First Day of Classes
- Our first day of classes is Thursday, Aug 31, 2023, with Friday, Sep. 1, 2023 being our first Early Dismissal day (where all classes end at 12:05 PM).
- The school office is open to parents on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023.
School Start & End Times
Grades 1 – 5:
Mondays – Thursdays: 8:00 AM – 2:35 PM (with lunch from 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM)
Fridays: 8:00 AM – 12:05 PM (with no lunch break). ALL CLASSES END EVERY FRIDAY AT 12:05 PM
Kindergarten:
AM Class: Mondays – Thursdays: 8:00 AM – 10:49 AM
PM Class: Mondays – Thursdays: 11:46 AM – 2:35 PM
AM or PM Class – Alternating Fridays: 8:00 AM – 12:05 PM (see our calendar for which dates AM and PM attend)
School Supplies
Students supplies are provided by the school for children in kindergarten through Grade 5. 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 Calendars for upcoming events and dates specific to Varsity Acres School. See the CBE website for system calendars.
Lunch Supervision
Grades 1 to 5 have a lunch break from 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM. Students registered for Lunch Supervision have the following schedule:
- Grades 4 & 5 will eat from 11:45 AM - 12:05 PM and have time for outdoor lunch recess from 12:05 PM - 12:30 PM
- Grades 1-3 will have outdoor lunch recess from 11:45 AM to 12:05 PM and eat from 12:05 PM to 12:30 PM.
- For more information visit our Lunch Supervision page.
Assigned Teachers
A message to families will be sent out via School Messenger the last week in August with information about homeroom and teacher assignments, as well as where to meet for the first day of school.
Kindergarten
All kindergarten students will be given staggered entry times for the first day of school, August 31, 2023
Registration Information
Please visit our How to Register page for registration details. Please note that the registration process is completed online, but schools can assist with any questions.