WELCOME

PLEASANT

VALLEY

PRESCHOOL

at Hopewell

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-Fill out Online Registration (OLR)

www.pleasval.org > Schools > PV Preschool > New Student Enrollment

-Send the classroom teacher my child’s photo

-Send the classroom teacher a family photo

-Sign up for account on Preschool- GOLD (the link for signing up will be sent out in August)

-Supplies : (please label your child name on all supplies)

-a box of Kleenex

-a backpack

-water bottle

-an extra pair of clothing in case of accidents (to be kept in your child’s backpack)

-please supply diapers or pull-ups and wipes for students not yet toilet trained.

-1 or 2 inch binder

-plastic page protectors for the binder

*we may ask for donations throughout the year*

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THINGS TO DO

Welcome to Preschool!

We're so excited you're here!

This is an exciting list of things to complete before your student can start preschool!

The sooner the better!

OUR HANDBOOK

Hopewell Elementary School

Pleasant Valley Community School District

3900 Hopewell Avenue

Bettendorf, Iowa 52722

563-332-0250

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Preschool Staff

Mrs. Rachel Gotto| Principal

Mrs. Melissa Leisher | Secretary

Mrs. Kelly Bradley | Office Staff

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Meredith Kennedy | Teacher

Michaela Conover | Teacher

Liliana Vital | Teacher

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Teaching Assistants

Taylor Fox | Teaching Assistant

Michelle Garris | Teaching Assistant

Jen Hillman | Teaching Assistant

Jessica Richards | Teaching Assistant

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Support Staff

Kriag Hartz | Occupational Therapist

Christine Haas | Speech Pathologist

Rebecca Wilson | Physical Therapist

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Preschool students learn best in an engaging environment that allows them to explore interesting materials, interact with peers and develop skills through play. The role of the adult is to provide appropriate activities, model appropriate skills and behaviors and to support interactions between students. The Creative Curriculum® and Teaching Strategies GOLD skills for development provide the framework for the skills and activities presented in the preschool program.

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OUR BELIEFS

We believe that parents are a child’s first teacher and should continue to participate in their child’s preschool education.

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We believe that support from siblings and extended family members will enhance the child’s preschool education.

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We believe opportunities for learning and developing skills occur at school, at home and in the community.

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We believe a strong partnership between home and school offers children increased opportunities to practice developing skills; to generalize skills across environments and to include skills for home and family settings in the educational program.

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WELCOME TO PRESCHOOL

We are looking forward to an exciting year of learning! Along with typical preschool activities, your child will receive small group and individualized instruction. If your child has an IEP, specialized instruction will be provided that addresses his or her written goals.

MEET YOUR TEACHERS

Teacher

Ms. Meredith Kennedy

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Teacher

Ms. Liliana Vital

Teacher

Ms. Michaela Conover

Teaching Assistant

Ms. Jen Hillman

Teaching Assistant

Ms. Michelle Garris

Teaching Assistant Ms. Taylor Fox

Teaching Assistant Ms. Jessica Richards

WHAT A DAY!

Arrival/Dismissal Procedures

Students attend school Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

NO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY

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AM- the morning session 8:15 to 11:15

PM- the afternoon session 12:00 to 3:00.

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All families must park in the parking lot and walk their child up to door E1. Teachers will meet you at door E1 at 8:15/12.

When picking up your child you must park in parking lot and walk up to door E1. Teachers will bring your child out door E1 at 11:15/3.

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*Students who arrive after 8:20/ 12:05 will need to go check in at the front office. *If you are late picking your student up, we will have them wait in the office for you.

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Late start/ Early Out due to weather or unforeseen events

In the event of a late start or an early out, the following procedures will be followed:

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When there is a late start:

AM preschool is canceled that day.

PM bus schedules and class times will remain the same.

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When there is an early out:

AM preschool will be dismissed at 11:15 or as determined by administration

PM preschool is canceled that day.

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Communication between home and school is very important for your child’s educational beginning.

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You can reach us by calling 332-0250 or by email:

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Meredith Kennedy | kennedymeredith@pleasval.org

Michaela Conover | conovermichaela@pleasval.org

Liliana Vital | vitalliliana@pleasval.org

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If you call before 8:00 am or after 3:00pm, we may be able to take your call – otherwise you can leave a message, and we will return your call as soon as possible.

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Conferences/Progress Reports

Parent-teacher conferences will be held twice a year. At these conferences, a written progress report will be used. In addition, a third progress report will be issued at the end of the year.

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Enews Registration

The Pleasant Valley School District sends all non-confidential information in an electronic format

(E-news).. Confidential information and information that is specific to a student or groups of students will not be sent electronically. You can register for e-news through the district’s website - www.pleasval.org.

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WE'RE A TEAM!

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Small Group

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Students will find their picture at their table and sit down. A teacher will instruct students on the GOLD objectives and assess student skills.

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Daily Schedule

Arrival

Students will come into their classroom. First they put their jacket and backpack in their cubby, then they wash their hands.

Students will find their pictures and sit down. Then we go over circle time expectations, sing our wish well songs, go over the schedule, and do an I love you ritual.

Greeting Circle Time

Play Centers

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There are five play centers: blocks, math, sensory table, literacy, and dramatic play. Students are able to choose where they want to play.

Snack

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Students will wash their hands, grab their water bottles, then find a seat. Snack will be passed out (goldfish, cheez its, teddy grahams, and pretzels)

Book Circle Time

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Students will find their seats. First we do an I love you ritual and then do three breaths to calm our bodies. We will read a book and do an activity.

Recess

Students will have access to a playground for large motor play.

* please have your child wear safe footwear for play

* make sure to pack mittens, hats, and a coat during cold weather

Students will pack their backpacks and line up to go home.

Dismissal

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Attendance

Please notify office staff (332-0250) each day your child is ill. The Iowa Department of Public Health mandates this reporting to help track communicable diseases and alert us as a community of outbreaks. (If your child rides the bus, please call transportation # 332-4949 and let them know your child will not be riding.)

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Please report symptoms to the office when your child misses school due to illness:

• Fever - A child with a temperature of 100 degrees or higher should not attend school. The child should be fever free for 24 hours without the use of medication before returning to school.
• Sore Throat/Colds/Cough - Minor cold symptoms are common and usually don't interfere with school attendance. A persistent, frequent cough and/or constant nasal drainage may affect your child's performance at school, and he/she may be more comfortable at home. A cough or breathing that sounds different than usual should be evaluated by a doctor. If your child is diagnosed with strep throat they may return to school 24 hours after antibiotics have been started.
• Vomiting/Diarrhea - A child who has vomited should wait 24 hours from their last episode and be able to retain solid foods before returning to school. A child who is having frequent diarrhea stools should not attend school.
• Pink eye - Some eye infections are highly contagious. Symptoms include redness of eyes or eyelids, crusting of lashes and/or drainage from eyes. This infection is spread by hand to eye contact. Students may return to school after treatment has begun or when there is no longer a discharge from the eye.
• Head Lice- Students are checked for head lice on an as needed basis only. Iowa Department of Public Health 14- day treatment plan

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While it is important for students to attend school on a regular basis, they need to stay home when they are sick. We recognize that preschoolers may have numerous absences or illnesses, especially if this is their first experience with other children. To encourage regular attendance, district policy includes sending a letter to parents when a child has six or more absences. This formal letter is automatically sent, whether your child’s absences are excused or not. If you have any questions about your child’s attendance; or district policy, please contact your child’s teacher, or the principal.

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HEALTHY & STRONG KIDS

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First Aid/Medication

The school nurse will be available on a daily basis. The nurse teaches, promotes, and directs health activities and keeps detailed records on each student. Vision and hearing checks done by the school should never be substituted for a doctor’s examination.

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Pleasant Valley Community School District will administer prescribed medications and over-the-counter medicine when it is necessary for these medications to be taken during school hours. However, medications will not be administered unless the following requirements are met:

Prescribed medicine must be properly labeled. The medicine shall be sent to school in the original prescription container which shall be labeled with:

1. Name of student d. Name of physician
2. Name of medicine e. Name & address of pharmacy
3. Directions for use f. Date of prescription

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Over-the-counter medicine will be given if the following conditions are met:

1. The medicine is in a closed container
2. The container has the child’s name on the outside
3. The outside of the container also states the contents inside

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A signed note from the parent must accompany the medication indicating to the school the time the medication is to be given and the amount of the medication to be given.

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It shall not be the duty or responsibility of the district to determine if the correct medication is supplied by the parent in the marked container.

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Birth Certificates and Immunization Records

We must have a copy of your child’s birth certificate and an up-to-date immunization record on file in our school nurse’s office. Any child who does not have these records on file will not be allowed to attend preschool until they are turned in. The Scott County Health Department audits our program and we must comply with state regulations.

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