Be In The Know At Ellis Preserve

October 2024 Newsletter

Say, "HELLO" to our new friend!

Chester Brook Goose

Just another team member leading with spirit! Chester Brook is our mascot here to make everyone smile. If you see Chester with his silly antics, its okay to join in and have a laugh

Policy Reminders

Toys From Home

All toys and personal items from home must stay home. This can cause a distraction, lost, or damaged. Unless approved by the administration team, please encourage your kids to keep their toys in the car before heading into school.

Labeling Items

Please ensure all items that belong to your child are labeled with their names! This includes all water bottles, extra clothes, jackets, backpacks, nap sheets, etc. We ask that you maintain this to the best of your ability throughout the school year!

Sick Policy

With all of the sicknesses we have had this past season, please ensure your children are fever-free when dropping them off. If you do get a diagnosis of a sickness, please let us know! A lot of these bugs are contagious and knowing what's going around helps us look for symptoms and stop the spread! Please encourage your kiddos to wash hands often!

Cubby Refresh

Space is limited in each cubby.

1. 2 shirts, 2 pants, 2 underwears, 2 pairs socks, 1 pair shoes

2. compact sleeping bag or 1 cot sheet, 1 blanket, stuffie (optional)

3. reusable water cup LABELED first and last name; brought home daily to be cleaned.

9:30 Drop Off

Please remember all children are encouraged to be in-house by 9:30. If you cannot make it at this time, please send a message via Tadpoles so we can ensure we have accurate number counts for staffing and lunch purposes!

Administering Medication

All medication must have a log filled out so we can offer it. Reminder: Medication must be in its original bottle with your child's first and last name prescribed by a health care provider. We can only administer 2 doses a day!

Important Paperwork

Your child's file has to be up-to-date when enrolled

The following must be submitted to an admin or emailed to our assistant principal, Nafeesa Wilson, by October 1st. All returning and new families enrolled should be completed unless an admin has reached out following your enrollment meeting. Emails regarding health assessments will be sent out monthly as reminders to ensure this part of your child's file is in compliance.

1. Emergency Contact

2. Fee Agreement

3. Fee Schedule

4. Health Assessment

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Authorizing a pickup

This form is to be completed if another adult, besides who is authorized, is picking-up or dropping off your child/ren at school. Remind the person picking up to have their driver's license present, otherwise we cannot legally release any child in our care. Please inform your child's teacher when this change in schedule is happening either verbally or through the tadpole app.

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Billing

CBA Ellis Preserve location's hour of operation are 7 AM to 5:30 PM. Legally our facility cannot accept any child for drop off before 7:00 AM. Any time after 5:30 PM will begin to collect late fees; $1.00 for every minute. If you know you will be running behind due to traffic, a situation outside of your control, etc. please call the school ASAP to inform our admin team (484.428.3029 ext 2). This will allow us to schedule closing teachers appropriately.

Take a look at ALMA. Is your automatic payment turned on for the weekly tuition? Late fees of $25.00 will be billed on Tuesdays if not paid through your ALMA account or by check.

Upcoming Events

National Get Funky Day

Friday, October 4th is National Get Funky Day is a day to break out of your comfort zone, get creative, and spread positivity! Wear BRIGHT COLORS, try a fun hair style, etc. Most importantly make an impression with your smile and laugh.

Flannel Friday

Do you have a flannel shirt or pants to break out of the closet? What about flannel patterned socks, accessories, you name it? Wear them all on Friday, October 18th!