Suggestions for new second-grader?
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Anonymous
| We just moved here from out of state and my second-grader is anxious about not knowing anyone in her class at the start of the new school year. Any suggestions for connecting with other second-graders at her school (we're in NW DC)? So far no luck on the playgrounds. Will schools have a new student orientation this summer at all? |
Anonymous
Most do. What school? |
Anonymous
| Neighborhood listserve? Local pool? |
Anonymous
| PTA/PTO/HSA/etc. |
Anonymous
| What school? It's hard to say without knowing. Each one is different. |
Anonymous
Find the contact for the above organization at your new school. Reach out to one of the officers and ask to be in put in touch with some families. |
Anonymous
| You could also see if you can enroll in a camp that is popular with the school. A ton of Murch kids go to Casa Sheridan. As PPs note if you post the school you might get more suggestions. |
Anonymous
| I bet if you say the school someone will post an email for the PTA, or look at the school website. Hearst has two summer play dates. |
Anonymous
| Not OP but I'm in a similar situation with my son at Stoddert. Can anyone point me in the right direction? |
Anonymous
Stoddert will host a one-hour sneak peek on Friday, August 19. Probably around 3 pm. The first week of school there will be a potluck Back to School party in the evening. Be sure to go. Go to the website and be sure to sign up to start receiving the Chalkboard (weekly enewsletter). Join the Glover Park and Glover Park Parents listservs. Go to the school playground and Guy Mason some this summer and you'll likely run into Stoddert families. Eat at local eateries whenever their are specials that attract families. Surfside is a good one. Had price pizza night Arcuri. |
Anonymous
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Call the school and ask for contact info for some friendly parents or room parents in the same grade. Or ask the principal to reach out on your behalf to some kids with similar interests. Arrange a playdate at a park or playground where kids can find plenty to do.
Good luck! |
Anonymous
| There is a small summer camp held at Stoddert that is linked with the PTO and only Stoddert children attend. I'm sure it's full, but it might be worth your while (you, new SToddert family) to walk up to the school some morning (between 8 and 9) and go to the cafeteria to ask if there might be a week when your child could attend (if they have room, a cancellation, etc.). It's pretty cheap ($250 for a week) and a really sweet program where kids from Kindergarten through rising 5th graders mix and mingle). A great way to make a few school friends over the summer. My kids have attended the camp for a few weeks each summer for the last 5 years. I love that when school starts there are friendships across the grades because of summer camp. |
Anonymous
This. Which school op? that's critical. If Lafayette, I'd sign up for Paul's tennis camp for a week. |
Anonymous
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What about for Mann... any suggestions?
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Anonymous
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OP, most schools don't have anything formal before August. Try not to worry and reassure your child that schools in DC are used to helping new kids. Enjoy getting to know your neighborhood and the many attractions of the city in the 8 weeks or so before school starts! Librarians at your local DC public library should be a good resource for fun activities locally, summer reading, etc. Take a Metrobus ride and ask the driver what families like to do when in the area. Same for post office, market, etc.
Email the principal and call the front office to see if you can do a quick tour or say "hi" in person with your child. They are often working over the summer. It depends on the school, but PTAs/PTOs are usually off during the summer and go through officer turnover. Nearly all camps are full at this point of the year, but it won't hurt to contact your local DC Parks recreation center. Welcome to DC! |