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Dear Parents,

We are honored that you have entrusted your children to our care, for each one is a precious and beautiful gift from God.
Good Shepherd Church wants to welcome you to our Mothers Morning Out Program. We want you to know that we are extremely dedicated to the children
who are enrolled in our program. Our focus here will be on their growth and educational development in a safe and loving Catholic environment.

Sincerely,

Kate Wanschek

Our Mission Statement

Our mission is to contribute to the spiritual, social, emotional and physical development of young children through developmentally age appropriate educational activities. As a ministry, we strive to work with families to support and provide a safe and loving atmosphere for each and every child.

Good Shepherd Mothers Morning Out Staff

Director: Kate Wanschek

Teachers:

Kasey Smith – Infants
Patricia Giolo – Toddlers
Emma Garber – Early 2’s
April Cole – Late 2’s
Becky Robinson – Floater

2010-2011 School Calendar

August 16th School Starts
September 6th Labor Day
October 4 – 8th Fall Break
November 11th Veterans Day
November 24 – 26th Thanksgiving
December 16 –January 4th Christmas Break
January 17th Martin Luther King
February 21st Presidents Day
April 11 – 15th Spring Break
May 19th Last Day of School

Phone & E mail

Direct line (256) 882-1945 Ext. 105. Phones will try to be answered during school hours. If not answered please leave a message. The messages are checked several times throughout the day.
Please email us clicking the link.

Behavior & Discipline

We hope to have all the children so involved with growing and learning activities that the need for discipline is kept to a minimum. Discipline approaches include removing the child from the situation. Explaining that the behavior is unacceptable (“Blocks are for building not for throwing”), and the use of “time out” so the child can regain control of his/her behavior. You will always be notified if a time out is given. When necessary, parents will be asked to participate in decisions regarding their child’s behavior. Physical punishment and verbal abuse will not be used.

Communication

Communication between school and home is very important. You will keep up to date through daily notes if necessary, weekly progress reports and monthly news letters and emails. Please let us know of any changes outside of school affecting your child. If you have any concerns regarding our program, Please call the MMO office or email us.

Pictures

We will be taking lots of pictures throughout the school year, so your child may be photographed at different times. If this is not agreeable with you, please let the director know as soon as possible.

Weather

Any time the Huntsville City Schools are closed because of weather, MMO will also be closed. If the Huntsville City Schools open one hour late we will open at 10:00. If any later than 1 hr. we will not open for the day. If the Huntsville City Schools close early we will also close early. If there is a severe weather warning at drop off time, please do not bring your child until the warning is expired. In case of a tornado warning children will be moved to a safe area.

Registration

The registration fee is to ensure a place in the program and is non refundable. The fee must be turned in with your registration form. The fee is $50.00 and again is NON REFUNDABLE. There is a $10.00 discount for the second family member.

Tuition

Attending: 1 day a week $60.00 per month
2 days a week $90.00 per month
3 days a week $120.00 per month
4 days a week $145.00 per month

Monthly tuition is due and must be paid the first day of each month. Tuition not received by the 10th will be accessed a late fee of $15.00. Your child’s enrollment may be jeopardized if tuition remains unpaid past 30 days. If this presents a hardship, please discuss this with the director or financial secretary and something can be worked out. Our program operates on the funds provided by our monthly tuition and registration fees, therefore we can not make deductions for sickness, vacations or absences of any kind.

Our Hours

All classes begin at 9:00 am and dismiss at 12:30 pm. When arriving please walk your child to their room and wait for the teacher to receive them. Please pick up children promptly, a $5:00 late fee will be charged to those who are habitually late. Teachers will not release a child to anyone other than a parent or guardian unless written permission is given or prior arrangements have been made.

Extended Stay

We offer an extended stay on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until 1:00 pm. (unless otherwise notified). The cost is $2:00. You will need to sign the extended stay sheet (outside the MMO office) and leave the money in an envelope, with your child’s name on it in the can.

Arrival & Dismissal

A parking map will be provided at orientation. Please do not drop off children before 8:50 am. Dismissal will begin at 12:25 pm. If you need to pick up your child early, please come to the MMO office and someone will go get your child. This will provide minimal disruption to the classes.

Illness

Children who display any signs of illness should not attend school until they are symptom free for 24 hrs.
This includes, fever, vomiting, intestinal distress etc. If your child has a communicable disease, such as strep throat, pink eye, chicken pox, etc. please call the school. We will notify the other parents that their children may have been exposed.

Clothes

Please send your child to school dressed in comfortable clothes for play. No open toed shoes or sandals. Please have with them a complete change of clothes labeled in a zip lock bag. Remember to change seasonally. Always include plenty of diapers and pull ups.

Food

The children eat lunch with us, usually around 11:00, this is a lunch that parents provide. Please make sure to label all drinking cups and lunch boxes. And that the staff is aware of any food allergies.

Birthdays

We are happy to celebrate each child’s birthday. Please discuss this with your child’s teacher prior to date.