Year at a glance
Dress-up days
In kindergarten, we dress up. A LOT. You are always invited to participate, but never expected to — we have fun either way. Here's a bit of a heads up!
August
AUG
20–21
Color Week 1
Red day Thursday, blue day Friday.
the crayons are in charge now
AUG
24–28
Color Week 2
Yellow, green, purple, pink, and neutrals — one color a day.
five days, five colors, zero repeats
September
SEP
18
International Talk Like a Pirate Day
Dress like a pirate!
arrr — recess be on the high seas
October
OCT
22
Farmer day
Dress like a farmer.
tractors welcome. cows, please stay home.
OCT
29
50th day of school
Dress like you're from the 1950s!
sock hop at snack time
OCT
30
Halloween party
Wear your costume!
capes on, wiggles out
November
Nothing scheduled — a breather before December.
December
MES holiday spirit week — dates to come! Often a red/green day, elf day, Grinch day, winter white-out, Christmas sweaters, and pjs. More info in December.
January
JAN
29
Kansas' birthday
Dress like a Kansan — cowboy, farmer, KS sports team, pioneer, you name it.
ad astra, little sunflowers
February
FEB
1
100th day of school
Dress like you're 100 years old!
100 days older, 100 days wiser
March
MAR
1–5
Read Across America Week
A theme for each day — watch for info to come!
silly socks, serious readers
MAR
11
The Royal Ball
Dress like a king, queen, prince, or princess!
the recess kingdom awaits
April
APR
2
National Rainbow Day
Wear your favorite color or a mix of them all!
all the colors at once? we dare you
APR
21
National Kindergarten Day
Surprise activity — wait and see!
our national holiday, obviously
May
Some special days, but no need to dress up: Field Day, and the last-day-of-school family picnic at Maize Park.