East Early Childhood Center

We are excited to announce that we will have EC Classroom Parties for Winter on Tuesday, December 16th! However, we will need to limit attendance. We are asking that up to 2 family members can be present per child. No siblings please, this will allow us to keep our numbers lower and focus on our EC students and make sure we have appropriate space in the classroom.

AM parties will be at 10:15

PM parties will be at 2:30

You may take your child home after this event if you wish, please make sure you let your child's teacher know this. Sign in sheets will be located inside the classroom with the teachers and the doors will open right at 10:15 and 2:30! Thank you for assisting with these requests. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

In addition to classroom parties we have a couple other fun days before the break! These include the following days...

Santa is scheduled to make a stop to see our students in the AM and in the PM in Early Childhood on Thursday, December 18th! Your child's teacher will be taking their class for a brief visit during their class time. This will also be our Pajama day in Early Childhood. Feel free to wear those jammies to school on this day!

What a fun filled month! Please contact your child's teacher if you have any questions about these fun activities!

Morning preschool starts at 8:00 a.m. and afternoon preschool begins at 12:00 p.m. We understand that sometimes appointments cause children to arrive late to school. When a child is regularly late, this causes staff to have to leave the room to get your child after class has already started. We urge you to arrive and pick up on time to avoid classroom disruptions and possible late pick up fees being added to your account. Thank you so much for your cooperation.

We will head outside to recess as much as possible during the winter months. Children tend to warm up fast on the playground and then shed all of their gear. Please label all of your child's clothing items, like hats, gloves, coats, etc.

December is here! Thank you to all who have kept their children home when they have been sick. That is the best way to prevent the spread of illness and we truly appreciate it! FYI- the Stomach bug has made its appearance at East Early Childhood, so please continue to monitor your child for sickness!

Here are some helpful tips to avoid getting sick this winter:

1. Avoid close contact. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
2. Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. This will help prevent spreading your illness to others.
3. Cover your mouth and nose. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. Flu viruses spread mainly by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk.
4. Clean your hands. Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs can be spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
6. Practice other good health habits. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

If your child is sick, follow the school’s Attendance Policy for when to stay home and when it is okay to return. If your child has a 100.1 fever or higher, keep them home. They need to be fever free for at least 24 hours without medication. If your child is vomiting or has diarrhea they need to be at home for at least 24 hours after the last episode.

Power Packs is a program provided to many families each week that include food items that help give students and their family nutritious and kid-friendly foods to help get them through the weekend. Some food items include cereal, canned soups, oatmeal, macaroni and cheese, and other similar items. By clicking this link, filling out the information requested, and submitting the form - your child can begin receiving these packs each Friday. For further questions, contact Morgan Hoffman, school social worker at 573-243-5271.

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Location: 455 North Lacey Dt. Jackson, MO

Phone: (573) 243-5347
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