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Back to School: Quaker Valley Continues Events for Incoming Kindergarteners

The first day of school in the Quaker Valley School District is Monday, Aug. 26.

Quaker Valley School District has more upcoming events planned for incoming kindergarten students and their families to assist with the transition to school. 

Kindergarten Story Time will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 13 for Edgeworth students and Wednesday, Aug. 14 for Osborne students.

Kindergarten Story Time includes a half-day session where students will learn about their new school and classrooms, meet their classmates, and experience the school bus and cafeteria. 

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Students with last names beginning with letters A to J will attend from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Students with last names beginning with letters K to Z are scheduled from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

The event will include a story and craft, recess, a tour of the school, and a short ride on a school bus. There is no charge for the program but please note that there will be no bus transportation provided to and from the event.

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While kindergarten students are participating in Story Time, parents will attend a separate informational session with kindergarten teachers. 

The session, Countdown to Success, includes a review of the kindergarten curriculum as well as math and reading tips and games to use with children throughout the duration of the kindergarten year.

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