AUGUST 15, 2019 MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
After viewing a message on "teamwork with a cause" from the movie Here Comes the Boom, Matthew Buchanan recently asked our faculty, "What elevator speech would you give to a stranger about the power of our Key School teams?" One answer offered: "The magic of Key teaming is working together for one common goal -- the success of our students!"
IMPORTANT DATES AUGUST 20: Athletics Meeting for New & Returning Families (5:30 p.m. in the Upper School Auditorium.)
AUGUST 21: First Day of School Key School will have our annual Patio Party for all parents who would like to stop by for coffee; 7:45-8:30am
AUGUST 21: Welcome Wildcats Party
AUGUST 30: Early Dismissal 11:20am
SEPTEMBER 2: No School (Labor Day)
SEPTEMBER 3: HotLunchOnline begins
SEPTEMBER 10: Parent Association Presents: Teaching and Learning at Carolina Day School with Meera Shah, Associate Head of School for Teaching and Learning: 8:15-9:15 am in the Upper School Student Center
Log in to My CDS for a detailed calendar of all upcoming events.
"Our calendar has had an update! Save the NEW date of October 11 for Homecoming 2019!"
BUS TRANSPORTATION: SAVE YOUR SEAT NOW Are you interested in having your child ride the bus to or from school this year? CDS offers bus service through Emma Bus Lines for our students. There are two bus routes: a North Asheville route and a South Asheville/Hendersonville route, and there are available spaces on both routes! If you are interested in using the bus service, now is the time to save your space for 2019-20. View this document for details on stop locations, times and costs, and how to sign up.
ALL FORMS ARE NOW DUE You likely have been receiving emails about updating your emergency contact information and health forms for 2019-20 in our new online health system, MAGNUS. If you have not made these updates already, go to My CDS and select MAGNUS Health & Athletic Forms found under Resources—the system will walk you through the process. Questions regarding medical forms? Contact School Nurse Brandon Loy, RN at bloy@carolinaday.org.
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Additional Things-To-Know for Back to School Questions?
Contact Karen Kinzer: 828-274-3311 or kkinzer@carolinaday.org.
WHAT TO WEAR CDS students follow a standard code of dress. Here are details for the KLS dress code and the KMS dress code. You may purchase CDS uniform clothing through Lands' End or you may purchase clothing at other locations as long as they meet dress code parameters.
LUNCHES Many students bring lunch from home, but we also offer lunches through hotlunchonline.com. This service will begin on Tuesday, September 3. Check the OnCampus Resource Board to see this year's menus and instructions for creating or updating a lunch account. Please remember that you must place your order by 9pm the night before you would like a meal. On Fridays, students may order pizza at school for $2 a slice.
SUMMER WORK Hopefully your child is making good progress on summer work. Please put emphasis on their Summer Reading book which will be discussed when they return to school.
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE Carolina Day offers free before-school care starting at 7:15 a.m. There is a charge for after-school care. You'll find more information here. Sign up for after-school care using this link.
FALL SPORTS INFORMATION The first general athletics meeting for all new and returning families will be held on Thursday, August 20 at 5:30 p.m. in the Upper School Auditorium. To sign up to play for a team, log in to My CDS and go to Resources, then choose Athletics.
KS/KLS Musical for 4th and 5th grade If your child is interested in participating in the musical the following dates are important: August 28 - Parent meeting; 8-9am or 3-4pm in the Rose Family Classroom at the LS. August 29 - Auditions 3-4pm
THE FIRST FEW DAYS AT A GLANCE
Key School New Student Orientation 2:30-3:30 at the Key School
Athletics Meeting for New & Returning Families 5:30 p.m. in the Upper School Auditorium. The first general athletics meeting for all new and returning families.
AUGUST 21 First Day of School!
KMS Students should arrive at school between 7:45-and 7:55am. Their classes begin at 8:00. KMS dismissal is at 3:10pm at the Key House circle. Welcome Back Wildcats! Party 3–4:30p.m.
AUGUST 23 Convocation Convocation will be held from 9-9:30 a.m. in the Nash Athletic Center. Parents are welcome to attend.
SEPTEMBER 6 Individual Picture Day
SEPTEMBER 10 Parent Association Presents: Teaching and Learning at Carolina Day School with Meera Shah, Associate Head of School for Teaching and Learning: 8:15-9:15 am in the Upper School Student Center
Key School Parents Night 5:30-8pm Please join us to meet teachers, tour classrooms, and learn what the year ahead holds for your student.
Have a question? We're here to help! Lower School: 274-0757 Middle School: 274-1254 Asheville's co-ed independent day school, where inclusive community, inspired teaching, and innovative program create a journey of excellence for each student.
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