Apollo Early Childhood Center

Dear Apollo Families,

It looks like Mother Nature has decided that fall is here. It's hard to believe that November is already upon us. Looking ahead:

• As a reminder, tomorrow, November 5th is a professional development day for our early childhood staff. Students, including child care, are not in session.

• Veterans Day is November 11th. Thank you to all of our veterans for your service; your courage, strength and dedication to keeping us safe does not go unnoticed.

• This month marks Parent Teacher Conferences for our building. Watch for communication from your child's teacher about setting up a time to meet.

• Picture retake day is November 20th.

• Our entire District, including Apollo, will be closed on November 28th and 29th in observance of Thanksgiving.

Until next month...

Warm Regards,

Jen Kidd

As we prepare for winter, remember that when Huron Valley Schools cancels classes due to inclement weather, Apollo is closed as well. This includes all child care classrooms.

Additionally, as winter roads are soon upon us, remember that arriving on time to school is crucial. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your student is set up to start their day successfully.

Michigan kindergartners are now required to have a dental screening, just as they are a vision screening, prior to enrolling in school. Below are some dental resources from the Oakland County Health Department should you need them.

For the safety of everyone, please remember to watch your speed, yield to pedestrians, and avoid texting/using your cell phone in our school parking lots. Reminder: Our parking lots are meant for one-way traffic.

Additionally, as a reminder, bus traffic is heavy between 7:45 and 8:20 am and again from 2:45 and 3:15 pm. During these times, families must park at the front of the building and use the sidewalk. Please refrain from using the side parking lot during these times.

As always, we appreciate your support and commitment to helping our school community stay safe.

Bus Related Information or Questions:

Transportation:

2366 S Milford Rd

Highland, MI 48357

Phone: (248) 684-8200

Fax: (248) 684-8038

Transportation Office Hours:

5:30am - 5:30pm school days

Email us at: parentlink@hvs.org

Graphic created by Lindsay Nosek

We encourage you to seek medical attention when your child is sick and to follow your health care provider's recommendations about returning to school. THIS LINK has good information from the Oakland County Health Department about common communicable diseases such as Hand Foot & Mouth Disease and Strep Throat.

Did you know that you can get set up to receive district notifications through our HVS app? In addition to our typical modes of communication, these notifications will be sent to inform our HVS families about school closings, school day schedule reminders and any other important information.

Are you interested in joining our team? We're looking for dynamic individuals to fill the following positions:

Permanent Building Substitute: Please visit HVS.org or email Jen at Jennifer.Kidd@hvs.org to inquire. This person's home base will be at Apollo and the candidate will work our District's school year calendar.

Some details:

• Hours are 7:45 am to 3:15 pm.
  
• Daily rate of $150 and after every consecutive 20 days worked, they receive an additional $200.
• Our building subs float around our early childhood center and can work with students in all programs on a daily basis (GSRP, Early Childhood Special Education and tuition-based programs).

Lunch Relief Support: Please visit HVS.org or email Jen at Jennifer.Kidd@hvs.org to inquire. This person is responsible for working in our GSRP classrooms assisting students during lunch and transition times.

Some details:

• Hours are Monday-Thursday (some Fridays) 11:30 am - 1:30 pm throughout the school year.
• Wages start at $14.25/hour.

School Age Care Caregivers at Elementary Buildings: If you know of anyone who is interested in becoming a caregiver at Country Oaks, Heritage, Lakewood or Spring Mills, please have them visit HVS.org or email Lynn at Lynn.McKim@hvs.org for more information.

Some details:

• Hours are 6:40am-9:10am on school days.
• Caregivers start at $16.50 per hour.
• Benefits include 10 paid holidays, 2 paid snow days (if applicable), and 5 sick/personal business days.
• 50% off of SAC child care services if needed.

All candidates for the above positions must undergo two separate fingerprint and background check processes and successfully pass both screenings in order to be recommended for hire. In addition, they must obtain a TB test, and pass first aid/CPR training within their first thirty days of employment. These folks will also receive onboarding training and no less than 16 hours of continuous professional development annually.

We are Huron Valley Schools' early childhood programs serving children birth to 5 years old in partnership with their families.

Website: https://www.hvs.org/schools/earlychildhood/apollo-center/
Phone: 248-684-8040