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Thank you for showing an interest in our Extended Day Care. We at St. Joseph School are happy to offer this to our working parents who need care for their children before and/or after the regular school day. The programs are: Before School 7:00 A.M. After School 2:15 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. This may be for one day to five days as needed and for as many hours as needed. When the time goes beyond the 1/2 hour, the charge will be for the hour. When needing service, call the office or send in a note to the principal the day before the service is needed. Here is some pertinent information for you. The Extended Day Care Program is staffed by experienced teachers and other adults. These people will work together to help each child grow in maturity and self-respect. The program allows children to experience activities that compliment the philosophy and value system of the school and family. The morning 7:00 A.M. children will be supervised. The afternoon 2:15 - 5:00 P.M. program will consist of snack time, games, play, and recreation. Fees and Pick-ups Additional areas of parental responsibility are in the matters of prompt fee payment, and prompt pick-up in the late afternoon. Your child is to be picked up at the gym door entrance. As previously mentioned, the program is entirely financed by the fees. Emergencies/Safety Another area of concern, and also related to the child's welfare, is the matter of telephone messages. Parents or guardians may wish to telephone the Extended Day Program asking that their child be directed to go to various places after school. There is always the possibility that a person other than a parent or guardian might telephone. Therefore, the staff will call the parent back to verify the message before and such request will be granted. Extended Day Phone #: is 978-374-7439 With the same potential problem in mind, Extended Day Program staff will not accept a telephone request to call a cab for a child. Holiday/Snow Days When school is canceled because of a Holiday, the weather, or for any reason, Extended Day services are automatically canceled. When there is a delayed opening of school because of the weather, Extended Day program will not be open in the A.M.. There will also be daycare available on half day Teacher Meetings. Absences If you know in advance that a child will be absent from daycare for any amount of time, please notify the office in writing. If a parent takes a child from the school on any given day, the school office will notify the Extended Day staff that day. Toys From Home It is requested that children not bring toys from home. Often these items are very personal and important, so the child feels they must be defended and protected. This is not consistent with the "sharing" values encouraged in our large family atmosphere. If a personal toy becomes a source of problems, it will be confiscated until the child leaves for home. You may e-mail us for an application and a form will be sent
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