Welcome New Families

List of 12 items.

• Parent Zoom Event: What to Expect in Lower School

  For Incoming Preschool-Grade 4 Parents
  Tuesday, April 14, noon
  Virtual Event 
  
  Join Head of Lower School, Shaun Satterfield, and current Graland parents as they share things to look forward to in lower school. There will be plenty of time to answer any questions you might have about what to expect next school year. Zoom details will be emailed prior to the event.
  

• Jump into Middle School at Graland

  For Incoming Grade 5 - Grade 8 Students and Parents
  Thursday, April 16, 4:15-7:00 p.m.

  In-Person Event on Graland's Campus
  
  

  Get ready to jump into Middle School at Graland! Join us from 4:15-5:15 p.m. for a welcome event just for new Middle School families (Grades 5-8). Students and parents will connect with their Graland Ambassador families, meet key administrators, and get a sneak peek at what the year ahead has in store.

  From 5:30–7:00 p.m., families will enjoy a campus-wide Middle School preview, hear from Head of Middle School Marti Champion, participate in advisory activities, and explore campus while getting a feel for Middle School life at Graland.
  
  

  Casual attire; refreshments and snacks will be provided.
  Click here to register.

• Coffee with Head of School, Josh Cobb

  For All Incoming Parents
  Monday, April 27, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
  In-person Event on Graland's Campus
  
  Join us for a casual morning coffee with Graland's Head of School, Josh Cobb. Meet other new families, chat with Josh, and learn more about the Graland-parent partnership as we start this new journey with your family. This event is for adults only. Click here to register.

• Parent Zoom Event: What to Expect in Middle School

  For Incoming Grade 5-8 Parents
  Tuesday, April 28, noon
  Virtual Event
  
  Join Head of Middle School, Marti Champion and current Graland parents as they share things to look forward to in middle school. There will be plenty of time to answer any questions you might have about what to expect next year. Zoom details will be emailed prior to the event.

• Parent Zoom Event: How to Get Involved at Graland

  For All Incoming Parents
  Tuesday, May 5, noon
  Virtual Event
  
  

  Get to know Graland team members and incoming Graland Parent Association President, Kerry Pearson, as she shares fun ways to get involved at Graland. Whether helping at a community-wide event or in the library, dining hall or classroom, there are lots of ways to get involved at Graland! Zoom details will be emailed prior to the event.

• Lower School New Students and Families BBQ

  For Incoming Preschool-Grade 4 Families
  Sunday, May 17, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
  

  In-Person Event on Graland's Campus
  
  Food and fun! Join other new families (Preschool through Grade 4) for this casual, get-acquainted afternoon on campus. Click here to register. 

• New Family Happy Hour

  For All Incoming Parents
  Dates coming soon!
  
  Join us for this casual gathering, hosted by a current Graland family. Happy Hour is a great opportunity to get to know other new parents and to get excited about starting at Graland in the fall. Please note, Happy Hour is for adults only.
  

• Preschool/PreK and Kindergarten Play Dates in the Park

  Get acquainted with other incoming Graland Preschool/PreK and Kindergarten families at these casual summer play dates. Join us at the Robinson Park playground just blocks from the Graland campus.  
  
  Preschool/PreK Play Dates:
  
  Dates coming soon!
  
  Kindergarten Play Dates:
  
  Dates coming soon!

• Middle School Great Starts

  Mon-Thurs, August 10-13, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
  For New Grade 5 - Grade 8 Students
  

  New Middle School students get a head start on their transition to Graland with our Great Starts program. This is a chance for students to learn all about day-to-day life at Graland. With plenty of time to explore campus and make new friends, your middle schooler will feel right at home on the first day of school! There is no cost for this program. Click here to register.

• Middle School Great Starts: World Language

  For Incoming Grade 6 and Grade 7 Students
  
  

  Mon-Thurs, August 10-13, 12:30-2:30 p.m. 
  Summer World Language Camp is a fantastic chance for kids to practice and learn either French or Spanish in a fun way. Students will review and learn new material through a variety of engaging and interactive activities - from singing and dancing to skits and role-playing with an emphasis on grammar and useful vocabulary. There is no cost for this program. Please choose either French or Spanish when you register. Click here to register.

• Summer Fun at Graland

  Be sure to check out Graland's summer programs. The Preschool/PreK and Kindergarten Readiness camps are a great opportunity for new students to familiarize themselves with Graland’s campus and make new friends! Registration opens Wednesday, March 4th. Visit graland.org/summerfun for more information. 

  
  Camp Dates: 
  August 3 - August 7

   

• New Parent Reception

  For All New Parents
  Wednesday, August 26, 5:30-7 p.m.
  Graland's Campus
  
  

  Please join us for a new parents cocktail reception. Meet other new parents and Graland's leadership team. This event is for adults only. Wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages and appetizers will be served. Click here to register.