Institute Day

Labor Day

Information was sent home with your child. If you didn't receive or need another one contact your child's teacher.

AM classes DISMISS EARLY at 10:25 AM

If your child rides the bus home from our morning session, drop off at your home or child care will be 25 minutes early.

PM classes START EARLY at 11:25 AM and DISMISS EARLY at 1:30 PM

If your child rides the bus to school for our afternoon session, pick up will be 25 minutes early from your home or child care and the bus at the end of the day from Haines Center will drop off 50 minutes earlier.

We are fine-tuning our arrival and dismissal process. Thank-you for following all procedures and adapting when we adjust them. We aim to maximize safety for ALL- students, staff, and you!

9th Street is reserved for BUSES and HANDICAPPED PARKING/DROP OFF ONLY during arrival and dismissal. ALL vehicle traffic should approach D303 Early Childhood at Haines Center on Indiana Street during arrival and dismissal.

NO PARKING in the parking lot used for the drop off / pick up line OR 9th Street during arrival/dismissal. If you are parking for arrival or dismissal use Indiana Street, the Thompson Middle School Parking lot, or other neighborhood streets (e.g., Oak Street).

Car and Bus rider tags on your child's backpack are a key tool we use during arrival and dismissal. If you notice your child's is missing or illegible please notify your child's teacher to request a replacement.

NEW: As of Monday, August 26, drop off and pick up for pedestrians/walkers is behind Haines where car-riders drop off.

When walking for drop-off or pick-up please use crosswalks and sidewalks whenever possible.

If you are driving to Haines and parking to walk to and from our school please park on Indiana Street.

Illinois Laws are in place to ensure the safety of school zones:

1) All young children must be in a car seat or booster seat and buckled until the vehicle comes to a complete stop. ONLY unbuckle your child(ren) when your vehicle is in "park" at your unloading spot .

2) When a school bus is stopped to pick up or drop off pupils, the vehicles in all lanes of traffic must stop on two-lane roads. All traffic must stop on 9th street when buses have their stop arms out and flashing lights.

3) NO CELL PHONE USE while driving and in school zones, including during the use of the car lane. Remain attentive to your surroundings and off phones.

ADDITIONAL TIPS

In addition, keep the crosswalk CLEAR for pedestrians when using the drop off/pick up lane.

When using the car lane STAY IN THE LINE. Do not leave the line to go around cars that are in front of you... even after you have unloaded or loaded.

To report a student absence:

• Main Haines building number- 331-228-3400
• Press 1 for the Early Childhood Center
• Press 1 for the Attendance line
• Clearly state your child's name and the reason for their absence.
• If you do not provide a reason for their absence OR do not call the absence will be unexcused.

Bus riders: There is no need to call transportation to report an absence. Drivers stop at each designated stop even when children are absent to stay on schedule for the rest of the route.

Playgroups at our Haines Family Resource Center offer children, ages 0-5, and a caregiver a safe, quality, and educational play opportunity. Connect with other caregivers (parents, grandparents, babysitters, etc.) to share experiences, learn from each other, and build social networks.

Our start date is to be determined; the earliest they will start is September 16.

We will have sessions during these times:

• 9:35 - 10:35 am
• 12:05 - 1:05 pm Spanish
• 1:05 - 2:05 pm

**There is no fee for this program. Playgroups meet every Monday school is in session. Once you are registered you can attend whenever it works for you.

Registration will open once a start date is finalized.

Website: https://ec.d303.org/
Location: 305 S 9th St, St Charles, IL 60174
Phone: 331-228-3400, Press 1 for Early Childhood