Dandy Lion Montessori School
Where Children Learn How to Learn
SCHOOL CALENDAR 2023-2024
All future events are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances
September 2023
| 4 Mon | Labor Day – School Closed |
| 5 Tue | First Day of School |
| 13 Wed | Back to School 6:30 p.m. Attendance is mandatory for all parents. This is an introductory meeting for all parents new and old. All of the Dandy Lion Staff will be present and available to meet with, answer any questions, or just to say hello to parents. A brief review of school procedures and policies will be covered after which there will be time to meet other parents or chat with staff or friends. We look forward to seeing everyone there! |
October 2023
| 11 Wed | Photo Day 9:30 am – 12:00 pm |
| 25 Wed | Field Trip Avila Valley Barn Pumpkin Patch 10:00 am (9:15 am meet at school) |
| 27 Fri | Halloween Parade and Party 10:30 am All enrolled children are welcome to participate. |
November 2023
| 10 Fri | Veteran’s Day School Closed |
| 17 Fri | Thanksgiving Family Celebration Feast 11:00 am – 1 pm. Please come and share with us |
| 23-24 Thu-Fri | Thanksgiving Holiday break – School Closed |
| 27-29 Mon,Tue,Wednesday | Parent Conferences – Sunshine Room – Watch for sign-ups to schedule your time slot with your child’s teacher. |
December 2023
| 1 Fri | Parent Conferences – Sunshine Room – Watch for signups to schedule your time slot with your child’s teacher |
| 4-6,8 Mon-Wed, Fri | Parent Conferences – Rainbow Room Watch for signups to schedule your time slot with your child’s teacher. |
| 15 Fri | Children’s Holiday Lunch and Party 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
| 20 Wed | Holiday Program 7:00 pm Grover Beach Community Center |
| 21-29 Thu – Friday | Winter Break School Closed |
School Resumes Tuesday January 2, 2024 Happy Holidays!!
January 2024
| 1 Mon | Winter Break School Closed |
| 2 Tues | Return to School from Winter Break |
| 15 Mon | Martin Luther King Day School Closed |
February 2024
| 9 Fri | Abraham Lincoln Project |
| 12 Mon | School Closed (Lincoln’s Birthday) |
| 14 Wed | “Caring and Sharing Day” – We will be putting fruit gift baskets together. Please send your child to school with one or more pieces of fresh fruit. |
| 16 Fri | George Washington Project |
| 19 Mon | School Closed (President’s Day) |
March 2024
| 15 Fri | Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration 11:00 a.m. (Don’t forget to wear your Green!) |
| 22 Fri | Spring Show and Pizza Lunch/Picnic 11:00 a.m. – Children’s performance and Pizza for all |
| 25-27,29 Mon-Wed, Fri | Parent Conferences – Sunshine Room Watch for sign-ups to schedule your time slot with your child’s teacher. |
| 29 Fri | Easter Egg Hunt & Children`s Class Party/Picnic |
April 2024
| 1-5 Mon – Fri | Spring Break – School Closed |
| 8-10,12 Mon – Wed, Fri | Parent Conferences – Rainbow Room– Watch for signups to schedule your time slot with your child’s teacher |
| 24 Wed | Children’s Night – Open House 6:30 pm Watch for your invitation |
May 2024
| 6-10 Mon-Fri | Re-enrollment Week – Packets will be provided to fill out for the next session |
| 13-17 Mon – Fri | Art Week Parent Volunters are needed |
| 27 Mon | Memorial Day Holiday School Closed |
| 31 Fri | Enrollment Deadline Re-enrollment forms and fees must be turned in today to retain your child’s spot for Fall |
June 2024
| 7 Fri | Art Show – 6:30 p.m. Half Day – school is out at 1:00 pm |
| 21 Fri | Graduation Celebration 6:30 p.m. **Congratulations Class of 2023** |
| 28 Fri | Family Hot Dog Potluck & Picnic Lunch is 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Look for sign-ups for side dishes |
| 28 Fri | Last Day of School Half day school out at 1 pm |
July 2024
| 1-3,5 Mon – Fri | School Closed Teacher Inservice |
| 4 Tue | 4th of July School Closed |
| 8 Mon | Summer School Starts Wed 7/8 to Fri 8/23 |
Aug 2024
| 23 Fri | Last Day of Summer School See you in September |
| 26-30 Mon-Fri | Teacher/School Cleanup Week School Closed |
Sept 2024
| 2 Mon | Labor Day Holiday School Closed |
| 3 Tue | Fall Session Begins |