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Afternoon Dismissal:
Although it is highly recommended that your child takes the bus to and from school, we understand that exceptions need to be made. If afternoon pick-up is necessary, please be sure to follow the below protocols. The safety of our students is our top priority, so please be considerate and patient as you enter and exit our parking lot.
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Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Parent Pick-up begins at 2:50 p.m.
Buses leave at 3:00 p.m.
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Dear Winchester Potters Families,
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome our new and returning families and share my excitement about the upcoming 2023-2024 school year.
Open House and Supply Drop-Off: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Open House is a wonderful opportunity to meet your child’s teacher, become oriented with the school, and receive important information for the year. We will have a scavenger hunt for the families to explore the building between 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
UPK: Specific times will be sent via mail for small group orientations.
Grades K-4: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
- Teacher overviews will take place at 4:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. Only one session needs to be attended per student. These overviews will provide specific information on grade level expectations, communication methods (Remind, DOJO), and give you an opportunity to learn about your student’s teacher.
- 4:45 p.m. there will be a Welcome Back Announcement with Mrs. Brady in the cafeteria.Grade 5:
- Teacher overviews will take place at 4:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. These overviews will provide specific information on grade level expectations, communication methods (Remind, DOJO), and give you an opportunity to learn about your student’s teachers (your student will have an ELA/Social Studies teacher and a Math/Science teacher).
- 4:45 p.m. there will be a Welcome Back Announcement with Mrs. Brady in the cafeteria.
- At 5:00 p.m. there will be an Orientation for the Parents/ Guardians of 5th grade students in the cafeteria. Please plan to attend.PTA Important Information:
Visit PTA in the cafeteria where you can buy Spirit Wear (online or paper forms) and purchase your $10 family membership (online or paper forms).
Mark Your Calendars: PTA Ice Cream Social will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 6 p.m.
Breakfast/ Lunch Programming:
Winchester Potters is Community Eligible for free breakfasts and lunches for the 2023-2024 school year.
Community Eligibility is based on the Free and Reduced Meal application information. To continue receiving free meals, this information is important. The application should be completed every year. Please complete the application regardless of whether you believe you would be eligible or not.
Complete the form online: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict
Application information is attached to Title I funding, which benefits all children through program funding. This funding is used for books, parent engagement materials, extra intervention staff, etc.
Student Dismissal:
In order to maintain a safe and efficient dismissal, we encourage students to use the bus. A high volume of afternoon parent pick-ups creates a longer dismissal because the buses cannot get in the bus lane.Car tags, Pick-Up Authorization Forms, and Arrival/Dismissal procedures will be provided at Open House. You can complete the enclosed Authorization form and email it to the school or bring it to Open House.
Due to traffic concerns, parents should not make a left turn into the parking lot (from Potters Road) arrival and dismissal.
Student Bus and Teacher Information:
Information will be in the Parent Portal on August 28, 2023.
For more information on the Parent Portal, please visit: https://www.wscschools.org/domain/2474I am very excited for this upcoming year, and hope to see you soon!
Mrs. Robyn Brady
Winchester Potters Building Principal
