Hello Tiny Hoppers Families!
A few amendments to our first BLOG posting have been made. Please note the following changes:
1) Effective Monday, January 16th, 2% White MILK will be included with the meal plan. Each child will receive one serving of milk with their lunch.
2) For Parents of Toddlers: Effective Monday, January 16th, BIBS will be provided for your children for mealtime. Also, please note that we will allow parents to walk their toddlers directly to the classroom if this works best for you. Wednesday (today) was fantastic. Each and every toddler SLEPT....well!
3) Change of Date for our first Parents Night Out: it has been changed to Friday , February 10th to allow for Parent's to enjoy that special Valentine's Dinner out.
4) Parents of JK/SK children: Please remember to pack your child an afternoon snack as well as their lunch. Please also provide a reusable water container labeled with your child's name. First day of buses went very well. All children transported to and from school without any problems..
5) We will have an alarm system installed in the near future. Please bear with us while we investigate our options.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please remember to sign your child IN and OUT. Our log books are very important.
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
Saturday, 7 January 2012
Opening Week a HUGE success!
Hello Hopper Families!
We would like to say how very pleased we are that our opening week went so smoothly. Thank you ALL for your kind words and encouragement during our first and most difficult week!
We are very very proud of each and every one of our little Hoppers as they transitioned so beautifully into their new surroundings. We have a fantastic group of children and we couldn't be more pleased to be a part of each and every one of their little lives.
We would also like to praise our wonderful teachers for their quick and seemingly effortless abilities to transition themselves into the Tiny Hoppers teaching style. We have a GREAT team and we are very proud of our Teachers. With that said, we would like to encourage parents to keep an open line of communication with your child's teachers. The Teachers have been providing daily reports for each child. We ask that, if there is something you feel you must discuss with the teachers, please do so. Every effort will be made to see that parent's concerns are met.
The Lunch Lady will begin catering services on Monday, January 9th. Any children requiring special selections due to dietary restrictions or allergies will be contacted by "The Lunch Lady" to review the upcoming menu. Regular menus will be posted at the front of the facility as you walk in. This board will also have all of our weekly programming posted for your convenience. We do have a set schedule which does not change (ie, circle time, snack, programming, lunch, nap, snack, outdoor play, afternoon music/movement circle). Therefore, if you pick up early, expect that your child may miss snack, or outdoor play.
Busing for JK/SK (to and from Elizabeth Park and St. Thomas Moore) will begin this coming Wednesday, January 11th. Pick up and drop off times will be confirmed by Tuesday. IMPORTANT: if your child will not be on the bus YOU MUST notify us so that we are not looking for a "missing" child. This is HIGHLY important for all parties involved (Tiny Hoppers, the School and the bus driver). The Tiny Hoppers Bus stop is located at the end of the pathway just behind the centre on Hillmans Marsh. A very safe location set by the Transportation line themselves. Children will be walked to and from the bus by their teacher,(ratios apply).
Parents, please note that outdoor play is a mandatory requirement by the Ministry of Child and Youth Services (weather permitting, of course). Therefore, please ensure that your child has the appropriate outdoor attire each day.
We also ask that parents send a water bottle, labeled with your child's name as we do not provide juice or milk for the children. Many parents have inquired about the provision of milk. We may consider a milk program (similar to those within the Elementary Schools) however, this would be a cost over and above monthly fees. Parent feedback in this regard would be appreciated.
Sometime, hopefully sooner than later, we will have a door buzzer installed. Until such time, we will use a door chime to alert the teachers that someone has entered the facility. During the first week, we allowed parents to walk children directly to their classroom however, we ask that you now drop off at the first gate. A teacher will greet you there to bring your child to their classroom.
Also, we would like to remind parents to sign your child in and OUT each day. This is part of Tiny Hoppers procedures and is very important.
We will begin hosting Birthday Parties in the next couple of months. We will keep you posted on a start date.
Our first Parent's Night Out will be held on January 27th from 6pm-9pm. This is a monthly event that is extremely popular and Tiny Hoppers is known for showing the children a fantastic time. It is held on the last Friday of every month. For only $20 for the first child and $10 for each additional child, parents can enjoy a carefree Date Night at a very low cost. Cheese Pizza and juice/water will be served along with popcorn. There will be parachute games and a Disney animated movie (to be determined). Children are welcome to attend in their pyjamas, (something the children really look forward to). Parent's Night Out is NOT restricted to just members. Look for a sign up sheet next week. You may pay your childs teacher upon sign up (cash only) This event is for ages 4-8 ( there will be sufficient staff on hand at all events). Space is limited. Sign up NOW!
Our blog will be updated weekly. Become a follower today!
Dawn and Lori
We would like to say how very pleased we are that our opening week went so smoothly. Thank you ALL for your kind words and encouragement during our first and most difficult week!
We are very very proud of each and every one of our little Hoppers as they transitioned so beautifully into their new surroundings. We have a fantastic group of children and we couldn't be more pleased to be a part of each and every one of their little lives.
We would also like to praise our wonderful teachers for their quick and seemingly effortless abilities to transition themselves into the Tiny Hoppers teaching style. We have a GREAT team and we are very proud of our Teachers. With that said, we would like to encourage parents to keep an open line of communication with your child's teachers. The Teachers have been providing daily reports for each child. We ask that, if there is something you feel you must discuss with the teachers, please do so. Every effort will be made to see that parent's concerns are met.
The Lunch Lady will begin catering services on Monday, January 9th. Any children requiring special selections due to dietary restrictions or allergies will be contacted by "The Lunch Lady" to review the upcoming menu. Regular menus will be posted at the front of the facility as you walk in. This board will also have all of our weekly programming posted for your convenience. We do have a set schedule which does not change (ie, circle time, snack, programming, lunch, nap, snack, outdoor play, afternoon music/movement circle). Therefore, if you pick up early, expect that your child may miss snack, or outdoor play.
Busing for JK/SK (to and from Elizabeth Park and St. Thomas Moore) will begin this coming Wednesday, January 11th. Pick up and drop off times will be confirmed by Tuesday. IMPORTANT: if your child will not be on the bus YOU MUST notify us so that we are not looking for a "missing" child. This is HIGHLY important for all parties involved (Tiny Hoppers, the School and the bus driver). The Tiny Hoppers Bus stop is located at the end of the pathway just behind the centre on Hillmans Marsh. A very safe location set by the Transportation line themselves. Children will be walked to and from the bus by their teacher,(ratios apply).
Parents, please note that outdoor play is a mandatory requirement by the Ministry of Child and Youth Services (weather permitting, of course). Therefore, please ensure that your child has the appropriate outdoor attire each day.
We also ask that parents send a water bottle, labeled with your child's name as we do not provide juice or milk for the children. Many parents have inquired about the provision of milk. We may consider a milk program (similar to those within the Elementary Schools) however, this would be a cost over and above monthly fees. Parent feedback in this regard would be appreciated.
Sometime, hopefully sooner than later, we will have a door buzzer installed. Until such time, we will use a door chime to alert the teachers that someone has entered the facility. During the first week, we allowed parents to walk children directly to their classroom however, we ask that you now drop off at the first gate. A teacher will greet you there to bring your child to their classroom.
Also, we would like to remind parents to sign your child in and OUT each day. This is part of Tiny Hoppers procedures and is very important.
We will begin hosting Birthday Parties in the next couple of months. We will keep you posted on a start date.
Our first Parent's Night Out will be held on January 27th from 6pm-9pm. This is a monthly event that is extremely popular and Tiny Hoppers is known for showing the children a fantastic time. It is held on the last Friday of every month. For only $20 for the first child and $10 for each additional child, parents can enjoy a carefree Date Night at a very low cost. Cheese Pizza and juice/water will be served along with popcorn. There will be parachute games and a Disney animated movie (to be determined). Children are welcome to attend in their pyjamas, (something the children really look forward to). Parent's Night Out is NOT restricted to just members. Look for a sign up sheet next week. You may pay your childs teacher upon sign up (cash only) This event is for ages 4-8 ( there will be sufficient staff on hand at all events). Space is limited. Sign up NOW!
Our blog will be updated weekly. Become a follower today!
Dawn and Lori
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