Heritage Park-Tot Lot General Meeting August 2016

President:Cynthia Welcome Orientation-Thursday, September 1st & Friday, September 2nd 9:30-11:30am-New Members 11:30am-Returning Members Ice Cream Social- Thursday, September 1st, 6:30-8pm -- Please bring your family to enjoy ice cream and a concert in the park T-shirts Major Parties/Events: Need extra workers Halloween, Christmas, 100th day, Mini-Olympics, Easter Emphasize line leaders to counting kids in line

Cont’d Allergies By-Law (Please read) Substitutes (By-Laws, pg. 9-10) If working member has permanent sub, they still need to attend orientation Closed Toe Shoes Vest Sunscreen Lunch Working Members arrive at 9am Sign-In/Out

Cont’d Blue member will be at the steps at 9:15am for sign-in and will remain there until 9:35am Blue Member will stay outside until 12:45pm for sign- out Parents will not be allowed inside once class starts New Event Insurance Changes/Cuts Will effect budget Donations are accepted

Vice President: Dorina Introduction Parent Folders Due at Orientation: Emergency Kit, By-Law Contract & any other paperwork Vest and T-shirt pick-up Bucket Wipes Extra change of clothes (shirt, pants/shorts, underwear & socks) Anyone interested in program please advise tot lot to be put on wait list (residents/non-residents) Please provide clothes according to season, sometimes kids have shorts when its cold and visa versa. Check wipes every now and then as they may dry up

Treasurer: Angie Introduction Craft Reimbursement: Up to $5 Penalties (By-Laws pg.11-12) Penalty collection procedure: Collection of penalty at each General meeting Budget

Secretary: Michelle Introduction Website- www.hptl.org September Field Trip- Jumping Fun for Kids (Bounce House) Wednesday, September 14th Payments Field Trip Penalty (By-Laws pg. 9) Emails will be sent out with details (please inform of any changes in email addresses) Please check white board daily Stress getting money to you on time for field trips, and checking website information regularly.

Teacher Karen Wang Introduction Goals for Children Curriculum Homework September Calendar

Monday MOD: Annette Introduction Craft Committee Craft samples due 1 week before craft day If craft is prepared by sub $50/$30 if parent provides it for sub. $30 penalty if there is no sample Monthly Craft Winner Paint day once a month on Mondays Stress, the fact that parents need to keep up to date with craft schedule as well as snack. Dress kids accordingly on paint days. If craft cupboard is low on a certain item please advise. Parents need to choose crafts appropriate for age and need to take into consideration weather (wind) Try to avoid cutting or preparing the morning of at tot lot as it backs schedule up. If you think craft time is too short, bring out coloring books or a book to read the kids while they wait for rotation to come

Craft Procedure Prep Craft at home Put samples in box or give to Annette for approval Write you name and date of craft on back Once craft is over, put craft back in the sample box for monthly craft winner Prep for 50 kids See By-Laws pg. 6-7 for more information

Tuesday MOD: Amy Introduction Shed Committee Keep shed organized at all times Inform of any broken toys, etc. Coordinate “warm-up” activities for the week Hula hoops Obstacle Course Bean Bags Jump rope Parachute Games T-Ball Soccer, etc. Stress keeping shed organized and tidy. Stress following the “warm-up” schedule. Kids need structure and physical stimulation.

Wednesday MOD: Camille Introduction Cupboard Committee Epi pens are kept in cupboard Donations are welcomed and appreciated: Hand sanitizer Cups Foaming soap Tissue Plates Napkins Dixie cups Clorox Wipes If a child has an allergy and needs an epi pen please provide one to school.

Thursday MOD: Suri Introduction Yearbook Committee Are you interested in joining the Yearbook Committee? Uploading Pictures hptl.org- Detailed instructions www.onedrive.live.com Username: hptlyearbook@hotmail.com Password: hptl1234 Please upload any pictures you take. You do not need to be on the yearbook committee to upload pictures Sign up sheet will be available after meeting Create sign up sheet yearbook committee sign-up

Friday MOD: Melissa Introduction Sunshine Committee Birthday Party held once a month on Friday Lunch will be at 11:50am, birthday parents please arrive at 11:30am $20 contribution to the birthday party fund ($20 goes towards lunch, cupcakes goody bags, balloons, etc.) Summer birthdays will celebrate in May Parents of September Birthdays- Please see Melissa after meeting Create sign-up sheet for birthday fund given to Melissa Create a sign-up sheet for birthday stuff

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