Newsletter
WARD AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
JANUARY 2012 NEWSLETTER
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
The Ward After-School recently successfully renewed our child care license with the State of Massachusetts' Department of Early Education and Care. As a licensed program, we have shown that we are in compliance with the many regulations that are required for quality after-school programming, including (but of course not limited to) ongoing professional development for our staff, First Aid and CPR training of our staff, a wide range of educational and recreational opportunities for our students, a student:teacher ratio of about 1:8 (above and beyond the state requirement of 1:13), and a vibrant and safe physical environment. I would like to thank all of the After-School teachers for helping us prepare for this license renewal, and a special thanks to our Board President, Beth Werths, and our custodian, Doug David, for their extra help!
FEBRUARY VACATION PROGRAM
We've started enrollment for the February Vacation Program! Registration was emailed home at the beginning of the week, and paper copies are also available by the Music Room hallway. I am happy to email you another copy if needed. After-School teacher, Chris, is coordinating the program which runs Tuesday through Friday, 8:30-5:30. The week includes breakfast, lunch and snacks, fun activities, field trips and special guests (all of that great stuff is included in the price!!) Hope to have your child join us!
QUARTER THREE TUITION
It's hard to believe that our final quarter of tuition will be billed soon. Invoices will be mailed home at the beginning of February and are due by March 1. The quarter covers March, April and May 2012. June 2012 was prepaid by you when you registered your child for the program last spring.
POLICY CHANGE
Please remember to hold on to your invoice which includes our Federal Tax ID number (042677156) and your cancelled check for any tax purposes. There will be a $20 fee for receipts from our bookkeeper. There is no charge for dependent care forms that just require my signature.
SCHOLARSHIP DRIVE
Included in your Quarter 3 bill will be a letter asking families to consider giving to our Scholarship Fund. In these economic times, we continue to find there are many families in need of financial assistance, and we are committed to making this program available to all who need it. With your help, we can continue to do so. Thanks in advance for your donations!
AMAZON.COM WISH LIST
If you're in an exceptionally generous mood, it's also a great time to visit our Wish List on amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/4SAOZOUHUPYE) This time of year, our supplies start to dwindle a bit so we're always grateful for new things!
RACE TO NOWHERE
Several After-School teachers and I are looking forward to seeing the "Race to Nowhere" film presented by the Ward School PTO on Thursday, January 19 at 7 pm in the gym. Hope to see you there! For tickets: http://www.racetonowhere.com/screenings/ward-school
INCOMING KINDERGARTEN 2012
If your family has an incoming Kindergarten child in September 2012, please join the Ward School staff and me at the Incoming Kindergarten Informational Night on Tuesday, February 28 at 7:00 pm. Parents will hear helpful information from school specialists, such as the principal, school nurse, kindergarten teachers, etc. In addition, I will speak about Kindergarten at After-School. If you have neighbors or friends with incoming Kindergartners, please let them know about our program. Word of mouth is our best advertisement! ļ
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Donna Marohn
Director
