2026/2027 School Year
In general, SAP follows the Missoula County Public Schools calendar and federal holidays.
Friday, August 14th – Last day of Summer Session 2026
Monday-Friday, August 17th through 21st – Curriculum Planning – NO SCHOOL
Monday, August 24th – First Day of School for 2026/2027 School Year
Monday, September 7th – Labor Day – CLOSED
Tuesday, September 15th – Parent Orientation Night 5:30-7:00 PM
Friday, October 16th – Professional Development Day – NO SCHOOL
Friday, November 20th – Conferencing Day – NO SCHOOL
Wednesday-Friday, November 25th-27th – Thanksgiving Vacation – CLOSED
Monday, December 21st through Friday, Jan. 1st– Winter Vacation – CLOSED
Monday, January 4th– School Begins
Monday, January 18th – Martin Luther King Holiday – CLOSED
Monday, February 8th – Professional Development/Conference Prep Day – NO SCHOOL
Monday, February 15th – Presidents’ Day – CLOSED
Friday, March 12th – Conferencing Day – NO SCHOOL
Monday-Friday, April 5th through 9th – Spring Break – CLOSED
Friday, April 16th – Staff ECE Summit UM– CLOSED
Monday, May 31st – Memorial Day – CLOSED
Thursday, June 10th – End of the Year All School Celebration 4:30-5:30 PM
Friday, June 11th – School Closed for Summer Preparation – NO SCHOOL
Monday, June 14th – First day of Summer Session 2027
Monday, July 5th – Independence Day – CLOSED
August 2027 – Curriculum Planning Week TBD
Daily Schedule
Parents, grandparents, and other relatives are invited to participate in program field trips, assist in the classroom, and attend special events. You and your loved ones are always welcome visitors in the school and have access to your child at any point of the day. Below is a sample daily schedule.
7:30-9:30 AM Drop-off Time & Outdoor Play – children hang their belongings in their cubbies, wash their hands, and say goodbye to their parents. Children join outdoor play with their core group and get fresh air! During this time classes may adventure out for a run in the neighborhood, care for the garden or otherwise enjoy our outdoor spaces.
9:30-10:00 AM Morning Snack – children work as a team to clean up before choosing a snack to enjoy. Free Play is an option for children who finish early or do not want a snack.
10:00-11:30 AM Core Group Time – this includes indoor and/or outdoor free play, circle time, gatherings, classroom activities, field trips and individual/group instruction. Please reference the calendars and daily schedules of your child’s classroom for more details!
11:30AM-1:00 PM Lunch Time – lunch can occur at any time within this time frame depending upon the classroom and the daily activities.
1:00-3:00 PM Free Play & Rest Time – children solidify morning discoveries through free play inside and outdoors. All children engage in at least a 30-minute quiet time during this period.
3:00-4:00 PM Afternoon Snack & Free Play – children select a snack and join their friends to eat. Children who do not wish to participate in snack time have the option of free play.
4:00-5:30 PM Outdoor Time – children engage in outdoor play and parents pick-up their children.
We ask that you send two garden snacks and two protein snacks in addition to your child’s lunch each day for a morning and afternoon snack. This would be a fruit or vegetable (something grown in the ground or from a tree) and cheese, or meat, etc.. Parents must provide a nutritionally balanced lunch with a reusable water bottle, napkin, and utensils for their child. A full water bottle every day encourages good hydration, and with help from the teachers, we will take water breaks often, no matter the season! Teachers eat with the children and serve as role models for healthy eating. Each classroom also engages in cooking and baking projects on a regular basis. We believe that sharing food is a great community builder!