Early Learning Center

Important Reminder:

Labor Day is Monday, September 7th! NO SCHOOL!

Please remember to put your child's name tag on them each day!!

Please ensure that your child always has an extra set of clothing at school.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Our first Policy Council and Parent Center Committee meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m. on August 25th . Our Parent Meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m.! Topics will include Preschool Curriculum and Transportation Safety. Ms. Bailey and Ms. Edwards' classes will perform! Please make plans to attend!

September is Grandparent's Month at the ELC! Our Grandparent's Event will be held on September 11th, at 9 a.m.

Welcome to Preschool!!!

We look forward to a safe and healthy year! Please be patient and understanding as things may change. Keeping children and staff safe is our NUMBER ONE priority.

Car riders must use the car rider line from 7:15 a.m.-7:45a.m. Do not park and walk up. The amount of traffic that we see in the mornings just makes it unsafe for you to walk your child up the sidewalk. After 7:45 a.m., your child is tardy. At that time, you will need to park in the parking lot and walk your child in.

Chronic tardies, early pickups, and absences will be addressed by family service staff. "Chronic" is defined as more than 2 per month.

Please call the school anytime your child will be absent.

Please sign up for DoJo! This is how your child's teacher and Family Advocate will be communicating with you!

Outside food is not allowed in the ELC.

Remember, as a safety precaution, parents WILL NOT be allowed in the school building without a scheduled appointment, parent activity, or to volunteer.

Please do not allow your child to bring in jewelry or toys, unless specifically requested by the teacher--such as "Show and Tell".

ATTENTION: Click for details about Car Seat Safety.

Your child must ride in an appropriate car seat to and from school!

Car Seat Safety Week is September 20th-26th! Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians Carrie Brown and Lt. Wanda Holsey will be available during the month by appointment only to ensure your car seat is properly installed!

More details coming soon!

Playground Safety Tips!

Children need to wear tennis shoes or strapped sandals. NO FLIP FLOPS or CROCS for safety reasons. Children this age need to be able to run and jump!

We strongly suggest that your child not wear beads in their hair.

Back to School Reading!

These books will help your preschooler transition

into a school routine.

Llama Llama Misses Mama

by Anna Dewdney

The Kissing Hand

by Audrey Penn

The Name Jar

by Yangsook Choi

Bus Transportation!

Busing Reminders: Children must be walked to the bus in the morning by an adult. In the afternoon, you must present ID and be on the list to get a child off of the bus. Please be waiting for the bus. If your child is returned to the ELC 3 times, you are in danger of losing bus privileges for 3 days.

Please allow a 15 minute window for buses. As the days go on, and the routes become familiar, buses will arrive at your home earlier.

Proper behavior on the bus is a MUST. If a child is unable to remain in his/her seat, disrupts other children, or exhibits dangerous and unruly behavior, he/she is in danger of losing bus privileges permanently. Please talk to your child about how to ride the bus safely. More than 2 write ups from the busing staff can cause your child to lose his/her seat on the bus.

****If your child does not ride the bus for 3 consecutive days, you must contact the school to resume transportation privileges.****

Click here for ELC's August Menu!

Parent Curriculum: Your Journey Together

In the next few months, we will begin our Parent Curriculum that will focus on promoting the social and emotional well being of children and families. This "journey" will provide you with chances to discover, learn and reflect--all while empowering you to build a safe, trusting, and healing environment.

WAYS TO KEEP YOUR PRESCHOOLER BUSY AND LEARNING!

Use a timer to see how long it takes your preschooler to get dressed. Can he/she beat his/her time tomorrow?
Talk about your favorite family celebration. Have your preschooler draw a picture of it!
Carry a box of crayons with you. Help your preschooler find objects for each color.
Help your child create a pattern with items found in nature. Example: leaf, acorn, leaf, acorn.
Encourage recycling! Have your preschooler draw a picture of things that can be recycled, such as newspapers and plastic bottles to hang above your trashcan to remind you to recycle those items.

Bee Well Clinic at the Early Learning Center

Please call for appointments. 478-215-4009

Closed Wednesdays.

SCHOOL READINESS GOAL: CHILDREN WILL PRACTICE SAFE AND HEALTHY HABITS.

To reinforce this important School Readiness Goal at home, please remind your child to drink plenty of water, wash their hands frequently, and brush their teeth twice a day!

Family Advocates are important!

Please contact your Family Advocate for any needs that arise. We are able to refer to local resources for assistance. Your Advocate is your link to the community and the classroom! Please take advantage of this important part of the Head Start Program!

*****Please ensure that you have turned in all required health documents to your Family Advocate. ALL failed exams require follow up from a professional. Please keep your Advocate informed of all medical appointments and results.*****

Family Advocate Alice lewis

Phone: 478-457-2466

Email: alice.lewis@baldwin.k12.ga.us

Classes: Nasir, Edwards, Nichols, Wright, Bailey, Smith, Reeves, and Gooden

Family Advocate Stephanie Wright

Phone: 478-457-2474

Email: stephanie.wright@baldwin.k12.ga.us

Classes: J. Williams, Andrews, Holmes, Burden, Coffee, Kendrick, Hurley, and R. Williams

ELC's Resource Manual

Please click the following link if you are looking for resources in our local community! Feel free to contact your Family Advocate for additional assistance!

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