January 2012

       We hope that all of our families had a very happy holiday season and joyful
new year’s!. Let me take this moment to remind you of the policies that are in
place to ensure that the classrooms begin on time. Breakfast is over strictly at
8am. Your child needs to be in their classroom by 7:50 am to receive breakfast.
We also ask that you do not bring your child in with outside food. It is not fair to the
other children when your child walks in with a donut, McDonald's and or another
special breakfast item. All outside food needs to be completely consumed before
they enter the school.
       All children need to be in their classroom by 9am. This does not mean
signed in at 9am, in the parking lot at 9am or even just in the building. They MUST
be in their classroom at 9am. It is very disrupting to the other children and staff
members that are in the class when a child comes in late. A child needs a few
moments to acclimate to their class upon their arrival. It is different for each child
how long this process is. Please help us to provide the best possible care to your
child by getting them to their classroom on time so that they may get the full
benefits of the program.
      Please mark your calendars. Kinderwood will be closed Monday, January
16th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday. All regular tuition rates
apply as per our policy. Please check your child’s folders for the t-shirt order
forms. Order forms will go out in the first few weeks of the month and are due
back February 3rd with payment. These are the shirts that your children would
wear on any field trips or special events at the school. See Miss Char if you would
like to see samples of the sizes.  
Room 5’s progress reports will be handed out on Friday, January 20th. The top
letter will need to be signed and returned to Miss Sharon by Monday, January
23rd. Please feel free to discuss your child’s progress with Miss Char or Miss
Sharon if you have any other questions or concerns.
      February will be here before we know it. Your child’s valentines are due
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riday, February 10th. Your child’s Valentine’s Day party will be on Tuesday,
February 14th at 10am. All families and friends are welcome to join in the
festivities. Note we will also be closed on Monday, February 20th in observance
of Presidents Day. All regular tuition rates apply as per our policy.


                                                
 February 2012

        We would like to start this month by telling you how grateful we are that each
and every one of you are a part of our Kinderwood family. Thank you for choosing
to share your children with us. We definitely take our role in your life and your child’
s life very seriously.  We are here to make sure that your child has a strong start
full of love and support.
        We have many things happening this month. T-shirt orders and monies are
due back on Friday Feb. 3rd. Please be sure to have these orders back promptly.
There will not be a second chance to order these shirts. Room 4 and 5 children
(and room 3 children that will be moving up during the summer time) will wear
these shirts during the summer for any field trips. This is also a great time if you
intend on chaperoning to pick yourself up a shirt.
         Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Your child will need to bring in
their valentine’s on Friday Feb. 10th. This is so we can insure that every child will
have them before the actual exchange. The classrooms will have their valentine’s
exchange on Tuesday, Feb. 14th at 10am. If you would like to bring a treat for
your child’s class we are asking that you help us to make healthy food choices.
Please refrain from bringing store cupcakes. They have an abundance of sugar
loaded frosting
          We are closed on Monday, February 20th in observance of President’s
Day. Reminder of our policy- if your child is absent the whole week it is half tuition
prices. However, if your child attends one of the four days that we are open your
regular tuition rates still apply. Thank you for your cooperation. This day will be a
teacher-in-service day. Our staff will be recertifying our First Aide and CPR.

                                                  The Sick Policy
The State of California Licensing Board and Health Department has some basic
restrictions that by law we must follow:

        ALL Immunizations MUST be Current
        Children may not attend school if :
1.        Vomiting
2.        Loose Stools
3.        Fever (100 degrees or above) ( Not including teething)
4.        Yellow or green discharge from nose or eyes
5.        Any childhood disease (chicken pox, roseola)
6.        Needs Tylenol every 4 hours
7.        Any unexplained rash
8.        If your child may not participate in normal day activities
                       (Outside/Large Motor)

      Remember all children must be symptom free for at least 24 hours before
they may return to school.  If we all follow these guidelines then there should be
less spreading of germs and sickness. Please help us to keep all of the children
and staff healthy and happy during the cold season.

                             Thank you for sharing your children with us!
                      It’s truly a pleasure to serve you and your family!
Newsletters
Annual Pumpkin Patch Field Trip.
All of our 3 and 4 year olds walked
down to the pumpkin patch and
picked out their very own Pumpkin.
Kinderwood Children's Center
"Kinderwood has given my child
a lifetime of memorable
experiences. The staff is more
than just my child's teacher they
are a part of our hearts and our
family"  The Anderson Family
" It is the greatest
thing when my son
comes running into my
arms at pick up and
cannot wait to tell me
what great and
exciting things he has
learned today!!"
The Beleno Family