The Mousehole
We are so excited for the start of school! Check out our Start of School Guide, Summer Recap, and dates to mark on your calendar!
Start of School Checklist
We are gearing up for the start of school! Here is a quick checklist for you. We’ve linked pages and included them in the Bulletin Board section of this newsletter for more info.
- Update your contact information in Brightwheel
- Backpack
- Snack box or bag
- Water Bottle
- Comfort Kit (new families)
- Emergency Form
- Vaccination & Exemption Records
Requesting updated vaccination and exemption records for enrolled students-for forms and info, visit our Immunization Policy section on our Health and Wellness page. - Spare Clothes (that stay at school)
Is your child starting their first year at The Garden?
Join us Thursday, September 4 at 1:00 pm at The Children’s Garden School for our New Family Luncheon. Look for an invite to RSVP in your email and text next week.
Bulletin Board
Events, opportunities and resources for our Garden community.
Start of School Guide
The start of school is a big adventure—for your child and for you! Whether you’re feeling excited, nervous, or a little bit of both, this
Health and Wellness
Your child’s health is of major importance to us all. Our Health and Wellness page offers a guide to help you know when to keep
Summer Recap
Although we are on summer break, we’ve been busy at the Garden! From Camp Tree Circle and 4th of July to Sprouts in the Kitchen, Fly Fishing at Donna’s, Paint and Sip, Pirates Day and class playdates (thank you room parents!) and UP UP UP hosted by Brook and Mick, we’ve enjoyed staying connected with you!
Gratitude Corner
We are so very grateful for
Office Notes
News and reminders from the office.
Get your enrollment forms in by March 31
We are finalizing our enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year. Please complete your enrollment forms by March 31.
Visit our Priority In-house Enrollment page for:
- 2025-2026 Tuition Rates
- Direct link to our 2025-2026 Enrollment Form
- All the details of enrollment
Venue Change!
Due to a conflicting event at Issaquah Middle School, the Issaquah School District was generous in working with us to move our Art Show to Grand Ridge Elementary School in the Issaquah Highlands.
Join us
Friday, April 25, 2025
6:30-7:30
at Grand Ridge Elementary School
See more details and a map to our updated venue on our Art Show page.
Check out our
Parent Portal
We’re excited to offer you a one stop page for all things Garden!
Current Garden Families can visit our private password protected Parent Portal page on our Children’s Garden website using password MyGarden24-25!
Handy?
From playground toys to classroom chairs, the wear and tear on our items can always use the help of a handy parent or grandparent.
Whether you have a few minutes or a few hours, we have jobs both big and small for take home or work on campus.
Let us know if you can help out.
Calendar
Please mark your calendar with these important dates.
September
- Thursday, September 4: New Family Luncheon at the school
- Saturday, September 6: All School Work Party
- Monday, September 8: Honeybee First Day of School
- Tuesday, September 9: Ladybug Meet the Teacher
- Wednesday, September 10: Cricket First Day of School
- Thursday, September 11: Ladybug First Day of School
- Monday, September 15 Cricket and Honeybee Pictures
- Tuesday, September 16: Ladybug Pictures
- Friday, September 19, 6pm: Apple Fest (all school gathering of families)
- Friday, September 26: Homecoming
Daily Class Schedule
Ladybugs
Tuesday and Thursday 8:15 – 11:15 am
Crickets
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:15 – 11:15 am
Honeybees
Monday-Thursday 12:15 – 3:15 pm
~ Poems~
School Poems
Part of our daily routine at The Garden is singing or saying a few of our traditional poems.
Find a printable version to our Closing Circle Song, and the poem “We Light This Candle” at the following links.