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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.

Family Resource Room at 8:20 AM, 9:45 AM, 11:50 AM and 1 PM

Nov 25-27: Non Attendance Days (Offices Open)

Nov 28-29: Thanksgiving Break

9:15 - 10:30 AM OR 12:05 - 1:20 PM

Winter Break

Jan 6: Teacher Work Day (No School)

Thank-you to the families that were able to join us on Wednesday, November 13th, for our Open House. We appreciate the partnership between home and school on behalf of your child(ren). It was exciting to see our preschoolers sharing aspects of their classroom community with you, and we hope that you found the event valuable. Feeback provided on the short survey we provided as you left - the good and the bad - will be used as we plan future opportunities for our school community.

We are working on family engagement and education options for the rest of the school year. Click the link below to share your input about your interests and availability.

We are planning on doing a Winter Wrap Up event on Wednesday December 18th where we have volunteers come in to wrap presents for the teachers and staff that they will be gifting to their own family members. The staff loved this event last year and in order to make it a success we need volunteers - gift wrappers, supply donations, special treats...you name it! Please consider taking a look at our sign-up genius below and volunteering for whichever you are able to. If you sign up for donating items (i.e. supplies or treats) you are welcome to bring them to the school any time between now and then - but the deadline to drop off items is December 18th at 8:00am.

-Teacher Appreciation Committee

Outdoor play continues throughout all the seasons at D303 Early Childhood at Haines Center weather permitting, and is an important part of our curriculum. Classrooms go outside as long as conditions are safe to do so and the temperature, including wind-chill, is above 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Please be sure your preschooler has clothes appropriate for outdoor play daily. If weather prohibits outdoor play (e.g., raining, too cold, or hazardous conditions like ice present) classrooms use one of our indoor motor areas. If you are in need of a warmer coat for your child please contact Tricia Sabathne, Child and Family Educator, at tricia.sabathne@d303.org

Your influence on how your child grows and develops is immense. We are proud to partner with you in your child's early learning journey. Making sure your child attends school for the full 2 1/2 hours when they are healthy helps us play our part.

Please contact your child's teacher or Tricia Sabathne, Child and Family Educator (CAFE), if you are experiencing barriers to arriving on time (car riders and walkers) or catching the bus (bus riders) so we can partner regarding possible solutions.

tricia.sabathne@d303.org

331-228-5727

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.

No Playgroup November 25

Winter Break (No Playgroups) Dec 23 - January 6

Playgroups Resume January 13

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.

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.

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