W E L C O M E B A C K T O S C H O O L ! Sojourner Save The Date First day of school – September 2 nd (Kindergarten will be a staggered start date) Back to school night – September 10 th at 5:30pm Volunteer Trainings – September 10 th at 6:15pm (after first session at back to school night) September 12 th at 8:30am Jog-a-thon – September 26 th at 9am Looking Forward…. Winter Break – December 22January 2 Spring Break – March 23-27 Auction –TBD in March (before spring break) Did you know….. Sojourner’s school colors are Royal Blue and Purple Sojourner’s mascot is the Great Blue Heron We have sent this packet to you to jump start the school year. We hope you have a great year at Sojourner! School starts at 8am. Drop off is at the cafeteria between 7:45-8am School ends at 2:30pm for grades 1-5. Pick up is at the gym door Kindergarten ends at 11:45am. Pick up is at the cafeteria door Sojourner buys school supplies for all students in bulk and collects a $30 fee from parents so you don’t have to shop for supplies Sojourner’s snack policy is fresh fruit and vegetables only for grades 1-5. Kindergarten has a separate snack policy. Mrs. Gately will contact the kindergarten parents regarding the kindy snack policy Students eat sack lunches in the classroom. We do not participate in the hot lunch program. Students need to wear closed toed shoes to school. Athletic shoes are preferred due to the level of activity the kids participate in Buses can run early or late the first week of school If you have questions, please call the office at 503-353-5460