Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about PreK 3 (3 year olds) & PreK 4 (4 yr olds)
Age Requirements:
PreK 3: Children must be 3 by September 1st.
PreK 4: Children must be 4 by September 1st.
All children MUST be completely toilet trained and be able to use the bathroom independently and take care of all personal needs.
Arrival Times: Doors open at 7:25. Class begins at 7:40. Please enter the back parking lot and get into the car line. As you near the open white gates you will see teachers and staff there to greet you and assist getting your child out of the car. Please remain in your car to keep the line moving quickly. Staff will ensure that your child gets to their PreK room safely.
(If late, please walk children in to school office and sign in.)
Dismissal Time: 2:20 at PreK doors (No Bus Service for PreK)
For safety reasons, please let your child's teacher know who is picking up your child.
(Parents must park in lower part of back parking lot)
On Half Days, PreK dismisses at 11:15
CARES Program:
Before/After care available through CARES program. Registration and pre-payment necessary. Please go to school website under Parent Resources to print out necessary forms and further information. Please send note or email to classroom teacher with child's After Care schedule.
PreK Dress Code: play clothes or Holy Family Gym Uniform. All students must wear sneakers.
No sandals, flip flops, or dress shoes. (Gym uniform available at Flynn & O’Hara)
Snack: optional soft pretzel snack (order 1 month at a time), free snack program or send your own small, healthy snack and drink. (No candy)
Lunch: Free lunch is offered daily or you can send your own in an insulated lunch box with an ice pack. We will eat at 11:40. Please write your child's name on the lunch box! No candy! Send insulated water bottle every day.
***If parents wish to volunteer for anything in classroom or at the school you MUST have all clearances handed in to school. See school website for requirements.***
(Start the process ASAP!)