Robert Frost Kids Inc.

The Kids Inc. enrichment program strives to be fun, challenging, and inviting by using innovative ideas and activities to promote children’s learning. The program is conducted and planned by a staff trained to meet the needs of children and to provide positive adult role models.

Robert Frost Kids Inc. Site Coordinator: Jessica McCormick

Assistant Site Coordinator: Kayla Almont

Email: robertfrostkidsinc.sfsd@k12.sd.us
Website: http://www.sf.k12.sd.us/parents/after-school-programs/kids-inc-after-school
Location: 3101 S 4th Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, USA
Phone: 605-201-8344

Kids Inc. Hours: Right after school until 6:00 pm

Phone - Please call between 2:00 - 2:30 pm. There is no voicemail on this line.

Email - Please email BEFORE 2 pm to ensure the email is received.

Please note -

You can contact the site directly if there is a pick-up change, your child will be absent from Kids Inc.* or you need to get in touch with the on-site staff.

*If your child was absent from school you do NOT need to contact us as school attendance is checked daily.

Pick Up Procedure Reminder -

• Parent entry badges WILL be used this school year. You will use those badges to swipe by the front door of the main office for entry into the building during after school hours (2:45-6 pm).
• All children will need to be signed out by a parent/guardian or other authorized person listed on your enrollment form.
• Please make sure anyone picking up your child(ren) has been listed as an emergency contact and is prepared to show identification (including parents).

On Friday, November 5th elementary schools will dismiss students at 1:00pm. Kids Inc. IS in session and students can attend starting at dismissal time until 6:00pm, as usual. You do NOT need to sign up for this and there is NO extra charge for attending.

We want to thank all the families that donated socks for our Socktober service project last month, we collected many socks that will sure put a smile on someone's face.

This month Miss Brenna will be teaching her first lessons! She is excited to get into the full swing of our Kids Inc. team. In November students create a paper plate turkey, design their own comic, paint with cabbage juice, and create their own healthy food plate. We will discover how cabbage reacts to different materials with Miss Kari. Students will travel to Mexico to learn about the Day of the Dead in a global exploration. Miss Maka will challenge the students in a fitness challenge involving dice while Mr. Darin teaches the students a variation of tag.

We want to wish all our families Happy Thanksgiving and hope you are able to spend it surrounded with loved ones.

Twice a year we have a day that is longer than the rest that we like to call Early Release, and we plan an extra special day to keep the kiddos involved and engaged. This semester we will be celebrating with Harry Potter! Mrs. Jessica has cooked up the whole day where students can make their way through a magical school. Students will be able to be sorted into houses, solve puzzles, and work as a team to survive their magical experience. We don't want to give too much away, but we are just as excited to celebrate the day with the kiddos.

If your child has any Harry Potter clothing or outfits they wish to pack and change into that day they are more than welcome!

Meet Darin In December!

If you have not done so, please advise the Kids Inc. office of any allergies or dietary restrictions. If the student has a Special Diet on file with Child Nutrition, the Kids Inc. office (605-367-4424) must be notified of this.

Parents may send a snack with their child(ren) if they choose.

60 and above: student choice

50-59 degrees: sweatshirt or jacket

0-49 degrees: coats and pants (no shorts)

Below 32 degrees: hat and gloves

Playing in the snow requires snow pants and snow boots.

This Month's Payment Dates: 11/5 & 11/19

-SEE PAYMENT CALENDAR BELOW-

Ways to pay:

1- Set up autopay- see form below

2- Online payment via MyProcare with a Debit or Credit Card

3- Cash/check/money Order to the Kids Inc. Office

You can print your own statements online by going to www.MyProcare.com

1. Enter your email address (MUST match the email you have on file with Kids Inc.)

2. Choose 'Go'

3. Enter the confirmation code sent to your email, choose a password and press 'Go'

4. To print your statement on My Procare: Click Reports - Run Report - and then select the appropriate dates - Click Run Report; Year end tax statements can also be accessed on this website and will not be mailed out this year.

No school dates coming up:

November 11, 24, 25, & 26

Special Days will ONLY be offered on:

November 24

How to register for the upcoming November 24 Special Day:

A registration link will be emailed to Kids Inc. families on Wednesday, November 3rd. Registration may fill before the deadline of Wednesday, November 10th.

-SEE SPECIAL DAY CALENDAR FOR SCHOOL YEAR BELOW-

Know someone who would be a great fit for the Kids Inc. Afterschool Program?!? Friends, neighbors, kids, parents, etc…

You could earn a $100 credit in your Kids Inc. account - $50 once the employee hits (3) months and another $50 once they hit (6) months.

All you have to do is provide us the name and contact information of someone that you would think would enjoy working with children and we will reach out to them to invite them to apply and answer any questions they may have.

Click here https://forms.gle/sLS9swFkc47gsb5k9 to provide the name and contact information of the person you are referring.

Thanks for helping make our program AWESOME!

Operations Manager: Abby Wheeler

Operations Assistant: Laura Fischer

Contact us for questions on enrollment, billing, receipts, entry badges, etc...

To view Certificate of License, Facility Safety and Program Inspection reports provided by Department of Social Services, click here: http://www.sf.k12.sd.us/parents/after-school-programs/kids-inc-after-school/license-information

Email: laura.fischer@k12.sd.us
Website: http://www.sf.k12.sd.us/
Location: 201 East 38th Street, Sioux Falls, SD, USA
Phone: 605-367-4424