The school year runs from mid-September through the Friday after Memorial Day. Children may also attend a 2 week extended session in early June (additional fee). School holidays, vacations, and weather-related cancellations follow the Newton Public School schedule with some minor variations. Click here for the 2011-2012 NPS Calendar. Our students are grouped into two classes by age:
Four Day Class
- Must be 3 years old by September 1st.
- 14 Children
- 2 or 3 Teachers and 1 Parent Helper
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 12:00pm
Five Day Class
- Must be 4 years old by September 1st.
- 16 Children
- 2 or 3 Teachers and 1 Parent Helper
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 12:00pm
Extended Day
The Coop offers the following Extended Day options at extra cost, provided there is sufficient interest:
- Early Drop Off: Daily 8:30am
- Extended Day: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:00 to 2:30 and Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:00 to 1:30
During their afternoon stay days, the children enjoy a lunch brought from home and quiet activities with a smaller group of friends from both classes. All early drop off and extended day sessions are run by regular Coop teaching staff.
Food at School
A balanced, nutritious snack is provided daily by the school. Lunches for stay-days are brought from home. The Co-op follows a strict NUT FREE policy.
