Transition Day: Monday, August 25
Transition Day is a new event in MCPS at the behest of Dr. Taylor scheduled for Monday, August 25th. This new non-instructional day is designed to support students transitioning to new school levels or schools by fostering a sense of belonging and preparedness. It is for students entering Grades K, 6, and 9…and any NEW students.
Westover will welcome incoming Kindergarten students all day, from 9:05-3:50 pm; bus transportation will be provided in the AM and PM for those students who are designated to ride a bus route. Bus routes can be found in PARENTVUE beginning August 15th. Older enrolled Westover students DO NOT attend Transition Day!
NEW students in grades 1-5 wishing to participate will be in attendance from 9:05-12:15 pm; with AM bus transportation available to those designated to ride. New students in grades 1-5 will be picked up by a parent/guardian at 12:15 pm. There will be NO bus available mid-day.
Kids After Hours (KAH) will provide on-site before and after care for students designated to participate in Transition Day. More information will follow from KAH.
During the scheduled time, students will be engaged in:
- Meeting staff throughout the building and learning about their roles
- “Getting to Know You” activities
- A scavenger hunt
- A specials rotation; visiting, Art, Music and PE, and the Media Center
- Center and content explorations
Lunch will be provided.
We look forward to welcoming all Wallaby students on Tuesday, August 26th for the first day of school.