| Parental Participation: Parents are always welcome to join in our program at Morning Stars Learning Program. We invite parents to participate in Morning Stars Parent Teacher Fellowship (P.T.F.), fund-raisers, field trips, classroom helpers, etc. All parents are encouraged to share personal interests including; hobbies, talents, cultural back rounds, favorite recipes, etc. Parents are welcomed to volunteer in the classrooms. If the center and parents are mutually able to work together this provides a setting that best meets the child’s growth needs. We always look out for what will best benefit the children first. With this in mind we ask that parents wait until Oct. to start helping in the classrooms. This will give the students time to adjust to their new environments. HEALTH AND ILLNESS: Every student must supply the office with current medical information and a copy of the immunization records signed by his/her doctor. The Riverside County Health Department requires all children in school to have a T.B. test, showing the child to be free of contagious T.B. Parents need to notify the director (Ms. Melissa Carnes) if a child has a contagious disease, diabetes, asthma, and allergies to insects, medicine and food, and/or medications needed by the child. If your child is not feeling well, please do not send him/her to school! If your child becomes ill at school, we will notify you so you can pick him/her up. It is the parent’s responsibility to keep the director (Ms. Melissa Carnes) current with names and phone numbers where they may be reached in case of illness or emergency. POLICY ON COMMUNICABLE DISEASE MANGEMENT: Morning Stars Learning Program feels it is our duty to inform parents of the following precautions we take to help prevent the spread of communicable diseases. Your cooperation in carrying these policies through is particularly necessary for the health of the children. Safety: Safety of our students and staff is our primary concern. The center has a closed campus; all visitors must sign in at the front door. Yard supervisors are on duty during recess, lunch, and before school to ensure the safety of all our students. The center disaster preparedness plan includes steps for ensuring student and staff during a disaster. Fire and disaster drills are conduced on a regular basic thought out the school year. A storage bin located at the center contains food, water, and other supplies for use during a disaster. Cleaning Process: A full-time cleaning service ensures classrooms; restrooms and campus grounds are kept clean and safe. Classrooms are cleaned and vacuumed regularly by a contracted cleaning service. Authorization for Pick-Up: |
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| Drop-off and Pick-up in the Horseshoe Drive Way: For drop-off and pick-up to run, as smoothly as possible drivers are to follow guide lines: Please, remember Morning Stars Learning Program offers you the privilege of being able to drive up and either drop-off and/or pick-up you child without ever getting out of your car. There was a lot of thought put fourth to make this possible. Together the City of Palm Desert and owners of Morning Stars Learning Program has set fourth guidelines that best suit everyone involved. For the health and safety of all the families and staff at Morning Stars Learning Program we ask you follow the guidelines set forth. Mealtime: Mealtimes are a great time for children to practice their independence in self- help skills. Mealtime provides opportunities for social interactions between adults and children and therefore should be rich with language about morning and afternoon events and types of food being eaten. At Morning Stars Learning Program the parents will bring the snacks. There will be a calendar sent home monthly. Children ill have at least one (1) snack day per month. Parents will be asked to provide snacks for up to thirty (30) children and four (4) teachers. This will also become your child’s share days. They will be allowed to bring toys and/or books to school on this day only. Please keep their belongings at home other then their share days. Please do not allow your child to bring guns and/or other toys that may initiate violent play. THANK YOU! Morning Stars Learning Program will try to have snack days on or as close to your child’s birthday as possible to insure this to be a special day. All children having summer birthdays will have a special UN- birthday snack day in June before we break for summer vacation. Lunch Time (Lunch Bunch): Lunch should be packed in a sturdy lunch box. Glass bottles and/or containers and food, which require heating, will not be permitted. All necessary eating utensils, straws and napkins should be included. Candy and gum will not be allowed at school. Please remember to sign up 24 hours before Lunch Bunch for it does fill up fast. Birthdays: Children’s birthdays are special and will be celebrated in the classrooms. Parents may provide treats (sweets) for the class on that day. Please discuss all plans with the director (Melissa Carnes) in advance. Morning Stars Learning Program has asked parents “NOT” to send cupcakes. We find that most children do not enjoy them, leaving a big mess behind! Morning Stars Learning Program encourages parents to send their child’s favorite cookies, pudding, ice cream ECT.. Instead ………….. THANK YOU ………. ! We encourage you to donate a book to Morning Stars Learning Program library on your child’s birthday. If you are planning a birthday party at your home, please include as many children as possible. There is nothing more defeating to a child than to be “left out”. When inviting children to your parties please use mail or phone ONLY to issue birthday invitations; please do not pass out invitations at school. ….. THANK YOU SIBLINGS ATTENDANTS AT SCHOOL FUNCTIONS AND/OR FIELDTRIPS: Due to Licensing Regulations, Fire Marshall, Insurance Coverage, and the Safety and Welfare of everyone involved. Morning Stars Learning Program does “NOT” allow siblings to attend school functions. NOTE FROM TEACHERS: We, the staff at Morning Stars Learning Program would like to think of Morning Stars as your extended family. Students really enjoy sharing their special moments with their parents. They should “not” be asked to share special moments at Morning Stars with their siblings. There are many activities that are offered in the desert that can be shared with siblings. We feel it is very important for children to share more one on one moment with their Parents and/or Grandparents. Teachers also find it very disruptive to children and other parents who are trying to listen to a program being presented. With siblings attending also, it makes for very crowed and unsafe conditions. Students work very hard at their programs they present to you. So, let’s give your children the attention they deserve. |
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medication or vitamins at ANYTIME! 2. Any one who is suspected of being mildly ill (a child experiencing minor cold symptoms or does not feel well enough to participate in activities but DOES NOT exhibit any of the symptoms specified in #1) will be cared for within the child’s group. The child will be observed carefully for signs and symptoms of worsening conditions. At that time parents will be contacted.
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| Morning Stars Learning Program Ages 3 - Kindergarten 760-341-5223 |
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