Kiddie Hawks PreschoolParent Information

News & Info

• Check calendar for themes, closings & special days.

• You will receive a Session 2 calendar in March

• Please send some type of bag/backpack each day

• check backpacks DAILY!

Closings

• If FCPS is on a 2 hour delay- there will be NO preschool

• If FCPS will be closing early, please come pick up your child ASAP

• Ch. 18 & FCPS.org, we will also call/text

Session II

• Long winter break from Dec 19-to 1st week of March

• Session II: March- June (dates tbd)

• 3’s automatically enrolled into 4’s next year

Folders

• Folders will be used as a form of communication

• Check folder/backpacks DAILY. Folders should remain in their backpacks/returned to school every day.

• Used for sending homework back & forth, time out/consequence/accident notices, special events or requests, scholastic orders

Communication• Most communication will be via EMAIL

– kiddiehawksprek@yahoo.com– http://kiddiehawksprek.wikispaces.com

• If you do not want info to be emailed to you, let us know today.

• 240-236-7722 preschool• OR 240-236-7603 Mrs.Borland’s office

“Remind 101”

TEXT UPDATES! We will send reminders & other info by text (optional but suggested)

You will NOT be able to return a message.

Please send a text to: (424) 543-7093

Type this message: @kiddieh

Snack

• Kids bring their OWN “light” snack-

(not lunch) 10:30-10:40• Please send cold snacks in an insulated labeled

lunch bag please LABEL ALL CUPS!!!!!!!• We provide 100% apple juice. Note on the sign

in sheet if your child will need juice for the day.• Send healthy snacks- no cookies, cakes, candy• NO POPCORN- hull less is okay• Cut grapes, baby carrots & cherry tomatoes in

half

Special days/Treats

• Treat sign up sheets for holidays• Birthday treats may be sent in- plan for 17

– Please send identical items (same color frosting, flavors, toppers, etc.)

• Please read ingredients carefully:• NO marshmallows, nuts or frosting containing

animal fat• In the past, parents have asked about bringing in treats for

the teachers. This isn’t necessary. We have a large staff of 40 teachers! (in case you insist) : )

Holidays

• Parent permission needed for parties, thematic lessons

• Alternate activities can be arranged

• Trick or treating around UHS-senior staff only

• “Santa” holiday party

Show & Tell• Show & Tell will be every Monday/Tuesday @

11:50

• Kids can have items from home during freeplay, but not during lessons.

• Do not send valuable/sentimental items you don’t want passed around- “blankies” or security items should not be brought to preschool

• Do not send live animals or weapon type toys

Homework

• Children will normally have homework once a week. Check their folder.

• It is optional.

• Complete & return in folder for “grading” (stickers/stamps).

Tutoring

• HOPEFULLY once a week

• Mondays- Tuesdays

• (IF tutors are available)

• both age groups may come

• 2:30-3:15

• basic skills, computer programs

• parent requested specific skills

• We will begin in the middle of October

Clothes

• Extra set:– full set - including socks– name on zip top bag– send long sleeves in cold weather– we’ll let you know of any accidents or wet

clothes– return a new set their next day

BOOKS!

• Check for Scholastic flyers in backpacks. We prefer parents order online: class code HCPG6

• https://orders.scholastic.com/HCPG6

• Check backpacks for books- books with a BAR CODE are from the UHS Media center.

Donations

• Check backpacks/folders for requests for donations of household items

• Feel free to send in any “trash” you think we could use, please clean thoroughly

• Please do not send milk jugs

• Other items: dolls/clothes, tissues, baby wipes, books, music cds, “dress up” items (no hats)

First Aid

• Basic first aid- wash with soap & water, ice & bandage.

• Medication- see Mrs. Borland

• Provide 3 additional phone numbers

• Give password to all contacts

• Accident report forms in folders for any issues.

Health• Please do not send your kids to class 24 hours

AFTER symptoms DISAPPEAR:– Temp of 100 degrees or higher

– sore throat

– persistent cough (remind kids to cover their cough with their arm, not hands

– Constant runny nose- even from allergies

– diarrhea or vomiting

– pink eye

– skin rash- poison, etc.

– other contagious illnesses

Behavior

– RULES of preschool:

– 1. Use your walking feet

– 2. Use your inside voices

– 3. Keep your hands to yourself

– 4. Be a good friend to everyone

– MOST IMPORTANT…

– 5. listen to the teachers/follow directions

Guidance

• Goal to build positive self-esteem & self-control

• 3 step system:– Remind, Warn, Consequence

• Time out- less than 2 minutes

• 4 time outs/week- “think day” at home

• Email Mrs. Borland with any concerns or need additional info.

Sign In procedures

• Sign in teacher- clipboard to sign- mandatory• Parents may bring kids in, but must leave the

preschool room by 9:20- circle time• DO NOT PARK IN FIRE LANE !• “Notes”- pick up early, behavior concerns, special

occasions, book info, show & tell notes• Juice- Yes or No if child needs a drink• Can leave car seats w/ teachers for carpooling

Shuttle• Pull up in front of gym/against fence• Teachers bring kids inside -9:15-9:30• If you arrive after 9:30, call preschool. A teacher can

come out to bring your child inside.• Afternoon shuttle begins around 11:45. • If you arrive early, call preschool. You will have to

give password• Preschool ends at 11:55• Shuttle ends at 12:05!!! NO teachers after 12:10!!!

Sign out Procedures• We do have the “Shuttle service” at sign out &

we prefer all parents to use it• You will choose a password today• When you or arrive you MUST say the password

– THEN kids will be brought out to the car– We’d like a family/pick up adult picture– Give password to ALL contacts– anyone w/o password must show ID & match contact

card

Schedule• 9:15-9:20 Free play• 9:20-9:30 Circle time/Jobs• 9:30-10:00 lessons-Art, Math, Lang.• 10:00-10:10 Large motor• 10:10-10:20 Story• 10:20-10:30 Fingerplay• 10:30-10:40 Snack/ teacher switch• 10:40-10:55 Quiet Reading M&T, W&Th- Free play• 10:55-11:00 Circle time• 11:00-11:40 lessons- Science, crafts, ABC, PE• 11:40-11:45 Show & Tell- Mon & Tues only• worksheets & centers on W & Th