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 2nd week of Jan-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, daily behavior summaries, 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

ALL KIDS:

Type this message: @kiddieh

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

4’s class msg: @4sclass

3’s class msg: @3sclass

Snack

• Kids bring their OWN “light” snack-

10:30-10:40• Please send ALL COLD snacks in a labeled

container/bag (lunch box)• LABEL ALL CUPS!!!!!!!• We provide 100% apple juice.• Send healthy snacks- no cookies, cakes, chips• NO POPCORN, Cut grapes in half!

Special days/Treats

• Treat sign up sheets for holidays• Birthday treats may be sent in- plan for 18

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

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

animal fat

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

• 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/Wednesdays

• both age groups may come

• 2:30-3:15

• basic skills, computer programs

• parent requested specific skills

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 the next day

BOOKS!

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

• https://orders.scholastic.com/HCPG6• give paper book orders directly to sign in/out

teacher or put in their folder.

• 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, paper cups, music cds, “dress up” items (no hats)

Absences

• Not necessary to inform of absences

• But, please let us know if your child has been diagnosed with any contagious illnesses

• We’ll inform you of any “outbreaks”

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– profuse/colored nasal drainage– 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. 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.

Daily Behavior

• Each day there will be an indicator in each child’s folder as to how their day went.

EITHER:– Sticker on the calendar:

good day/or reminded only once

OR

- Behavior slip: warning or time out for specific rules

“W”= “off” day /warning (previously reminded)

“C”= Time out/consequence (reminded &warned)

: ( = sad day-cried- hurt, upset, etc.

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 !• Sign in sheet:• “Notes”- pick up early, behavior concerns, special

occasions, book info, show & tell notes• Snack- Yes or No & C- if snack goes in fridge• If you come late, call the preschool & a teacher

will meet you outside.

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!!!

Sign out Procedures• Mandatory- sign out signature

• Parents can come inside to pick up kids

• DO NOT PARK IN FIRE LANE!

• If using “Shuttle service”…

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

Schedule• 9:15-9:20 Arrival/Free play• 9:20-9:30 Circle time/Jobs• 9:30-10:10 lessons-Art, Math, PE, Lang.• 10:10-10:20 Large motor• 10:20-10:25 Story• 10:25-10:35 Fingerplay• 10:35-10:45 Snack• 10:45-10:55 Quiet Reading & Thurs- Free play• 10:55-11:00 Circle time• 11:00-11:40 lessons- Science, Fine Motor, ABC, PE• 11:40-11:45 Show & Tell- Mon & Tues only• Story based unit plan worksheets & centers on W & Th