Come meet your new classmates.

Starting at a new school is a lot easier when you already know a few faces. Before the first bell rings, we're getting our incoming kindergarteners and new students together to run around, say hello, and start the year with a friend or two already made.

There are two play dates in August -- one on a weekday evening, one on a weekend morning -- so you can come to whichever fits your family. Then in September, we're getting everyone together one more time over ice cream. All three are right at the Northeast playground, and all three are open to our kindergarten and new families.

Don't write these down -- subscribe to the PTA calendar and every date below drops straight onto your phone, along with everything else we have planned this year.

No sign-up needed -- just show up. Come to one play date or both, whatever works for your family.