MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION


	FIELD TRIPS

Field trips are taken occasionally. Some are walking trips in the area; others will require a bus be hired. Field trips are taken in the morning and do not affect lunch or naptime unless otherwise stated. All trips are well supervised and additional staff and/or parent volunteers are utilized. Bus trips will necessitate that each family pay the cost of the bus and admission fees. Permission slips will be sent out for each trip. Permission slips must be signed and returned prior to the date of the trip. Children without signed permission slips will not be able to participate in the trip. Tiny Tot T-shirts are to be worn on all field trips. They may be purchased at the office.

	BIRTHDAYS

Children are invited to celebrate their birthday at school. Nutritious treats, such as fruit, muffins, bagels and plain bakery items are preferred. Birthday treats should be store bought and remain in their original package. The class will sing Happy Birthday to the birthday child and we will make a birthday crown.

If a birthday is to be celebrated away from school and the entire class is not invited, please mail the invitations. If the entire class is invited, please feel free to bring the invitations to school.

	SCHOOL PICTURES

Individual and class pictures are taken in the Fall and Spring. Parents are under no obligation to purchase pictures.


	FUND RAISING

Tiny Tot makes every effort to keep our tuition costs as low as possible while maintaining the highest level of quality. Fundraisers help us maintain these high standards and offset the cost of equipment, center improvements and operations. All families are required to participate in the fund-raiser. Our goal is to raise $100.00 per year, per child. Your support is greatly needed and much appreciated.


	CLOTHING

Children should be dressed appropriately for indoor and outdoor activities. Clothes should permit freedom of movement and comfort. Although smocks are worn during many art activities, children's clothes may become soiled.

All clothing should be labeled clearly with the child's name.

SHOES: Shoes should be comfortable and appropriate for active play. For safety's sake, secured, rubber soled shoes (gym shoes) are a must for all children at all times. Party shoes, sandals, jelly shoes are slippery and unsafe when playing and using outdoor equipment or large indoor equipment. When boots are worn to school, a pair of indoor shoes or slippers should also be provided.

OUTDOOR CLOTHES: Boots, mittens, hats, snowpants, and warm pants must be worn on cold days.

SPARE CLOTHING/SUPPLIES: Parents are asked to supply two full sets of clothing for their child. This includes 2 pairs of socks, 2 pairs of pants, 2 outer shirts and 2 pairs of underwear.

Appropriate clothes should be available during the summer and winter seasons. Please make changes as needed.

In addition, parents are requested to purchase a bed roll for naptime. A soft animal is optional. Parents are required to take home their child's bed roll on the last day of each week for washing and return at the beginning of each week. In the event of a toilet accident, the soiled clothing will be placed in a plastic bag and must be taken home. Please replace clothes accordingly.

	Please label all clothing


	SHOW AND SHARE

Friday is show and tell unless otherwise designated by the classroom teacher. On this day, the children may bring one object from home; a special picture, a souvenir, book, record, nature item, or "found treasures", to share with the group. Please be sure that it is labeled with the child's name. The school will not be responsible for breakage of items brought from home. Objects brought to school on another day will be put away until the child goes home.