New admittee events

[Anonymous]

So, I know the schools have the new parent receptions, but I was wondering if they have events for new student. I would like for my DS who is coming into K at a school where there is already a PK to meet some of the kids before the start of school. Thoughts?

[Anonymous]

Some do, yes.

[Anonymous]

Most schools have a way to do this. Beauvoir does Buddy families, Sidwell does larger playdates. Not sure of others. You can also ask for a parent name or two from your class - or just pull them from the directory - and set something up yourself. If you're coming from a feeder preschool, groups of parents who know each other also often does group get togethers before hand. GL!

[Anonymous]

Our school has a BBQ for new families in May and two or three playdates over the summer. Each family is also assigned one or two buddy families who are already at the school.

[Anonymous]

When replying please post the name of the school. Thanks.

[Anonymous]

ST Patrick has a new families breakfast I think in June (I can't remember anymore). Families are also assigned a buddy family. You can also contact admissions and they will put you in contact with kids from your rising grade for some playdates. I am thinking most schools do a similar thing.

[Anonymous]

Christ Episcopal School in Rockville does buddy families, a new family get-together (in May I think) and invites new families to school events. The admissions director does a good job of helping new families connect with others at the school

[Anonymous]

How about Maret?

[Anonymous]

If you're asking about a particular school your child has been admitted to, call the school. Things do change year-to-year, so even parents at that school may not give you entirely correct information.

[Anonymous]

Maret has a middle school student shadow day, and a new parent's cocktail so far in the admissions package. Not sure what else they may have further in the summer