Principal's Page

A Message from Mrs. BRady

Welcome to the 2025-26 School Year!

🚗Car Line Arrival & Dismissal

• Arrival: Students may begin unloading at 8:50 AM. Please do not drop students off early, as staff supervision begins at this time. *Students should remain in your car until a staff member arrives at the cone.
• Dismissal: School ends at 3:50 PM. Car riders will be dismissed through the front loop. Make sure your car tag is visible—thank you for your patience as we work to keep everyone safe!
• Tags: All families will receive 2 car tags for this school year (# will be the same as previous years). These can be picked up at the Meet & Greet event on 8/21 from your (oldest child's) homeroom.
   

⏰School Start/End Times

• Students are expected to be in their classrooms ready to begin instruction at 9:05am.
• Anyone arriving after 9:05am will be marked "Tardy" and will need to obtain a pass from the Main Office.
   

🪪Photo ID's are required when picking up a student or volunteering.

• There are no exceptions.
• When volunteering, your ID will be kept at the front office.
   

🔍 Background Checks Required

If you plan to volunteer or chaperone field trips, a current background check must be on file. This includes helping at events, in classrooms, or with PTA. Background checks must be renewed annually. Visit the Red Clay website or stop by the front office for information.

🍽️ FREE Lunch for All Students!

We’re thrilled to share that ALL students will receive free lunch this year!

Please Note:

• Snacks and double-portions are not included in the free lunch program, but are available for a fee.
• Be sure to add funds to your child’s lunch account if they plan to purchase "extras" and/or snacks.
   

✏️ Supplies & What to Bring

Supply lists for each grade level are available on our website or on Google Drive. Please bring your child’s supplies to our “Meet & Greet” on August 21st to help make the first day run smoothly.

🦁 Meet & Greet: Thursday, August 21 | 3:30–5:00 PM

• Come meet your teacher, drop off supplies, and get excited for the year ahead!
• Classroom assignments will be shared at this event (not before!).

• Stop by the PTA table, nurse station, and office for helpful info!
   

🤝 Join the PTA—Member Perks!

Becoming a PTA member is one of the easiest ways to support our school. Member Benefits Include:

• Early access to event tickets
• Spirit wear discounts
• Voting rights at meetings
• Most importantly—your voice in our school community!

Sign-ups available online and at Meet & Greet and you can click to JOIN HERE!!

📅 Important Calendar Dates

Here's a quick peek at upcoming events—full calendar is on our website:

• August 21: Meet & Greet, 3:30-5 PM
• August 25: First Day of School Grades 1-5 & Kindergarten Last Names A-L
• August 27: First Day of School for Kindergarten Last Names M-Z
• August 29: No School
• September 1: No School (Labor Day)
• September 6: FREE Red Clay Back to School Block Party @ The John Dickinson School 10am-1pm
• September 9: Vaccine Clinic 4-6pm & PTA Kickoff Meeting 6:30pm
• September 18: Laps 4 Lindy (school-wide fundraiser) kick-off @ Frazzberry 4-8pm
• September 24: Open House *adult only event* 6-7:30pm
• September 25: Fall Picture Day