Dandy Lion Montessori School
Where Children Learn how to Learn
SCHOOL CALENDAR 2014-2015
September 2014
| 1 Mon | Closed–Labor Day |
| 2 Tue | First Day of School |
| 10 Wed | Back To School Night – 6:30 p.m. Attendance is Mandatory for all parents This is an introductory meeting for all parents new and old. All of the Dandy Lion Staff will be present and available to meet with, answer any questions, or just to say hello to parents. A brief review of school procedures and policies will be covered after which there will be time to meet other parents or chat with staff or friends. We look forward to seeing everyone there! |
October 2014
| 22 Wed | Photo Day – 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
| 28 Tue | Field Trip – Avila Valley Barn Pumpkin Patch-Watch for Parent Driver Sign- up’s. All children are welcome to come. We will be leaving school at 10:00 a.m. Field trip is from 10:30 a.m. with lunch at the Barn. We will be back at school at 12:30 p.m. |
| 31 Fri | Halloween Parade and Party – All enrolled children are welcome to participate! Parade will start at 10:30 a.m. Please send your child’s costume to school in a clearly marked bag with their name on everything. Be sure to bring your camera! Lunch and party to follow parade. Please, no masks, weapons or props. |
November 2014
| 11 Tue | Closed – Veteran’s Day |
| 21 Fri | Thanksgiving Family Celebration Feast 11:00 a.m. Dandy Lion will supply the turkey and the parents supply the side dishes! Please come and share the Holiday Feast with your child. |
| 27-28 Th-Fri | School Closed – Thanksgiving Holiday break |
December 2014
| 1-4 M-Th | Parent Conferences- Rainbow Room Watch for sign-ups to schedule your time slot with your child’s teacher. |
| 8-11 M-Th | Parent Conferences- Sunshine Room Watch for sign-ups to schedule your time slot with your child’s teacher. |
| 17 Wed | Holiday Program 6:30 p.m. |
| 19 Fri | Class Lunch and Party 11:00 a.m. |
| 24-2 | School Closed Winter Break School resumes Monday, January 5th, 2015 |
January 2015
| 5 Mon | Return to School from winter break |
| 19 Mon | School Closed (Martin Luther King Day) |
February 2015
| 9 Mon | Abraham Lincoln Day Project |
| 12 Th | “Caring and Sharing Day” -We will be putting fruit gift baskets together. Please send your child to school with one or more pieces of fresh fruit. |
| 13 Fri | School Closed (Lincoln’s Birthday) |
| 16 Mon | School Closed (President’s Day) |
| 20 Fri | George Washington Day Project |
March 2015
| 17 Tue | Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration 11:00 a.m. (Don’t forget to wear your Green!) |
| 18 Wed | Spring Show and Lunch 11:00 a.m. |
April 2015
| 3 Fri | Easter Egg Hunt and Class Picnic & Party |
| 6-10 M-F | Spring Break |
| 22 Wed | Kindergarten Night 6:30 p.m. | 20-23 M-Th | Parent Conferences- Rainbow Room Watch for sign-ups to schedule your time slot with your child’s teacher. |
| 6-10 M-Th | Parent Conferences- Sunshine Room Watch for sign-ups to schedule your time slot with your child’s teacher. |
May 2015
| 6 Wed | Children’s Night – Open House 6:30 p.m. Watch for your invitation! |
| 11-15 M-F | Re-enrollment Week |
| 25 Mon | School Closed – Memorial Day Holiday |
| 29 Fri | Enrollment deadline! Secure your child’s spot for summer and /or fall! All forms and enrollment fees due by this date. |
June 2015
| 1-5 M-F | Art Week – Look for parent / helper sign-up sheets to go up! |
| 10 Wed | Show – 6:30 p.m. Please come and take a walk through our school to view the beautiful art work which will be displayed for all to enjoy. Guests are welcome! |
| 17 Wed | Graduation Celebration 6:30 p.m. **Congratulations Class of 2015! |
| 20 Fri | Family Bar-B-Q BBQ is from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. We will be cooking up the hot dogs – you can sign up to bring a side dish!! |
| 24 Wed | Last Day of School |
| 25-26 Th-Fr | No School – Teacher In-Service Days |
| 29 Mon | Summer School Starts- 8 weeks of summer school Mon 6/29 thru Fri 8/21 |
July 2015
| 3 Fri | Closed (Observance of Independence Day) |