What if I’m running late at pick up time?
- Please call the preschool and let us know, if possible. You may want to call and see if another parent from preschool would be willing to watch your child for a few minutes until you arrive. (That person needs to be authorized to pick up your child.) If you are unable to find anyone when you arrive you will pick up your child from the preschool office. Please know that there is a charge of $1 per minute after 2 pm that you are late. Please pay the teacher directly and in cash. We do not offer drop in After School Care.
Are parents expected to get birthday or holiday gifts for their child’s teacher?
- No parent is obligated to buy or contribute to any teacher gift. Our Board Hospitality committee purchases small gifts for each staff member on her birthday. For those that want to contribute, some room reps (at his/her discretion) will choose to arrange the purchase of a “group gift” from the children in the class. Each parent is free to contribute to the “group gift” or give the teacher their own gift. In addition, like parents, the teachers always enjoy your child’s homemade gifts. A hand-drawn card by your child is an inexpensive, wonderful and creative way to show your teacher that she is appreciated.
I’m running out of snack/lunch ideas. What are some suggestions?
Here are some ideas for the little ones!
Fruits and Vegetables: (Ready to serve, Please!)
Oranges, grapefruit or tangerine wedges
Apple wedges (peeled for the younger children)
Seedless grapes (cut in half for the younger children)
Watermelon, cantaloupe, or honeydew melon
Apples
Fresh Strawberries
Peaches, pears or plums
Bananas
Pineapple
Dried banana chips
Dried apricots or apples
Raisins and craisins
Prunes
Carrots, celery, cucumbers, radishes, bell peppers, or tomatoes
Broccoli or cauliflower
Proteins:
Crackers with cream cheese, or pimento cheese
Cubes of natural cheese
Cottage cheese
Peanut butter or almond butter
Grains:
Whole Wheat bread
Unsweetened cereals
Bread sticks
Granola
Flour Tortillas
Rice Cakes
Other Favorites:
Popcorn (3, 4 & 5 year olds only please)
Flour tortilla sandwiches
Flour tortilla with honey
Vegetable dips
Nachos with chalupa chips
Quesadillas
English muffin pizzas
Yogurt – no Gogurts, please
Finger sandwiches (or use cookie cutters to cut sandwiches into shapes)
Pasta
String cheese stick
Applesauce
Muffins
Last night’s leftovers
Goldfish, graham crackers, pretzels, baked tortilla chips
*For foods that need to be kept cold, you may want to include a cold pack*
How much do I owe again?
- Tuition rates are available in the Parent Handbook and on the website as well on the “Tuitions & Fees” page.
What is the Spring Arts Festival?
- The GUMC Family Music Festival is an annual event that is a great way to experience your child’s art and meet other families. This event typically runs in the evening and will be coordinated by the Parent Committee. Don’t miss this wonderful event!
What day is tuition due?
- Tuition is due by the eighth day your child attends preschool each month. Late fees accrue after the 10th of the month.
- Luke 18:16