July 23, 2018
2018-2019 Back-to-School Orientations, Meetings, and Events
Start the school year off right and connect at these community-building events. 
Back to School Night: PreK-5th Grade (for parents)
Thursday, August 16, 2018, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
In Classrooms
6th Grade and New Middle School Student Orientation
Friday, August 17, 2018, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Trianon
New Parents & Students Welcome Meeting
Friday, August 17, 2018, 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
New Children’s School Parents & Students meet in your Classrooms
New Children’s School Parents & Students meet in your Classrooms
New Middle School Parents & Students meet in the Trianon
New Upper School Parents & Students meet in Louisa Performing Arts Center
Students and parents should attend this welcome meeting together and then head out to the Quad for the Ice Cream Social!
All School Ice Cream Social
Friday, August 17, 2018, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The Quad
(Hosted by the Parents Association and Admission Office)
New families, returning families and CSS Ambassador families will gather and celebrate the start of the school year by welcoming new families and welcoming back returning families. Come casual and consume the last tastes of summer with a frozen treat. Teachers will gather near grade level signage to meet and greet students and families. This is a perfect evening to get back into the flavor of the new school year.
First Day of School for Middle and Upper School
Monday, August 20, 2018
8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
First Day of School for Children’s School
Tuesday, August 21, 2018, 8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
* (half of PreK class reports and half of K reports as specified by teachers; 1st - 5th Grade full day)
Wednesday, August 22, 2018, 8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
* (other half of PreK class reports and half of K reports as specified by teachers; 1st - 5th Grade full day)
Thursday, August 23, 2018, 8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
* First full day for all PreK and Kindergarten students, 1st - 5th Grade full day
Parents Association Welcome Coffee and State of the School
Tuesday, August 28, 2018, 8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m; State of School presentation begins at 9 a.m.
Trianon Terrace and Terrace Room
This wonderful gathering is sponsored by the Parents Association and is an opportunity for the entire CSS community to welcome our new parents and visit with all parents. This year’s Welcome Coffee will be held during the second week of school. Come, connect, and learn about volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved with the Parents Association this year. Following the Welcome Coffee, Aaron Schubach, Head of School will present the State of the School at 9:00 a.m. in the Terrace Room of the Trianon.
Middle School Academics in the Spotlight
Wednesday, September 5, 2018, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Trianon
New Parent Reception
New Parent Reception
Tuesday, September 11, 2018, 6:30 p.m.
(Hosted by the Board of Trustees)
Louisa Performing Arts Center
New parents are invited to meet members of the Board of Trustees and learn more about the school.
Upper School Academics in the Spotlight
Wednesday, September 12, 2018, 6:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
El Pomar Academic Center
