Back-to-School Night Early Dismissal: Wednesday, August 30th at 12:30 PM As a reminder, students in grades 1st through 6th are dismissed at 12:30 PM on Wednesday, August 30, to allow our teachers ample time to prepare for Back-to-School night. TK/Kindergarten will be dismissed at 11:30 AM. Our Dolphin Center will be available after school to support your childcare needs.
Back-to-School Night: Wednesday, August 30th, beginning at 6 PM - 7:30 PM. All parents (adults only) are encouraged to attend our annual Back-to-School Night on Wednesday, August 30th beginning at 6 PM. I will introduce this year’s staff and share how we are continuing to work towards achieving our three priority goals. My presentation will be followed by a visit to your child’s/children’s classroom(s) where every teacher will be presenting his/her year-long plans and goals for your child. If you have more than one child, we ask that you divide your time between the classrooms.
The following is the Agenda for Back-to-School night:
AGENDA 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM: Superintendent’s Presentation - all Parents and Staff - lower basketball court 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM: Teacher Presentations - Classrooms
School Site Council/LCAP Advisory Committee We have three parent openings to serve on the Cold Spring School Site Council/LCAP Advisory Committee. This is a great opportunity to participate in the evaluation of our strategic goals, our safety plan and a variety of other plans required by the State of California. The time commitment requires a once-a-month morning meeting from 7:30-8:25 AM. If you are interested in serving on the School Site Council/LCAP Advisory Committee, please send Coral Godlis (cgodlis@coldspringschool.net) a brief paragraph explaining why you would like to serve on the School Site Council/LCAP Advisory Committee. Please submit your interest by no later than Monday, August 28th to Coral Godlis.
Labor Day: No School, Monday, September 4th There is NO School on Monday, September 4th as we celebrate Labor Day.
Picture Day is Thursday, September 7th Thursday, September 7 is School Photo Day. There is no need to pre-pay or submit any forms. Approximately 2-3 weeks after Photo Day, you will receive an email link to view and order your portrait online through a secure personal access code.
If your child cannot attend school on the 7th, a make-up day is scheduled for October 6th.
Reminder: After-School Care - Dolphin Center
Dolphin Center opens immediately following dismissal for all grades. Dolphin Center accommodates the TK/Kindergarten early dismissal (11:30 AM) between August 17 - September 8 and will run until 3:30 PM. If your child is not picked up 10 minutes after their scheduled dismissal time, they will be admitted to Dolphin Center.
Important District Residency Information The beginning of the school year is an exciting time for all. We are fortunate to have a great group of new families joining our community this year. As we start school, I have received a number of questions about the residency requirements for attending the Cold Spring School. I also realize that the housing market has created some conditions that make it desirable for those of us living in the community to consider renting our homes over the summer months.
Please note that California law and our District Board Policy requires that you live/reside in your home within the boundaries of the Cold Spring School District in order to attend the school. If you do not reside within the District boundaries, you cannot attend Cold Spring School. You must attend the school where you reside. Per our Policies, I am not authorized to make any exceptions to this rule.
If you move during the school year, you must provide the District notice of your move within 5 days of the move. This includes moves that are temporary in nature. Once notice is provided, the Governing Board may consider the circumstances of your move for purposes of a waiver for a temporary absence from the district. However, they are under no obligation to approve or grant the waiver. Please understand that attendance at our school is in high demand. Each year, many families request transfers and are denied. As the school administration, we are required to review reports of families living outside of the District. If we discover a family has moved out of the District and has failed to provide us notice, we are required to un-enroll the students from school and direct the family to enroll in the school district where they reside. Every school district across California has the same requirements regarding residency.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter. We remain committed to providing the best possible education for our students. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly.
