The new school year is fast approaching and at Futuro Verde, the preschool department is preparing to receive the students with our gentle start program, which is designed to provide a gradual and optimal transition to our youngest students. In order to ensure that the gentle start program is clear to all, you will find the details here below.
Gentle Start Schedule
February 10th, 12.30 pm – 3 pm: Open House
Open-door event for the entire school, including the preschool department, to learn about the school, teachers and staff who will work with and support your child all year.
February 11th and 12th: Preschool Department, Gentle Start: interviews with preschool students and families.
Futuro Verde office staff will arrange appointments for individual meetings with each family. During this appointment, families meet with the two preschool teachers to get to know each other, share important details about the students and reach an agreement regarding the goals for the year.
February 13th: first day of school for Prepa (no classes for Pre-K or Kinder).
Both teachers work together on this day to meet our preparatory students and ensure that students adapt to their new role as older students in our preschool department.
February 14th: First day of classes for Pre-K and Kindergarten (no classes for Prepa).
It’s our little ones’ turn to have the day just to themselves! The two preschool teachers work together on this day to meet our Kinder and Pre-K students and ensure that they feel comfortable starting the new school year.
February 17th: All students in the preschool department have their first day of school together, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.