Nursery School News
HALLOWEEN SAFETY
Halloween is quickly approaching. It is a fun time for children. Please do not send your child to school in their costume. We will have many dress-up clothes for them to enjoy at school as the holiday approaches. Please see the attached file that contained the safety tips for Halloween from kidsafe.org. We hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday.
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NO NUTS PLEASE
We are still a nut free facility due to nut allergies (tree nuts and peanuts). When it is your snack day, please send in items that do not contain nuts or nut butters. Same goes for lunches, please do not send nuts or nut butters. If you have questions, please check with your child’s teachers for more specific needs for your child’s classroom. Thanks
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NEW POLICIES
Late Tuition Policy
Starting October 1, 2024, a new late tuition policy will be activated. Since the operation of United Church Nursery School is dependent on the prompt payment of tuition, fees, and other charges, if tuition is not paid by the 10th of the month families will be sent a letter reminder of the late tuition policy. If the family needs to make alternate arrangements, please contact the director. If the tuition is not paid by the 20th of the month without communication with the director, a $25 late fee will be added to the total due. If the outstanding tuition is not paid by the last day of the month without communication with the director, the child may NOT return until tuition is paid and up to date which could include the next month’s tuition.
Late Pick Up Policy
Starting October 1, 2024, a new late pick up policy will be activated. To ensure the proper teacher to child ratio is kept and to respect the teacher’s time for their other duties, parents are expected to pick up their children on or before their scheduled departure time. There will be a 5-minute grace period, but after 5 minutes, late charges will be billed (retroactive to the original departure time) as follows:
- $1 per minute late fee (retroactive to the intended departure time) for the first through third incidents WITHOUT COMMUNICATION
- $2 per minute late fee (retroactive to the intended departure time) for the fourth through sixth incidents WITHOUT COMMUNICATION
- $5 per minute late fee (retroactive to the intended departure time) for the seventh through tenth incidents WITHOUT COMMUNICATION
- $10 per minute late fee (retroactive to the intended departure time) after the tenth incident WITHOUT COMMUNICATION.
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SNACKS
If your child is absent on the day that they are suppose to bring snacks, please bring them in the next day that your child attends. This helps keep our extra snacks stocked. Thank you!
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PARENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We love having our parents and families being involved in the classroom. Please check with your child’s teacher for any volunteer opportunities in your child’s class to read stories, do holiday art, or share a special talent. Also, if you have any old towels or pots/pans that you are no longer using and need to find a home for, please consider bringing them to the school.
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PARKING LOT SAFETY
PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY in the nursery school parking lot. Nothing is more important than the safety of the children. Even if you are running late, slowing down as you approach the parking lot is essential. Please hold your child’s hand as you are walking to and from your car.
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PLAYGROUND SAFETY
Children love to stay and play after school on the playground but in order to do so, please follow the rules of the playground. I have attached a copy of the Parent Handbook and the rules are outlined in Addendum 1. The rules are there for safety reasons and you will be asked to leave if your child does not follow them.
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Parents may discuss any concerns with the director. At any time during the year, parents and teachers may request a conference.
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
CALENDAR
September 30th - October 11th
Fall Break NO SCHOOL
October 14th
NO SCHOOL - Staff Development day
October 23rd
Practice Exit Drill
October 29th
Practice Severe Weather Drill
November 5th
Election Day - NO SCHOOL
November 19th
Practice Exit Drill
Nov. 27th - 29th
Thanksgiving Holiday NO SCHOOL