Subject: First Day of School for Haven Bay Elementary Students
August 16, 2024
Dear Haven Bay Parents, Guardians and Employees,
On behalf of the school district, we want to extend our heartfelt appreciation for your patience and understanding as we have worked through the process of constructing Haven Bay Elementary. After the safety inspection that took place today, August 16, we need to inform you that we will be moving forward with the plan to start Haven Bay students at Hooper and Kanesville Elementaries on Wednesday, August 21. Although Haven Bay is very near our intended occupancy, we want to avoid missing any school days. By starting on August 21, we will not have to make-up any days or extend the length of the school day for the remainder of the year.
This decision has been made to ensure that all necessary preparations are completed in the new building so that we can provide a safe and conducive learning environment for our students. We are still moving towards an occupancy date of September 3 at Haven Bay, and we will continue to send regular updates on the progress of the new school.
Classroom Preparation: Teachers will begin preparing their classrooms on Saturday, August 17 and they are excited to meet you and your children on Tuesday, August 20 at Back To School Night at their respective schools from 3:30-6:00 p.m.
Hosting Schools:
Hooper Elementary - Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 6th Grade
Kanesville Elementary - 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Bussing Information: Bussing routes are being finalized. Specific information will be available on the District Bus stop Locator Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.
School Schedule: The Haven Bay students will begin the school year on August 21 at Hooper and Kanesville with classes starting at 8:30 AM and ending at 3:20 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Wednesdays are an early out schedule and students will be dismissed at 12:20 PM.
We understand that this option will require some adjustments on your part, and we appreciate your flexibility and understanding. Our primary concern is providing a safe, welcoming, and prepared environment for our students.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we work to finish the construction at Haven Bay Elementary.
Sincerely,
Gina Butters, Superintendent
Dave Hales, Assistant Superintendent
Larry Hadley, Executive Director of Facilities & Operations
Mary Jo Williams, Director of Elementary Education
Kirt Swalberg, Assistant Director of Elementary Education
Justin Skeen, Principal of Haven Bay Elementary
