Cougar Care 2024 - 2025

It is with much excitement that I compose Cougar Care’s first newsletter of the 2024-2025 school year. We are ready for another great year and can’t wait to meet and get to know several new participants, while continuing to foster positive relationships with many who are returning. The start of a new school year (September 4th is first day) is always a big transition with some hurdles to get over, but each day gets a little bit smoother and easier.

Rest assured that we will be running a safe and enjoyable program with your children’s well-being and growth as our primary objective. It is our goal to model and help instill values such as respect, responsibility, and safety, while offering the participants a variety of activities ranging from academic support and homework time, to free play and group games/sports. Please do not hesitate to let staff know of any questions or concerns you may have regarding Cougar Care or your child. During Cougar Care hours, we can be reached on the Cougar Care cell phone at 469-7718. Or, you can always email me at john.graser@hflcsd.org. If you need to call during non-Cougar Care hours, Kim Roberts, Community Programs Director, and her new secretary, Jonell Lewis can be reached at 624-7068 or kim.roberts@hflscd.org

Thank you and see you soon!

John Graser

Many students take advantage of their time at Cougar Care to get a head-start on homework. If you would like Cougar Care staff to remind your child to do his/her homework, please let us know and we will be sure to do so. Homework assistance is also available. Please note that while we can strongly encourage the students to do their homework, we cannot force them to do so.

Happy September birthday to the following: Audrie S. (9/2), Charlotte S. (9/4), Jazz W. (9/4), Emery M. (9/12), Oliver A. (9/15), Carly K. (9/15), Landon P. (9/16), Cecilia J. (9/21), Arlo H. (9/23), Jayce S. (9/24), Colton S. (9/26), Emilia C. (9/30)

• Label all your child's belongings
• If your child is prone to having accidents, please pack extra clothing as we have limited access to extra clothes
• Morning drop off begins at 6:30 am, we cannot take kids earlier
• In the morning, please call 469-7718 to drop off your child at the main entrance of Manor
• In the afternoon, we are requesting that you, or anyone else on your approved list that is picking up for the first time, please call 469-7718 so we may let you into the building to sign out your child. Please be prepared to show identification before signing out. After the first time picking up your child, you will be able to call 469-7718 and a staff member will bring the child out to your vehicle to be signed out.
• Children must be picked up by 6:00 pm from afternoon Cougar Care
• Late Fees will be imposed for pickups after 6:00 pm
• Electronics may be used from 3:00-3:45 pm and each morning (Cougar Care is not responsible for lost or stolen items.) Use discretion when sending items in with children
  

Cougar Care provides quality care for students who attend HFL Schools in K-5th grade. The program includes activities designed to promote social-emotional development, academic enrichment, and physical activity.

Email: hflcommunityprograms@hflcsd.org
Website: https://www.hflcsd.org/parent_community_resources/cougar_care
Location: 83 East Street, Honeoye Falls, NY, USA
Phone: (585)624-7068
Facebook: facebook.com/HoneoyeFalls-LimaCentralSchoolDistrictCommunityPrograms
Twitter: @HFLCommunityEd