Back to School 2026/27

Welcome to the new School year at ADS!

Summer Reading

K-3

Please see the reading list for K-3 HERE. Students K-2 should read at least 5 books, and 3rd at least 4.

4th and 5th

Required Reading:

  • Rising 4th Grade: Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

  • Rising 5th Grade: Because of Mr. Terupt

  • Reading Only:
    There are no packets, written assignments, or comprehension questions required over the summer. Students are simply expected to read the assigned book.

  • Pacing:
    Students may read at their own pace at any point over the summer, but should finish the book before the first day of school.

  • Engagement:
    Students should come to school prepared to discuss the book, including characters, major events, and their overall thoughts.

  • Purpose:
    Summer reading helps maintain reading stamina, fluency, and comprehension skills, and supports a smooth transition into the next grade level.

  • Recommendation (Optional):
    Students are encouraged to read additional books of their choice throughout the summer to continue building strong reading habits.

  • Battle of the books reading:

    If you want to get a head start!

Middle School

Please find the Middle School list HERE. They should read at least 3 books. Middle School are expected to do some book annotations. Your teacher will guide on this.

Patrols Applications

Students from 5th grade upwards are invited and encouraged to apply to be a school Patrols Officer via the following FORM.

Welcome to your new class (video)

Head’s Welcome - Mr. Greenwood

School Counselor - Mrs. Figueroa

2’s - Ms. Mekenzie

3s - Mrs. Melissa

Pre-K 4 - Mrs. Straus

Kindergarten - Mrs. Mina

1st Grade - Ms. Kim

2nd Grade - Ms. Jacobi

3rd Grade - Mrs. Hill

4th/5th Grade Math & Science - Ms. Mearman

5th/4th Grade ELA & Social Studies - Ms. Cole

6th-8th Math - Mr. Barker

6th-8th Science/Middle School Coordinator - Mrs. Smith

6th-8th Social Studies - Mr. Mines

6th-8th ELA - Ms. Benzur

Greek Language - Ms. Kalliopi

Music - Mrs. Kindl

PE - Coach Kelsey

Art - Mrs. Collman

Class Supply Lists (coming soon!)

Please see the individual class supply lists below. This year each class has provided a list of items and in some cases a recommended product to buy. Please pay close attention to the remarks column as in many cases the items are very specific for a reason. Please contact the class teacher with specific questions.

Supplies should be brought to meet the teacher.

2’s - Ms. Mekenzie

3s - Mrs. Melissa

Pre-K 4 - Mrs. Straus

Kindergarten - Mrs. Mina

1st Grade - Ms. Kim

2nd Grade - Ms. Jacobi

3rd Grade - Mrs. Hill

4th/5th Grade - Ms. Mearman/Ms. Cole

Middle School - All classes

Middle School (all rising 6th grade and new Middle School students only) device guidance

Mrs. Figueroa has a number of Wishlist items to support our students. Please feel free to purchase something!

Parent/Student Handbook 2026/27 (Coming soon!)

Please read the 2026/27 handbook HERE.

Uniform guidelines

HERE are our latest uniform guidelines. You can buy uniforms HERE.

The uniform is unchanged from 2025/26.

All students are given a House shirt in Kindergarten. Additional House shirts, that are worn for PE 3rd-8th, can be purchased at the school office.

All Classes Key Dates

Wednesday, August 12th @ 10am - Meet the teacher (K-8). Arrival in Carlos Hall.

Thursday, August 13th @ 8am - First full day of school and first day of Specials.

Friday, August 14th @ 8am - Full school day

Clubs

Sign up for Clubs HERE.

Morning/Afterschool Care

Please sign up for Morning/Aftercare HERE.