Published in the August 19, 2016 edition

MELROSE — The first day of school for Melrose Public School children entering kindergarten through grade 12 is Tuesday, August 30.

Melrose Public Schools are closed on Friday, September 2, and Monday, September 5, in observance of Labor Day.

SCHOOL HOURS

• Elementary: Grades kindergarten to 5

The school day begins at: 8:15 a.m. and ends at 2:22 p.m.

On Tuesday, August 30 only:

• All students in grades 1-5 will meet their teachers at 8:05 a.m. in the designated area. They will line up by class and enter the building at 8:10 a.m.

• Kindergarten students will meet their teachers at 8:40 a.m. in the designated area. They will line up by class and enter the building at 8:45 a.m.

• The purpose of the later start time for Kindergartners is to help ease the transition on the first day of school for our youngest students.

On Wednesday and Thursday, August 31 and September 1:

Teachers will meet all K-5 students in the designated area at 8:05 a.m. and enter the building at 8:10 a.m. The school day ends at 2:22 p.m.

• Veterans Memorial Middle School: Grades 6-8

The school day begins at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 2:11 p.m.

On Tuesday, August 30, only:

• All students in grade 6 should report to the auditorium.

• All students in grade 7 and 8 should report to their homerooms for extended homeroom.

• Homeroom, team assignments and schedules will be mailed home over the summer.

• Melrose High School: Grades 9-12

Please note: Grade 9 and New Student Orientation will take place on Tuesday, August 23, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the high school.

All incoming 9th graders and students new to MHS are expected to attend. The program will be led by the MHS Administration and student leaders. Students will have the opportunity to tour the building and familiarize themselves with the expectations of MHS. Attendance at New Student Orientation is essential to the success of incoming students.

Grades 9-12

• On Tuesday, August 30, the school day begins at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 2:11 p.m.

• All students in grades 9-12 should report to their “advisory” classroom at 7:45 a.m.

• Lists of “advisory” classrooms will be posted in the main lobby of the high school and staff will beavailable to assist students.

• Early Childhood Center at the Franklin School

Great Start Welcome Back Parent Night is Wednesday, August 31, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sneak Peek meet and greet for students and an adult family member is Thursday, September 1, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. All programs will begin September 6 on the weekday designated by program type. Welcome letters with specific start of school information will be mailed in August. Contact the Early Childhood Center at 781-979-2260 or the Director at drosso@melroseschools.com with questions. Spaces are still available in some program options.

After School Programming – Education Stations

Grades K-5

• The first day of Education Stations, the Melrose Public Schools after school enrichment program is Tuesday, August 30.

• The program will not operate on Friday, September 2, or on Monday, September 5, as schools are closed in observance of Labor Day.

• The deadline for securing placement and the early discount rate was August 1.

• Pre-registration is required, and information/registration links can be found on the Education Stations Information Page – https://melroseschools.com/families/education-stations.

Pre-School, Pre-K at the Early Childhood Center

• ECC Great Start Parent Information Night is Wednesday, August 31, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

• Tuesday, September 6, is the first day of after school programming. There will be NO early bird program this day.

• Wednesday September 7th is the first day of before school programming.

• The deadline for securing placement and the early discount rate is August 1st.

• Pre-registration is required, and information/registration links can be found on the Education Stations Information Page: https://melroseschools.com/families/education-stations

Additional information is posted on the district website – www.melroseschools.com – under “Welcome Back 2016-2017”.

Please take the time to navigate this site. There is important information posted that will answer questions you may have and will help you and your family enjoy a smooth transition back to school. If you have any questions, please contact the Parent Information Center at 781-662-2000, ext. 1.