designated on the Emergency Contacts you list in Power School unless you notify us otherwise. All adults must have a photo ID with them. If you would like to share photos of trusted adults who may pick your child up, feel free to do so.
TAKING CARE OF THE BASICS
• Young children thrive on consistency, routine, and predictability.
• According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 3 – 5-year-old children should get 10-13 hours of sleep per day. This is a perfect place to start establishing routines! Below are some tips:
EVERYDAY THINGS TO BUILD IN:
• Take care of you first! This allows you to be the best version of yourself!
• Make sure your child has an active day!( Fresh air and exercise DURING the day)
• Teach self-regulation skills: practice self-soothing, identification of feelings, how to calm down, cooperation, etc.
• Use feelings words.
• Make bedtime predictable and consistent.
DO’ S FOR SETTING A BEDTIME ROUTINE:
• Be consistent!
• Short and sweet 30 minutes
• Adapt to your child’ s needs
• Good sleep hygiene: dark, cool, quiet( in room and out)
DON’ T WHEN SETTING A BEDTIME ROUTINE
• Start too late when your child is already overly sleepy
• Use screens
• Run around / get excited right before bed
• Feed sugar / caffeine
• Read scary stories
• Abandon routines on weekends
WHAT TO WEAR TO SCHOOL?
• Comfortable clothing free of complicated fastenings
• Appropriate shoes for outdoor play
• Outdoor clothing that your child can put on and take off independently
• Hats, jackets, gloves, boots, etc.( weather dependent) o PLEASE LABEL ALL ITEMS AS IT IS EASY FOR PK ITEMS TO GET MIXED UP!
WHAT DOES MY CHILD NEED TO BRING TO SCHOOL?
• A sturdy backpack
• Change of clothes to be switched out seasonally( this is not just for accidents, sometimes the playground is damp, and clothing gets wet!)
• A picture of your family to be displayed in the classroom
REVISED 2025 10 Family Handbook