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Prince of Peace
Preschool
Because we care...
2018-2019
Calendar and Parent Handbook
Dear Parents,
Welcome! We are delighted that you chose Prince of Peace
Preschool. We would like to extend an open invitation to you to
visit our busy, happy, noisy, creative classrooms and see your
child at school. This will give us the opportunity to get to know PARKING
you better and for you to get to know the school and staff
better. When coming to preschool or taking your child home,
This handbook and calendar will help you become please remember to hold your child’s hand, walking
acquainted with our goals and policies. Our expectations of to and from cars and building. DO NOT parallel park
parents and guardians are that you read this handbook and
supplemental notes and newsletters; and that you feel free in front of the entry doors, but in the designated
to be a part of the school, offering suggestions, comments, parking. This is for the safety of all our children.
and constructive criticisms, as well as financial and moral
support.
Thank you for allowing us to join with you in providing for the
care, love and nurture of your child. We believe that parents
and teachers working together can help children develop to
their full potential. We are looking forward with eagerness and
excitement to the school year ahead. Please let us know if
there is any way we can meet you or your child's needs
through the school or our other church ministries.
God’s Blessings,
Patty Bullock, Director
Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. Psalm 127:3
I promise you, every day your children will learn
something. Some days they will bring it home in
their hands. Some days they will bring it home in
their heads; but most days they will bring it
home in their hearts.
Valerie Welk
2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR
PRESCHOOL PRESCHOOL CHURCH
STAFF BOARD STAFF
Patty Bullock, Director Eileen Lawless, Chair Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
5145 SE Croco Rd 9646 SW 69th 785-271-0808
Berryton, KS 66409 Auburn, KS 66402
785-230-2912 785-845-3001
Current Pastor 785-271-0808
Jeanette Diehl Vacant, Vice-Chair
570-259-3403
Katie Elwell
Mary Hume, Parish Nurse, Lay Assistant
6931 SW Dancaster
Lauren Ewald Topeka, KS 66610 785-272-5905
785-554-8360 816-803-9061
Karla Haag Kristina Figuerres
785-221-3736 6820 SW 44th St.
Topeka, Ks. 66610
Charlotte Leach 847-708-5448
785-383-8832
Melody Devlin
Kayla Moss 7111 SW Fountaindale
785-249-2198 Topeka, KS 66614
785-230-6401
Cindy Ridder
785-806-4076 Lindsey Munson
3934 SW Friar Rd.
Topeka, KS 66610
Malori Scott
785-806-5799
785-220-5060
Elise Wiseman
Jill Wittrock 5035 SW Fairlawn
515-229-1569 Topeka, KS 66610
785-249-9640
Glenda Hammel (Fin. Sec.)
785-640-6767 Patty Bullock, Advisor
Current Pastor, Advisor
PURPOSE PRINCE OF PEACE
...Because we care about the children of this community, our
LUTHERAN CHURCH
purpose is to provide a rich learning environment in a The Church is the sponsoring organization of the
Christian setting of love and respect. It is designed to Preschool. The Church provides a nurturing
encourage young children to explore, discover and develop environment of love and respect for the child, staff and
basic cognitive, physical, spiritual and social skills appropriate parents. Also, the Church provides and maintains the
to their individual levels of development. facility, which is, the classrooms and playground and
provides utilities. The pastor and church staff advise
and support the Preschool in fulfilling its stated
purpose.
PHILOSOPHY
...We believe that our preschool is an extension of your home
and your teachings. While we provide a time for Bible stories
and songs, we are not and cannot be your child's main center
for religious training. We want to aid and support the family in
the cultivation of your child's spiritual development. We teach
the children about God's love by caring for one another in a
loving and respectful manner.
PRINCE OF PEACE
PRESCHOOL BOARD
The Board's responsibilities are to conduct school business;
support the staff; make new policies and procedures; to
manage the affairs and property of the Preschool; and to
report to the Board of Directors of the Prince of Peace Church.
It is composed of church members, parents of preschool
children enrolled in our Preschool, and a ministerial staff
member. The Preschool Director and ministerial staff member
attend Board meetings and make recommendations to the
Board.
HIGH/SCOPE CURRICULUM
The High/Scope curriculum is a cognitive oriented
curriculum designed for children from two to seven years
of age. By using Hi-Scope's curriculum which provides LANGUAGE & LITERACY
developmentally appropriate practices for preschool
children, we are acknowledging that children learn Your child learned to talk by talking. In the same way, we
differently; develop at different rates; and learn best believe your child learns written language by reading and
during child initiated activities. writing. In our classrooms, we attempt to give children
many opportunities to enjoy and use our written language.
Learning through child initiated activities creates a We read to them often. A variety of books are available for
classroom atmosphere of wonderment, excitement and children to peruse. Many children begin “reading” their
sharing between teacher and child. Our curriculum is favorite book simply by listening to them read over and
based on key experiences using the child's senses and over again. If you visit our classroom you will see a “print-
talents of observing, tasting, touching, climbing, building, rich” environment. We attempt to develop in children a
painting, listening and dreaming all wrapped up with lots love for the printed word. When children express an inter-
of energy and endless curiosity. est in or need to know sounds of letters, we teach them an
interesting and enjoyable way. We believe each child will
Real life situations provide valid learning experiences for begin reading when he or she is ready.
children of all ages. The number 20 becomes a real part of
learning when you're a preschool child and you get to reach Here are some ways you can extend your child’s use and
into a pumpkin to discover, "WOW! Seeds!! Let's count how knowledge of the printed word in your home.
many!" Turn off the TV and devices and read to your child.
Take your child to the library to pick out books of
An open-ended program like ours prepares children to interest to him/her.
utilize their intellectual and creative abilities in future Point out many signs in your home and neighborhood.
learning tasks. Label items in your child’s room as she/he names them.
Let your child see you reading both for information and
enjoyment.
Instill in your child a respect for books by taking proper
care of them.
Have papers and writing implements available for you
child.
Read a prayer or Bible verse to your child.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES PRESCHOOL ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
1. Develop the child’s spiritual growth through experiences and ARRIVAL - 9:00 AM Morning Classes begin
interactions that model Christ. We provide age appropriate 1:00 PM Afternoon Classes begin
opportunities for children to express joy, concern for others,
compassion, self-control, forgiveness, healing and prayer. Walk your child into the building and to their classroom or make
arrangements for someone else to do so.
2. Develop each child's ability to make choices and decisions
DEPARTURE - 11:30 AM Morning Classes dismiss
about what to do and how to do it, using their own time and 3:30 PM Afternoon Classes dismiss
energy effectively.
Meet your child at their classroom or make arrangements for
3. Develop each child's self-discipline and ability to identify, someone else to do so as this is the teachers daily planning period.
pursue, and complete self-chosen goals and tasks with We ask that you respect this time for them.
originality and responsibility.
The staff at Prince of Peace Preschool believe that communication
4. Develop each child's ability to work with other children and between home and school is vital to your child's success. We ask
adults in group planning, cooperative efforts, and with shared that you walk your child to the classroom each day upon
leadership. arrival and come to the classroom at departure time or make
arrangements for someone else to do so. Informal exchanges
between parent, child and teacher during those times will help us
5. Develop each child's knowledge of objects; skill in the arts;
know you better and will allow us to share with you, on occasion,
and comfort with physical movement. the events of the day.
6. Develop each child's ability to express thoughts, ideas, and Class begins promptly at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Before classes
feelings and to speak about, dramatize, and graphically begin the staff is not free to supervise children. Please do not
represent experiences in order to communicate them to others. bring your child much later than 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM because a child
may feel uncomfortable about arriving after everyone else has
7. Develop each child's ability to comprehend others' spoken, become involved in the classroom activities.
written, dramatic, and graphic representations.
If you know you are going to be detained, please notify the school
8. Develop each child's ability to apply their reasoning abilities immediately so that we can reassure your child that you are
coming.
to a wide range of situations, using a variety of materials.
Because the school has no provision for care after dismissal times,
9. Develop each child's creativity, initiative, spirit of inquiry we expect the children to be picked up promptly.
and openness to knowledge and other's viewpoints.
PARKING – Please park in designated parking spots. Please
do NOT leave children unattended in your vehicle.
Prince of Peace Preschool
August 2018
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4
Lauren’s Birthday
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Teacher Work Day Teacher Work Day Teacher Work Day Teacher Work Day Teacher Work Day
8:30am-4:00pm 8:30am-4:00pm 8:30am-4:00pm 8:30am-4:00pm 8:30am-12:00pm
26 27 28 29 30 31
MMO - Visits MMO - Visits MMO -Visits
MMO -Visits GAP - MWF, Pre-K GAP - T-TH, Pre-K
GAP – MWF AM, PM, & TWTH AM, PM, & TWTH
GAP - T-TH MMO MWF MMO T-TH
Kayla’s Birthday Parent Night Parent Night
7:00pm 7:00pm
ATTENDANCE, HEALTH AND SAFETY
1. Please notify the Preschool (271-0913) of each absence prior
to the class beginning.
6. A child will only be released to persons authorized by
2. Your child should be in school every scheduled day to gain you, the parent or guardian, to pick up the child. We must
the most from our program. However, for the well-being of all have written documentation of any changes of who you
the children, if your child shows any of the following signs or authorize to pick up your child.
symptoms, please do not send them to school.
acute cold or sore throat 7. In cases of severe weather watches, the staff will take the
red and discharging eyes or nose children to a safe area in the school. Drills for severe weather
persistent cough will be regularly conducted. Please do not risk your own
ear aches safety by driving to the school during unsafe times.
swollen glands
skin rashes 8. The staff and children take part in monthly fire drills.
nausea, vomiting or diarrhea Teachers will notify you when the drills have been
Your child must be fever free for 24 hours before returning conducted.
to class.
9. In an effort to help parents better understand our
3. Please notify the Preschool if your child has been exposed existing policy which states that “a child must be fully toilet
to or has contracted a communicable disease. The school will trained before they are enrolled in the preschool program”, a
formal definition for the term toilet trained follows:
notify the other parents.
Your child is toilet trained when, without any
4. If your child shows any signs of illness while at school,
reminders, your child walks to the potty, undresses,
prompt attention will be given. A sick child will be removed
urinates or has a bowel movement, and pulls up his/
immediately from the group and given a quiet, secure place to
her pants.
rest while waiting to be picked up.
We do however, recognize that on occasion, preschool
5. Members of our staff are trained in First Aid techniques so
children have accidents. Because of licensing adult/child
that they can quickly deal with an emergency. State licensing
ratio regulations and lack of facilities within our classrooms,
requirements state that your physician's name and telephone
it is difficult for teachers to leave the classroom to assist the
number must be kept on file so you and your physician can be
child. If the child is able to change himself/herself, (s)he will
called immediately if your child needs professional care.
be allowed to do so. If this is not the case, the child’s parents
will be immediately notified of the accident so they can assist
their child. The preschool keeps extra items of clothing on
hand for such accidents. Children in pull-ups are not
considered toilet trained.Prince of Peace Preschool
September 2018
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
2 3 4 Tuition Due 5 6 7 8
(2nd Payment)
First Day for First Day for
MMO-TTH MMO-WF &
Pre-K AM , TTH,
MWF
Pre-K PM &
NO CLASSES
TWTH
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
First Day for Parent Night 7pm Parent Night 7pm Parent Night 7pm
MMO-MON Pre-K PM
TTH&TWTH PM Pre-K AM & LATE FEES ADDED TO
12:30pm Staff Meeting MWF TUITION
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
12:30pm Staff Meeting
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 1pm POPP Board Meeting Jill’s BirthdayJuice is provided by Prince of Peace Preschool. Each class will have a sign up list available for parents who wish to
bring snacks. Please sign your name and what you plan to bring. Your help is greatly appreciated!
The following ideas are suggestions of low sugar, often low fat, snack ideas that can be used as guidelines in choosing what
to bring.
Pretzels (all shapes and sizes, fat-free and regular) Dried fruits
Pretzel sticks in cheese cubes, grapes, cherry tomatoes, ham cubes Applesauce
Crackers - any type *Fresh Veggies (with yogurt dip or cream cheese)
Oyster soup crackers Red and Green Pepper Slices
Saltines (wheat, cheese, plain) Animal Crackers
Fish Crackers (plain, cheddar, Parmesan) Muffins
Rice Cakes (minis and large) - buttered popcorn flavor is a favorite Bagels - large or mini - with or without cream cheese or
Rice Cakes with peanut butter spread
Pita Bread Triangles (with cheese, or peanut butter and applesauce Teddy Grahams
or spreadable fruit.) Low Sugar Cereals like:
Flour Tortillas with cheese or cinnamon Crispy Critters®
Bread and spread Kix®
Cheese, cut-out shapes (plain, or with rice cakes, saltines, or apples) Cheerios®
String Cheese Crispix®
*Fresh fruits (serve whole, slice, make kabobs, or fruit salads) Chex®
Shredded Wheat® (dipped in peanut butter is a treat)
*Trail Mix with above cereals, raisins, pretzels, etc.
NO NUTS!
*Recommendation for children under 4 years of age: hard pretzels, whole grapes, meat larger than can be swallowed
whole, hotdogs, popcorn, carrots, or nuts should not be served to these young children. Peanut butter should always
be served on a cracker or bread. The teachers are alerted to allergies.
Food that comes from home for sharing among the children must be either whole fruits or commercially prepared packaged
food in factory-sealed containers. Menus for snack are posted outside the child’s classroom.
BIRTHDAY SNACKS - Please check with classroom teachers regarding your child’s birthday snack treats.
UNACCEPTABLE SNACKS: cupcakes, cookies, donuts or donut holes, candy or hard candy, Rice Krispie treats, fruit roll-ups
and any high sugar/fat snack OR any unsafe food snack for the appropriate age group.Prince of Peace Preschool
October 2018
271-0913
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6
Tuition Due
(3rd Payment)
12:30pm Staff Meeting
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
12:30pm Staff Meeting
Jeanette’s Birthday
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
CARE/SHARE CARE/SHARE CARE/SHARE CARE/SHARE NO
NO CLASS for NO CLASS for NO CLASS for MWF, CLASS for TTH
TTH, Pre-K AM, Pre-K PM, & TWTH MMO in session
MWF & Pre-K AM
Pre-K PM, & TWTH
MMO in session MMO in session
LATE FEES ADDEDTO MMO in
TUITION
session
12:30pmStaffMeeting
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
12:30pm Staff Meeting
28 29 30 31
POP Costume Parade
Trunk or Treat Costume Parade MWF & Pre-K AM
T-TH 11:00AM
4:00pm - 6:OOpm
11:00AM Pre-K PM &
Karla’s Birthday TWTH 1:00PM
1pm POPP Board MeetingFUNDRAISERS IMMUNIZATIONS
Fundraisers sponsored by the Preschool are held two to
three times a year. Funds raised are used to purchase AGE Vaccinations
equipment and for fees associated with staff in-service. (ACIP/AAP recommendation 2012)
Ten percent of the funds are committed back to the church
in appreciation for the sponsorship of the preschool as a Birth HBV
mission outreach to the community. Families are 2 mo. HBV,DTP,IPV,HIB, PCV7, RV
encouraged to participate in the fundraising events but are 4 mo. DTP,IPV,HIB, PCV7, RV
under no obligation. 6 mo. HBV,DTP,IPV,HIB, PCV7, RV
12-18 mo. DTP,MMR,HIB, VAR, PCV7, HEP A (2)
FIREFLY BOOK ORDERS - Each month a newsletter will 4-6 yrs. DTP,IPV,MMR, VAR
go home with your child offering a variety of books, 14-16 yrs. TD (every 10 years throughout life)
cassettes and other age-appropriate learning materials,
which you may order. There is no obligation to buy, but 6 months & Influenza (recommended yearly)
our preschool does benefit by earning bonus books free of older
charge that we feel enrich our classrooms.
BAKE SALE - We will have a fund raiser bake sale at HBV Hepatitis B. Vaccine
each of the church worship services. This is an DTP Diphtheria, Tetanus & Pertussis
opportunity to show off your wonderful baking skills IPV Polio Vaccine
along with your children. The congregation invites you HIB Hemophilus Influenza type B
to attend worship services with them any time, but this MMR Measles, Mumps & Rubella
is a wonderful opportunity. TD Tetanus & Diphtheria
VAR Varicella (Chicken Pox)
CARNIVAL/AUCTION - This is perhaps our biggest and PCV7 Pneumococcal conjugate
most exciting fund raiser for the children. We encourage HEP A Hepatitis A Vaccine
families and friends to join us for this fun event. There RV Rotavirus
are plenty of opportunities to participate to make it a
huge success.Prince of Peace Preschool
November 2018
271-0913
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3
Tuition Due
(4th Payment)
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
12:30pm Staff Meeting
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
LATE FEES ADDED TO
12:30pm Staff Meeting TUITION
5:30PM - 8:00PM
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
No Class No Class
12:30pm Staff Meeting
25 26 27 28 29 30
1pm POPP Board MeetingENROLLMENT After the 15th, a notice of delinquency in payment will be
issued. Your child will be withdrawn from the program if
the delinquent payment has not been received prior to the
All students of any race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry,
physical handicap, or sex to all the rights, privileges, programs,
last day of the current month due.
and activities generally accorded or made available to students at
the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, CREDIT FOR ABSENCES - Due to budgetary constraints,
color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, or sex in we cannot give credit for absences.
administration of its educational policies and admissions policies.
LEAVING OUR ENROLLMENT - In order to avoid
Enrollment for upcoming Fall classes begins in early spring. tuition charges for a given month, written notification of
your intent to withdraw must have been received by the
ENROLLMENT FORMS - Health and immunization forms and preschool office prior to the date that tuition became
emergency care release forms required by our Prince of Peace Pre- payable for that month. (For example, payment #8 will
school Board and the State licensing agency must be completed and
not become payable if the office receives such notification
returned to the Preschool office before your child may attend
classes.
on or before February 1st.)
Medical form - must be completed PLAYING OUTSIDE - When a class goes outside to play all
Emergency Medical Release form - must be completed the children must participate. We will be going outside
yearly when the temperature is 25 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
Family, Behavioral and Social History form - must be We will not take the children outside on especially windy
completed yearly. days. Please send your child to school with coats, gloves,
hats, boots (if there is snow on the ground), so they will be
NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION FEE - Paid at the time of dressed warm enough for outside play.
enrollment. This along with the first tuition payment insures your
child a place in the preschool.
GUIDANCE AND DISCIPLINE
TUITION – Payments are due the first of every month. Payment is All that we expect of the child is that they come to school,
expected for the entire 9 months of the school year. Monthly
be themselves, and have respect for others. Children learn
statements will be placed in your child’s chat line. Tuition is paid
in our program that they are free to make choices and
in nine equal payments and the first tuition is due when you
register unless other arrangements have been made with express their feelings, as long as they stay within the limits
Director. The September tuition payment and Registration Fee of consideration for people and things.
payment will ensure a place for your child in the Preschool. Late
start enrollees will be required to pay the registration fee and We will offer immediate attention in the form of consistent
the first month’s tuition which are non-refundable. guidelines and positive problem-solving in redirecting any
behaviors that are harmful to people or materials. Corporal
Tuition is due one month in advance for the reminder of the punishment of any sort is never used.
Preschool year. For example, the December tuition will be due on or
before November 1st. Payments are late after the 10th of each month
and a $25.00 late charge is added on the 15th.Prince of Peace Preschool
December 2018
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Board Christmas
Lunch
12:00PM
Tuition Due
(5th Payment)
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
LATE FEES ADDED TO
TUITION
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Christmas Sing Along Christmas Sing Along CHRISTMAS
MWF TTH, Pre-K AM
11:00AM 11:00AM BREAK
TWTH & Pre-K PM
3:00PM BEGINS
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
CHRISTMAS
BREAK
CONTINUESPICTURE DAY IS COMING
Monday, January 21 at 9:15 a.m. KOOL AIDE PLAY DOUGH
Tuesday, January 22 at 9:15 a.m. 1 cup flour
Wednesday, January 23 at 9:15 a.m. and 1:15p.m. 1/2 cup salt
2 tsp cream of tartar
An envelope will be sent home with your child prior to picture 1 envelope koolaide
day. Please return envelope with your check enclosed to your 1 cup boiling water
child’s classroom teacher. 1 Tbsp oil
On the day your child’s picture is taken, teachers will Combine dry ingredients, stir in liquids and mix all
give your envelopes to the photographer. together
When the group picture is taken, all group members will
be included but only members who have paid will receive
a picture.
SIBLINGS, are welcome to come and have their picture taken,
too!
PLAYDOUGH
MIX:
RESOLVE TO BE TENDER 1 5/8 cups
WITH THE YOUNG, flour 2 Tbsp
COMPPASSIONATE Alum
2 Tbsp Oil
WITH THE AGED,
SYMPATHETIC BOIL:
WITH THE STRIVING, 1 1/2 cups water
AND TOLERANT 1/2 cup salt
WITH THE WEAK AND WRONG... Food coloring (your choice of
color) Flavoring (for smell)
BECAUSE SOMETIME IN YOUR LIFE
YOU WILL HAVE BEEN ALL OF THESE COMBINE AND STIR:
Knead with wooden spoon until cool enough to knead
with hands. Store in air-tight container or zip-lock bag.January 2019
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
School Resumes
Tuition Due
(6th Payment)
Cindy’s Birthday
12:30pm Staff Meeting
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
NO
SCHOOL LATE FEES ADDED TO
TUITION
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Picture Day Picture Day Picture Day
MMO 9:15AM T-TH AM, MMOT-TH MWF, MMO-WF,
Pre-K AM Pre-K PM TWTH
12:30pm Staff Meeting
27 28 29 30 31
1pm POPP Board MeetingCOMMUNICATION GENERAL INFORMATION
From school to home - You can expect church newsletters,
monthly fliers, notes about the classroom, phone calls to you, CHILDREN'S RECORDS - All children's records are
conferences with your teacher initiated by you or the teacher, confidential and will not be discussed with any unauthorized
invitations to classroom events and school events, invitation person. Parents may give written permission for others to
to participate in the classroom, and, best of all, a warm have access to their child’s information in the file. Every
reception from the staff toward your child and you. We parent can request to see their child's records and reports by
believe a quality program is an outgrowth of effective contacting the Director of the Preschool.
communication between the school and home.
Communication between staff and families should convey VISITATION IN CLASSROOM - Classroom visits from parents
trust and respect. All conversations will be kept confidential. are always welcome! Please notify us when you plan to come.
Because of licensing requirements we are limited in the
From home to school - Equally important is the parent's role number of children in each classroom. We regret that children
in keeping us informed of happenings at home or of questions not enrolled in our program cannot visit during class times.
you have about your child and our program. We want to hear
from you about disrupted sleep patterns, changes in routine,
business trips, deaths, births, marital discord and job changes.
SCHOOL CANCELLATION
These events affect your child and may show up in the
classroom. Our door is always open to parents for comments, Regarding bad weather, follow Auburn-Washburn Rural
questions or a special conference regarding your child and our School District #437 decisions (unless you are notified
program. In the unlikely event you experience communication differently by the school staff.)
difficulties with a staff person there is a procedure set out that
can be followed. Contact the director for a copy of that We are licensed to handle a certain number of children per
procedure. day, distributed among the classrooms in specific numbers.
Therefore, we cannot automatically grant opportunities to
EVALUATION - We administer child evaluations and make up days lost as a result of absences or weather
program evaluations that are used primarily to determine conditions.
the effectiveness of our curriculum, teaching methods, and
assessing the developmental level of the child. The VOLUNTEERS – There are plenty of opportunities to become
evaluation results will be shared with you at conferences or involved in your child’s school. Look for information coming
at your request. home, notes on the communication boards or speak with your
classroom teacher.
The staff observe children daily using the High/Scope Child
Observation Record (COR). This instrument measures each PARENT LIBRARY - Books are available for check out on such
child’s growth and development. We assume the responsibility topics as childhood behavior/development, school readiness,
of keeping you appraised of your child’s progress. Information positive discipline, parenting tips and grief.
will be shared at parent-teacher conferences or at your
request.Prince of Peace Preschool
February 2019
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
Tuition Due
(7th Payment)
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
12:30pm Staff Meeting
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Bake Sale Patty’s Birthday
Valentine’s Valentine’s
& Parties Parties LATE FEES ADDED TO
Sing 12:30pm Staff Meeting TUITION
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
NO SCHOOL
T-TH Conferences T-TH Conferences
Preschool Conferences
24 25 26 27 28
MWF Pre-K AM MWF
Pre-K AM Pre-K PM Pre-K PM
TWTH TWTH
1pm POPP Board MeetingPlay Today?
You say you love your children, TODDLER’S CREED
And are concerned they learn today?
So am I-that’s why I’m providing If I want
A variety of kinds of play. it, It’s
mine.
You’re asking me the value If I give it to you and change
Of blocks and other such play/ my mind later, it’s mine.
Your children are solving problems.
They will use that skill everyday. If I can take it away from you,
It’s mine.
You’re asking what’s the value If it’s mine, it will never belong to
Of having your children play? anybody else, no matter what.
Your daughter’s creating a tower;
She may be a builder someday. If we are building something
together, all the pieces are mine.
You’re saying you don’t want your son If it looks just like
To play in that “sissy” way? mine, it is mine!
He’s learning to cuddle a doll;
He may be a father someday.
You’re questioning the interest centers;
They just look like useless play?
Your children are making choices;
They’ll be on their own someday.
You’re worried your children aren’t learning;
And later they’ll have to pay?
They’re learning a pattern for learning;
For they’ll be learners always.Prince of Peace Preschool
March 2019
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
Tuition Due
(8th Payment)
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
2019-2020
Enrollment Begins
12:30pm Staff Meeting
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
12:30pm Staff Meeting LATE FEES ADDED TO
TUITION
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
1pm POPP Board Meeting
31DAILY ROUTINE
MOTHER’S MORNING OUT BIRTHDAYS/CELEBRATIONS - Birthdays are special to the
child and the Preschool. We celebrate birthdays during
snack time. If your family wishes to include the Preschool in
ARRIVAL - Parents should bring their child to Room 1 at celebrating your child's birthday, please notify the teacher
9:00 a.m. ahead of time to make arrangements. For a child with a
summer birthday, arrangements can be made for a half-year
GREETING - Time is allowed for warmly greeting the birthday celebration.
child and the parents. The children’s personal needs are
attended to and then they are helped to find an activity to CLOTHING - Mother's Morning Out children will bring a
participate in. change of clothing each day they attend. Think of your child's
comfort. Simple clothing that will hold up during active play on
INDOOR ACTIVITY TIME - Children choose how they will the floor, inside and outside, and during gluing, painting and
spend their time. The materials available encourage cooking activities is advised. Dress for the weather because
exploring actively with their senses. Books, games and music outside play will be a part of our day during cold and hot
are available throughout the morning. weather. Be sure to have all clothes labeled with the child's
name. The school is not responsible for lost or damaged
SNACK TIME - We serve a snack usually of juice and clothing.
crackers.
PERSONAL POSSESSIONS - On occasion, comfort items
ACTIVITY TIME - Includes large motor activity inside or from home are needed to help ease the child's transition
outside. from home to preschool. This is acceptable. However, the
child will be asked to leave the object in their cubby so that
DEPARTURE - Parents should arrive at 11:30 a.m. to pick they can become involved in the classroom activities. The
up their child. Preschool is not responsible for any lost or broken personal
property.
PARENT - TEACHER CONFERENCES - are scheduled for
parents, notification of conference dates and times will be
sent home. Parents are encouraged to contact their child's
Mother’s Morning Out teacher when they have a question or
insight to address. The Mother’s Morning Out teachers at
Prince of Peace are always willing to confer with you about
your child.Prince of Peace Preschool
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Tuition Due
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Malori’s Birthday
12:30pm Staff Meeting
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POP Egg Hunt
12:30pm Staff Meeting
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LATE FEES ADDED TO
TUITION
Good Friday
NO SCHOOL
12:30pm Staff Meeting CHURCH CLOSED
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NO SCHOOL
CHURCH CLOSED
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1pm POPP Board MeetingBIRTHDAYS/CELEBRATIONS - Birthdays are special to the
DAILY ROUTINE PRESCHOOL child and the Preschool. We celebrate birthdays during snack
time. If your family wishes to include the Preschool in
celebrating your child's birthday, please notify the teacher
PLANNING TIME - Children decide for themselves what
ahead of time to make arrangements. For a child with a
they’re going to do during work time. They indicate their
summer birthday, arrangements can be made for a half-year
plans to the adults, who help them think through and
birthday celebration.
elaborate their ideas and also record the plans for them
and help them get started. CLOTHING - Think of your child's comfort. Simple clothing that
will hold up during active play on the floor, inside and outside,
WORK TIME/CLEAN UP - Children carry out their plan and during gluing, painting and cooking activities is advised.
with the support of the teacher. Children who complete Dress for the weather because outside play will be a part of our
their initial plan make and work on another. They sort, day during cold and hot weather. Be sure to have all clothes
order and put away materials they’ve used as they finish labeled with the child's name. The school is not responsible for
their plan. lost or damaged clothing.
RECALL, SMALL GROUP, SNACK TIME - Children PRESCHOOL FIELD TRIPS - Field trips are an important part
recall what they did during work time. Small group of learning in the Hi-Scope curriculum. Teachers plan field
activities are teacher planned so that new materials can trips according to the interests of the children in each
be introduced and emerging skills can be supported. individual preschool classroom. Though we try, the staff may
not always be able to give too much advance notice. We will
SNACK - We serve a snack usually of juice and crackers. notify parents as soon as possible. A signed permission form
Occasionally your child will have the opportunity to cook will be required before your child can participate.
or otherwise prepare special food at school for a snack. Because of safety factors and the importance of adequate
Children sing a snack prayer and also may choose to pray supervision, parents may be asked occasionally to accompany
spontaneously. us. We encourage you to join us whenever possible.
PERSONAL POSSESSIONS - On occasion, comfort items
ACTIVITY TIME - Includes large motor activity inside or
from home are needed to help ease the child's transition from
outside.
home to preschool. This is acceptable. However, the child will
be asked to leave the object in their cubby so that they can
CIRCLE TIME - Children experience activities of music,
become involved in the classroom activities. The Preschool is
games and dramatics with the whole class and review not responsible for any lost or broken personal property.
what has happened during the day before going home.
PARENT - TEACHER CONFERENCES - are scheduled for
parents, notification of conference dates and times will be sent
home. Parents are encouraged to contact their child's
Preschool teacher when they have a question or insight to
address. The Preschool teachers at Prince of Peace are always
willing to confer with you about your child.Prince of Peace Preschool
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Last Day of Class MMO-TTH MMO-WF Teacher Work Day Teacher Work Day
MMO-Monday TTH, Pre-K AM & MWF 8:30am-4pm 8:30am-12:00pm
Pre-K PM & TWTH Teacher Work Day
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Summer School
Begins
Session 1 Charlotte’s
BirthdayNOTES ON AN UNHURRIED JOURNEY
When we adults think of children, there is a simple truth
which we ignore: childhood is not preparation for life,
childhood is life. A child isn’t getting ready to live, a child is
living. HOW DO I LEARN JUST WHO I AM?
By Ruth Reardon
The child is constantly confronted with the nagging I learn from you who I am.
question: “What are you going to be?” Courageous would be Within your eyes I see
the youngster who, looking the adult squarely in the face,
would say, “I’m not going to be anything, I already am.” reflected me.
Within your voice I hear
We adults would be shocked by such an insolent remark, how you see me.
for we have forgotten, if indeed we ever knew, that a child is You are the mirror that I look into
an active participating and contributing member of society
from the time of birth.
and mold the image of myself.
I sense the way you hold me,
Childhood isn’t a time when (one) is molded into a and from your touch
human who will then live life; (a child) is a human who is living I feel my form, my shape.
life. No child will miss the zest and joy of living unless these are
denied...by adults who have convinced themselves that
childhood is a period of preparation. And if I like what I see in
your eyes,
How much heartache we would save ourselves if we your voice
would recognize the child as a partner with adults in the
process of living, rather than always viewing him as an
your touch --
apprentice. How much we could teach each other; adults with My heart responds and reaches out,
the experience and children with the freshness. How full both Then in its reaching, grows and grows,
our lives could be. until I see myself
Little children may not lead us, but at least we ought to
as separate.
discuss the trip with them; for, after all, life is their journey too. That separate self--in turn--
can love you back.
Ginger Luke Because you taught me
who I am,
and I am loved.Prince of Peace Preschool
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Summer School
Session 2
3010 COMMITMENTS
Dr. Gilabert Beers (featured speaker at the National
Christian Childcare Conference)
1. Every day I will commit myself to listen to
children/my children.
2. I will commit myself to ask children about their
day - “Is there something special that
happened?........ Something bad that happened?
3. Each day I will commit myself to doing one fun- SNACK SONG
filled thing with my children/my child.
(Tune: Are You Sleeping?)
4. Each day I will commit myself to affirm children/
my child. Jesus loves us,
Jesus loves us.
5. Each day I will affirm a “significant other” in
He’s our friend,
front of children/my child.
He’s our friend.
6. In the presence of the child we will affirm the Lord. When we play together,
And we pray together.
7. I will tell my child I love you every day. He’s with us,
He’s with us.
8. Each day I will commit myself to make one truth
from the Bible in my child’s life.
OR
9. I will commit myself to pray for a child by name
each day. God we thank you
God we thank you
10. I will help the child in my care feel the warmth of For our food
my presence.
For our food
That we are sharing
That we are sharing
Thank you God
Thank you God.Prince of Peace Preschool
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28 29 30 31ASKING OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS
A question like “What color is that block?” evokes a one
-word answer. But an open-ended question, “Tell me about
the blocks you are using,” encourages a child to describe
the blocks or explain what she is doing. There is no right
or wrong answer here.
An answer to an open-ended question gives us a
window into what the child is thinking and feeling. And
the response is sometimes wonderfully creative. In
WHAT DID YOU DO AT
explaining or describing, children also use language more SCHOOL TODAY?
fully. It is difficult for young children to recall and describe what
In our program, we try to think of good questions to ask they did during the program day. Children are active and busy
children. You might hear one of us say to a child, for the entire time, but they sometimes lack the words to tell
Tell me about your picture. others about their activities--or by the time you pick them up, they
What else can you do with the playdough? have moved on to other things.
What could you use to make the tower stand up? Parents, of course, want to know about their child’s day.
What do you think would happen if? Here are a few ideas to keep in mind when asking your child
Is there another way to? about his or her activities.
Keep informed of the class’s planned events so you can ask
It is difficult to change the closed-end question habit. But specific questions. For example, “Did you get to go on the
when we ask open-ended questions, children reap great nature walk today, or was it too rainy?”
benefits as they think through their responses to express With most children, avoid general questions like, “What
what they want to say. And with their answers, we find happened at school today?”
out more about what they think and feel. Avoid questions that produce one-work answers.
Ask specific questions such as:
---”Whose ‘sharing time’ was it today? Tell me about what he/she
shared.”
--- “What did you choose to play with in the classroom today?”
--- “Tell me about this drawing you brought home.”
Sometimes telling the child a little something about your own
day starts the ball rolling. The child may get the idea of sharing
news and feelings about his or her day.Prince of Peace Preschool
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Kayla’s BirthdaySuggested Activities to Help
Younger Preschoolers (2 ½ years to 3 ½ years)
Prepare Children to Encourage independence by allowing your child to
Succeed In School dress herself or pour milk from a small container into
her cup.
Before birth Ask your child to help with simple household chores.
Get early, regular prenatal care. Give limited choices of things to wear or eat so that your
Avoid smoking, alcohol, and drugs or medications unless child can choose.
prescribed by your physician. Help your child notice similarities and differences -
Get plenty of rest and reduce stress. “What else is red?” or “That’s a big one; where’s the
little one?”
Infancy (Birth to 12 to 15 months) Continue to read picture books with more complex
When your baby cries, quickly pick her up and soothe stories, sing favorite songs, watch appropriate videos,
her. It won’t spoil them; it teaches her that her actions and work simple puzzles with your child.
make things happen and that adults can be trusted. Encourage and extend pretend play -- “Let’s have a
Talk to your baby using simple words and phrases during tea party; I’ll pour you a cup of tea.”
caregiving routines and throughout the day.
Play simple games such as Peekaboo, Five Little Piggies, Older preschoolers (3 ½ years to 5 years)
or So Big. All of the activities as listed above, plus
Make sure your child gets regular health checkups, Encourage your child to sort and classify, such as
including all recommended immunizations. pairing the socks as you sort the laundry, spotting all
the blue cars on your way to the grocery store, or
Toddlers (12 to 15 to 30 months) sorting pictures cut from old magazines or catalogs.
Respond to your child’s language by providing words for Encourage pretend play by providing inexpensive
objects and actions and extending his one- or two- word props-empty grocery boxes can be taped shut to
sentences; for example, when he says, “Outside,” you say become building blocks; junk mail can be used to play
“You want to go outside and play.” post office.
Provide a safe and varied environment that encourages Have your child “write” a letter to mail to a favorite
your child’s curiosity and exploration indoors and out. relative and ask that your child be sent a letter in the
Teach children about their world-point out colors and mail in return.
names of objects. Use rhymes and word play to help your child notice
Provide lots of picture books to read together or alone; similar sounds, for example, “See you later, alligator; in
sing songs and fingerplays; play games such as Simon a while, crocodile.”
Says or Ring Around the Rosie.
Give your child opportunities to play with other children. Note: Each child develops at a different pace, so most
suggestions overlap age groups. Continue to build on
earlier suggestions at later ages.Improving Relationships with Teachers
Be respectful of the workplace. Responsible teachers
TEN TIPS FOR PARENTS keep their eyes on the children while you speak and break
away from conversations to manage behavior. If you need
Allow time for children to say goodbye to you each the teacher’s undivided attention on a critical issue, make
day. Some children need more time than others. Say an appointment.
goodbye, then leave. Sneaking out or returning to your
child’s tearful side only makes matter worse. Take the high road when problems arise. Giving staff the
benefit of the doubt sets up the conversation for success
Have your child “ready to learn” when he or she arrives rather than distress. It allows teachers to let you know their
at school. For young children that means that they should side of the story.
be clean and fresh in comfortable play clothes. Leave the
party clothes at home. You’ll know if your children had fun Treat all staff members with respect. Our school relies
and learned something if they come home with a little sand on a variety of staff to support their work, each person
in their sneakers or glue on their overalls. plays a vital role in making your child’s experience a
positive one - whether they plan the curriculum, change
Make it a habit to stop each day and read the notices diapers, clean tables, or balance the budget.
posted or sent home by the teachers. It keeps you
informed and models how important reading is to your Plan for sick days. Like adults, children will get sick 8 to
child. 10 times a year, whether or not they attend school. Make
sure you have updated the school office when work
Reinforce rules that teach respect for the school numbers or emergency contact numbers change. Report
community. Remind your child to walk (not run) indoors, contagious illnesses, and never mask symptoms with
flush the toilet after use, and clean up toys and papers medication. Honor our school’s health rules.
before leaving the school. Teachers will remind your child
if this rule isn’t being followed, it’s important to all of us.
Affirmation of staff is important. Telling us, writing
notes, or phone calls that you appreciate us, is important
and make for good feedback on how we are doing.
Learn the names of your child’s teachers. Leave
enough time to say “hello” and “goodbye” to teachers at
the arrival and departure times.Questions Parents Ask! Process and Product
(The Power of Play)
“My child never tells me anything about preschool?” As adults, we are concerned with the outcomes or the
“Other preschools do crafts?” “All the children do there is product of our efforts. We want the report to look nice, the
play?” “When will she/he learn letters, shapes and numbers?” cookies to taste great, or the hedges to be perfectly straight.
“Will they be ready for kindergarten or first grade?” We participate in few activities just for the fun of doing them.
Years of research on children’s learning and In part this is because we are not still learning how to
development document the many benefits of play for do most of these activities. But do you remember when you
children’s intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and learned how to play tennis or golf? Or use a new computer
language development. Children at play are actively involved program? In the beginning you needed to do a certain amount of
in creating themes, exploring and establishing environments, time for “messing around” -- exploring what happens if you did
solving problems, and developing shared understandings. this or that.
Children play in many ways. They play independently, That is the way it is with your child. Kids are learning
sometimes near each other but with each child engrossed in new things all the time, and they need the freedom to try
his own activity. They engage in what is called “parallel play,” things out without worrying about the product.
perhaps using each other’s toys or even talking, but not Luckily, young children tend to be more involved with the
coordinating their play. They also play cooperatively, process or the doing than they are with the end product or
organizing roles and scenarios for group play. As they get results. That is why your child may draw all afternoon yet still
older, children are capable of more cooperative, coordinated not be able to tell you what he drew. And why one child can
play. But all kinds of play are valuable. pour rice back and forth between pitchers all day long, and
As kids play with each other, they learn to see other another will string and unstring beads every day for a week.
children’s points of view and begin to become more empathetic It is hard for us adults to look beyond the product of an
and caring. They come to understand customs and rules in their activity and see what the child is learning from the process.
own culture and to appreciate those of others. They learn to use Perhaps he’s learning coordination or beginning writing skills
language in new ways to describe their play and to interact with or making discoveries about triangles or gravity. He’s certain-
others. And in play, children develop their muscles and ly finding out that doing for one’s self is very satisfying--that
coordination. builds confidence.
Adults support children’s play by providing space, Be patient. Allow your child the time to grow and learn
opportunity, and materials. We set up areas where kids can through the various process that are part of the task. Enjoy
play without fear of damaging furniture or injuring watching his or her involvement. Later, we all can be proud of
themselves. We make sure that they have the time to choose the product.
and to become engaged in their own play activities. And when
we provide them with simple, interesting materials - no
newfangled, ex- pensive gadgets required - kids take it from
there.
Play is fun. But it also is serious business that pays big
dividends to its eager, young investors.To be your children’s
memories tomorrow, you
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