First Day of Classes
Our first day of classes is Thursday, August 31, 2023
The school office is open to parents on Monday, August 28.
Kindergarten Staggered Entry
Kindergarten classes begin on Thursday, August 31, 2023.
The first day of classes is a 60-minute drop-in session with a parent.
***For the First Day, please drop-in at the front door; the teachers will welcome our kindergarten students/parents and show them their kindergarten doors.
First Day, August 31
60 Minutes Drop In with Parents :
Please attend the time block that matches the First Initial of your child’s Last Name.
| 08:15 - 09:15 AM | Students Last Name Starts with Letters A to F |
| 09:30 - 10:30 AM | Students Last Name Starts with Letters G to M |
| 10:45 - 11:45 AM | Students Last Name Starts with Letters N to Z |
Friday, September 1st
Same schedule (please see above)
60 Minutes Drop In without Parents in the classrooms
Tuesday, September 5th
Two-Hour Staggered Entry Students Independently
Morning Classes 08:15 – 10:15
Afternoon Classes 12:05 – 02:05
Beginning Wednesday, September 6th FULL TIME HOURS
Morning Classes 08:15 – 11:10
Afternoon Classes 12:05 – 03:00
Thursday, September 7th – FULL TIME HOURS
Morning Classes 08:15 – 11:10
Afternoon Classes 12:05 – 03:00
Friday, September 8th - Friday Early Dismissal
(Morning Classes attends) 08:15 – 11:25 AM
NO SCHOOL for the Afternoon Kindergarten
Our Kindergarten Orientation presentation was recorded. You can watch it here:
School Start & End Times
| Kindergarten Regular Hours |
|---|
| Monday through Thursday |
| Morning Class Start | 8:15 AM |
| Morning Class Dismissal | 11:10 AM |
| Afternoon Class Start | 12:05 PM |
| Afternoon Class Dismissal | 3:00 PM |
| Friday Early Dismissals |
| AM/PM (Alternating) Class Start* | 8:15 AM |
| Dismissal | 11:25 AM |
*Morning and Afternoon Classes come on alternating Friday mornings
| Grades 1 to 4 |
|---|
| Monday through Thursday |
| Morning Start | 8:15 AM |
| Lunch | 11:50 AM to 12:40 PM |
| Dismissal | 3:00 PM |
| Friday Early Dismissals |
| Morning Start | 8:15 AM |
| Dismissal | 12:15 PM |
School Supplies
Students supplies are provided by the school for children in kindergarten through Grade 6. Families are to provide indoor shoes, backpacks, lunch, and snacks. You may also choose to send your child with a water bottle.
School Calendar
View our School Calendar for upcoming events and dates. See the CBE website for system calendars.
Lunch Supervision
Lunchtime is from 11:50 AM to 12:40 PM and we have a 4-day lunch supervision program available. View our Lunch Supervision page for information how to register.
Families who wants to register their children in the lunchroom program must register online. The best way to register your child is by going to preregister them using MyCBE account.
Food in School
Within the health curriculum the students learn about healthy eating. Having a lunch filled with fruits, vegetables, sandwiches and other healthy foods will ensure your child is able to focus on his/her studies for the afternoon classes. Please assist us with educating the students with regards to healthy eating by providing a well-balanced lunch.
We would like to thank all of Taradale parents for providing their children with healthy, nutritious snacks and lunches on a daily basis. Parents are reminded to discuss with their children the importance of only eating their own snacks and lunches to prevent the sharing of food. We have students in our schoolhouse who have severe allergies to peanuts, cashews and other food sources which if eaten could create a medical difficulty. Please minimize the amount of peanut products in your child’s snacks and lunches.
Working together to teach our students to eat only their own food and not sharing, as well as to be aware and sensitive to each other’s allergies, is key in maintaining a safe environment for all of our Taradale students.
Assigned Teachers
On the first day of school (August 31), please arrive at the school at approximately 8:05 – 8:10 AM.
- All teachers will greet children outside.
- An email message will be sent by the classroom teacher identifying Teacher Name and Room Number.
- We will begin a Gradual Entry at 8:09 AM and students will enter
- A school package will be sent home at the beginning of the school year which includes the school calendar, fees, information on lunchroom program, required forms.
Registration Information
Please visit our How to Register page for all registration details. Please note that the registration process is completed online, but schools can assist with any questions.
