Dear Graham and Parks Families,
We are so excited to welcome your children back for the new school year!
This week, our staff returned to the building, and we had a fantastic time reconnecting, engaging in professional learning, and preparing our classrooms for a wonderful year ahead. The building is sparkling, and we can’t wait to fill our halls with the energy and enthusiasm of our students.
A few reminders for the first week:
- The first day of school for students in Grades 1-5 is Tuesday, September 2.
- The first day of school for CPP and Kindergarten students is Thursday, September 4.
- Enjoy the final weekend of summer break with your family. We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday and Thursday morning!
Sincerely,
Kathleen Smith, Principal
Transportation
Students who live more than 1 mile from school are eligible for a bus. The Transportation Department sent letters that include your child's bus stop time and location if you are eligible. You can also find your child's bus information by entering your address here then clicking on Graham & Parks.
If you need to request a bus to an afterschool program, please fill out the Transportation Change Form and email it to the G&P clerk, Enid DeCastro. Please note that it takes 48 hours to process these requests.
Annual (Back to School) Forms
As a reminder, please fill out your child’s Annual Forms! You can access the forms by logging into the CPS Family Portal. The Health Form can be printed and brought to school on the first day. Families can get help with annual forms from CPS staff during the first week of school at the Main Entrance.
First Day of School & Supplies
The first day of school for students is as follows:
- Gr 1 - 5: Tuesday, September 2
- Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP) & Kindergarten: Thursday, September 4
Please ensure that students bring a backpack, a water bottle, and a snack to school. We will provide all other school supplies. If you need assistance with a backpack, please contact the G&P Family Liaison at [email protected].
School Hours
The school hours at Graham & Parks School are 8:15AM - 2:45PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The school hours are 8:15AM - 2:15PM on Wednesday.
Students should arrive at 8:05AM to meet their class at the meeting spot. CPP, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 enter through the main entrance on Linnaean Street. Students in grades 2 - 5 will meet their class in the back of the school (G&P Playground).
Students who will have breakfast at school should arrive at 7:50AM and enter through the main entrance on Linnaean Street.
Dates to Remember
- Tuesday, September 2: First Day of School for Grades 1-5
- Thursday, September 4: First Day of School for CPP & Kindergarten
- Friday, September 4 | 5-6:30: Back to School Picnic
- Tuesday, September 16 | 8:15-9:15AM: Principal's Coffee
- Tuesday, September 30 | 6-7:15PM: Back to School Night
- Wednesday, October 1: Picture Day