Times of the year that may affect schedules for parents and students in Chilton House.

Three-Year-Old Class and PreKindergarten

Phase-In

The first few days of school are shorter days to provide children with a smooth transition from home to school.  Childcare is provided for families who cannot find alternative care for their children on these days.  However, we do feel the start to the school year sets the tone for the year and we want to provide each child with an environment that fosters a sense of security and success.

Trip to Englewood Boat Basin

Every year the three-year-olds take a field trip to the Englewood Boat Basin.  All children are required to have a grown-up meet them at the basin for a pancake picnic and walk along the waterway.  The trip occurs during the month of May.  The option of leaving school upon return is given to parents for the scheduled trip day but childcare will be available for those children who need care after the returning time.

Mary Hawkins Fair

The three-year–old classes along with the PreKindergarten classes create and participate in a fair held the Friday before the Memorial Day holiday.  Parents, siblings and families are all invited to the fair which begins at 10:00 AM.  There are no regular school hours on this day for our 3’s and Prek children.  Every child is expected to have at least one grown-up present.  The date is always the Friday that proceeds the Memorial Day weekend.  No childcare is available after the fair.
   Full day care is offered on certain days that School is closed or classes are not in session, including faculty study days, parent conference days, and some vacation days.

Kindergarten

Phase-In

The phase-in schedule for Kindergarten is limited to the first week.  The length of the day is shortened to a half day for the first three days moving to a full day by the end of the week.  Parents will be given a schedule in their June mailings.  Childcare is available during the phase-in schedule.

The Kindergarten Zoo Trip

Each May the Kindergarten classes attend a field trip to the Turtle Back Zoo.  The event occurs during the spring.   A parent or a special caregiver, grandparent or family friend is asked to accompany each child.  The children love sharing this special experience with their guest but the school will provide an alternate supervision when a family is unable to meet the request.  Children may leave with their grown-up upon the return of the bus to school.  Childcare is provided for any child who needs to remain in school after the trip.

Kindergarten Circus

The Kindergarten prepares and performs a circus each year.  The event occurs at the end of the school year. Families are all invited for this special event.  A class party is scheduled to celebrate directly after the circus and dismissed for a shortened day.  Childcare will be offered for any children needing care after dismissal.

Other Field Trips

Throughout the school year the PreKindergarten and Kindergarten attend field trips that support their learning and go beyond our campus.  Parents will have opportunities to volunteer as chaperones for these special events but attendance is not mandatory.

PreKindergarten Field Trips
• An outing to a local farm, which occurs in the fall of every school year (all parents are invited to meet us at the farm)    
• The Tenafly Nature Center, which occurs in the spring


Kindergarten Field Trips     
• A local farm outing, which occurs in the fall
• Flat Rock Brook Nature Center which occurs in the fall
• The Englewood Post office which occurs every winter