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.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Thursday, October 10 from 8 AM - 8 PM

Friday, October 11 from 8 AM - 12 PM

Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Holiday

Scheduling Parent/Teacher conference appointments will open in the coming weeks. Our goal is to meet with each family to partner on behalf of each child attending Haines Center. Schedules are not yet open.

It is not necessary for your child(ren) to attend. If you are not able to arrange child care we would still like you to participate. We would rather you bring your child(ren) with you so we have the opportunity to partner with you.

If transportation is a barrier to attending a parent/teacher conference please notify Tricia Sabathne, Child and Family Educator (CAFE). tricia.sabathne@d303.org OR 331-228-572

On the afternoon of Friday, September 13, traffic around the downtown St. Charles area will be re-rerouted due to the St. Charles East High School Homecoming Parade.

Car riders: Plan accordingly as it may impact travel to and from Haines (route and travel time).

Bus riders: It is possible buses may be late.

Main Street will be closed from 6th Street to 2nd Avenue from 12:45 - 2:30 pm

Traffic will be rerouted onto Illinois and 7th 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 23.

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