Disclosure Document 2008-2009

Welcome to Little Learners Preschool! I am excited for our class to start learning and having a great time this school year. There are just a few important things for parents to keep in mind throughout the year.

1.Please bring your child no earlier than five minutes before school starts and make sure they are picked up no later than five minutes after school, unless special arrangements are made.

2.If your child is hurt or feeling sad, I have a “Hug it better” policy. If you are not comfortable with little hugs or pats on the back, please let me know.

3.If a discipline problem arises, I use the time-out policy. The child will be in time-out for the amount of minutes equivalent to their age. Please contact me if you have concerns about this, but also bear in mind that most problems can be worked out without resorting to time-out.

4.Tuition must be paid by the first week of each month. We will send an E-mail reminder about tuition each month. Tuition is $75.00 for the M,W,F class, and $60.00for the T, Th class. Please write checks to Amber Peck.

5.For Show and Tell, I have a special bag that the kids will take turns bringing home. We will have Show and Tell everyday, but only one person at a time will have the spotlight. They should have a turn every few weeks. This way we won’t be in a hurry to get through everyone and it will be exciting for the kids.

6.Please send your child with a backpack or bag to put things in, a coat or jacket (if necessary), and a full stomach! We will have a snack each day, but not right at the first of class.

7.We have a class snack bucket that will be sent home with a different child each day (except for the days that we will provide special treats that go with the lesson). Please fill the bucket with enough treats for the class (number of students is listed on the bucket). Your treat could be as simple as a bag of marshmallows, pretzels, some fruit to cut up, or something even homemade. Drinks will be provided at school. Thank you for your help with snack time. We will also try to coordinate your snack turn with birthdays. Let me know if you have any concerns.

8.If possible, I am asking for donations of any of the following: Ziploc baggies (snack or sandwich size), a box of tissues, wipes, or a roll of paper towels. These items can be sent to school with your child anytime!

9.I will follow the Alpine School District schedule for vacations and holidays,
with the exception of the beginning and end of the school year.Alpine district has other days off, but they are on Mondays and Fridays. I only listed the ones that affect our preschool days. The holidays are as follows:

UEA/Prof. Dev………October 16th , 17th, 20th
Thanksgiving/Teacher comp…November 26-28th
Christmas/New Year........December 22nd-January 2nd (we will be back to school on the 6th)
Spring Break/Teacher comp……April 13th-17th

•Last day of school is Wednesday May 20th and Graduation will be held on Thursday May 21st.

Class Schedule
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:15-11:45 (optional Tuesday, Thursday)
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 12:45-3:15

9:15-9:30 Name/cutting practice, books & puzzles
9:30-9:50 Calendar, Weather, Pledge, Show and Tell, Singing Time
9:50-10:00 Circle Time (intro to new letter, unit lesson, etc.)
10:00-10:30 Unit activities/Creative arts or crafts
10:30-10:40 Snack/Story time
10:45-10:55 Movement/Music activities
10:55-11:25 Alphabet work, Math, Science/Centers
11:25-11:40 Free time-creative play
11:40-11:45 Clean-up and wait for parents to arrive

I will follow this schedule but times may be arranged to accommodate certain activities.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call me. I anticipate a fun and stimulating year for your little learner.
Thank you, Amber Peck (768-1091)