Back to School Schedule

Rationale: The following plan allows for students to return to school in a safe and supported

atmosphere as they learn new routines and expectations for a COVID learning environment.

We are requesting a softer start to our year so that parents and students can feel assured that

Cardston Elementary School is prioritizing student health and safety while attending to the

impact of the trauma of COVID.

Kindergarten thru Grade 5 Plan

Monday, August 31 AM -Kindergarten Orientation

Students at a young age rely on their parents to provide safety and

security;; parents are best equipped to provide that when they, themselves

feel safe and secure. Therefore, before the building is open to other

students, kindergarten children and their parents will be invited to come

together to school to visit their classroom. COVID protocols will be in

place including hand sanitizing and masking for all adults visitors.

Parents will follow the guidelines for visitors outlined in our return to

school plan.

Monday, August 31 PM - New Student Orientation

All students new to our Cardston Elementary School community will be

contacted the week prior and invited to make an appointment to visit the

school and meet teachers with their children as per the protocols

described above for kindergarten orientation.

Tuesday, September 1- K-­2 Back to School

Kindergarten thru Grade 2 students will return to school. Limiting

attendance to these younger grades allows us to use additional staff

support as we develop routines, cohorts and zones.

Wednesday,September 2- Grades 3-­5 Back to School

Grade 3-­5 students will return to school. Limiting attendance to these

younger grades allows us to use additional staff support as we develop

routines, cohorts and zones.

Thursday, September 3- All Students Regular Classes Begin

Preschool Plan

August 31- Screening Appointments

Each parent†will be contacted to arrange a screening appointment for

their child,

September 1-­3 Preschool Screenings

Each student accompanied by one adult will attend the preschool for a

developmental screening to assist with determining programming needs. 

Only one adult per child will be permitted into the building.After the

screening is complete, students will have an opportunity to meet

preschool staff, explore the preschool room and prepare for their first day

of preschool. Parents will have an opportunity to ask questions and

address concerns.

September 9/10 Regular Preschool Begins

Just a reminder that beginning September9, parents will not be permitted

into the preschool building. Drop off/pick up will be outside as outlined in

the CES Return to School Plan.