Lombard Park District

Kiddie Campus Preschool Parent Handbook 8 Communication A monthly newsletter and calendar will be sent home or is available online at www.lombardparks.com at the beginning of each month giving themes for each week and general activities. Activities on the calendar are followed most of the time, except when the children are showing an interest in another area. These times are called teachable moments (when a child or children are showing an interest in a learning experience). Daily Schedule Board: Outside of each classroom you will find a Daily Schedule Board. Each day your child's instructor will post the daily schedule which will contain information pertaining to learning experiences the children will encounter, special events that may be coming up and other material that may be of interest. At the end of September, October, January, February, and March, a brief progress note will be sent home. At the end of December and May a complete progress report will be sent home. Instructors are available before and after class to share daily greetings and dialogue. Hearing and Vision Screenings Hearing and vision screenings are performed by the DuPage County Health Department in the spring at the Lombard Park District during class time. Pest Control Rose Pest Solutions will inspect the Sunset Knoll Recreation Center the third Friday of each month. Transport Micron will be used at entrances, mechanical rooms, and public washrooms each visit. Advion Ant Gel will be used in the classrooms if warranted. Catchmaster Glueboards will be used in the boiler room and in closets/cabinets where there is no access by children. Kiddie Campus Preschool participant families will be notified at least two days prior to the third Friday of each month by email (if an email has been provided by participant) and/or the monthly newsletter. Lawn Care Products Application Lawn care products will be applied several times during the year. Kiddie Campus participant families will be notified by email (if an email has been provided by participant) at least four days prior to application. A sign will be posted on the lawn the day the products have been applied. Clothing Please dress your child in comfortable play clothes that are easy for him/ her to manage (i.e. no overalls, belts, hard snaps, etc.) Please note that the school day is filled with activities that may be messy and could result in stained clothing, so dress your child accordingly. If your child is able to change her/himself, please send an extra set of clothing in backpack. Please mark all outwear with your child's name or initials. Gym shoes are recommended for your child's safety when climbing and playing. When the weather turns colder, please dress your child for cold weather by sending him/her with snowsuits, boots, hats, mittens and scarves. Parent Volunteer The Lombard Park District Kiddie Campus Preschool program invites parents to spend time in our classrooms. You can spend five minutes or the entire class time, whatever works with your schedule. The following are some suggestions: • Assist with the art activity or bring an idea of your own. • Play games. • Read a story. • Story-writing (the children dictate a story and adult writes it down word for word). • Science experiment. For the working parent, or any other parent who is unable to spend time in the classroom, here are a few suggestions: • Make a game or activity for the class (we would supply the idea and the materials if needed). • Send an art project for the children. • Take your child to the library and choose a book the instructor could read to the class. • Make playdough for the class. Periodically your child's instructor will ask for parent volunteers for special days, and we will also need adult volunteers for the field trips. Due to liability and student/instructor ratios we are unable to accommodate siblings. School Pictures Class photos will be taken at the Lombard Park District on October 11 th and 12 th . They will be taking group photos and families are given the opportunity to have their child's picture taken individually. This is done during class time. Birthday Celebration Guidelines • Child will receive a birthday badge to wear for the day. • Happy Birthday will be sung at snack time. • Due to District healthy snack policies, DCFS proposed change in snack guidelines, and food allergies we will no longer be accepting treats from home or serving cookies, candy, cupcakes, cake, etc. in our classrooms. Field Trips Field trips are scheduled throughout the year. We travel close to home so that parents can drive their own child or set up volunteer drivers. We are always looking for new places to go, if you have an idea to share, please let us know. Please note: If your child has a toileting accident, you will be called to change him/her.

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