Parent Orientation APC Dayschool 2019-2020

Welcome Parents! Staff Introductions Wendy Curl, Director Jenny Fettes, Administrative Assistant Teaching Staff Parent Organization Advisory Board

First Week of School Meet the Teacher Open House & School Supply Drop-off Friday, August 16 for all classes Teachers communicated specific time Bring in remaining forms and confirm contact information First Day of School Monday, August 19 for M/W, M-Th and M-F classes Tuesday, August 20 for T/Th and T/Th/F classes New! Gradual Entry for our Toddlers and 2’s classes Classes end at 12 p.m. for our Parents’ Morning Out students

APC Dayschool’s Philosophy Safe and loving environment for all students to encourage their emotional, social, physical, cognitive and spiritual growth. Balance of teacher-directed and child-initiated activities that encourage thinking, reasoning and communication. Music, science, and chapel enrich everyday activities. Optional afterschool opportunities for our preschool students.

Classroom Information What to wear - includes appropriate shoes and outerwear What to bring everyday Healthy lunch Water Bottle Separate Snack Change of clothes Diapers (PMO students) What not to bring Lollipops, balloons, pets, and toys from home

Special Events School-wide holidays and celebrations Grandparent Breakfast (New!), Date with Dads and Moments with Moms Halloween Parade, Thanksgiving Feast and Christmas Program Book Fair, Tiny Town, Field Day and More! Classroom-specific events Birthdays Mystery Reader Holiday Parties

School Communications Monthly Director’s Notes Classroom Newsletter Like us on Facebook! @APCDayschool Sign up for Remind101 Text @180apc to 81010 Email address changes can be made on Headmaster Online or at the Front Desk

Arrival and Dismissal Staff will be ready to welcome children at 8:55 a.m. Morning Car Line Available on the first day of school for 3’s and 4’s classes Car line ends at 9:10 a.m. All parents pick up inside at 1 p.m. Parents are considered tardy at 1:05 p.m. Late pick up fee will be charged to family account Parents can designate friends and family in writing as additional pick-up contacts

School Policies Inclement Weather Policy Biting Policy Potty Policy School delays/cancellations follow Fulton County Schools Biting Policy Potty Policy Safety Policy Visitors are welcome! Please use “Ring” and sign in.

Health and Wellness Wellness Policy Symptom Free (without medication) for 24 hours Administration of Emergency Medication Forms required for Epinephrine injections and Inhalers Onset of illness during school day Please add our phone number to contacts list – 770-751-0033

Money Matters Tuition Payments are due on the 1st of the month and will be billed on Headmaster account. Can be paid through Headmaster Online (Checking Draft/Credit Card), your bank’s Online Bill Pay, or in person (Cash/Checks/Money Orders) Plan in advance for holidays or vacations Late fees are assessed on the 8th of the month Do not send money through school bags or in car line Tuition Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable Receipts are provided upon request

Get Involved! Parent Organization Room Parents Needed School-wide and Classroom-specific Events Chick Fil A Lunch Option Classroom Specific opportunities will be provided at Meet the Teacher Open House

Questions? www.APCDayschool.com Curriculum and Policies: Wendy Curl, Director wendy@alpharettapres.com Tuition and School Calendar: Jenny Fettes, Administrative Assistant jenny@alpharettapres.com Parent Organization: Molly Hathy mollyhathy@gmail.com

Thank you for coming!