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The staff and administration at Mendel ES are committed to differentiating the learning opportunities and experiences for all students.
Joan K. Mendel Elementary School is part of Yokota AB Schools in the DoDEA Pacific East District. Mendel ES serves military connected students in PK to grade 5. Read More
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| BREAKFAST | 7:30am - 7:50am |
|---|---|
| BREAKFAST PK - 5th Grade | 7:30am - 7:50am 8:00am - 2:10pm (T 8:00am - 1:10pm) |
| BREAKFAST PSCD (Flexible Sessions) | 7:30am - 7:50am 8:00am - 2:10pm |
| BREAKFAST Tuesday Early Release | 7:30am - 7:50am 8:00am - 1:10pm |
| BREAKFAST Half Day | 7:30am - 7:50am Ends at 10:45am |
| BREAKFAST Office Hours | 7:30am - 7:50am 7:30am - 4:00pm |
LUNCH and RECESS SCHEDULE
| Grade | Lunch | Recess | Tues Lunch | Tues Recess |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade PK | Lunch 10:00 - 10:40 | Recess | Tues Lunch 10:00 - 10:40 | Tues Recess |
| Grade Kinder | Lunch 10:00 - 10:30 | Recess 10:30 - 10:50 | Tues Lunch 10:00 - 10:30 | Tues Recess 10:30 - 10:50 |
| Grade 1st Grade | Lunch 10:30 - 11:00 | Recess 10:10 - 10:30 | Tues Lunch 10:30 - 11:00 | Tues Recess 10:10 - 10:30 |
| Grade 2nd Grade | Lunch 11:05 - 11:35 | Recess 11:35 - 11:55 | Tues Lunch 11:05 - 11:35 | Tues Recess 11:35 -11:55 |
| Grade 3rd Grade | Lunch 11:35 - 12:05 | Recess 11:15 - 11:35 | Tues Lunch 11:35 - 12:05 | Tues Recess 11:15 - 11:35 |
| Grade 4th Grade | Lunch 12:10 - 12:40 | Recess 12:40 - 13:00 | Tues Lunch 12:10 - 12:40 | Tues Recess 12:40 - 13:00 |
| Grade 5th Grade | Lunch 12:40 - 13:10 | Recess 12:20 - 12:40 | Tues Lunch 12:40 - 13:10 | Tues Recess 12:20 - 12:40 |
SPECIALS SCHEDULE
| Grade | M, W, TH, F | Tuesday (ER) |
|---|---|---|
| Grade Kindergarten | M, W, TH, F 11:00 - 11:45 | Tuesday (ER) 11:00 - 11:35 |
| Grade 1st Grade | M, W, TH, F 12:35 - 13:20 | Tuesday (ER) 11:55 - 12:30 |
| Grade 2nd Grade | M, W, TH, F 13:25 - 2:10 | Tuesday (ER) 12:35 - 13:10 |
| Grade 3rd Grade | M, W, TH, F 10:00 - 10:45 | Tuesday (ER) 9:40 - 10:15 |
| Grade 4th Grade | M, W, TH, F 9:10 - 9:55 | Tuesday (ER) 9:00 - 9:35 |
| Grade 5th Grade | M, W, TH, F 8:20 - 9:05 | Tuesday (ER) 8:20 - 8:55 |
Arrival and dismissal
Prekindergarten and Kindergarten- Students will enter through the large gate next to building 4360. A warm hand-off between parent and teacher is required at both drop-off and pick-up times. Please note that grade-level students are not permitted to pick up or drop off Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten students.
Grades 1-5
Students in grades 1-5 will arrive at the main gate in front of Building 4319. The gate will open at 7:50 AM, and students will walk directly to their classrooms. For dismissal, students will leave through the same gate. Bike riders will walk their bikes to the bike rack located on campus.
