Grandparents' Day FAQ
What time should grandparents arrive?
Valet parking will be open at 8:45 a.m.
Where do grandparents enter campus?
You can enter off Summerside Drive or McCallum.
We did not get an invitation, can we still come?
Yes!
Will I be able watch this event online?
Yes, we have online streams available.
We lost our nametags. What do we do?
There will be a check-in table at the entrance to get a replacement name tag.
Check-in is NOT NECESSARY unless you need a nametag.
What should I do if I have more than one grandchild?
Grandparents can come both days, or the older student may attend the program in the younger sibling’s classroom.
Where do we go first, the classroom or the gym?
The program will start at 9:30 a.m. in the gym. Classroom visit will follow.
Will there be breakfast?
There will be coffee and pastries in the gym.
Can our grandchild go with us to the gym performance?
Sorry, no. There is not enough seating to accommodate students in the gym.
Can students leave with their grandparents or other relatives?
Thursday: EC-5th students who have a note giving parental permission may leave with a grandparent or relative at the conclusion of the class visit. Click here to see the note requesting early release from Grandparents' Day. Parents may also email their student's advisor to give permission.
Friday: 6th-12th students who have a note giving parental permission may leave with a grandparent or relative at the conclusion of the class visit. Click here to see the note requesting early release from Grandparents' Day. Parents of Upper School students may also email their advisor and Upper School Attendance Clerk Debbie McCabe at dmccabe@shelton.org if their child is leaving with their grandparent. Friday, Nov. 17, will be an early dismissal day for all students at 12:15 p.m. unless the student is leaving with a grandparent.
Should my child come to school if they do not have any guests attending?
Yes, each student will have a role in their advisory presentation. If you choose for your student to stay at home, please let the advisor know.
If a grandparent needs assistance, can a parent come with them?
Yes.
If grandparents are not able to attend, is it ok if other relatives or parents attend?
Yes.
What time is carpool for students who do not leave with their grandparents?
Thursday: Carpool is at the normal time.
Friday:
- 11:45 a.m.: EC - PP
- 12:00 p.m.: 1/2nd Grade
- 12:15 p.m.: 3rd - 12th