Closing Early for All Services
Closing Early for All Services at 4pm for the Day!
Dear Little School Families, We wanted to let you know that on Friday, December 5th, The Little School will be closing at 4:00 PM for all students. Our staff will be gathering that evening for our annual Holiday Celebration, a special time for our teachers and team to come together in appreciation and joy during this festive season. Please make arrangements to pick up your child by 4:00 PM that day. We appreciate your understanding and support as we take this time to celebrate the wonderful work our teachers do all year long. Thank you for helping us make this adjustment smoothly — and for sharing in the holiday spirit with us!
Holiday Show Rehearsal
Preschool and Pre-K students will rehearse the Holiday Program on site. See teachers for details.
ADDENDUM - ALL SERVICES CLOSED FOR PRE-WEE AND PLAY LITTLE
All services are closed for Pre-Wee and Play Little classrooms (Sam, Sarah, Lauren and Maggie) as staff will be supporting the Holiday Program presented by Preschool and Pre-K students.
Holiday Show
Come enjoy our annual Holiday Program. Preschool and Pre-K students will sing Holiday themed songs that they rehearsed over the previous months with their music teacher, Miss Jackie.
DETAILS:
ACT I: 10 AM - Preschool (Gina, Amy & Beth, and Sandy):
ACT II: 10:45 AM - Pre-K (Cat, Grace, and Nicki)
ALL PRESCHOOL AND PREK STUDENTS MUST REPORT TO LSKC NO LATER THAN 8:30 AM for a short rehearsal before we bus them to the performance location.
Seating for Act I ONLY will begin at 9:45am.
Seating for Act II will begin around 10:35am.
Students will be transported by an approved parent/guardian home after the conclusion of the performance. The little school will be closed for all services following the performances.
See office for the location.
Extended Care TBD
No preschool morning program, open to Extended Care students only via sign up in the main office. More details to follow.
Made 4 Moms' Market
Join us for a wonderful vendor event focused all on moms! Come shop on February 7th from 10am-2pm the array of vendor, grab a bite to eat from our food truck and enjoy a drink. We will also be hosting a raffle where all proceeds benefit the Jane and Jack Richter scholarship fund, directly benefiting students at the little school. Bring a friend or two and enjoy this fun event! More details to come!
Extended Care Only
No preschool morning program, open to Extended Care students only via sign up in the main office. More details to follow.
Shamrock Shake
The little school dance is coming back with a St Patrick’s theme! Mark your calendar, this is the cutest event of the year when all our little munchkins get to dance with their friends and family. More details to come.
Spring Break - Extended Care Only
Open for extended care students only, upon registration in the office. Details to come.
ART SHOW
Save the date! You won’t want to miss the little school amazing art show. For one evening, the little school becomes an impressive museum, each classroom displaying students’ art made throughout the school year.
Pre-K Moving Up Day (10am-12pm)
This is our Pre-K moving on celebration as our oldest group of students “moves up”! All of our Pre-K classes practice a collection of songs with Ms. Jackie that they perform for their parents and teachers. On our moving up day, the Pre-K students will promenade through our school as all of our other classes cheer them on to their new adventure! Details to come.
August Camp Ends
This is the last day of camp. Please note that this is a half day. Families must be here at 11 am to participate in our End of Camp party. All festivities will end promptly at 1 pm.
All Services Closed
All services are closed this week as we freshen up our building for the new school year!
Preschool Inservice Day - All Services Closed
All services closed for Preschool inservice day!
Thanksgiving Feast
Students will enjoy a Thanksgiving meal with their classroom on the indoor playground. This is a long time tradition of the little school. Keep an eye out for volunteer sign up.
Canned Food Drive
We are collecting canned food drive to give to the Food Bank of Delaware.
The Food Bank of Delaware released this statement:
SNAP benefits will not be issued in November until the government reopens. We are in great need of the following items:
Canned meats
Peanut butter & jelly
Heart canned soups
Rice
Oatmeal and cereal
Shelf-stable milk
Canned fruits/vegetables
Snack items like granola bars, fruit snacks, apple sauce and microwave popcorn
Boxed macaroni and cheese
Diapers
Formula
Candy Collection For the Troops
Bring your leftover candies to the little school, we are collecting them to send them to the troops!
Staff In-service Day- All Services Closed
All services closed for a staff in-service day.
Halloween Parade
Children will parade in front of parents and families. This is a highlight at the little school and you won't want to miss it! Children usually go back to class afterwards for special snacks and classroom activities. Check with your teacher for details.
Fall Spirit Week
Friday 10/31 – Halloween Parade Day at School
Costume Day: Wear your (school-appropriate) Halloween costume or a fun dress-up outfit.
Halloween Hayride with Shannon & Koa
Students will enjoy a hayride and a visit from CR Boy soccer team.
Fall Spirit Week
Wednesday 10/29 – Hayride day at school!
Flannel Day: Rock your coziest flannel or plaid shirt
Dover Place Readers
Residents from Dover Place are coming to read to Miss Nicki’s classroom
Fall Spirit Week
Tuesday 10/28 –
Leaf Colors Day: Dress in red, orange, yellow, or brown.
Dover Fire Department Truck
Students will learn about fire safety and touch a truck.
**Times subject to change or cancel if fire emergency arises. **
Picture Day 2
Picture Day #2
8:30 AM - AMY/BETH
9:00 AM - SARAH
9:30 AM - CAT
10 AM - GRACE
10:30 AM - NICKI
Picture Day 1
Picture Day #1
8:30 AM - MAGGIE
9:00 AM - SAM
9:30 AM - GINA
10 AM - SANDY
10:30 AM - LAUREN
Wear Red, White and Blue!
Join us in wearing Red, White and Blue in remembrance of 9/11.
Students Visiting Day
Join us with your child on August 29th, 2025 at your designated class time. At this event, students will meet their teachers and visit their new classroom!
The Frozen Farmer will be serving tasty treats in the parking lot for you to enjoy after your Meet the Teacher time! if you would like Enjoy a treat with your new friends, meet other parents from your students class and share the excitement of a new school year!
Schedule:
Miss Sam and Miss Sarah’s Pre-Wee visiting time 9-9:30AM
Miss Lauren and Miss Maggie’s Play Little visiting time 9:30-10AM
Miss Gina, Miss Amy/Miss Beth,
and Miss Sandy’s Preschool visiting time 10-10:30AM
Miss Cat, Miss Nicki
and Miss Grace’s PreK visiting time 10:30-11AM
Family Information Night 5:30-7 pm
New Family Orientation 8/28/25
New to the little school? Join us at 5:30pm to meet our Administrative team. This is the best way to learn about what makes our school special and what you need to be successful for the school year!
This is an adult only event, Please do not bring children.
Classroom Orientation 8/28/25
We welcome adults to join us on August 28th, 2025 from 6pm-7pm for classroom orientation. At this event you will meet your child's teacher, see their classroom, and learn about your child's program.
This is an adult only event, Please do not bring children.
Extended Care Only
Open for extended care only. Full time students may attend for no additional charge. Part-time students may attend for an additional fee, contact that main office for more information.
Preschool Inservice Day - All Services Closed
All services closed for Preschool inservice day!