Merrymount Elementary School
Kindergarten ~ Back to School
Welcome to Merrymount!🏫
Please see information about the upcoming Kindergarten Orientation as well as information that the teachers have provided for families. The teachers ask that you take a moment to look over the information prior to Kindergarten Orientation and bring questions with you on September 6th.
We look forward to meeting you at Merrymount!
All the best,
Ms. Shea Connor & Merrymount Kindergarten Team
Kindergarten Orientation
- Kindergarten Orientation: Friday, September 6, 9AM
- Enter the building through Door C
- Brief introductions in the Gym at 9AM, followed by exploring classrooms with your teachers ~ Ms. DiRocco, Mrs. MacFawn and Mrs. Richardson!
- Kindergarten students are encouraged to attend orientation with their parent/guardian.
- The teachers have put together some helpful information about kindergarten linked below!
Kindergarten First Day
- First Day of School Kindergarten: Monday, September 9 ~ full day
Important Dates
Back to School Information
- Merrymount Ice Cream Social: September 3
- First Day of School Grades 1-5: September 4 ~ Early Release 11:25AM
- Kindergarten Orientation: September 6, 9AM
- First Day of School Kindergarten: September 9 ~ full day of school
- Merrymount Open House: September 18, 5-6:30PM
- PTO Meeting: September 23, 6PM
- QPS 24-25 Calendar www.quincypublicschools.com
Ice Cream Social ~ September 3rd
Aspen Information
**Incoming Kindergarten families will receive information regarding their child's Aspen login ID from their teacher at the start to the school year. The student's Login ID information (8 digit number) will be provided to you on the front of their home folder. The default password will be: Quincy617. Please reach out to your child's teacher with any questions.
First Day of School Reminders
- First Day of School Kindergarten: September 9 ~ full day of school
- School Begins at 7:45AM
- Students will line up with their assigned homeroom.
- There will be staff and student helpers available on the first day of school to assist families.
- Friendly reminder that only students will be permitted inside the school building.
- Please have a dismissal plan for your child. If your child is attending an after-school program a written note for the homeroom teacher is strongly encouraged.
- The Quincy School Nutrition Department will serve elementary school meals five days a week, including half day Wednesdays. All lunches are free of charge for all students. You are welcome to send your child with a snack or lunch from home to eat during this time instead of the provided school lunch.
- Breakfast is available to any student. The front door will be open at 7:30AM for only students who plan to eat breakfast.
- A list of suggested supplies can be found in the Summer Newsletter linked below.
Drop Off and Pick Up Protocols
Walking
- Many of our families walk to school! All members of the Merrymount Community are encouraged to use crosswalks when arriving and leaving the school. Our Quincy Police Department crossing guard will assist you at our front intersection both before and after school.
Driving
When driving to Merrymount, you have the option to drop-off or park.
Drop off: To help with the flow of traffic during morning drop off, please help by pulling over to drop students off on on Agawam Road. Please do not stop in the street and block the flow of traffic. When pulling over, please be mindful of the driveways of our neighbors, and of the buses, teachers and other families trying to travel down the street.
Parking: Families that would like to park their car to drop off or pick up their child can do so along the neighboring streets of Merrymount School. However, please be mindful when parking on side streets near the school, especially on the corners of Virginia Road and Agawam Road as well as Virginia Road and Shore Avenue. The buses need clearance to turn and exit the neighborhood safely. Please avoid parking opposite from other cars on our side streets. It restricts passage for both buses and emergency vehicles. all city parking sign regulations.
- Staff Parking Lot: Please refrain from parking in the staff parking lot at the side of Merrymount School as this is used for staff as well as the drop off area for the morning.
Arrival and Dismissal
School Begins at 7:45AM
Students will line up with their assigned homeroom. Please see the map above for arrival and dismissal locations.
- Friendly reminder that only students will be permitted inside the school building.
- School Dismissal is at 2PM
Absences/Tardies/Early Dismissals
- Absences: If your student is going to be absent, please email your child's teacher and Ms. Scott at stacyscott@quincypublicschools.com or call the main office at 617-984-8762 before 8:15AM.
- Tardies: All students that arrive late to school must report to the main office to check in with a office staff member.
- Early Dismissals: Requests for early dismissal of students must be submitted in writing either through a note or an email to the secretary. Students will only be released to a parent, guardian, or adult authorized on their contact card. If a new adult who is not listed on your contact card, will be picking up your child, we will need in writing, by note or email, of the full name of the person picking up your child. When dismissing your child, that adult will be asked for identification. If you find it necessary to change your child's dismissal plans once the school day has already started or if an emergency situation arises, please call the school office directly.
Nurse's Notes
If your child needs medication this year, please bring the completed and signed paperwork on the first day of school. Remember to sign the permission form, obtain a doctor’s signature for all prescription medications, and fill in the dosage, frequency, and symptoms for administration. All medication must be brought to school in the original container by a parent or guardian. For more information, please see the QPS Health Services Newsletter (linked below).
Merrymount PTO Information
- PTO Website link
- PTO Facebook Page: Merrymount School PTO
- PTO Email: merrymountpto@gmail.com
- School Council Email: merrymountschoolcouncil@gmail.com
- Citywide PTO link
First PTO Meeting: September 23, 6PM
All are welcome!
Helpful Links
Merrymount School General Information
Assistant Principal: John Rogan johnrogan@quincypublicschools.com
Secretary: Stacy Scott stacyscott@quincypublicschools.com
Guidance Counselors: Mairead Bastian maireadbastian@quincypublicschools.com and Marissa McGue marissamcgue@quincypublicschools.com
Nurse: Mollie Ehrlich 617-984-8925 mollieehrlich@quincypublicschools.com
School Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 7:45AM - 2:00PM
Wednesday - Early Release 7:45AM - 11:25AM
Address
4 Agawam Road
Quincy, MA 02169
Telephone: 617-984-8762
Fax: 617-984-8909
Website