Hallway – 08.11.2023

Important Dates (please access Seesaw for more information)

• 8/14/23 — New Student Orientation
• 8/14/23 — Tears & Tissues – Families of New Orientation Students
• 8/15/23 — First Day of School; Early Dismissal; Extended Care Available
  • Orientation Carpool (pick up): 11:30 am
  • Primary Carpool (pick up): 11:45 am
  • Elementary and Middle Years Carpool (pick up): 12:00 pm
• 8/16/23 — Second Day of School; Regular Dismissal; Extended Care Available
• 8/22/23 — PTO Breakfast Club @ Brasil (2604 Dunlavy St)
• 8/23/23 — All School Chapel: Convocation and Installation of Troy P. Roddy, Ph.D., as Head of School
• 8/31/23 — New Family Welcome

Orientation Drop Off and Pick Up

• Before Care (drop off): starting at 7:30 am in front of Pecore Hall at 1800 Sul Ross
• Morning Carpool (drop off): 7:45 – 8:15 am in front of Pecore Hall at 1800 Sul Ross
• Half Day Carpool (pick up): 11:30 am in front of Pecore Hall at 1800 Sul Ross
• Full Day Carpool (pick up): 2:30 pm in front of Pecore Hall at 1800 Sul Ross
• Gap Care (pick up): no later than 3:30 pm at the Main Reception at 1805 West Alabama
• After Care (pick up): no later than 5:30 pm in front of Pecore Hall at 1800 Sul Ross

Primary Drop Off and Pick Up

• Before Care (drop off): starting at 7:30 am in front of Pecore Hall at 1800 Sul Ross
• Morning Carpool (drop off): 7:45 – 8:15 am in front of Pecore Hall at 1800 Sul Ross
• Half Day Carpool (pick up): 11:45 am in front of the Montessori Houses on Sul Ross
• Full Day Carpool (pick up): 2:45 pm in front of Pecore Hall at 1800 Sul Ross
• Gap Care (pick up): 3:30 pm in front of Pecore Hall at 1800 Sul Ross
• After Care (pick up): no later than 5:30 pm at the Exit Ramp at 1822 Sul Ross

Elementary Drop Off and Pick Up

• Before Care (drop off): starting at 7:30 am in front of Pecore Hall at 1800 Sul Ross
• Morning Carpool (drop off): 7:45 – 8:15 am in front of Pecore Hall at 1800 Sul Ross
• End of School Day Carpool (pick up): 3:30 pm in front of Pecore Hall at 1800 Sul Ross
• After Care (pick up): no later than 5:30 pm in front of Pecore Hall at 1800 Sul Ross

Middle Years Drop Off and Pick Up

• Before Care (drop off): starting at 7:30 am in front of Pecore Hall at 1800 Sul Ross
• Morning Carpool (drop off): 7:45 – 8:15 am in front of Pecore Hall at 1800 Sul Ross
• End of School Day Carpool (pick up): 3:30 pm in front of Pecore Hall at 1800 Sul Ross
• Before Care (drop off): starting at 7:30 am in front of Pecore Hall at 1800 Sul Ross

Early Dismissal Pick Up

• Orientation Carpool (pick up): 11:30 am in front of Pecore Hall at 1800 Sul Ross
• Primary Carpool (pick up): 11:45 am in front of Pecore Hall at 1800 Sul Ross
• Elementary and Middle Years Carpool (pick up): 12:00 pm in front of Pecore Hall at 1800 Sul Ross

Orientation 1 with Ms. Courtney Schaffner

Please send your child to school with the following items (labeled with your child’s full name):

• 3 sets of clothing (no onesies and season appropriate);*
• Underwear and/or diapers;
• Diaper cream if child is in diapers;
• 2 packages of baby wipes if child is in diapers;
• 2 pairs of socks;
• 1 reusable water bottles (12-16 ounces);
• A nutritious snack for the morning;
• A nutritious lunch (if applicable);
• A nutritious snack for after lunch (if applicable);
• 1 current 4×6 picture of your child for their hook – new students only;
• 1 current 5×7 picture of your child for their cubby – new students only;
• 1 nontoxic houseplant for the classroom
• Please no backpacks. Children need to be able to carry their own lunch bag, so please make sure it is size appropriate and not too heavy

Orientation 2 with Ms. Emma Waxley

Please send the following items labeled with your child’s full name:

• 3 sets of clothing, including socks
• Diapers
• 1 leakproof, reusable, sealable water bottle
• A morning snack
• A lunch (if applicable)
• A snack for After Care (if applicable – After Care snacks should be prepackaged or sealed in a Ziploc bag)
• 1 current family photo to display in the environment
• 1 current picture of your child, emailed to Mrs. Emma W.
• 1 low-light, nontoxic houseplant for the classroom

Orientation 3 with Ms. Emma Emerson

Please send your child to school with the following items (labeled with your child’s full name):

• 3 sets of clothing (no onesies and season appropriate);*
• Underwear and/or diapers;
• Diaper cream if child is in diapers;
• 2 packages of baby wipes if child is in diapers;
• 2 pairs of socks;
• 1 reusable water bottles (12-16 ounces);
• A nutritious snack for the morning;
• A nutritious lunch (if applicable);
• A nutritious snack for after lunch (if applicable);
• 1 current 4×6 picture of your child for their hook – new students only;
• 1 current 5×7 picture of your child for their cubby – new students only;
• 1 nontoxic houseplant for the classroom
• Please no backpacks. Children need to be able to carry their own lunch bag, so please make sure it is size appropriate and not too heavy

Primary 1 with Ms. Elvi Briones

Please send your child to school with the following items (labeled with your child’s full name):  

• Three (3) full sets of clothing for first-year students, and one (1) for all other students:
• A water bottle filled with water;
• A nutritious snack for the morning;
• A nutritious lunch that includes protein, fruit, vegetables, milk or water (no candy, cookies, or juice) (if applicable);
• A nutritious snack for After Care (if applicable) and
• A backpack large enough to fit the above items and work to be sent home.

Primary 2 with Ms. Alyssa Brown

Please send your child to school with the following items (labeled with your child’s full name):

• Three (3) full sets of clothing (weather appropriate);
• One set of extra shoes (weather appropriate);
• A water bottle filled with water;
• A nutritious snack for the morning;
• A nutritious lunch that includes protein, fruit, vegetables, and water (no candy, cookies, or juice) (if applicable);
• A nutritious snack for After Care (if applicable); and
• A backpack large enough to fit the above items and work to be sent home.

Primary 3 with Ms. Elsa Greer

Please send your child to school with the following items (labeled with your child’s full name):  

• Three (3) full sets of clothing for 1st-year students and One (1) full set for 2nd-year and Kindergarten students;
• A water bottle filled with water;
• A nutritious snack for the morning;
• A nutritious lunch that includes protein, fruit, vegetables, milk or water (no candy, cookies, or juice) (if applicable);
• A nutritious snack for After Care (if applicable); and
• A backpack large enough to fit the above items and work to be sent home.

Elementary (1st – 6th grade)

In Lower Elementary, you need not worry about getting school supplies. We provide your child with all classroom materials. The only things your child does need to bring from home are a lunch kit (with a cloth placemat, cloth napkin, and silverware), a reusable water bottle, and a backpack.  

Middle Years (7th and 8th grade)

We will provide all textbooks, consumables, and any items needed for set up in each class. However, some additional supplies are needed. While some supplies may stay at school, others will come home daily.

Please provide the following:

Daily:

• Water bottle
• A nutritious* snack
• A nutritious* lunch
• A backpack
• TI-83 Plus Scientific Calculator for pre-algebra & algebra (battery powered only)
• Proper gym attire & shoes for P.E.

For the first day:

• House shoes (slippers)
• A terracotta pot (the size is your choice!)

* At this fragile stage in development, adolescents need mindful guidance on nutrition. With this in mind, we have policies for the CoHo community in regard to food and drinks. Students are not permitted to have energy drinks, sodas, or sugary drinks at school. Additionally, students are not allowed candy or sugary foods. We also sincerelyencourage avoiding foods with food dye.