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Lower School Parent Newsletter | July 2025

July 7th, 2025

Lower School Families,

The school year begins in just a few weeks, and we can’t wait to have your family on campus with us soon! 

July Reminders

  • Order school supplies through Louisiana Office Supplies TODAY by 5 PM to guarantee delivery to school by Orientation Day.
  • Due July 15 - All Magnus Health Forms must be uploaded for your child to start school in the fall.
  • Due July 15 - If you’d like to opt out of specific information published in the Parent Directory. Contact parent Ashley Wellons for opt-out specifics.

August Back-to-School Days

  • The Authorized Adults form must be completed by August 4. This informs us who may (or may not)  pick up your child from school. The link is in the Lower School Information & Downloads below.
  • PreK3-Kindergarten Orientation Day is by appointment on August 7 or 8. Sign-up information was sent via email on July 1.  Please check your inbox to schedule your appointment.
  • 1st-5th grade Orientation Day is an open-house style event on August 7 from 8:00-10:00. 
  • The Family Social & Backpack Blessing Ceremony is for all PreK3-5th grade students and families on August 7. The Family Social is from 8:00-10:00 on Patio Park. The Backpack Blessing Ceremony begins promptly at 9:00, also on Patio Park. 
  • For more specific Back-to-School information, please see the Lower School Information & Downloads below.

Our next parent newsletter will be shared on August 4th. Until then, don’t hesitate to reach out if I can help!

It’s great to be a Knight!

Beth Gardner
Lower School Division Head
[email protected]

 

Upcoming Week

Due July 7

  • Order school supplies via Louisiana Office Supplies by 5 PM to guarantee delivery before Orientation Day.

Due July 15

  • Upload all Magnus Health Forms to ensure your child can start school on time.

Due July 15

  • Opt out of the Parent Directory (if desired). Contact Ashley Wellons for details.

 

 

Upcoming Lower School Events:

Due August 4

  • Authorized Adults Form due
  • Quarter 1 After-School Club Enrollment Closes

August 7–8

  • PreK3–Kindergarten Orientation (by appointment). Sign-up email will follow.

August 7 | 8:00–10:00 AM

  • 1st–5th Grade Orientation (open-house format).

August 7 | 8:00–10:00 AM

  • Family Social for PreK3–5th Grade at Patio Park. Backpack Blessing begins at 9:00 AM, same location.

August 8

  • 1st - 5th First Day of School
  • 8:00 - 8:45 Tray Helper Training - QUEST
  • PreK3 - K Class Lists Posted

August 11

  • PreK-3 - K First Day of School  - 8:15-8:30 Arrival
  • 8:30 PreK-3 - K Let Go Ceremony - Frazer Playground
  • 9:00 PreK-3 - K Tears & Cheers - QUEST
  • Last Day to Order a School Directory

August 12

  • 8:00 - 8:45 Tray Helper Training - QUEST
  • Lower School Picture Day

August 14

  • Morning Meetings Begin
  • 6:00-7:30 PM Lower School Parents’ Knight

August 15

  • 1:00 PM 5th Grade Sweatshirt Ceremony - Chapel - Parents Attend

August 22

  • Last Day to Order Pizza & Canes

 

LS Resources

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All School Calendar

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