Canterbury Resources
Welcome to Canterbury School! We are so excited that you have chosen Canterbury to be your family’s school home. You and your children will become integral members of the caring, supportive community that characterizes our school. We can hardly wait to see you on campus in August. In the meantime, you may have questions about preparing your child for the school year. Here are some resources to help you get started.
Cubs & PreK
School Supplies
School Supplies
Each family is asked to provide school supplies for their child(ren). The Canterbury Parents’ Association (CPA) has partnered with School Tool Box so that you can simply order a box of supplies to be delivered either to the classroom or to your home. To order, visit the School Tool Box website and look for the box assigned to your child’s grade level.
School Tool Box Deadlines: Orders placed before June 16 will be delivered directly to your child’s classroom prior to the start of the school year. Supplies ordered after June 16 will be shipped to your home. Ordering is open until July 16.
You may also choose to purchase school supplies yourself and send them with your child on the first day of school; please refer to the School Tool Box website for supply lists per grade level.
Families should provide their own backpacks from home. More information about backpack specifications will be provided mid-summer.
School Calendar
You can view the entire calendar here: 2024-25 Canterbury Preliminary Calendar
Dress Code
Dress Code
Cubs and PreK students are not required to follow the school Dress Code. We do ask that they wear “play clothes” that can get dirty on the playground as well as comfortable closed-toe, sneaker-type shoes.
Student/Teacher Meet & Greets
Monday, August 19:
- All Cubs and PreK families are invited to drop in to visit their classrooms and meet their teachers on Monday, August 19 between 5:00 - 6:00pm.
Health and Medical
Health and Medical
All school forms will be submitted online via Magnus Health. To log in, go to CLAW and click on the Magnus Health button. If you are having difficulty navigating the Magnus system, please visit the Magnus support page.
All new students are required to submit their most recent immunization record. You can request your student’s immunization record at their next well-child visit or call their pediatrician and ask them to print the record and mail/email it to you directly. For more information about NC's required immunization, please click here.
School Hours
Early Childhood (Cubs and PreK) school hours :
- Half Day Program: 8:00am-1:00pm daily.
Dropoff and pickup at the classroom - Full Day Program: 8:00am-3:10pm daily.
Dropoff at the classroom / Pickup in the afternoon carpool line (3:15pm)
Extended Day runs from 3:10-6:00pm for students who are registered for the program. If you need to add Extended Day to your child’s schedule, please contact Kathy Creekmuir at Kathy Creekmuiror 336-288-2007
Lunches/Snacks
- All students should pack a snack, lunch, and water bottle daily.
- All food should be nut-free. We are glad to supply suggestions if needed.
- An optional hot lunch program will be available multiple times each week.
Further details will be announced early in the school year.
Tuition
You can access your family’s tuition account within your CLAW account under “Tuition Management.” If you have questions about how to pay tuition or your tuition account, please contact Kathy Creekmuir at Kathy Creekmuiror 336-288-2007
After School Activities
Cougar Quest, Canterbury's after school enrichment program, offers activities taught and supervised by Canterbury teachers and local experts on a semester basis. Activities include music lessons, dance, art, microeconomics club and more – all available at Canterbury at the end of the school day. The activity list varies by semester, and some groups fill quickly. A list of 2024-2025 offerings and registration information will be shared with families via email closer to the start of the school year.
Summer Camps
Canterbury Summers Jr is a day camp program for 4 year olds (rising PreK age). Programming includes:
- Building independence and age-appropriate skills on the Canterbury campus, from the playground to the pond
- Focus on kindness, respect, communication, and cooperation woven into the daily activities.
- Lots of PLAY and FUN both inside and outside
- Instruction from experienced Canterbury Early Childhood teache
Camp payment includes Friday snacks and pizza lunch.
Click here to learn more and register online.
All-School Communications
The Chatter
Canterbury has an all-school weekly email communication called the Chatter that you will receive on Thursdays throughout the school year. Please read it for school news and to learn about upcoming events. As a parent, you’re automatically signed up to receive the Chatter with the email address we have on file for you but please email Sarah Healy if anyone else in your family should be included.
The first Chatter of the 2024-25 school year will be sent in the beginning of August. This will include important information to help get your school year started, including important forms that need to be completed before the start of the year.
Social Media
You are encouraged to follow Canterbury School on Instagram (@canteburygso) and Facebook to keep up on the latest school updates.
Class List
Teacher assignments and class lists will be sent via email in mid-August.
Lower School
School Supplies
Each family is asked to provide school supplies for their child(ren). The Canterbury Parents Association (CPA) has partnered with School Tool Box so that you can simply order a box of supplies to be delivered either to the classroom or to your home. To order, visit the School Tool Box website and look for the box assigned to your child’s grade level.
School Tool Box Deadlines: Orders placed before June 16 will be delivered directly to your child’s classroom prior to the start of the school year. Supplies ordered after June 16 will be shipped to your home. Ordering is open until July 16.
You may also choose to purchase school supplies yourself and send them with your child on the first day of school; please refer to the School Tool Box website for supply lists per grade level.
Families should provide their own backpacks from home. More information about backpack specifications will be provided mid-summer.
Families should provide their own backpacks from home.
Summer Work Requirements (Grades 1-4)
Students entering grades 1-4 have summer work assigned to keep their skills fresh over the summer and ensure a strong start to the school year. Summer work packets will be posted to our online portal, CLAW, under Parent Resources. If you have questions about your child’s summer work, please contact Hunter Smothers, Director of Lower School, at smothersh@canterburygso.org
School Calendar
You can view the entire calendar here: 2024-25 Canterbury Preliminary Calendar
Dress Code
Students in grades K-8 are expected to follow the school Dress Code for their attire at school each day. Details about the Dress Code can be found here.
Casual dress days and chapel dress days will be announced sporadically throughout the school year, along with details/guidelines.
Back-to-School Open House & Family Social
Families are invited to our Back-to-School Open House and Family Social on Wednesday, August 21 from 4:00 - 6:00pm. This is a great opportunity to meet other current and new families, and enjoy ice cream and socializing.
Health and Medical
Health and Medical
All school forms will be submitted online via Magnus Health. To log in, go to CLAW and click on the Magnus Health button. If you are having difficulty navigating the Magnus system, please visit the Magnus support page.
https://magnushealthsupport.force.com/s/All new students are required to submit their most recent immunization record. You can request your student’s immunization record at their next well-child visit or call their pediatrician and ask them to print the record and mail/email it to you directly. For more information about NC's required immunization, please click here.
https://immunization.dph.ncdhhs.gov/schools/ccf_requirements.htmSchool Hours
The school day runs from 8:00am-3:10pm. Morning carpool begins at 7:45am and afternoon carpool begins at 3:15pm.
Early Morning Drop-Off: 7:30am
Available to all students and registration is not required. Lower School teachers rotate hosting Early Morning Drop-Off; host teacher and location will be announced in Canterbury’s weekly email newsletter, The Chatter.
Extended Day: 3:10-6:00pm
For students who are registered for the program; if you need to add Extended Day to your child’s schedule, please contact Kathy Creekmuir at Kathy Creekmuiror 336-288-2007
Lunches/Snacks
- All students should pack a snack, lunch, and water bottle daily.
- All food should be nut-free. We are glad to supply suggestions if needed.
- An optional hot lunch program will be available multiple times each week.
Further details will be announced early in the school year.
Tuition
Parents can access their family’s tuition account within their CLAW account under “Tuition Management.” If you have questions about how to pay tuition or your tuition account, please contact Kathy Creekmuir at Kathy Creekmuiror 336-288-2007
After School Activities
Canterbury's after school enrichment program offers activities taught and supervised by Canterbury teachers and local experts on a semester basis. Activities include music lessons, dance, art, microeconomics club and more – all available at Canterbury at the end of the school day. The activity list varies by semester, and some groups fill quickly. Program activities will be shared with families closer to the start of the school year.
Summer Camps
Summer Camps
- Canterbury Summers is a day camp for rising Kindergarten-5th grade students. Registration is open to Canterbury students and to the public. Camps run weekly from June 17 to August 2, with the exception of the week of July 1. Click here to learn more and register online.
- WE Play Youth Camp is a one-week day camp hosted on our campus by Canterbury Athletic Director Lizzy Stemke. The camp is designed for rising 2nd-6th grade girls and focuses on giving girls exposure to a variety of different sports including lacrosse, basketball, volleyball, and more. Registration is open to Canterbury students and to the public. Click here to learn more and register online.
All-School Communications
The Chatter
Canterbury has an all-school weekly email communication called The Chatter that you will receive on Thursdays throughout the school year. Please read it for school news and to learn about upcoming events. As a parent, you’re automatically signed up to receive The Chatter with the email address we have on file for you but please email Sarah Healy if anyone else in your family should be included.
The first Chatter of the 2024-25 school year will be sent in the beginning of August. This will include important information to help get your school year started, including important forms that need to be completed before the start of the year.
Social Media
You are encouraged to follow Canterbury School on Instagram (@canteburygso) and Facebook to keep up on the latest school updates.
Class List
Teacher assignments and class lists will be sent via email in mid-August.
Middle School
School Supplies
School Supplies
Each family is asked to provide school supplies for their child(ren). The Canterbury Parents Association (CPA) has partnered with School Tool Box so that you can simply order a box of supplies to be delivered either to the classroom or to your home. To order, visit the School Tool Box website and look for the box assigned to your child’s grade level.
School Tool Box Deadlines: Orders placed before June 16 will be delivered directly to your child’s classroom prior to the start of the school year. Supplies ordered after June 16 will be shipped to your home. Ordering is open until July 16.
You may also choose to purchase school supplies yourself and send them with your child on the first day of school; please refer to the School Tool Box website for supply lists per grade level.
Families should provide their own backpacks from home. More information about backpack specifications will be provided mid-summer.
Families should provide their own backpacks from home.
Summer Work Requirements (Grades 5-8)
Students entering grades 1-8 have summer work assigned to keep their skills fresh over the summer and ensure a strong start to the year. Middle School summer work packets will be mailed to each family early in the summer (including a required book for 5th-8th grades which should be returned at the beginning of the school year), and are also posted to our online portal, CLAW, under Parent Resources. If you have questions about your child’s summer work, please contact Kathy Durham, Director of Middle School, at durhamk@canterburygso.org.
School Calendar
You can view the entire calendar here: 2024-25 Canterbury Preliminary Calendar
Dress Code
Students in grades K-8 are expected to follow the school Dress Code for their attire at school each day. Details about the Dress Code can be found here.
Casual dress days and chapel dress days will be announced sporadically throughout the school year, along with details/guidelines.
New Student & Parent Orientations
Students new to Canterbury’s middle school will be asked to join us on Monday, August 19 for Sowing Seeds for Success, an orientation and introduction to middle school. This three-hour program, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m., will give new middle school students the opportunity to meet teachers, do activities related to their classes, attend a short chapel service, and get to know each other before the school year begins.
Back-to-School Open House & Family Social
Families are invited to our Back-to-School Open House and Family Social on Wednesday, August 21 from 4:00 - 6:00pm. This is a great opportunity to meet other current and new families, and enjoy ice cream and socializing.
Health and Medical
Health and Medical
All school forms will be submitted online via Magnus Health. To log in, go to CLAW and click on the Magnus Health button. If you are having difficulty navigating the Magnus system, please visit the Magnus support page.
https://magnushealthsupport. force.com/s/All new students are required to submit their most recent immunization record. You can request your student’s immunization record at their next well-child visit or call their pediatrician and ask them to print the record and mail/email it to you directly. For more information about NC's required immunization, please click here.
https://immunization.dph. ncdhhs.gov/schools/ccf_requirements.htmSchool Hours
The school day runs from 7:30am-3:10pm. Morning carpool begins at 7:45am and afternoon carpool begins at 3:15pm.
Early Morning Drop-Off: 7:30am
Available to all students and registration is not required. Lower School teachers rotate hosting Early Morning Drop-Off; host teacher and location will be announced in Canterbury’s weekly email newsletter, The Chatter.
Extended Day: 3:10-6:00pm
For students who are registered for the program; if you need to add Extended Day to your child’s schedule, please contact Kathy Creekmuir at Kathy Creekmuiror 336-288-2007
Lunches/Snacks
- All students should pack a snack, lunch, and water bottle daily.
- All food should be nut-free. We are glad to supply suggestions if needed.
- An optional hot lunch program will be available multiple times each week.
Further details will be announced early in the school year.
Tuition
Parents can access their family’s tuition account within their CLAW account under “Tuition Management.” If you have questions about how to pay tuition or your tuition account, please contact Kathy Creekmuir at Kathy Creekmuiror 336-288-2007
Middle School Sports
The fall season includes Boys' Soccer (Grades 6-8), Girls' Tennis (Grades 6-8), Girls' Volleyball (Grades 6-8), and Co-Ed Cross Country (Grades 5-8). Practice spots are available for any willing 5th graders who would like to join a team as a practice player.
Pre-season clinic days for fall sports will run from August 12-15. We highly encourage anyone who would like to participate in Canterbury Athletics in the fall to please keep these dates in mind. Tryouts will be held Monday-Tuesday, August 19-20.
To assist in our planning, please fill out our 2024 Fall sports sign-up form if your son or daughter has any interest in a fall sport. Sign-up will close on August 22 and all sign-ups after that point will be based on roster size.
If you have any questions please contact Canterbury Director of Athletics, Lizzy Stemke at stemkel@canterburygso.org.
August 12-15 @ 3:30-5pm: (Monday-Thursday)
- Pre-season clinic days for all fall sports
August 19-20 @ 3:30-5pm: (Monday-Tuesday)
- Tryouts - Canterbury Fall Sports
After School Activities
Canterbury's after school enrichment program offers activities taught and supervised by Canterbury teachers and local experts on a semester basis. Activities include music lessons, dance, art, microeconomics club and more – all available at Canterbury at the end of the school day. The activity list varies by semester, and some groups fill quickly. Program activities will be shared with families closer to the start of the school year.
Summer Camps
Summer Camps
- Canterbury Summers is a day camp for rising Kindergarten-5th grade students. Registration is open to Canterbury students and to the public. Camps run weekly from June 17 to August 2, with the exception of the week of July 1. Click here to learn more and register online.
- WE Play Youth Camp is a one-week day camp hosted on our campus by Canterbury Athletic Director Lizzy Stemke. The camp is designed for rising 2nd-6th grade girls and focuses on giving girls exposure to a variety of different sports including lacrosse, basketball, volleyball, and more. Registration is open to Canterbury students and to the public. Click here to learn more and register online.
All-School Communications
The Chatter
Canterbury has an all-school weekly email communication called The Chatter that you will receive on Thursdays throughout the school year. Please read it for school news and to learn about upcoming events. As a parent, you’re automatically signed up to receive The Chatter with the email address we have on file for you but please email Sarah Healy if anyone else in your family should be included.
The first Chatter of the 2024-25 school year will be sent in the beginning of August. This will include important information to help get your school year started, including important forms that need to be completed before the start of the year.
Social Media
You are encouraged to follow Canterbury School on Instagram (@canteburygso) and Facebook to keep up on the latest school updates.
Class List
Teacher assignments and class lists will be sent via email in mid-August.