REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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The program is designed as a two-day-per-week program and thus children may register in only one class (i.e. Tuesday/Thursday or Wednesday/Friday). An optional third day program, Mondays, is usually reserved for children that are at least 4 years old. Classes run from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. each day.
The cost of running the program is borne through the monthly fees plus 2-3 fundraising events during the year, rather than through casinos or “donation cheques” from each family.
**Government subsidies for the monthly fee are available upon request.**
Fees for 2011- 2012 year:
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Initial registration fee (nonrefundable)
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$35
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Monthly fee, 2 days per week
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$90
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Monthly fee, 3 days per week
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$120
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Monthly fee, Monday only
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$45
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Field trip/plate fee
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$40
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All cheques are to be made payable to “Green Circle Preschool Association”.
Withdrawals:
Thirty (30) days written notice must be submitted to the registrar for withdrawals. Withdrawals submitted with less notice will result in the forfeit of one month’s fee. The written notice must be received before the first day of the month prior to withdrawal.
Parental Responsibilities:
Green Circle is a high quality, non-profit preschool run on a relatively low budget because every family is expected to share in the work. This includes participation in the classroom as a duty parent, cleaning shifts and assigned tasks. Duty parents are a necessity in order for us to maintain the provincially set staff-to-student ratios (without having to a Teaching assistant) and to maintain a safe and healthy environment for our children.
· Duty days- For a child attending one class per week, parents can expect 1 duty day a month. 1-2 duty days can be expected for a registration of two days. If a child attends 3 classes per week parents can expect about 2-3 duty days per month. If more than one child attends from a family, then duty days are increased accordingly.
The duty day shift starts at 8:45 a.m. and finishes at 11:45 a.m. During that time parents assist in the classroom by helping children interact safely and respectfully, assisting with crafts and games, preparing snack and cleaning the classroom.
Duty parents are also responsible for supplying juice (on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) or milk (Thursday and Friday) and paper towels, on their duty day.
If you are unable to be present on a duty day, it is your responsibility to find a replacement or switch days with another parent and to notify the class scheduler.
The September duty schedule will be sent out in the welcome package. Monthly schedules are sent out a week before the new month begins.
· Assigned Task. Each family will be assigned at least one task that they will be responsible for throughout the year. The complete task list is on page 7.
· Cleaning Afternoons. Every Friday two parents will spend two hours cleaning the classroom, before the school closes. Each family is expected to have up to three cleaning afternoons over the course of the year (with the exception of the Executive Board).
· Attendance at Meetings. There will be an orientation meeting early in September.There will be two general meetings and one annual general meeting a year. The purpose of these meetings is to pass on information and discuss business relating to the preschool. Families are expected to send one representative to each meeting.
· Snack. Snacks are a shared experience at Green Circle. Each family will be assigned one day per week to bring a small contribution for snack time (i.e. one piece of fruit, vegetable, cheese, pickles, etc).
· Pick-up -You must be punctual in collecting your child at the end of class at 11:30 a.m. If the teacher does not know the person picking up the child, ID will be required.
· Suggestions /Concerns. Please feel free to address any concerns with the Executive Board and the teacher.
Completing these duties is the responsibility of the parent(s), however we will happily accommodate grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends as designates. Please inform your replacement about the details of your duties.
Please do not enroll your child if you are not able to fulfill these commitments.
Other Notables:
· Our licensing and insurance regulations DO NOT allow siblings to accompany parents on duty days or to attend field trips.
· Children must have an indoor only pair of shoes with non-slip soles with closed toes, which will remain in the classroom.
· The teacher is to be advised if your child has been exposed to a communicable disease (i.e. lice, strep throat, pink eye). The registrar and the teacher are to be informed of any allergies or other conditions. Please keep ill children home to prevent the spread of viruses.