WELCOME TO PRESCHOOL! On behalf of our staff and faculty, welcome to Little Learners Preschool! Wave to Ms Kayla!
WELCOME TO PRESCHOOL! • We loved meeting you all at bag pick up! – School bag – Name cards for car visors (need more email us) – Important dates – Barcode (new students only) – Scholastic book order – Welcome to preschool teacher gift – Preschool shirt
REGISTRATION PACKET • Registration Packet- due now – Getting acquainted – Pick-up authorization – Volunteer for class parties – Lending Library (Friday students) – Snack option – Supplies donation sign up link – Pay in full option – Performance consent
STUDIO 56 DANCE CENTER AND ACADEMIC PRESCHOOL PHILOSOPHY
OUR PHILOSOPHY We are committed to providing high- quality instruction in all our classes to enhance the overall development of the child. We provide a rich environment of hands-on learning, carefully balanced between teacher and child-directed discovery. We encourage and allow children to discover, explore, and even get messy! We focus on developing children’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual skills. Our goal is to develop lifelong fitness and learning habits.
OUR PHILOSOPHY VALUES • We provide a safe, loving and developmentally appropriate program that promotes active learning and supports the whole child. • We promote values such as kindness, empathy, courage, responsibility, and good manners. • Learning these things in a loving and nurturing environment will build the strongest foundation for academic, social, emotional, and physical strength.
FOR THE PARENTS: “WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER”
WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER! Parent support and Positive atmosphere Parents and teachers Open communication involvement. among parents and work together to between teachers teachers. ensure the best and parents. possible outcome for students.
WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER! SEPARATION FROM THE PARENT • The first few weeks of classes serve as an introductory phase to help students become comfortable at preschool. • The process of separating from the parent is an important accomplishment of preschool children. • Children will explore the limits of attending class and say they don’t want to go. This period may occur anytime, but it is usually short-lived.
PARENT PARTICIPATION • Our preschool classrooms welcome parent help a few times a year for holiday parties and special events. The rest of the year we want to keep our classrooms distraction free to allow for the most progress possible. • Please fill out the PALS volunteer section on the Registration Packet if you would like to be involved!
WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER! GOOD BREAKFAST AND BEDTIME A hungry child has difficulty learning. Please make sure your child eats a good breakfast before coming to school and they are well rested.
WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER! DOS AND DON’TS • Children develop at their own pace. – Don’t compare your child’s progress to anyone else’s. – Focus on their own accomplishments. • Children learn by our example. • Practice at home! – We encourage children to practice at home but not be forced to do so. – Learning can be fun and incorporated into daily routines. – Repetition is key to success.
WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER! CLASS PLACEMENT • If you have questions or concerns about your child’s education, please discuss them with your child’s teacher after class. • You can email the school to discuss concerns or set up an appointment any time. • If you do request a conference, please listen carefully to what your child’s teachers have to say.
STAYING INFORMED
STAYING INFORMED
STAYING INFORMED EMAILS AND NEWSLETTERS • Emails – Monthly newsletters – Weekly preschool updates • Text Reminders – Uppercase A Text @uppera21 to 81010 - Lowercase A Text @lowera21 to 81010 – Uppercase B Text @upperb21 to 81010 - Lowercase B Text @lowerb21 to 81010 - Lowercase C Text @lowerc21 to 81010 • Keeping you informed is one of our primary goals. Please read all newsletters and other school information. • Questions? Read over it one more time and then email us! [email protected]
STAYING INFORMED Facebook and Instagram Pages – “Like” Studio 56 Dance Center and Little Learners Preschool to receive updates on school events. – Teachers take pictures in classes regularly and will post them in a class album on Facebook. – Please do not post questions on the school’s Facebook page. Instead, please email them directly to: • Billing and Dance related: [email protected] • Academic: [email protected]
STAYING INFORMED • Contacting Teachers – Communication with teachers is done by email: [email protected] – Do not contact teachers by phone, email, text messages, etc. • Weather Cancellations – School closures will be announced by email. We follow Murray School District's lead on school closure decisions and align our schedules with theirs when we feel there are unsafe road conditions. – Parents may keep their student at home anytime they feel it is unsafe for their student to travel to school.
SAFETY PROTOCOLS
SAFER STUDIO GUIDELINES SYMPTOM CHECKING YOUR CHILD • We have a hierarchy of best practices put into place to provide participants with a safer environment and to help keep us learning together! • Parents are required to symptom check before each class. By coming to preschool and allowing your child to exit your vehicle, you consent that you have answered NO to each of the following questions: – Does your child have a fever, cough, trouble breathing, shortness of breath, sore throat, sudden change in taste or smell, muscle aches or pains?
SAFER STUDIO GUIDELINES MASKS AT PRESCHOOL • Salt Lake County has not mandated masks. Masks are not required for preschoolers in class, but anyone is welcome to wear a mask if needed. • All staff members are currently required to wear a mask while interacting closely with others. • Please discuss your family choices with your child before class. If your child is not allowed to remove their mask during class, please let the teacher know at the beginning of class.
DRESS CODE REQUIREMENTS
DRESS CODE REQUIREMENTS • Tumbling Day – Mon/Tues – Girls and boys should wear comfortable school clothes that are easy to move, bend, and stretch in. No skirts or dresses. • Dance Day – Wed/Thurs – Boys wear comfortable school clothes that are easy to move, bend and stretch in and black ballet shoes. – Girls wear any color leotard, pink tights and pink leather ballet shoes. Skirts are optional. • Fridays – Wear comfortable school clothes
DRESS CODE REQUIREMENTS • Studio Store – Studio 56 Dance Center offers dancewear and shoes for purchase at any time during the school year. – Sign up for a fitting appointment if you need attire.
DRESS CODE REQUIREMENTS • Send kids in clothes and shoes that allow them to be as independent as possible. This includes being able to undress and dress themselves in the bathroom, and putting their own shoes and coats on at the end of school. • We discourage wearing shoes that tie so we can spend more time learning and less time tying shoes. • Dress in clothes they can getting messy in, we will be doing lots of fabulous art projects!
DROP OFF PICK UP
DROP OFF PROCEDURES • Classes arrive fifteen minutes apart. • Please do your best to be on time. No more than five minutes early. • Classroom doors will remain closed until class starts. Teachers need time before class to set up their classroom so that they can start class organized and in control. • Drive through drop-off and pick-up in our pull-through line: – Teachers will unload from cars, students will gather outside the door, and the class will enter the building together. – If your child has a hard time saying goodbye, park the car, give them a hug, and walk them to the gathering dots. We’re trying to help with separation by limiting lingering and prolonged goodbyes.
CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION • Baskets – Each student will get their own basket when they are at school. – They’ll keep their shoes, bags, jackets, class props and water bottle (half full) in their basket. – They’ll place writing pages and art projects in their basket. – They will take it with them from room to room. – Baskets will be sanitized at the end of school.
PICK UP PROCEDURES • Picking Up – Pick-up time is the last ten minutes of class. – Students will be walked out to the curb for the pick-up line. – Please be courteous of other cars that might be trying to exit the parking lot. If you arrive before your pick-up time, please park in a stall until your time begins. – If you need to come in and talk to our teachers, we would like you to park and come in to allow for smoother pick up in our parking lot. – Name cards should be placed on the passenger sun visor. • PLEASE DO THIS! If we ever have a sub or the office helping with loading, we need to know you’re authorized to pick up.
PULL-THROUGH TUTORIAL
POLICIES AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION
CLASSROOM RULES 1. Keep your friends safe. 2. Keep yourself safe. 3. Keep your toys safe. We are very well trained in age-appropriate expectations regarding behavior. Teachers will always communicate concerns to parents if a student is having a hard time participating appropriately in class. If needed, we will implement other methods to help encourage improvement such as behavior cards, parent participation, or a shortened school schedule. In extreme situations, students that cannot control their behavior well enough to participate in a classroom setting may be dismissed from the school. This is to ensure that our classrooms are conducive to providing an atmosphere of learning for every student.
DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES • We encourage respect for other students, teachers, and studio property, and we foster the development of good habits and compliance with rules of conduct. • We use redirection to teach appropriate behaviors. • Teachers help each child express their feelings using words. • Teachers are positive and caring at all times. • Behavior concerns will be discussed with the parent so we can work together to resolve the issue.
POLICIES AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION • School Bags – Each student will be given a special Little Learners school bag at orientation for their first year. All belongings, props, handouts, and class projects will be kept in this bag. – Save them for next year too! – Please do not bring other backpacks to school. Replacement bags are $7. • Label Everything! • Wear your shirts to field trips and to preschool spirit week!
WATER BOTTLES AT PRESCHOOL • The only approved water bottles at school are flip-top and leak-proof styles. • Only fill water bottles half full to limit trips to the bathroom at school.
BATHROOM POLICIES • We make every effort to help our students make it to the bathroom before accidents happen. • “Potty Pants” • Teacher calls home for parents in the event of a poop accident. • We encourage independence in the bathroom. • We remind students to wash their hands. • We can assist them in getting their clothes back on if needed. Please practice at home, especially with leotards!
SNACK TIME Families have two options for snack: 1. You can opt for the school for provide your snacks for $35. 2. You can drop off one large box of each of the following four items on the first day of school: (Costco box or equivalent size) – Goldfish snack bags (45 bags) – Applesauce pouches (large box) – Teddy Grahams snack bags (large box) – Rice Krispy Treats (60 bars) WE ARE A NUT FREE ZONE! Please let us know if your child has a dietary restriction or allergy on your registration packet.
SHOW & TELL, SPOTLIGHTS • Show and Tell – Friday Students – Leave other toys home • Spotlights – All students will get to be the spotlight in their class near their birthday or half-birthday – Parents are encouraged to come the first 5 -minutes of class to help their child during their spotlight – Refer to the class calendar online – Printable pages and example pics are on parent portal- A poster, pictures, or a slideshow on your phone works!
FIELD TRIPS – All students attend three fieldtrips in October, February and May. – Uppercase students go on one additional fieldtrip TBA – We require a parent chaperone to attend school fieldtrips. – Entry fee amounts (if applicable) will be listed in the weekly reminder email and added to your tuition for those months. – Siblings are welcome! Parents are responsible for their preschoolers the entire fieldtrip.
BOOK ORDERS & LIBRARY • Book orders – We participate in Scholastic Books orders every other month starting in September – You will submit your order online. • Lending Library – Friday Students – In October, our Friday students will start “Lending Library!” – The purpose of lending library is to generate excitement about reading. – Parents must submit the agreement form to participate. • Reading at home – Read to your child every day! The best way to become a fluent reader is to read or be read to. We encourage our families to develop their own routine for reading at home.
ASSESSMENTS & CONFERENCES • Student Assessments – Pre-Assessments: NEW Uppercase students the first two weeks of school. – Mid-Year Assessments: January – End of Year: May – All progress reports will be sent home at the end of the year. • Parents Teacher Conferences: – January and May – Conferences will be offered in place of one regular class day. – Watch for information on how to sign up for a conference time.
DEVELOPMENT CONCERNS • Early Intervention Program – We work closely with the Early Childhood Education program to ensure our teachers are trained to watch for children that might benefit from being referred to early intervention services. – Services can include anything from speech and language, to vision and hearing, and behavior.
MEDICAL INFORMATION • Medical Information – Parents must notify the director regarding children who use an inhaler or who may require medications during their time at preschool. – Keep the school informed about your child’s medical conditions or learning disabilities throughout the school year. – All information is confidential.
CLASS PICTURES • Class Pictures – We have class pictures in the fall. – Every child has their photo taken – Individual pictures and a class picture may be purchased. – Order will be done online directly through our photographer
FINANCIAL POLICIES
FINANCIAL POLICIES • Tuition – Our preschool season runs from Sept-May. – Full monthly tuition is due by the 1st of each month. – Tuition is paid through automatic withdrawal from your credit or debit card on file. – We offer a discount on annual preschool tuition that is paid in full by Sept. 30. – Tuition rates are for the full season (September-May, including holidays), not by the number of classes in a month. Tuition fees are monthly or annually. – A $25 late fee will automatically be added to overdue accounts on the 2nd of each month. – On the 15th of the month students with overdue balances will not be permitted to attend classes until the account is made current. – There are no refunds. All tuition, fees, and performance payments are non- refundable.
TUITION, EXPENSES, AND FINANCIAL POLICIES • Additional Fees – Monthly tuition does not include the annual registration fee, materials fee, fieldtrip entrance fees, class pictures, dancewear, shoes, costumes, recital tickets, performances, or other special events. • Withdraw Policy – You must notify Studio 56 Dance Center by the 15th of the month to discontinue payment for the next month. To withdraw from class, I must complete the official withdrawal form via email. Automatic bank debiting or credit card charges will stop after the 15-day notice period. – Tuition will not be refunded for classes dropped outside the 15-day window.
ROLLOVER REGISTRATION PRIORITY ENROLLMENT FOR THE CLASSES YOU NEED For your convenience, and to reserve a space for the following season, we’ve implemented Rollover Membership. • JANUARY – Students will be enrolled in the next preschool class at Little Learners unless they are graduating. • APRIL – Graduates will be enrolled in the school aged program at Studio 56 Dance Center. Starlet’s (Jazz/Ballet), Hip Hop, Tumbling, or Performing Company Families can make changes to their schedules during Rollover Registration week.. Your discounted annual membership fees will be automatically renewed and applied to your account unless the opt-out form is completed online before the opt-out date.
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