Winter Break & Teacher Institute Day (Monday, January 8)

First Day Back

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

AM classes DISMISS EARLY at 11:05 am

If your child rides the bus home from our morning session, drop off at your home or child care will be 25 minutes early.

PM classes START EARLY at 12:05 pm DISMISS EARLY at 2:10 pm

If your child rides the bus to school for our afternoon session, pick up will be 25 minutes early from your home or child care and the bus at the end of the day from Fox Ridge will drop off 50 minutes earlier.

Abriendo Puertas / Opening Doors is an evidenced-based leadership training program for parents and caregivers of 0-5 year old children. Designed to honor and support you with information and home activities during the early stages of your child's development, your child's ability to reach the goals and dreams you have for them will be greatly enhanced.

English and Spanish groups are starting in January and are offered for FREE in partnership with Fox Valley United Way, SPARK Early Childhood Collaboration, and Kane County All Our Kids Network. English sessions are facilitated by Tricia Sabathne, Child and Family Educator (CAFE) at Fox Ridge, and are in person with child care and snacks provided. Spanish sessions are facilitated by Adrianna Casillas, Family Resource Specialist for SPARK Early Childhood Collaboration, via Zoom.

We'd love for you to join us! Please share this information widely with other people you know with young children.

Even if your child has another year (or more!) before going to kindergarten, "This 2024 Getting Ready for Kindergarten- Family Activity Calendar" is for you! Designed for any child 5 and under who is not yet in kindergarten, and full of ideas and resource to help maximize experiences at home and out in the community to help your children thrive now and in the years to come.

This Family Activity Calendar contains daily activities to support school readiness. Children develop at their own rate! It's up to you how to use this calendar. Tips can be done in any order. Each month has a list of recommended books, tips, and videos in addition to the daily tips.

Each child who attends Fox Ridge for preschool or walk-in speech should have received a copy of this calendar before Winter Break. If your child is just now starting with us a copy will be sent home shortly. Digital copies are also available - click on the picture of the calendar.

Outdoor play continues throughout all the seasons at Fox Ridge, weather permitting, and is an important part of our curriculum. Classrooms go outside as long as conditions are safe to do so and the temperature, including wind-chill, is above 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Please be sure your preschooler has clothes appropriate for outdoor play daily. If weather prohibits outdoor play (e.g., raining, too cold, or hazardous conditions like ice present) classrooms use one of our indoor motor areas. If you are in need of a warmer coat for your child please contact Tricia Sabathne, Child and Family Educator, at tricia.sabathne@d303.org

Early Release at Fox Ridge means an early release after your child's session as well as an EARLY START for our AFTERNOON students.

2023-24 Early Release Days- ALL Grades including Early Childhood

January 24

February 21

March 20

April 24

Website: https://foxridge.d303.org/
Location: 1905 East Tyler Road, St. Charles, IL, USA
Phone: 331-228-2400