Sandwich ViIlage Preschool, Sandwich, Massachusetts



Home About SVP For Parents Policies Teaching Staff Calendar Tuition & Fee Schedule Preschool Payment Schedule Half/Full Day Payment Schedule Parent Handbook Enrollment Form 163 Main Street Sandwich, MA 02563 Tel: 508-888-2831 Fax: 508-888-8335 email us	Parent Information At the beginning of each month you will find in your child’s "cubby" a calendar of events and a newsletter outlining the activities we plan to introduce that month. Throughout the school year these events and themes make up the general teaching and learning objectives of our curriculum. In the foyer we have a Parent Board with postings of upcoming events, special activities, and important notices. Individual teachers also post a “What We Did Today…” form that will provide you with the highlights of your child’s school day. We also make every attempt to speak with parents and family members each day to report other significant events. We welcome and celebrate family involvement at our preschool. Suggestions, comments, and ideas are always encouraged and appreciated. Parents are welcome to visit the program at any time. We also invite you to share your special talents with us, join us as a chaperone on a field trip, or just stop by to join in on the fun. In January and June your child’s teacher will contact you to arrange a meeting to discuss your child and review a written progress report of your child’s activities, skills, and participation at the preschool. Parents may also request a meeting or conference with the program’s staff or director at any time throughout the school year. Sandwich Village Preschool’s Rules Everyone can play. Bullying and hurting others is unacceptable. Show respect to: Your teachers Your friends Your family Other adults Show respect by: Using kind words Using manners Sharing with others Waiting your turn Not interrupting Use school equipment and supplies with care. When inside the school, use "inside" voices and "walking" feet. Outdoor Play/Indoor Activities We believe that children should be provided with daily outdoor activities, weather permitting. Please dress your child appropriately and clearly label all of your child’s items. For safety reasons, sneakers or closed toe sandals are required for outdoor play. Indoors, we use markers, paints, glue, water and sand. Children should wear comfortable play clothes while attending preschool. Smoking/Fire Safety Ours is a smoke-free environment. There is no smoking in the building or on the grounds. The building is equipped with a fire alarm system and fire extinguishers. The children and teachers practice monthly fire and evacuation drills. Snacks and Lunch Your child will be given a healthy and nutritious snack and juice during their preschool session. Full-day children will also be given a snack after rest time. Our snack menu for the week will be posted on the Family Information Board. We ask that each family donate a half gallon of 100% fruit juice and a box of crackers each month. Children enrolled in the half or full-day program should bring lunch each day. Please label your child’s lunch box. Lunches should not be too large, and should offer healthy, balanced choices. Some suggestions include sandwiches, soup, pasta, cheese, vegetables, fruit and yogurt. A drink and ice pack should also be included in the lunch. Soda, gum and candy are not permitted. The staff will gladly heat food that has been sent in microwavable containers. Rest Time If your child attends preschool for over 5 hours in a day, she/he is required by DEEC regulations to rest for at least 45 minutes. Please provide a small sleeping bag for your child, clearly marked with her/his name. Sleeping bags will be stored in individual crates in the Quiet Room closet. Sleeping bags should be taken home every other week to be laundered. What to Bring to Preschool on Your First Day A complete set of labeled, spare clothes that will remain at school. Outdoor clothing appropriate for the season. Children who are here for lunch should bring their own nutritious lunch, juice box, and small ice pack to keep it cool. Children in our full-day program should bring a small sleeping bag for rest time. Your child’s completed enrollment forms. A small photo of your child for their "cubby" tag. Rates Registration Fee A yearly, non-refundable fee of 50.00 is due at the time of registration. Morning Preschool Program & Lunch (9:00-12:30) 2 days per week $2,160.00 per school year or 10 equal installments of $216.00 3 days per week $3,000.00 per school year or 10 equal installments of $300.00 Half Day Preschool (9:00-2:00) $34.00 per day Full Day Preschool (5-10 hours) $48.00 per day The preschool program begins on Wednesday, September 6, 2006 and concludes on Thursday, June 14, 2007. Yearly tuition may be divided into 10 equal payments, with the first installment due by June 1, 2006. The second payment will be due on September 1 with the tenth and final payment due on May 1, 2007. Tuition for half-day and full-day programs may be paid weekly or monthly, and are due on the first day that your child attends each week or each month. Full-day and half-day programs will be required to make the first payment by June 1, 2006 and will be applied to the first week of enrollment in September. First payments are non-refundable if your child fails to attend the program in September. A 30-day notice is required for all program changes. Payment adjustments, credits or refunds are not made for absences or missed days due to closings, illness, vacation or withdrawals. Full fees are due for all holidays and weather-related closings that occur when your child is scheduled to attend. Please consult the yearly school calendar for scheduled closings. Your child’s guaranteed slot is your financial responsibility; prompt payments are expected and greatly appreciated. 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