Back-To-School

We are thrilled to welcome you to Starwood Academy of Frisco! We look forward to another incredible year together as a school community.

The information provided on this page will give you all the tools you need to start the year off successfully and prepare for a great school year at Starwood. Join us for back-to-school events, connect with other parents and students, and meet with our team members.

Academic Calendar

Stay up to date on important happenings throughout the school year by viewing our Academic Calendar. Some important dates are listed below:

August 1-8 — No School for Students (Teacher Inservice)
August 11 — First Day of the 2025-26 School Year
August 18 — Supplemental Classes Begin
September 2 —  Extracurricular Classes Begin

Back-to-School Events

Join us! Back-to-School events for currently enrolled families. Some events may require registration.
New Team Member Orientation/Teacher Inservice 
Friday, Aug. 1–Friday, Aug. 8
There will be no school for students on these days as guides and team members prepare for the school year.
New Toddler Family Orientations
Thursday, Aug. 7– Friday, Aug. 8

Families of toddler students new to Starwood will have a one-on-one orientation with their student's guide. The orientations will take place in person on August 7 or 8. Guides will use this time to build relationships with parents/guardians and answer specific questions families may have about their child and supporting a positive transition to school.

New toddler families will receive the link to sign up for their orientation on Tuesday, August 5.
Meet & Greet
Friday, Aug. 8

1:30-2 p.m. Early Access for New Families  
Families with students new to Starwood have the opportunity to meet their guide and see the classroom before the meet & greet officially begins. We encourage all new families to take advantage of this opportunity to create a more personal connection with your child's guide and ask any questions you may have.

2–3:30 p.m. Meet & Greet Begins
All Starwood families are encouraged to attend our back-to-school meet & greet. Come and go as you please to see your child's classroom, get to know your child's guide, and drop off any school items.
Uniform Swap
Friday, August 8
1:30-3:30 p.m. (During the Meet and Greet)
Starwood's back-to-school uniform swap will be held during the Meet and Greet event on Friday, August 8. Stop by the table in Community Dining to pick up some gently used uniform items for your child! The swap is open to all families—you do not have to donate items to participate. 
 
We are still accepting donations of gently used uniform and spirit wear items with the current Starwood logo. Please drop them off at the front office.
New Family Coffee
Friday, Aug. 15

9-10 a.m.
Calling all families new to Starwood! You are invited to enjoy a cup of coffee and light refreshments as you connect with other new families in the Starwood community. During the event, you'll have the chance to join small group conversations and meet school ambassadors who are here to answer your questions and share helpful insights.

Click here to RSVP. Please let us know if you can make it by Thursday, August 14.
Orientation
Thursday, Aug. 21

6-7 p.m.
Let's have a great school year! Parents/guardians of new and returning primary, elementary, and middle school students are required to attend your student's classroom orientation to:

    • Learn how to support your child during the school year.
    • Receive a general overview of Starwood's curriculum.
    • Connect! Learn about upcoming events & how to get involved in the school community.

This is a parent-only event with no admittance for students. Only one parent/guardian from each family is required to attend. Childcare will not be available for this event.

Back-to-School Resources

Whether your child is new to Montessori or already an experienced student at Starwood, take some time to review the resources below to prepare for a smooth transition back to school.

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