MGNS School Year Calendar 2009-2010
August 2009
August 26
Fall Set Up
Parent volunteers and teachers prepare the classrooms for the new school year.
September 2009
September 2
All School Parent Meeting (7 p.m.)
Parents are given an introduction to and overview of the school. It is a chance to meet the school staff and board members. A typical day is discussed and classrooms are open to view.
September 3
Orientation Day for Thursday/Friday Classes AM and PM
Individually, parents briefly meet with their child’s teacher and learn helping parent duties. At this time the child has an opportunity to explore the classroom.
September 7
Labor Day
No school.
September 8
Orientation Day for Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday Classes
Individually, parents briefly meet with their child’s teacher and learn helping parent duties. At this time the child has an opportunity to explore the classroom.
September 4, 10, 11
Short Days for Thursday/Friday AM Classes (8:45-10:45 a.m.)
We start with short days to ease the transition to the school year.
September 4, 10
Short Days for Thursday/Friday PM Classes (12:45-2:45 p.m.)
We start with short days to ease the transition to the school year.
September 9, 14
Short Days for Mon/Tue/Wed AM and PM Classes
(8:45-10:45 a.m.) and (12:45-2:45 p.m.)
We start with short days to ease the transition to the school year.
September 11
First Full Day for Thursday/Friday PM Classes (12:45-3:45 p.m.)
September 15
First Full Day for Mon/Tue/Wed AM and PM Classes
(8:45-11:45 a.m.) and (12:45-3:45 p.m.)
September 15
Parent Class for Mon/Tue/Wed AM and PM Classes (7 p.m.)
At this mandatory meeting, parents learn more about the classroom, being a parent helper, classroom procedures, helpful tips on the transition to school and more.
September 17
Parent Class for Thursday and Friday Classes (7 p.m.)
At this mandatory meeting, parents learn more about the classroom, being a parent helper, classroom procedures, helpful tips on the transition to school and more.
September 26
Open House (10:30-1:30 p.m.)
Potential families are welcome to come and tour Monona Grove Nursery School. It's a great time to talk with the teachers while your child freely explores the classrooms. Feel free to bring the entire family. Get your questions answered and meet our outstanding and qualified staff.
October 2009
October 2
Meet, Greet and Eat
A chance for current families, to see the school, meet other families, and speak with the teachers.
October (Date TBA)
Eplegarden Trip
Apple orchard and pumpkin farm field trip.
October 21
Fall Sharing Meetings with Parents
No school.
October 29-30
WEAC Convention
No school.
November 2009
November 7
Saturday at School (Colleen and Linda's Class Room 1)
Each child can bring Dad, Mom, or a special relative to school for special one-on-one time.
November 7
Saturday at School (Sue & Jodi's Class Room 2)
Each child can bring Dad, Mom, or a special relative to school for special one-on-one time.
November 14
Saturday at School (Diana and Linda's Classes Room 1)
Each child can bring Dad, Mom, or a special relative to school for special one-on-one time.
November 14
Saturday at School (Gail and Debbie's Classes Room 2)
Each child can bring Dad, Mom, or a special relative to school for special one-on-one time.
November 20
Feast Day for Thursday/Friday classes
November 24
Feast Day for Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday Classes
November 25-27
Thanksgiving break – No school
December 2009
December 17 - January 3
Winter break for Mon/Tue/Wed Classes – Return on January 4
December 19th - January 6th
Winter Break for Thursday/Friday Classes – Return on January 7
December 29th
Winter Cleanup
Parent volunteers and teachers clean and prepare the classrooms for the new year.
January 2010
January 4
Priority enrollment for returning families begins.
Currently enrolled families will be given priority until February 2.
January 18
Martin Luther King Day
No school.
January 30
Open House (10:30-1:30 p.m.)
Potential families are welcome to come and tour Monona Grove Nursery School. It's a great time to talk with the teachers while your child freely explores the classrooms. Feel free to bring the entire family. Get your questions answered and meet our outstanding and qualified staff.
February 2010
February 1
Enrollment for New Families
Enrollment forms can be sent in before this date, but returning families get priority prior to this date. Enrollment for new families will be given priority based on the date that the registration form was received.
March 2010
March 6
Saturday at School (Gail and Debbie's Classes Room 2)
Each child can bring Dad, Mom or a special relative to school for special one-on-one time.
March 13
Saturday at School (Sue and Jodi's Classes Room 2)
Each child can bring Dad, Mom or a special relative to school for special one-on-one time.
(Feb or March -- Date TBA)
Saturday at School (Diana and Linda / Colleen and Linda)
Each child can bring Dad, Mom or a special relative to school for special one-on-one time.
March (Date TBA)
A-Z Farms Field Trip (MTW Classes)
March (Date TBA)
A-Z Farms Field Trip (TH/F Classes)
March 29 - April 2
Spring Break
No School
April 2010
April 1-2
Spring Break
No School
April 5
Monday after Easter
No school.
April (Date TBA)
Aldo Leopold Nature Center Trip
April 21
Spring Conferences
No school.
Saturday, (Date TBA)
Spring Fling and Silent Auction (9:30 am - 12:30 pm)
Details TBA
May 2010
May 1
Open House (10:30 am - 1:30 pm)
Potential families are welcome to come and tour Monona Grove Nursery School. It's a great time to talk with the teachers while your child freely explores the classrooms. Feel free to bring the entire family. Get your questions answered and meet our outstanding and qualified staff.
May 19
Last Day Picnic at Dream Park, Monona for Mon/Tue/Wed Classes
May 21
Last Day Picnic at Dream Park, Monona for Thursday/Friday Classes
May 24
Clean Up Night (6:30-8:30 p.m.)
Parent volunteers assist teachers with getting classroom items ready to be stored for the summer.
May 25
Pack Up Time (6:30-8:30 p.m.)
Parent volunteers assist teachers with putting classroom items in storage for the summer.
