{"id":15360,"date":"2026-08-18T10:23:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T14:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/?p=15360"},"modified":"2026-08-18T10:46:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T14:46:54","slug":"ready-set-kindergarten-prepares-students-for-first-day-and-beyond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/ready-set-kindergarten-prepares-students-for-first-day-and-beyond\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cReady, Set, Kindergarten!\u201d prepares students for first day and beyond"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_15376\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15376\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_HES-67-scaled-e1787061577101.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-15376\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_HES-67-scaled-e1787061577101-1024x553.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_HES-67-scaled-e1787061577101-1024x553.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_HES-67-scaled-e1787061577101-300x162.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_HES-67-scaled-e1787061577101-768x415.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_HES-67-scaled-e1787061577101-1536x829.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_HES-67-scaled-e1787061577101-2048x1106.jpg 2048w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_HES-67-scaled-e1787061577101-400x216.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Holland Elementary students prepare to enter the building for the first day of &#8220;Ready, Set, Kindergarten.&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15363\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15363\" style=\"width: 226px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bustime_HollandElem-scaled-e1787061517548.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15363\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bustime_HollandElem-scaled-e1787061517548-226x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"226\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bustime_HollandElem-scaled-e1787061517548-226x300.jpg 226w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bustime_HollandElem-scaled-e1787061517548-772x1024.jpg 772w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bustime_HollandElem-scaled-e1787061517548-768x1018.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bustime_HollandElem-scaled-e1787061517548-1158x1536.jpg 1158w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bustime_HollandElem-scaled-e1787061517548-1544x2048.jpg 1544w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bustime_HollandElem-scaled-e1787061517548-400x530.jpg 400w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bustime_HollandElem-scaled-e1787061517548.jpg 1702w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 226px) 100vw, 226px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15363\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bus time at Holland Elementary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The first day of school can be intimidating for kindergartens.<\/p>\n<p>But the \u201cReady, Set, Kindergarten!\u201d program helps little ones practice riding the bus to school, visiting the cafeteria, cleaning up after mealtime and more.<\/p>\n<p>Piloted three years ago, \u201cReady, Set, Kindergarten!\u201d is now at all eight VBCPS Title I schools that have kindergarten.<\/p>\n<p>For four half-days during the second week of August, up to 15 students participated at eight VBCPS Title I schools that have kindergarten programs.<\/p>\n<p>Designed with care and creativity, the program focuses on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Helping students ease into the transition of leaving home.<\/li>\n<li>Familiarizing them with the rules and procedures at school.<\/li>\n<li>Introducing them to the faces and places that will become an integral part of their kindergarten experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15372\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15372\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-75-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15372\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-75-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-75-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-75-1024x683.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-75-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-75-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-75-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-75-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15372\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Learning how to clean up after yourself at Green Run Elementary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Students learn even the smallest tasks, such as walking in single file and opening up Pop-Tart packages. School staff also get to know the new students, everything from personalities to food allergies. \u201cReady, Set, Kindergarten!\u201d teacher Kristina Coryell and teacher assistant Mercy Ramos Rodriguez started the first day by greeting each student as they arrived.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen you\u2019re done with your breakfast, put your trash in the trash can,\u201d Coryell said with a smile. One student cried during the ride to school, but bus driver Chantel Leary Cox soothed the boy\u2019s nerves and wiped away his tears.<\/p>\n<p>Green Run Elementary teacher Catherine Fitzpatrick and teacher assistant Christine Reyes led a morning meeting with students, which included singing a song while doing light exercises.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15373\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15373\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-83-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15373\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-83-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-83-200x300.jpg 200w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-83-683x1024.jpg 683w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-83-768x1152.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-83-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-83-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-83-400x600.jpg 400w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-83-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15373\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A bit of exercise to start the day at Green Run Elementary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The first day also includes outdoor activities, shared reading, a tour of the school building, workstations, lunch in the cafeteria, closing circle and packing up for dismissal. Teacher-led reading activities, such as \u201cDavid Goes to School\u201d by David Shannon and \u201cButterflies on the First Day of School\u201d by Annie Silvestro, help students with kindergarten readiness skills and social emotional learning.<\/p>\n<p>Ready, Set, Kindergarten! gives students a chance to preview what it will be like to be a kindergarten student in a welcoming and supportive setting. On the final day, students take a mini bus tour where they meet a school bus driver, learn about bus safety and expectations, and experience a short ride around the surrounding area, helping make the transition to kindergarten feel more familiar and exciting.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cReady, Set, Kindergarten gives students a chance to experience school in a welcoming, supportive environment before the first day,\u201d said Katie Karr, pre-K instructional specialist. \u201cThat early experience builds confidence, helps students feel comfortable with routines, and allows them to begin the school year ready to learn and connect.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15374\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15374\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-79-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15374\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-79-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-79-200x300.jpg 200w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-79-683x1024.jpg 683w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-79-768x1152.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-79-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-79-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-79-400x600.jpg 400w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-79-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15374\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Morning meeting led by teacher Catherine Fitzpatrick<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When filling out a survey about the program, a College Park Elementary parent stated: \u201cMy child was excited to show me the art work he brought home and was excited to see a familiar face in his class. He called it \u2018Play Kindergarten\u2019 and is now counting down until \u2018Real Kindergarten\u2019 starts. He&#8217;s less anxious about making new friends and having new teachers, and is now really excited to return.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Interested?<\/h2>\n<p><em>\u201cReady, Set, Kindergarten!\u201d serves students at several <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vbschools.com\/academics\/title-i\"><em>Title I elementary schools<\/em><\/a><em>. Applications will reopen next year. If your child\u2019s school is a participating Ready, Set, Kindergarten site, you will have the opportunity to apply when you register your child for kindergarten for the 2027\u20132028 school year. All VBCPS elementary schools help families prepare their students for kindergarten. For more information, contact <\/em><em>your school or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vbschools.com\/families\/registration\/kindergarten\">https:\/\/www.vbschools.com\/families\/registration\/kindergarten<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15365\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15365\" style=\"width: 180px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Team-building_CollegePark.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15365\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Team-building_CollegePark.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15365\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Team building at College Park Elementary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15382\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15382\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/JPGgymtime_POVelementary-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-15382\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/JPGgymtime_POVelementary-1024x1001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1001\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/JPGgymtime_POVelementary-1024x1001.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/JPGgymtime_POVelementary-300x293.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/JPGgymtime_POVelementary-768x750.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/JPGgymtime_POVelementary-1536x1501.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/JPGgymtime_POVelementary-2048x2001.jpg 2048w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/JPGgymtime_POVelementary-400x391.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15382\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gym time at Point O&#8217;View Elementary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15369\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15369\" style=\"width: 528px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-66-scaled-e1787062821847.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-15369\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-66-scaled-e1787062821847-528x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"528\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-66-scaled-e1787062821847-528x1024.jpg 528w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-66-scaled-e1787062821847-155x300.jpg 155w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-66-scaled-e1787062821847-768x1490.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-66-scaled-e1787062821847-792x1536.jpg 792w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-66-scaled-e1787062821847-400x776.jpg 400w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-66-scaled-e1787062821847.jpg 853w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15369\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Playtime while meeting new classmates at Green Run Elementary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15370\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15370\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-71-1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-15370\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-71-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-71-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-71-1-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-71-1-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-71-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-71-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_GRES-71-1-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15370\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Playtime while meeting new classmates at Green Run Elementary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15366\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15366\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_HES-73-scaled-e1787062950879.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-15366\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_HES-73-scaled-e1787062950879-1024x1009.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1009\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_HES-73-scaled-e1787062950879-1024x1009.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_HES-73-scaled-e1787062950879-300x296.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_HES-73-scaled-e1787062950879-768x757.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_HES-73-scaled-e1787062950879-1536x1513.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_HES-73-scaled-e1787062950879-400x394.jpg 400w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_HES-73-scaled-e1787062950879.jpg 1550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15366\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Breakfast is served at Holland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15368\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15368\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_HES-75-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-15368\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_HES-75-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_HES-75-1024x683.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_HES-75-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_HES-75-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_HES-75-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_HES-75-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26_ReadySetK_081026_HES-75-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15368\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Every good day starts with breakfast at Holland Elementary!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15367\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15367\" style=\"width: 768px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5262-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-15367\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5262-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5262-768x1024.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5262-225x300.jpeg 225w, 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