TODDLERS - TWO YEAR OLDS The Laurel Hill School

TODDLERS - TWO YEAR OLDS

The Laurel Hill School

School Orientation Manual 2022-2023

TODDLER (2 yr.old) ORIENTATION

Dear Parents,

September is approaching and we are happy to welcome you home to Laurel Hill! These are challenging times that require a comprehensive and thoughtful approach. We at LHS are committed to meeting these challenges and to fully embracing our responsibility to each of our students, staff members, and parents.

It is with great confidence that we go forward into the new school year as a community dedicated to sustaining excellence in education and character.

Enclosed you will find an orientation packet reviewing general school policies. Included are medical forms, personal report forms as well as specific information regarding orientation for toddlers.

ENCLOSED PLEASE FIND IMPORTANT FORMS THAT MUST BE SUBMITTED TO

SCHOOL

DOWNLOAD ALL THE FORMS ATTACHED

SUBMIT FORMS TO

THE SCHOOL OFFICE

Aug. 29th, 30th, 31st,

Sept. 1st

In order to alleviate some of the anxiety associated

with the first days of school, and to facilitate a smooth acclimation to a

new environment, we have an orientation

period for our Toddler program. Boys and girls will have shortened class

sessions both with and without their parents

present.

PLEASE LOOK FOR THE ORIENTATION SCHEDULE

(Enclosed Here)

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND TIMES.

FIRST DAY OF REGULAR SCHEDULE BEGINS

SEPT. 6TH

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School Communications

Teacher's Website

Every classroom teacher has their own "class website." The website will contain information on all activities and events taking place in your child's class. It will outline the many activities your child will be introduced to each month. We encourage you to review and utilize the activities at home with your child when possible.

Weekly E-Mail

Pertinent information is sent out every Friday

via e-mail. This is the only mode of communication

that will be used during the upcoming school year. It is imperative that we have a current, preferred e-mail address for every student. We urge you to submit your preferred e-mail address immediately if you have not already done so. Be certain to check your e-mail for upto-date events and happenings each week. It would be most helpful if you would set spam lters, particularly if you're an AOL user, to allow LHS to appear (info@)

Parent Conferences

Parent-Teacher conferences are scheduled during the school year. Your child's total performance is reviewed. Issues pertaining to skills, achievement, social and emotional growth, and creative expression are profiled. A written summary of the conference will be given to you. The conference is a dialogue between you, your teacher and school administrators. We learn a great deal through your observations and comments. During the school year you are welcome to meet with us at any time. Please don't wait for your conference to review pressing matters.

Weather Emergencies

A storm emergency may require the closing of school. The decision to close school (or suspend bus service) due to snow, high winds, or heavy rains is made on the basis of safety to children and commuting staff. Local road conditions are carefully assessed. You will be noti ed by our automatic telephone system (Parent Reach) regarding school closure if a weather emergency occurs. Announcements will also be made on our website

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We Love to Talk To Our Parents...

Communicating with your child's teacher . . .

?Your child's well being is our highest priority. The happiness and development of your child are enhanced by the feedback we receive from you. Please call us on any matter concerning your child! Many problems are easily solved if we work together early. Information we receive from you suggests where our program is succeeding, or requires modi cation for your child. Please do not hesitate to call.

? Calling LHS Call our front desk to leave a message. We will make sure to pass it to your child's teacher. If you desire a call back and it is not an emergency, it shall be made after school, or other times your teacher is not in class.

? Texting This is a big "No-no!" We do not support texting. Laurel Hill faculty turn their cell phones off while in class. This enables them to keep full attention on their students and lessons. We are sure you agree that receiving and replying to texts may be massive through-the-day distractions.

? Meetings Schedule a meeting, you don't need to wait for progressive report time. A meeting may be arranged after the school day or earlier, if possible.

With Laurel Hill administrators . . .

? By phone or by scheduled meeting Call and we will be happy to speak with you; and certainly, if an admin is not available your call will be returned asap.

? Email - Robert H. Stark, Headmaster: rstark@ - Helen Stark, Educational Director: hstark@ - Yosefa Klein-Karchmar, PreSchool Director: ykarchmar@

Clothing, Toys & Valuables

Clothing: In order to avoid lost clothing, please label all coats, gloves, hats, scarves, boots and sweaters. It will make return of these articles easier.

Toys: Please refrain from sending any toys, including trading cards and hand-held electronic games.

Valuables: Please do not send in costly items such as jewelry.

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Nutrition

Our program in nutrition includes cooking on a

regular basis. Dishes may range from casseroles to dessert - all prepared by the children. Teachers will send home requests for items such as an egg, a potato, or a cup of milk.

Birthdays

Birthdays are very special events and will be celebrated happily in your child's class.

NO FOOD TREAT POLICY

To better limit or prevent exposure to dangerous food allergens there is a no-food-treat policy at Laurel Hill. If you choose, you may send in non-food party favors or crafts to enhance the celebration.

LUNCH & SNACKS

Children may bring lunch to school or order lunch through our online program

which delivers lunch daily from local restaurants.

A notice will be sent out at the beginning of the school year with more details and sign up information.

Our nutrition program aims at controlling junk food intake by our students. Please refrain from sending candy to school. Your cooperation in this matter is appreciated.

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Allergy Awareness

Some children in your child's classroom may have an

allergy to peanuts and tree nuts. We would like to make sure the classroom is peanut/

tree nut free, in order to prevent a life threatening allergic reaction. We are

asking for your help to provide our children with a

safe school environment.

Any exposure to peanuts and tree nuts might induce a

serious reaction that requires emergency medical treatment.

To reduce the chance of this occurring, please do not send

any peanut or tree nut containing products to be eaten in the classroom. If your child has eaten peanuts or tree nuts before coming to school, please be sure that your child's face and hands have been washed before

coming to school.

Potty Training

Please store a supply of your child's diaper changes and

cleansing wipes with the school. Label your supplies.

Emergency Clothing

Please send in a complete change of clothes (underwear, socks, pants

and shirt). Please label all clothing and enclose in a labeled

plastic bag.

Tuition Information

All tuition deposits and outstanding balances must be submitted prior to the

beginning of the school year. Please remember that automatic monthly

tuition will be electronically deducted from the account families

have authorized, on the rst of each month beginning Sept. 1st and continue through May 1st.

Accounts with insuf cient funds will incur a charge of $30.00 for processing.

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