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Discipline
Discipline is teaching and modifying behavior and positive pro-social skills. Our staff will model behavior that is caring and respectful. Please remember that discipline is not something you do to the children; it is something you do for them. We will try whenever possible to change behavior with positive reinforcements such as praises, privileges, and stickers. There will be times when privileges may be restricted, and if necessary, €time out€¯ will be used. Young children usually respond well to these methods. If the disruptive behavior continues, or becomes uncontrollable, we will contact you. If a behavior is detrimental to our learning environment and presents a safety concern for that child or any student, dismissal may be necessary. We are not equipped to meet the needs of a child that may require special attention.
Snacks, Birthdays, and Special Occasions
Time for a mid-morning snack is scheduled in your childs day. We ask that you participate with your class in providing snack for the children on a rotational basis. Cups and napkins will be provided. Our beverage is water. If you choose to supply a beverage as well, please do not bring a red or grape colored drink. We do no want stains on clothing or carpet.
If you would like to celebrate your childs birthday at school, please notify the teacher in advance. Please do not send in gifts. If your child has a summer birthday, you may want to arrange a special celebration near the end of the school year.
Should you wish to invite your childs preschool friends to a private birthday party, we ask that you deliver invitations away from school. Please do not ask the teacher to do so.
Several times a year we have school-wide holiday celebrations. Parents will be contacted by the teachers to assist in planning and setting up these parties.
Clothing and Possessions
Children should wear clothing, which is durable and comfortable. We go outside whenever possible, so please dress your child accordingly. Select shoes, which give support and allow freedom of movement for climbing, skipping, dancing, and running. We ask that each child have a change of clothes in a marked zip-lock bag that we can keep in case of an emergency.
We ask that your child not bring toys or personal belongings to school. Young children frequently have trouble sharing, especially if the toy belongs to one child. Also, it is difficult enough for our teachers to keep up with everyones belongings. Many teachers offer a show-and-tell schedule that gives the child an opportunity to bring in a special belonging.
Please label all personal belongings. Young children do not always recognize their own belongings, especially if another child has a similar article. It can be frustrating for a teacher, too, to be delayed while trying to determine the ownership.
Pets, interesting items of nature, and many other things are welcome additions to our classrooms. Please check with the teacher first if you would like to bring in something (or someone) special. For instance, a pet bird and a pet cat would be chaos together!
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