Growing Together Preschools Parent Handbook

Calaveras Unified School District

Mark Campbell, Superintendent

Growing Together Preschools Parent Handbook

2012-2013

Growing Together State Preschool

Jenny Lind Elementary 754-2218

Growing Together State Preschool

Valley Springs Elementary 754-2141, x 3254

Growing Together State Preschool

San Andreas Elementary 754-2366

West Point Head Start/State Preschool West Point Elementary

754-2255, x 3617

Ready to Learn Preschool

Rail Road Flat Elementary 754-2275, x 3706

Calaveras Unified School District

Preschool & Child Care Services PO Box 788

San Andreas, CA 95249 (209) 754-2311 voice; (209) 754-2261 fax

Kim Osmanski-Potter, Principal Monica Lolley, Secretary

*Available on the CUSD website, calaveras.k12.ca.us*

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome.................................................................................................................................................. 3 Program Philosophy .............................................................................................................................. 3 Desired Results Development Profiles............................................................................................... 3 Goals and Guiding Principles .............................................................................................................. 3 School Contact Information ................................................................................................................ 5 Services & Fees ...................................................................................................................................... 5 Holidays................................................................................................................................................... 6 Preschool Program Schedule ............................................................................................................... 6 Learning Experiences and Play ............................................................................................................ 6 Eligibility Criteria ................................................................................................................................... 7 State Preschool Enrollment.................................................................................................................. 7 Fee Based Enrollment ........................................................................................................................... 9 Procedures for Enrollment................................................................................................................... 10 Immunizations & Medical Assessment .............................................................................................. 10 Parent & Community Participation..................................................................................................... 11 Parent Advisory Board .......................................................................................................................... 11 Parent Communication ......................................................................................................................... 11 Sign in/Sign Out Procedures ............................................................................................................... 11 Pick Up Policy ........................................................................................................................................ 12 Safety in the Parking Lot....................................................................................................................... 12 Absences.................................................................................................................................................. 12 Medical Exclusion Policy ...................................................................................................................... 13 Medications............................................................................................................................................. 13 Minor Injuries & Medical Emergencies.............................................................................................. 14 Discipline ................................................................................................................................................ 14 Termination Policy ................................................................................................................................ 15 Withdrawal from the Program ............................................................................................................. 15 Toys from Home/Personal Possessions ............................................................................................ 15 Clothing ................................................................................................................................................... 15 School Parties and Birthdays................................................................................................................ 16 Meals & Snacks ...................................................................................................................................... 16 Naptime................................................................................................................................................... 16 Transportation Arrangements.............................................................................................................. 16 Confidentiality ........................................................................................................................................ 16 Enrolling Children with Special Needs............................................................................................... 17 Formal Complaints ................................................................................................................................ 17 Crisis Response Plan.............................................................................................................................. 17 Program Evaluation............................................................................................................................... 17 Children and Parent Rights .................................................................................................................. 17 Signature Page ........................................................................................................................................ 19

CUSD School Calendar 20012-20013 available on the CUSD website, calaveras.k12.ca.us

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Welcome

Dear Parents & Guardians: Welcome to the Calaveras Unified School District (CUSD) Preschool! We are excited to work with you and your child to develop the foundation for your child's future academic success. We strive to offer a quality program that recognizes and values each child's unique traits and potential. The curriculum is child centered and reflects best practices as set forward in First Class, A Guide for Early Primary Education and is based on the California Preschool Foundations developed by the California Department of Education. We look forward to a year of amazing growth for your child. We adhere to all state, county, and district rules regarding child care licensing, fire, safety, and nutrition. Our goal is to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for all children in which to learn and develop. This handbook was designed to acquaint you with our program policies and procedures. Please read and refer to this handbook as needed. Feel free to discuss any concerns or questions with our staff. The Preschool office is located in the CUSD district office building, 3304 Hwy. 12, San Andreas, CA 95249. The mailing address is:

Calaveras Unified School District Preschool Services PO Box 788

San Andreas, CA 95249 (209) 754-2311 voice (209) 754-2261 fax

Sincerely, Kim Osmanski-Potter

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Program Philosophy

We believe children learn and develop when exposed to a rich and stimulating environment. This requires highly qualified teachers, a child centered curriculum, and developmentally appropriate educational materials and equipment. A quality preschool education provides activities that encourage children to learn through a balance of pre-literacy and numeracy activities, structured free choice, and hands-on experiences.

Desired Results Development Profile

The goal of Growing Together Preschool is to ensure that all children are making progress in the domains of physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development.

We use the Desired Results Developmental Profile, a tool developed by the California Department of Education, Child Development Division, to assess the development of children. Children are assessed within 60 days of enrollment and every six months thereafter. Parents' input is a necessary component of this assessment. The assessment is also used to plan and conduct age and developmentally appropriate activities for the children.

Goals and Guiding Principles

Our goal is to address the needs of the whole child by enhancing their social, emotional, cognitive, physical and creative development. We will provide learning experiences that promote:

Social Development o Learning to get along in groups o Learning responsible behavior o Acquiring respect for individual differences

Emotional Development o Promoting positive self image o Promoting trust, independence, and harmony o Developing self control

Cognitive Development o Emerging literacy skills o Building number sense o Experiencing science, art, and music

Physical Development o Improving large and small muscle development o Improving hand/eye coordination o Encouraging hands-on experiences

Creative Development o Promoting active learning o Making choices

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School Contact Information

Growing Together State Preschool Jenny Lind Elementary School 5100 Driver Road Valley Springs, CA 95252 754-2218

Ready to Learn Cooperative Preschool Rail Road Flat Elementary School 298 Rail Road Flat Road Rail Road Flat, CA 95248 754-2255

West Point Head Start/State Preschool Co/Op West Point Elementary School 54 Bald Mountain Road West Point, CA 95255 754-2255

Growing Together Services and Fees

Growing Together State Preschool San Andreas Elementary School 255 Lewis Avenue San Andreas, CA 95249 754-2366

Growing Together State Preschool Valley Springs Elementary 240 Pine Street Valley Springs, CA 95252 754-2141, ext 3254

Growing Together Preschools offer a preschool program with wrap-around program weekdays Monday through Friday on the CUSD academic calendar. Contact sites for hours of operation as they vary slightly from site to site.

Children will be accepted for our program between the ages of three and Kindergarten entry. Preschools offer a variety of options from which parents may choose to accommodate their family needs. Subsidies may be available through the Resource Connection at 754-3048 for more information.

Because we are a licensed facility and are part of the Calaveras Unified School District, please know that your child will be participating in activities with K-6 grade age students. Your child will always be under the supervision of their credentialed preschool teacher. If you have any concerns, please speak with the site supervisor.

Parent Fee Description

Part-time daily fees (includes preschool up to 3.59 hours per day ? children must be picked up by 11:45 a.m. daily )

Full-time daily (includes preschool up to 10.5 hours per day)

Fees $22.00 per day

$30.00 per day

State Preschool Slots ? available at Jenny Lind, San Andreas, Valley Springs and West Point

Part time daily fees are based on income verification (includes preschool up to 3.59 hours per day ? children must be picked up by 11:45 a.m. daily)

Full-time daily (includes preschool up to 10.5 hours per day)

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