Important Dates to Know at Harry S. Truman Elementary School

The calendar still says August, but we all know that we're in the middle of back-to-school time. Back-to-school shopping may be in full swing, but Salisbury parents should save the dates for these important school events:

Harry S. Truman Elementary School:

Monday, Aug. 26: Orientation Day for students in Kindergarten and first grade:

AM Kindergarten: 8:45 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. PM Kindergarten: 12:20 p.m to 3:15 p.m. First grade 8:45 AM -3:15 PM

Bus runs will begin on orientation day. A classroom teacher will be riding each bus and will greet your child as he or she enters the bus. A teacher will also accompany the children on the ride home. Parents of the kindergarten children will have a half hour informational session at 9:30 for AM Kindergarten and 1:30 for Kindergarten.

Tuesday, August 27: School is in session for students in grades Kindergarten through fifth-grade. The school day will be conducted each day from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Kindergarten sessions: 8:45 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. and 12:20 to 3:15 p.m. It is most important that no child arrives to school before 8:30 a.m., as there is no adult supervision until that time.

Friday, August 29: School is closed for Labor Day Weekend.

Open House Evenings:

These important evenings are for parents and guardians only.

Monday, September 9, 7 p.m.: Grades Kindergarten, first and second.

Wednesday, September 11, 7 p.m. Grades three, four and five

PTO Welcome Back Dinner Night: A Welcome Back Dinner and Dance Night will be held on Friday, September 13, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Harry S. Truman cafeteria rain or shine. Enjoy dinner at followed by dancing with music by DJ Brian Stephens. Details from the PTO will follow.