January 6, 2026: Classes Resume
January 19, 2026: MLK Jr. Day; Community Day of Service; No Classes for Children
Children, parents, faculty and staff make a difference in our community!
January 29, 2026: Professional Development; Noon Dismissal
Our Faculty will be participating in Project Infinity's Educator Exchange Days at Peachtree Presbyterian Preschool. Educator Exchanges welcome visitors to Project Infinity schools to experience firsthand the active, ongoing research of children and adults. They present school stories, classroom stories, offer self-guided tours of the school and classrooms, and facilitate discussions that aim to open the world of Reggio Emilia inspiration and interpretation to the wider community.
February 16, 2026: Professional Development: No Classes for Children
Faculty and Staff participate in the Jewish Early Childhood Council of Atlanta Kallah, a city-wide day of learning for ECE professionals working in Jewish preschools, childcare centers and daycares.
March 10, 2026: Teacher Workday; No Classes for Children
April 1, 2026 - Spring Break/Passover Preparation Day - 1pm Dismissal
April 2-April 10, 2026: Passover & Spring Break; School Closed
May 12, 2026: Parent Teacher Conferences; No Classes for Children
Teachers and families share observations about the children. What have they accomplished so far this year, what are they working on now, what will we focus on next? Parent-Teacher partnerships are a cornerstone of Seeds of Wonder!
May 22, 2026: PM Faculty Meeting; 1pm Dismissal
May 25, 2026: Memorial Day; School Closed
May 26, 2026: Teacher Workday; No Classes for Children
Teachers reset the school for Summer Fun!
May 30, 2026: Last Day of "School Year" for 10 Month Contracts
June 19, 2026: Juneteenth; School Closed
July 3, 2026: Independence Day Observed; School Closed
Happy Birthday America!
July 31, 2026: Last Day of School; PM Faculty Luncheon & Meeting - 1pm Dismissal
Faculty Planning & Meeting Days; Early Dismissal - Please see individual times below
Dates: November TBD, March TBD, July TBD
As lead learners in the classroom, our teachers model a commitment to lifelong learning, flexibility, growth, and the desire to always improve their skills and hone their craft. In order to bring our families the high quality care and education they expect, SOWJS will close early one day during most months that do not have another teacher workday or professional development day planned to allow our faculty team time to meet, learn and plan together.
August 1 - August 11, 2026: Teacher Pre-Planning, No Classes For Children
August 3-7: Teachers Meet to Set Up Classrooms, Plan the New School Year, Participate in Training (Curriculum Planning, CPR, Orientation, Health & Safety, Security, etc.)
August 10: Home Visits Scheduled with Individual Teaching Teams
August 11: Meet & Greet Playground Class Playdates
August 12, 2026: First Day of School!
September 7, 2026: Labor Day, School Closed
September 11, 2026: Erev Rosh Hashanah, School Closed
September 21, 2026: Yom Kippur, School Closed
September 22, 2026: Faculty Meeting & Training, No Classes for Children
October 12, 2026: Teacher Workday; No Classes for Children
Teachers meet to prepare for Parent Teacher Conferences.
November TBD, 2026: Professional Development; 11:50 Dismissal
Our Faculty will be participating in Project Infinity's Educator Exchange Days at Grant Park Cooperative Preschool and The Nest Preschool. Educator Exchanges welcome visitors to Project Infinity schools to experience firsthand the active, ongoing research of children and adults. They present school stories, classroom stories, offer self-guided tours of the school and classrooms, and facilitate discussions that aim to open the world of Reggio Emilia inspiration and interpretation to the wider community.
November 3, 2026: Election Day; 3:30 Dismissal
We will close early to ensure all of our teachers have an opportunity to vote!
November 11, 2026: Parent Teacher Conferences; No Classes for Children
Teachers and families share observations about the children. What have they accomplished so far this year, what are they working on now, what will we focus on next? Parent-Teacher partnerships are a cornerstone of Seeds of Wonder!
November TBD: Picture Day!
Say Cheese!
November 23-27, 2026: Thanksgiving Break; School Closed
We are thankful for YOU!
School's Out Camp May Be Offered Some Days for an Additional Fee, Pre-registration Required (Limited Spots Available)
December 20, 2026: Faculty Meeting & Holiday Luncheon; 1pm Dismissal
December 23, 2026 - January 2, 2027: Winter Break; School Closed
School's Out Camp May Be Offered Some Days for an Additional Fee, Pre-Registration Required (Limited Spots Available)
January 4, 2027 - Teacher Workday, No Classes for Children
January 5, 2027: Classes Resume
January TBD, 2027: Professional Development; 11:50 Dismissal
Our Faculty will be participating in Project Infinity's Educator Exchange Days at Peachtree Presbyterian Preschool. Educator Exchanges welcome visitors to Project Infinity schools to experience firsthand the active, ongoing research of children and adults. They present school stories, classroom stories, offer self-guided tours of the school and classrooms, and facilitate discussions that aim to open the world of Reggio Emilia inspiration and interpretation to the wider community.
January 18, 2027: MLK Jr. Day; Community Day of Service; No Classes for Children
Children, parents, faculty and staff make a difference in our community!
February 15, 2027: Professional Development: No Classes for Children
Faculty and Staff participate in the Jewish Early Childhood Council of Atlanta Kallah, a city-wide day of learning for ECE professionals working in Jewish preschools, childcare centers and daycares.
March TBD, 2027: Teacher Workday & Professional Development; No Classes for Children
Our Faculty will spend the morning preparing for Parent-Teacher Conferences and, in the afternoon, will be participating in Project Infinity's Educator Exchange Days at Freedom Park Preschool. Educator Exchanges welcome visitors to Project Infinity schools to experience firsthand the active, ongoing research of children and adults. They present school stories, classroom stories, offer self-guided tours of the school and classrooms, and facilitate discussions that aim to open the world of Reggio Emilia inspiration and interpretation to the wider community.
April 22, 2027 - Spring Break/Passover Preparation Day - 1pm Dismissal
April 23-April 30, 2027: Passover & Spring Break; School Closed
May 15, 2027: Parent Teacher Conferences; No Classes for Children
Teachers and families share observations about the children. What have they accomplished so far this year, what are they working on now, what will we focus on next? Parent-Teacher partnerships are a cornerstone of Seeds of Wonder!
May 28, 2027: Last Day of "School Year" for 10 Month Contracts
May 28, 2027: PM Faculty Meeting; 1pm Dismissal
May 31, 2027: Memorial Day; School Closed
June 1-2, 2027: Teacher Workdays; No Classes for Children
Teachers reset the school for Summer Fun!
June 18, 2027: Juneteenth Observed; School Closed
July 5, 2027: Independence Day Observed; School Closed
Happy Birthday America!