Welcome to Mackay!

Welcome to Kindergarten at Mackay School! As we begin your child’s first year of school, I would like to take a moment to let you know how privileged I am to be able to share in your child’s growth this year. I’m looking forward to working together as a team to make the most of the year! Here are a few things that you need to know as we start off the year.

*Kindergarten students will be dismissed at 12:10 every day from September 3rd- September 13th. There will be no lunch during our phase in schedule, so please remember to pack a snack for your child on these early dismissal days.

*When we start full days on September 16th, our lunch period will be from 11:30-12:15. We will have a light morning snack at approximately 10:15 am everyday. Since our snack will be early, please send in a small nutritious snack and drink for your child (fruit, cheese, yogurt, crackers, etc.).

*Starting Wednesday September 4th after dismissal I will be meeting with the students individually for about 20 minutes in our classroom room 121. Please sign up for a time to bring your child back to school so we can spend some one on one time together while parent(s) fill out a questionnaire in the hallway. The sign up sheet will be outside our classroom door. Please stop by to sign up for a time or e-mail me if to schedule a time. If your child attends afternoon SACC, you do not need to schedule a time, I will take them during an open slot and return them to SACC when we are finished. During our time together, I will assess your child’s knowledge of letters, colors, and basic mathematical concepts. This helps us get off to a great start so I can meet the needs of each and every student in the class! (When you come with your child at your scheduled time, please use the front entrance and check in at the office).


I am looking forward to a wonderful year of learning and fun with your child! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. Jjordan@tenafly.k12.nj.us.

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