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Welcome to Willow Extended Day, 2019-20!!
September, 2019
In this newsletter you will find some important information. Even if your child has been in Extended Day before we ask that you take the time to read it through. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask!
We are so excited here at Willow to be gearing up for the coming school year at Extended Day! We have many returning friends, and many new friends joining us for the very first time! We are planning fun and engaging activities to ensure many interesting choices for your kiddos! We look forward to seeing and meeting you all! Thank you for trusting us to be a part of your child's journey!
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What Should I Bring the First Day?
-- A Big Smile!  We hope to take a picture of you and your child on your first day for a Family Photo Gallery! Please allow an extra minute to smile for our camera!
-- Authorization for Administration of Medication
We only need this form if your child will be using any type of medication during their time with us this school year. It must be signed by a physician. Please find the form Here
-- Student Questionnaire   Here
This will help us get to know your child as they begin the school year!
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Come Prepared for Active Play!

We plan to get the kiddos moving every day! This means some time will be spent in the gym or outside! We have a terrific Active Play curriculum that we will be using. Ask about "Playworks" if you're interested! Please have your child bring or wear tennis shoes. Tennis shoes are required for active play in the gym. There are times when we ALL go outside, so please make sure your children are prepared with jackets or hoodies for chilly mornings and afternoons! Thank you!!
Where to Go and What to Do, and PLEASE Let Us Know About Absences!
We open at 6:30 AM and close at 6:00 PM on days that school is in session. Please enter Door A (Large Teacher Parking Lot) and walk to the cafeteria on your left. Our Family Check In/Out Table is located at the back of the cafeteria where you will sign your child in & out on the iPad each time. Please do NOT let your children handle the ipad.

If we are not in the cafeteria, there will be a sign posted in the Family Area as to where to find us! We will also post all newsletters, menus, and information about upcoming events there.

There is a Family Communication Book available. Use this instead of an email or phone call if you prefer if your child will not be attending program, etc. Thank you!

Remember, an adult must sign your child in and out. Staff will ask for ID, especially if the adult is someone we haven't met yet to ensure they are authorized to pick up your child. Your child may not sign themselves in or out.

If your child will be absent please call, email, or leave a note with us in the Family Communication Book. Please be aware that you must inform both the school office day, your child's teacher, and Extended Day when you will be absent. Especially afternoons because the school office staff doesn’t always know/remember which children are in in our care after school. We don't want to have students getting on a bus when they should be with us! **If we are not notified of a PM absence and have to locate your child at the end of the day, you will be charged a $15 Finder's Fee. If you arrive after 6:00 PM to pick your child up you will be charged a late fee.
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We will be at the
Willow Welcome Conferences
tonight, Wednesday from 5 - 8pm. Please feel welcome to pop in and say HI!
We'd love to see you!
What to do When School is Out?
A complete list of non-school day (NSD) programming options can be found  here . These days offer care from 6:30 AM until 6:00 PM and sometimes include a FUN field trip! You can register for these days in Eleyo at any time, remembering to pay attention to the deadlines for registration. The deadlines are also the last date you can withdraw your child from the NSD without being charged. Once a registration deadline has passed, you are not guaranteed childcare and may be put on a wait list.

Our Upcoming Non-School Days are:
Tuesday, September 3rd @ Birch-Registration CLOSED.

Wednesday, September 4th @ Birch-Registration CLOSED. Kindergarten only.

Monday, October 7th @ Lakeaires-Register by September 23rd. (Field Trip to PINZ this day).

Thursday October 17th and Friday October 18th @ Lakeaires-Register by October 3rd. (Field trip to Children's Museum 10/18)
Pick Your Day Contract Information

Please make sure you enter Pick Your Day contract requests into our Eleyo system at least 7 days prior to the first day you'd like to to use our child care. If entered after the seven day window, you will be invoiced at the drop in rate. You may pick your days several months in advance if you know when you will need care.
Drop-In Contract Information

Please enter Drop-in requests into the Eleyo system a minimum of 24 hours in advance. A confirmation email will be sent to you once the request is approved. If you DO NOT receive a confirmation email, the request is not approved. Families are expected to provide communication with the child's classroom teacher of any changes in after-school care arrangements with Extended Day. 
Billing

 Tuition should be paid promptly! Auto pay is available via the Eleyo system. Late fees will be assessed to accounts not paid in full- if you have any questions regarding billing, or need assistance getting set up in auto pay, please contact our billing department at CommunityServicesBilling@isd624.org. They can also be reached at 651-407-7511. This is who you should contact for registration and contract change questions as well. Reminder: Payments are due on 15th of the month!
Did You Know...
That at Extended Day we purposefully and deliberately provide several choices of activities for your children every day? Giving them choices helps them feel like they have power and control over what they do, and this is a big step in growing up. We offer STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math), literacy, active play, creative expression, camps, clubs and dramatic play every week. Your child is able to choose from these options based on what sparks his/her interest! 
Every Month We have LOTS of Activities happening throughout our program- our calendar will be posted and paper copies available the first day of programming.
Save the Date for an Upcoming Family Event!
BearPower Homecoming Celebration 6.24K Family Fun Run / Walk!
Saturday, September 28th!
FREE Community Event!
You can find more information, including registration  here

WILLOW ELEMENTARY
Extended Day
Jane Tuttle: Site Supervisor
Willow: 651-773-6184
Jane.Tuttle@isd624.org 

Thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter. We strive to meet the needs of ALL our kiddos and their families. Any comments, questions, or concerns please contact:
District Contact Information

Extended Day Coordinator
Christina Anderson / 651-407-7510

Billing Questions?  
Community Services / 651-407-7511

 Sign up for Drop In Days, Non School Days, Youth Enrichment opportunities, Family Events and much more!
Remember that if it is a Youth Enrichment Activity that is scheduled during your regular Extended Day time, your child may attend free of charge.