Hello, Nursery Road Parents and Guardians!

I couldn't be more excited to welcome you all back for the 2024/25 school year at our fabulous arts magnet school. The hallways have missed your creativity, laughter and energy. Whether you're returning or joining us for the first time, we are thrilled to have you as part of our special community.

This year will be exciting and fun! We have new art projects, performances, field trips, and creative adventures planned. From dance to drama, painting to poetry, reading and math to science and social studies, our talented staff is ready to inspire and teach your children.

Parents, your support and involvement are key to our success. We can't wait to see you at our events, cheering on your young artists, reading with your child and being part of this incredible journey.

Here's to a year filled with creativity and growth. Welcome back, everyone! Let's make some art and memories together! Remember you can always contact the Front Office and Administration if you have questions at 803-476-4300 and we'll help the best we can!

Warm regards,

Principal Fisher

We know that bringing your child to school on their first day is an important occasion for your family. We welcome parents/guardians to walk their child to class on the first day if you choose. Please be aware of some safety protocols that will be in place if you choose to walk your child to class. The doors open at 7:15 AM and we ask you to exit before the instructional day begins at 7:50 AM.

• All visitors must park their car and enter through Entrance Door 2 to the left of the Front Office Entrance.
• All visitors must go through our Open Gate metal detection system to enter the school and walk their child to class. It is recommended to only bring your car keys, phone and any school supplies.

Each of these measures is being taken to ensure the safety of your child. Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring that Nursery Road is a safe school for all.

Additionally, there will be a large yard sign by the Front Office Entrance for parents/guardians to take a “first day of school picture” of your child!

Our parking lot and drop off lane can get very congested. Please be patient and understanding as we work safely and as quickly as possible during this transition. Student and staff safety is our number one priority, so please adhere to our guidelines.

7:20 - 7:50 am Drop-off at Bus Loop

Special Education students Ms. Sweatt's class, Ms. Wright's class, Ms. Korosec's class

7:15 - 7:50 am Drop-off in Front Car Line

All 5K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, students including students in Ms. Burnette and Ms. Jennings

Students must exit the vehicle from the passenger side doors. Practice with your child on drop off routines, such as having backpacks, coats, etc. ready to open the car door and walk onto the sidewalk.

There will no longer be a morning drop off in the Back Car Line.

Afternoon Pick-Up is not changing from last year. 4K, 5k, 1st grade and their siblings will be picked up in the back car line. K-1-2 SPED can be picked up from the front side entrance. Students in 2nd , 3rd , 4th , 5th grades will be picked up in the front car line. Be sure to have your car tag on your rearview mirror. If you do not have a number, you will have to go the front office in order to provide a safe and secure pick-up. Students will not be dismissed to cars without a car tag. Car tags will be handed out in your parent packet at Opening Act, or given the first day of school if you are unable to attend Opening Act.

Monday, August 5 Teacher assignments will be emailed to parents

Tuesday, August 6 4K, 5K, Special Education and New Student Orientation 4:30 - 5:30

Tuesday, August 6 Opening Act- Meet the Teacher Carnival 5:30 - 6:30 on the playground

Thursday, August 8 First Day of School

Thursday, August 8 5K staggered start - Only students with last names starting with A-K

Friday, August 9 5K staggered start - Students with last names starting with L-Z

Monday, August 12 All 5K students attend

Thursday, August 15 PTO Back to School Spirit Night 4-8PM Marble Slab Creamery

Monday, August 19 - Friday, September 6 - Fall MAP Testing Window - Reading & Math dates TBA

Thursday, August 22 Open House - Curriculum Night 5:00-6:30

Breakfast and lunch meals are provided to students at NO cost. If you have any questions concerning the Community Eligibility Provision Program, you may contact Nutrition Services via email at nutritionservices@lexrich5.org or by phone at 803-476-8153.

We invite you to utilize our Classroom Celebration Snack Form if you would like to provide snacks for your child’s classroom on special occasions such as birthdays. Please complete this form and submit it to your child’s teacher. The cafeteria will then prepare the snacks for the teacher to pick up. To ensure proper processing, forms must be received at least 15 days prior to the requested date.

We encourage families to order these snacks for classroom celebrations rather than bringing in outside items. All foods must comply with the District Approved Smart Snacks guidelines. While birthday parties are not permitted at school, celebration snacks can be purchased through the cafeteria or sent in from the Approved Snack List. Please note that items not adhering to the approved snack list will not be distributed to the classroom.

Students may purchase extra items at lunch. Please take advantage of the options to prepay your student's meal accounts for extra purchases. Prepaid accounts help the lunch lines go faster and give students more time to eat, relax, and play. It also gives you the peace of mind of not having to worry about looking for lunch money every day or worry that it might get lost, stolen, or used for other things other than lunch.

Attendance is a vital factor in student achievement, and any absences from school represents a potential educational loss to the student. #D5EveryDay

Did You Know?

• Starting in preschool and kindergarten, too many absences can cause children to fall behind in school.

• Missing 10%, or about 2 days each month over the course of a school year, can make it harder to learn to read.

• Students can still fall behind if they miss just 1 or 2 days every few weeks.

• Being late to school may lead to poor attendance.

• Absences and tardiness can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help children catch up.

Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school—and themselves. Start building this habit early so they learn right away that going to school on time, every day is important. Eventually good attendance will be a skill that will help them succeed in high school, college and career.

Breakfast and lunch is FREE for all students daily. Breakfast is served daily between 7:15 a.m. and 7:50 a.m. Breakfast will not be served after the instructional day begins.

Our school uses ClassDojo to communicate with parents where teachers can instantly share messages, updates and photos from class. Teachers will share a weekly newsletter each Thursday with class and schedule information. Teachers will share their office hours in the Dojo app and 24 hours for responses is expected during the school week. Be sure to sign up to class Dojo at Opening Act with your table!

The goal of iFive Instructional Technology is to use digital resources to strengthen the growth of curriculum and competencies for work, citizenship and life-long learning. District Five will prepare students for academic success and beyond. Teachers will prepare students to demonstrate what they know, by actively promoting communicators, creators, critical thinkers and collaborators of information.

24/25 Student Arrival and Dismissal Form