Back to School
Get Ready for the Upcoming School Year
We are gearing up for another successful school year at First Flight Elementary. To help families prepare for the upcoming academic year, we've put together this page filled with information Back to School information and resources.
Enjoy the rest of your summer! We look forward to welcoming our Flyers back to school soon.
Open House
Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 3-5 PM
FFES School Supply List: 2024-2025
Kindergarten Entry Staggered Switcheroo Model & DLI Staggered Entry 2024-2025
What is a Staggered Switcheroo Model?
The Staggered Switcheroo Model is a process during the first few days of school where all non-DLI kindergarten students will spend time with each kindergarten teacher. Students will be assessed on social, emotional, and academic skills. This will give staff a true understanding of each child, their strengths, and their unique needs. This will then allow staff to create rosters that reflect a diverse and balanced classroom. Since we only have 1 DLI kindergarten class, they will not follow the Switcheroo Model, however, they will have a staggered entry so that our DLI teacher and TA have time to teach the students the expectations and routine in a small group, before the whole class arrives on Friday!
What is DLI Staggered Entry?
The DLI Class roster will already be set based on the families who have signed up for their students to participate in the DLI program. The DLI kindergarten class will also have a staggered entry so there will be a small group of students each day to learn the routines and procedures of the class.
Dates: | Non-DLI Classes | DLI Classes |
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Monday, August 26, 2024 | Staggered Entry Group 1 of students |
Staggered Entry |
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 | Staggered Entry Group 2 of students |
Staggered Entry |
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | Staggered Entry Group 3 of students |
Staggered Entry |
Thursday, August 29, 2024 | No Students Teacher/Class Placement Day Your assigned teacher will call you on this day to introduce themselves and welcome you to their Kindergarten class! |
Staggered Entry |
Friday, August 30, 2024 | Open House for Kindergarten | Open House for Kindergarten DLI |
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 | First day with all students! Group 1, 2, & 3 comes to school! |
First day with all students! |