Important Information For Parents

 

Curriculum:  We are using the A Beka curriculum for beginning phonics, letter & number recognition and the Scripture Bites curriculum for Christ-centered lessons.

  Dropping off:  Class begins at 9:30 .  Please bring your child to the bathroom before bringing them to the classroom.  Please be on time as it is a disruption to have children entering the classroom after class has begun.  It’s not uncommon for children to cry the first few days, as this is the first time many of them have ever been away from you.  Our staff is trained to handle this.  The best advice is a quick departure – the longer you stay, the more your child will want you and the longer they will cry.  We will notify you if your child is unable to be consoled within a reasonable amount of time.

PLEASE DO NOT LINGER IN THE CLASSROOM.

  Dismissal:  The school day ends at 1:00 .  Please be prompt in picking up your child.  If you are going to be late, contact Tina Intoppa at 965-4311 ext. 242 or Kathy Schloesser ext. 228.  If your child hasn’t been picked up by 1:10 , you must pick them up from Tina’s office.  Late charges apply after 1:10 .

  Snacks:  Please label your child’s snack and snacktime drink and place them in the snack basket up[on arrival.  Only 1 snack per child please.  A few healthy suggestions include:  fruit, vegetables, raisins, crackers, pretzels, and cheese sticks.

  Lunch:  Please pack a healthy lunch for your child.  We encourage them to eat their healthiest item first.   NO SHARING OF FOOD IS ALLOWED – we have several children with food allergies and special dietary concerns.

NO CANDY OR SODA PLEASE!

**NOTE**:  We do not have a microwave or refrigerator available for storage, so please pack your child’s snack & lunch accordingly.

  Teacher conferences:  If there is a need to have a conference with the teacher, please write a note explaining the need for a conference and give it to Tina or Kathy.  We will then schedule a time with you and the teacher and schedule a substitute to help in the classroom during that time, if necessary.
Conferences cannot take place in the classroom while children are present. 

  Thank you for following these guidelines.  We look forward to a great year.

  In His Love & Service, Shepherd’s Care Preschool Staff