SOUTH LAKE SCHOOLS PRESCHOOL PARENT HANDBOOK

Weather / Fire / Safety DrillsAt home or in school; children need to be able to follow thedirections of an adult in an emergency situation. Wepractice drills in all of our programs on a regular basis.This provides an opportunity for children and adults tobecome familiar with the guidelines necessary in eachsituation. Our staff reassures the children that adults arewith them to keep them safe. We encourage parents tosupport our efforts and follow through by planning safetyprocedures in the home. If you are present during a drill,please follow the instructions given by the teacher.Toilet TrainingChildren enrolled in our preschool program must becompletely toilet trained. Children should not be in pull-upsor diapers. A child should be able to communicate to theteacher that he or she needs to use the toilet. Teacherswill assist a child with buttons or snaps. Occasionally, achild may soil his or her clothes while attempting to use thetoilet. Please provide an extra change of clothes.If a child is unsuccessful using the toilet in the groupsetting, it may be necessary to withdraw until such timethat toilet training is reliably established.ImmunizationsChildren’s immunizations must be up-to-date according tothe guidelines set forth by the Michigan Department ofHealth. Reports are filed with the Michigan Department ofHealth regarding immunization status of children enrolledin our programs. Questions regarding their requirementsshould be directed to the Health Department SchoolImmunization Program at 586-466-6840.Food / SnacksChildren need a healthy diet in their early years in order togrow to their potential. Most children have favorite foodsand some that they avoid. In most cases it is possible toprovide children with a balanced diet if a variety of healthychoices are available.If you are providing a snack for your child’s class, pleasedo not bring candy or pop. There are many healthysnacks that are simple to prepare and purchase. Thesesnacks might primarily consist of food such as fruit, nonsugarcereals, cheese or crackers. Please check with yourchild’s teacher.Health PolicyWhen children are in a group setting, it is a challenge tokeep everyone healthy. There are several things we cando in order to prevent the spread of infection. Childrenneed to learn to wash their hands properly before they eat,after they use the bathroom or wipe their nose and whentheir hands are dirty. Parents need to keep children homeif they have the following symptoms or communicablediseases:Chicken Pox MeaslesConjunctivitis (pink eye) Strep ThroatInfectious Mononucleosis Ring WormUnidentified Rash ScabiesDiarrhea ImpetigoPin WormA temperature of 100 degrees F or more (children must befever free without fever reducing medication for 24 hoursbefore returning to school). Runny noses consisting ofnon-clear (green) mucus require that your child stayshome. Please contact the classroom to inform theteacher of any absences at 586-435-1008 or emailgfrancis@solake.org.Children must be on an antibiotic treatment for a minimumof 24 hours before returning to school. Many timeschildren are contagious before these symptoms areobserved. Parents may be requested to pick up their child1213