Xplor of Corinth February 2020 Newsletter
A Note from Our Principal,
The year is off to a great start so far and we’re enjoying spending the winter season with you and your children. Now that we’ve all had a chance to settle back in. I want to take this opportunity to remind all of you about Links 2 Home and the other communication tools we use to keep in touch.
Please take a moment to read through my notes and reminders below and let me know if you have questions.
February Parent’s Survey Coming
Thank you to those of you who recently completed our parent survey the middle of last year. We are so happy to hear how much you love our school and we will be sure to review all results and the comments to ensure that we continue to improve and keep our parents and students happy.
We will be surveying parents again in February to make sure we are keeping up the good work. I will be in touch to let you all know when that survey will be sent so you can look for it in your email.
Little Caesars Fundraiser
The fundraiser end February 3, 2020. Please see the front desk if you need assistance in finalizing your orders on the order form or on-line.
Checking the children in/out daily
Please make sure you are checking your child in/ out daily. This is a security piece in our program. It is very important that we always have an accurate in the number of children in our care and especially in an emergency where we need to evaluate the building or exercise a facility lock down.
Saving the Kola’s
Donate to the World Wildlife Fund Australia
The World Wildlife Fund Australia is accepting donations for their koala campaign. When the fires are stopped in that Koala Triangle on the East coast of Australia, they plan to restore the habitat that has been lost.
Please make a $5.00 donation and receive a bracelet to support the rebuild of their habitat. There will be signage when the bracelet arrives
Stuff Animal Donations (New and Use) Week of February 10th
We are collecting stuff animals for the fire department to give to the children in crisis
doing a possible fire rescue.
Priority Enrollment for the 2020-2021 School Year
We are pleased to offer our current families an opportunity to secure your child’s spot for the upcoming school year at a discounted rate. This year our savings plan is bigger and better than ever! We are offering 50% off the 2020-2021 registration fees if you pay during the Early Bird Promotion window.
Starting in March ( Dates TBD) registration fees will be as follows:
- Single Child Family $62.50
- Multi-Child Family $87.50
Our Annual Professional Development Day
Preschool side will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2020 President Day. This day is a training day for our preschool staff. The preschool (Infant to Kinder prep) part of Xplor will be closed. The School age side (kindergarten-5th grade) will be open for drop off and pick up. If you have a child on the preschool side, other arrangements will have to be made for this day.
Sincerely,
Marilyn Inghram-Williams M.S.Ed.
Valentine’s Day Parties
The classroom Valentine’s Day Celebration of Love parties will start at 3 p.m. Friday, Everyone, be sure to wear red that day. Please watch for the party list of needed food items and for a of list names of the children in your child’s classroom for the valentine card exchange.
Illness Policy
Our parents are vital partners in helping us to maintain a safe and healthy environment for the students in our school. The most important thing you can do to assist us in creating a healthy environment is to keep your child home if they are ill. This reduces the spread of illness and allows your child to fully recuperate. Children may not attend school until they have been symptom free for 24 hours if they display any of the following:
- Fever of 100.4 degrees of more—must be fever free for 24 hours with no fever-reducing medicine before returning to school
- Vomiting, diarrhea or stomach upset
- Heavy green nasal discharge requiring wiping every few minutes
- Persistent, non-productive or barking cough
- Sore throat
- Skin rash, including diaper rash
- Head lice
- Symptoms of a communicable disease
- Fussy, cranky behavior unlike child’s normal demeanor that may indicate illness
Thank you in advance
Naptime Gear
Please make sure to take home all naptime gear at the end of your week. Please make your child has a complete change of clothing in the cubbies.
Parent Referral (Double Referral this Month)
Refer a family and after new family is with us for 90 days, you will receive and free week of tuition.
Change of Clothes
We are having up down changes in weather. Please remember to check that your child’s extra cubby clothes are appropriate for cooler weather.
School Age Parents
School Age parents: Please let us know by 2 pm if your child will not need Xplor transportation after school. Our buses are not allowed to leave a school without confirmation of your child’s whereabouts. If we are not informed in advance, this delay causes the children at the next school from being picked up on time.
Naptime Gear
Please make sure to take home all naptime gear at the end of your week. Please make your child has a complete change of clothing in the cubbies.
Hours of Operation
Please remember our hours of operation 6:30 am-6:30 pm. Please be sure to drop off and pick up your child(ren) between the above hours. Late pick-up fees are $1.00 per minute
Outside Food
Please No outside food due to high food allergies.
Important Dates:
2/2/2020 Ground Hog Day
2/11/2020 PJ Day, wear your favorite
2/10-14/2020 Stuff animal drive for the fire department
2/14/2020 Valentine Parties starting@3:00 pm in the classrooms…please wear red,
pink or purple
2/19/2020 Crazy Sock Day
2/17/2020 Professional Development Day – Preschool side of Xplor will be school-
Age will Open
2/21/2020 Parents Night Out @Xplor 7-11 p.m. $25 per child, $30 for siblings
2/21/2020 Picture Day starting @7:30 with the infants
2/27/2020 Hot dogs and popcorn… hang out night movies and board games.
Thursday, February 28, 2019 7 pm-9 pm
2/28/2020 Take home month end folder
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Xplor of Corinth February 2020 Newsletter
Xplor of Corinth February 2020 Newsletter
A Note from Our Principal,
The year is off to a great start so far and we’re enjoying spending the winter season with you and your children. Now that we’ve all had a chance to settle back in. I want to take this opportunity to remind all of you about Links 2 Home and the other communication tools we use to keep in touch.
Please take a moment to read through my notes and reminders below and let me know if you have questions.
February Parent’s Survey Coming
Thank you to those of you who recently completed our parent survey the middle of last year. We are so happy to hear how much you love our school and we will be sure to review all results and the comments to ensure that we continue to improve and keep our parents and students happy.
We will be surveying parents again in February to make sure we are keeping up the good work. I will be in touch to let you all know when that survey will be sent so you can look for it in your email.
Little Caesars Fundraiser
The fundraiser end February 3, 2020. Please see the front desk if you need assistance in finalizing your orders on the order form or on-line.
Checking the children in/out daily
Please make sure you are checking your child in/ out daily. This is a security piece in our program. It is very important that we always have an accurate in the number of children in our care and especially in an emergency where we need to evaluate the building or exercise a facility lock down.
Saving the Kola’s
Donate to the World Wildlife Fund Australia
The World Wildlife Fund Australia is accepting donations for their koala campaign. When the fires are stopped in that Koala Triangle on the East coast of Australia, they plan to restore the habitat that has been lost.
Please make a $5.00 donation and receive a bracelet to support the rebuild of their habitat. There will be signage when the bracelet arrives
Stuff Animal Donations (New and Use) Week of February 10th
We are collecting stuff animals for the fire department to give to the children in crisis
doing a possible fire rescue.
Priority Enrollment for the 2020-2021 School Year
We are pleased to offer our current families an opportunity to secure your child’s spot for the upcoming school year at a discounted rate. This year our savings plan is bigger and better than ever! We are offering 50% off the 2020-2021 registration fees if you pay during the Early Bird Promotion window.
Starting in March ( Dates TBD) registration fees will be as follows:
Our Annual Professional Development Day
Preschool side will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2020 President Day. This day is a training day for our preschool staff. The preschool (Infant to Kinder prep) part of Xplor will be closed. The School age side (kindergarten-5th grade) will be open for drop off and pick up. If you have a child on the preschool side, other arrangements will have to be made for this day.
Sincerely,
Marilyn Inghram-Williams M.S.Ed.
Valentine’s Day Parties
The classroom Valentine’s Day Celebration of Love parties will start at 3 p.m. Friday, Everyone, be sure to wear red that day. Please watch for the party list of needed food items and for a of list names of the children in your child’s classroom for the valentine card exchange.
Illness Policy
Our parents are vital partners in helping us to maintain a safe and healthy environment for the students in our school. The most important thing you can do to assist us in creating a healthy environment is to keep your child home if they are ill. This reduces the spread of illness and allows your child to fully recuperate. Children may not attend school until they have been symptom free for 24 hours if they display any of the following:
Thank you in advance
Naptime Gear
Please make sure to take home all naptime gear at the end of your week. Please make your child has a complete change of clothing in the cubbies.
Parent Referral (Double Referral this Month)
Refer a family and after new family is with us for 90 days, you will receive and free week of tuition.
Change of Clothes
We are having up down changes in weather. Please remember to check that your child’s extra cubby clothes are appropriate for cooler weather.
School Age Parents
School Age parents: Please let us know by 2 pm if your child will not need Xplor transportation after school. Our buses are not allowed to leave a school without confirmation of your child’s whereabouts. If we are not informed in advance, this delay causes the children at the next school from being picked up on time.
Naptime Gear
Please make sure to take home all naptime gear at the end of your week. Please make your child has a complete change of clothing in the cubbies.
Hours of Operation
Please remember our hours of operation 6:30 am-6:30 pm. Please be sure to drop off and pick up your child(ren) between the above hours. Late pick-up fees are $1.00 per minute
Outside Food
Please No outside food due to high food allergies.
Important Dates:
2/2/2020 Ground Hog Day
2/11/2020 PJ Day, wear your favorite
2/10-14/2020 Stuff animal drive for the fire department
2/14/2020 Valentine Parties starting@3:00 pm in the classrooms…please wear red,
pink or purple
2/19/2020 Crazy Sock Day
2/17/2020 Professional Development Day – Preschool side of Xplor will be school-
Age will Open
2/21/2020 Parents Night Out @Xplor 7-11 p.m. $25 per child, $30 for siblings
2/21/2020 Picture Day starting @7:30 with the infants
2/27/2020 Hot dogs and popcorn… hang out night movies and board games.
Thursday, February 28, 2019 7 pm-9 pm
2/28/2020 Take home month end folder
Education Article
3 No-Bake Recipes to Make with Your Preschooler this Valentine’s Day
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