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The center provides a sleeping cot with a protective cover. Please provide at least one small blanket, which will be sent home each Friday for laundering. Children may also bring their soft, noiseless, comfort toy for sleeping. Please ensure that clean sleep items are returned each Monday to the Center. CHANGE OF CLOTHING Please keep a full set of extra clothing in your child’s cubby at all times. Check periodically to make sure the clothing still fits and that it is appropriate for the current season. PERSONAL BELONGINGS Each child is designated a place for their personal belongings. Toys from home should stay at home. While the center makes every effort to safeguard personal belongings, we are not responsible for any lost or broken items. Money should not be brought to the school unless requested by the Director. Teachers may have “Show-and-Tell,” which would be the exception to the “no personal toys at school policy.” On these days, toys remain in the child’s cubby except for sharing time. No guns, war toys, toys of destruction, or toys that depict ghosts, witches, and the like are allowed at any time. BIRTHDAYS/HOLIDAYS Birthdays and holidays may be celebrated at Gloria Christi. Please make arrangements with your child’s teacher for any special treats or activities that you wish to provide for these times. We are a Christcentered school and will carry out the Christian emphasis in celebration of the holidays. We may allow costumes for the Harvest Party in October; however, no evil, demonic, or violent character costumes or accessories will be permitted. CLOTHING/DRESS Please send children in comfortable, simple clothing that children can easily fasten on their own. Keep in mind that children will paint, use markers, glue, and other messy objects on a regular basis and that children, including little girls will be playing ball games and hanging upside down on monkey bars while outside on the playground. Shorts should always be worn under dresses. The playground rocks also cause discomfort when caught between toes and sandals. Tennis shoes are recommended. Please dress your child appropriately for the weather; children will spend time outside daily except in very severe weather. Also, keep in mind the ever-changing Colorado weather; it is easier to take off layers than to find extra clothing. Finally, please label all clothing items that may not stay on your child all day. This will help you to avoid lost items. PARENT TIME We ask that parents visit the center, get to know your child’s teacher, and assist in any way you can. Volunteer hours are always appreciated. Teachers can always use your help preparing materials, making copies, cutting things out, etc. Your child will appreciate your participation as well. Our center also conducts fundraising projects throughout the year. Your time and efforts in these projects directly benefit the preschool/daycare and your child. Donations are also a great way for parents to participate. Please save those toilet paper rolls, baby food jars, or other objects frequently used for art projects. Revised August 2011 5
MOVIES/VIDEOS On occasion, videos will be used for quiet time and/or as part of the curriculum. Only “G” rated movies will be shown or occasionally, previewed “PG” movies with notification to parents/guardians. In the event of a trip to the movie theater, the name of the movie and rating will be posted on the permission slip. Children are supervised at required ratios during these times. CONFERENCES Parents are encouraged to ask for a conference with their child’s teacher at any time they feel necessary. Parent/Teacher conference days will be held for children enrolled in preschool at least one time per school year. Teachers, the Director, and/or parents may request additional conferences throughout the year as needed. COMMUNICATION Please pay attention to the several avenues of communication in our center. All communication to parents will be placed in the family’s folder on the upstairs bulletin board. Notices will be posted on the parent board located on the door to the preschool/daycare, and also in the sign in/out area. Any changes to our policies and procedures will be in writing. You may also receive calls from “Member Caller,” an automated phone service we use to notify families in the event of cancellation or emergency. That number is 1-888-996-3623. Discipline Gloria Christi Preschool/Daycare staff looks to God’s Word for discipline guidelines. We believe in a loving, yet firm discipline that teaches. We are consistent in our discipline. No physical punishment is used. Since each child is unique, we look to his or her individual needs. Some methods that we use are: problem solving, positive reinforcement, redirection, natural consequences, time-outs, visits to the Director’s office and notes or phone calls to parents. In the event that a behavior is endangering others, suspension or termination of the child’s care may be necessary. Parent/Teacher communication is extremely important in the discipline process. If consistent behavior problems occur, the staff will enlist parental involvement. If problems still persist, parents, staff, and Director may be requested to work together in planning and implementing a behavior plan for the child. The Board of Education reserves the right to terminate care of a child for persistent behavioral issues that cannot be resolved once various attempts and methods have been exhausted, for significant behaviors that endanger other children or staff either physically or mentally, or for behaviors that interfere with the ability of the staff, children, and other families to maintain the philosophies and goals of this mission. 6 Revised August 2011
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