Back-to-School Information

updated 8/30/21

Here’s what you need to know for the

First Day of School!

Wednesday, September 1st, 2021

2021-22 OLG School Supply List

Grades K-8

  • Full uniform* the first day of school
  • Drop off time is between 8:00 to 8:25 am (Extended Care starts 7:30 am).  Staggered Drop off as follows:
    • A-F  8:00 am
    • G-P  8:10 am
    • R-Z  8:20 am
  • K-4th enter at South Door; Grades 5th-8th enter at Main Door.  Kindergarten dismissal at the South door; 1st-8th grades in the Main Lot (gym) carpool.  Click K-8 Arrival/Dismissal below for more.
  • Please pack a healthy snack & water bottle every day.  No lunch on first day (noon dismissal); K-8th – bring a snack each day.  Please provide a lunch for your child each full day.  At this time we are not offering hot lunch options.
  • NOON Dismissal!  The first day is a half day – your child will be ready for pick up at noon at the drop off location.  (NO extended care in the afternoon today!). 
  • All-School Mass has been moved to Tuesday, September 7th 9:00 am for grades 1st to 8th and parents  (please join us!) – Students in full uniform*

* What does full uniform mean?   The formal full dress uniform must be worn with the logo sweatshirt, vest, cardigan sweater or fleece. Formal full dress or “blues” is required for all-school masses for grades K-8.  More details can be found here

Click Bar below for more K-8 detail

K-8 Arrival / Dismissal
  • School hours on first day:  8:30am-12:00pm (Extended Care starts 7:30 am /No afternoon care the first day)
  • Staggered Drop-off begins at 8:00am (Covid screening at entry doors)
    • A-F  8:00 am
    • G-P  8:10 am
    • R-Z  8:20 am
  • After 8:30am, please sign your child in at the front desk
  • Kindergarten Drop off and Pick-up in the south lot
  • Drop off for grades 1-8 is in the gym lot.  (Covid screening will now occur at the entry doors / not in the parking lot)
  • After students have been dropped off in the parking lot, we suggest K-4th grade students enter at South Door; 5th - 8th grade students enter at Main Door
  • Pick up for 1st-8th grade students in the Main Lot (gym) carpool line - children will be released when eye contact is made by teacher… watch the How to Carpool video
  • Starting the second day, regular school hours:  8:30am-3:00pm.  (Extended Care starts 7:00 am / Afternoon care 3:00-6:00 pm).  If your child’s ride has not arrived 10 minutes after dismissal they will be escorted and signed-in to EDC.
  • Heads up!  Wednesday, Sept 8th is early dismissal at 2:15 pm.  Most Wednesdays are 2:15 pm early dismissal.  There are also some ½ days (noon dismissal).  Consult the School Calendar for details.
Lunch & Other COVID safety protocols
  • At this time we are not offering hot lunch options; please provide lunch for your child.  We eat in the classroom (or other large space) in order to have adequate distancing while our masks are off.
  • Recess & bathroom use is staggered throughout the day so that class cohorts are maintained, along with extra building and high touch area cleanings.
  • Increased airflow measures means that your child should be dressed for the weather as we will be keeping windows open and utilizing outdoor learning and recess as often as we can.
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ELC Preschool and Pre-K

  • Drop off time is 8:00 am.  Pick up 12:00 pm.  For more details, click ELC Arrival/Dismissal below
  • NOON Dismissal!  The first day is a half day – your child will be ready for pick up at noon at the drop off location.  (NO extended care today!). 
  • Extra clothes and water bottle in backpack
  • Snacks supplied.  No lunch on the first day (noon dismissal).  Please provide a lunch for your child for full days.  At this time we are not offering hot lunch options.

Click Bar below for more Early Learning Center (ELC) detail

ELC Arrival /Dismissal
  • Please park on 34th Ave SW to accompany and sign your child into school. (Make sure to sign them out)
  • School hours on first day:  8:00am-12:00pm (Before Care starts 7:00 am (must have pre-approval) /No afternoon care the first day)
  • Starting the second day, regular school hours:  8:00am-3:00pm.  No early dismissal on Wednesdays (only K-8)
  • Before (7:00 – 8:00) and after school (3:00 – 6:00) are separate from school times -- you must sign up with Ms. Janet if you want to use this service. 
  • We use a software application called BrightWheel for signing in and out and daily communication. We will go through setting it up on August 25th.
Lunch & Other COVID safety protocols
  • At this time we are not offering hot lunch options; please provide lunch for your child.  We eat in the classroom (or other large space) in order to have adequate distancing while our masks are off.
  • Recess & bathroom use is staggered throughout the day so that class cohorts are maintained, along with extra building and high touch area cleanings.
  • Increased airflow measures means that your child should be dressed for the weather as we will be keeping windows open and utilizing outdoor learning and recess as often as we can.
Save the Date

Do you have Covid-related questions? 

Want to know more about absences/sick protocols? 

Click HERE! 

Additional paperwork to have ready by the start of school   

(These forms and more available on the Parent pages of our web site)

Verification of COVID Vaccine (New)

We strongly encourage all eligible community members to become vaccinated against COVID-19.  We are verifying vaccination status of students (12+), staff, and other adults in the school building.  Show your vaccination card or other proof at the school office. Vaccination status affects our response to any health event.  More about re-opening plans

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