Many elementary schools in the Stamford Public School system are giving kindergarteners and/or new students the chance to meet new friends before the first day of school with a playground playdate! Check the schedule below to see when your child’s school is offering a playdate! Please note, you should only attend the playdate for the school where your child will attend kindergarten in Fall 2025!
Rogers International School
New Student Playdate – Saturday, August 16, 10 a.m. – noon – The Rogers Playground
Stillmeadow Elementary School
Kindergarten Playdate – Saturday, August 16, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. – Stillmeadow Playground
Roxbury Elementary School
Kindergarten Playdate – Tuesday, August 19, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Hart Magnet School
Kindergarten Playdate – Thursday, August 21, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Newfield Elementary School
Kindergarten Playdate – Thursday, August 21. 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Newfield Kindergarten Playground
Davenport Ridge Elementary School
Kindergarten Playdate – Sunday, August 25, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Davenport Ridge Kindergarten Playground
Julia A. Stark Elementary School
Kindergarten Playdate – Tuesday, August 26, 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. (following orientation), Stark School Playground
K.T. Murphy
TBD
Northeast Elementary School
TBD
These playdates are open to children districted for these schools. They are not drop off events and parents are required to stay with their child. This is separate from kindergarten orientation.
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