Field Trip to Emery Farm
2018-10-24 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
On Wednesday, October 24th & Thursday, October 25th will be our field trips to Emery Farm. Classroom specific instructions will be listed on the Permission Slips. Emery Farm is located on U.S. Rt 4, 1 ½ miles east of Downtown Durham across from “Wagon on the Hill” GPS 135 Piscataqua Rd, Durham, NH 03824 (603) 742-8495.
We will leave at 9:15am and return no later than 12:00. Your child should wear comfortable shoes and clothing according to the weather. In the event of inclement weather, the trip may be canceled.
Choices …

Meet at Farm: Families/Chaperones with younger siblings or those who wish to drive themselves. We will all meet at animal barn no later than 9:30.

Meet at My School and Ride the Bus: First Student Bus Company will be providing transportation to Emery Farm this year for children and their chaperones. Bus will pick up at My School at 9:15am

Permission Slips Will be in parent pockets Mid October

Harvest Festival
2021-11-23 10:45 - 12:00
This a wonderful time of the year for our friends to participate in various cooking experiences. Recipes will include apple and pumpkin dishes, and other fall foods we have been exploring in our “harvesting” studies. We will talk about how people preserve and save foods for the winter months. The culminating event includes sampling the food they have prepared.

Summer Prep- My School Closed
2026-06-15 - 2026-06-20

July 4th- Closed
2026-07-03 - 2026-07-04

Field Trip to Emery Farm
2024-10-23 09:00 - 12:00
Our school-wide Emery Farm field trip is scheduled for Wednesday Oct, 23rd (weather permitting, no rain date). This is a driving field trip, meaning we will meet at the farm and all students must have a chaperone to attend. Children who do not attend school Wednesday are welcomed to join the field trip (with their chaperone) as well!

Permission Slips will be sent via Google Docs

Teacher Workshop- Closed
2024-12-06 07:30 - 16:30
We will be closed for a teacher workshop day. Teachers will be updating assessments & portfolios and attending trainings.

Parent Night- Closing at 3:30pm
2025-10-01 17:00 - 18:00
Parent Night
*Parents Only
Wednesday, October 1st 5-6 pm
This is our single Parent’s Only event of the school year. The goal is to familiarize you with what happens in your child’s classroom throughout the day. You will be able to see your child’s work, photos of them, learn more about their daily schedule & My School’s philosophy, and speak with your child’s teachers.
We close at 3:30pm to prepare.

Picture Day
2025-10-07 08:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-08 08:30 - 11:00
October 7th & 8th- Picture Days
Kathy at Expressions4ever will come both days to take all children’s pictures. She is extremely talented and experienced in working with children. These photos often make wonderful gifts for the holidays. If your child has siblings, you can also have their pictures taken together!

Teacher Workshop- Closed
2025-10-10 07:30 - 16:30
We will be closed for a teacher workshop day. Teachers will be preparing for Parent Conferences and attending trainings.

Indigenous People's Day- Closed
2025-10-13 07:30 - 16:30

3rd Wednesday, 1/2 Day- Staff Meeting
2025-10-15 07:30 - 12:00, 2025-11-19 07:30 - 12:00, 2025-12-17 07:30 - 12:00, 2026-01-21 07:30 - 12:00, 2026-02-18 07:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-18 07:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-15 07:30 - 12:00

My School Halloween Parade
2025-10-31 09:30 - 10:15
Our 52nd annual Halloween parade to City Hall will take place on Friday, Oct 31st. We will meet at the school, line up by class and leave at 9:30. *This event is weather permitting*
Students who do not attend on Fridays are welcome to join us as long as they have a chaperone. Students who normally attend on Fridays do not need a chaperone but we encourage you to come if you can. We should be back at the school no later than 10:30.

Children should arrive to school in costume. We will all walk together to, and through, City Hall. The City Hall Staff will pass out candy (very little) to the children. Bags will be provided and no candy will be consumed at school. You will find it in your parent pocket at pick up. Once we exit the building children will sit on the steps of City Hall and sing the Halloween songs they have been practicing!

Students staying past noon should bring a change of clothes as they will be changing out of their costumes.

Parent Conferences- Closed
2025-11-04 08:00 - 15:00
Parent Conferences- My School Closed
Each conference is allotted a 15-20min time slot. Teachers will share with you their initial assessment of your child’s skills and you will have the opportunity to discuss and ask questions. A questionnaire will be sent home prior to help you think about discussion topics beforehand.
Sign-ups will be in each classroom the week prior. The conferences are optional.
Conferences are for parents only, no childcare available.

Veterans Day- Closed
2025-11-11 - 2025-11-12

Thanksgiving Recess
2025-11-26 - 2025-11-29
Be safe if traveling & have a wonderful holiday!

PJ Day & Breakfast
2025-12-18 09:00 - 12:00
9am-12noon
Children come to school in their PJs. We cook a simple breakfast, share singing time, watch a festive movie, and work with art materials.
This is the last day before the holiday recess. We are open normal hours this day.

PJ Day & Breakfast
2025-12-19 09:00 - 12:00
9am-12noon
Children come to school in their PJs. We cook a simple breakfast, share singing time, watch a festive movie, and work with art materials. This is a full school day. We are open normal hours.

Holiday Recess
2025-12-22 - 2026-01-03
Have a warm and peaceful holiday! Happy New Year!

MLK Day- Closed
2026-01-19 07:30 - 16:30

Winter Recess
2026-02-23 - 2026-02-28
Enjoy your vacation week!

Teacher Workshop- Closed
2026-03-13 07:30 - 16:30
We will be closed for a teacher workshop day. Teachers will be preparing for Art Show this day.

Week of the Young Child
2026-04-06 - 2026-04-11
My School’s “Spirit Week”! A week-long celebration of young children and their capabilities. Our annual Art Show also takes place during this week!

School Wide Art Show! Closing at 3:30pm
2026-04-10 17:00 - 18:30
What a wonderful event! Come see children’s inventive, creative, and beautiful art work. A myriad of materials, mediums, and techniques on display.
We close at 3:30pm to prepare!
