St. Thomas the Apostle After CARES Program Permission Form
Dear Parents,
After CARES will begin on the first full WEEK of school. After CARES will be held on FULL days of school only and will run from 2:45 (2:30 for preschool) – 5:30 pm. Each child attending after CARES should pack an after CARES activity bag (to be kept in their school bag) containing a snack, drink, and activities to keep them occupied. Please make sure to check the school calendar for any additional changes to CARES.
Please update pick up patrol (Pre-k through 8th grade) in order to alert the teacher of dismissal plans. We also find it best for parents of younger students to provide a note to the teacher communicating which days your child will be attending CARES.
Your child will be offered time to do their homework, enjoy their snack, play near friends, and enjoy the fresh air outside (weather permitting). Please remember that we can only suggest children start their homework in CARES, we can’t enforce it.
In order to pick up your child you must ring the doorbell located at the front of the main building. We will then buzz you in the front door (we can see you on the monitor). After CARES is located in the KB classroom. Once you have entered the front doors, turn left until you reach the end of the hall. Then, turn right until you reach the 2nd classroom on your left.
It is very important to completely fill out the form that is attached. If your child becomes ill during their time in after CARES, you will be called to pick up immediately. We will call your emergency contact if we cannot reach you.
There will be a $5.00 late fee added to your child’s care for every 5 minutes late past 5:30 pm. Please make sure to call the CARES room (610-459-8134, option 4) if you are stuck in traffic or should an emergency occur.
Bills will be sent out monthly via email. Typically bills will be sent out on a weekend and will be due that Friday.
The following rates are for AFTER CARES:
$10.00/hr. for the first child in family
$9.00/hr. for the second child in family
$8.00/hr. for the third child in family
If you have any questions regarding after CARES, please contact Carrie Hughes at chughes@staglenmills.org
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If you are interested in sending your child to after CARES, please complete the following information and return on the first day of school.
Child(ren) name & grade:
1._____________________________________________________________________2._____________________________________________________________________3._____________________________________________________________________
Days I will need after CARE: circle M – T – W – TH – F or as needed.
Father’s name & cell #:____________________________________________________
Mother’s name & cell #:___________________________________________________
Two emergency contacts. Please list name, phone number, and relationship to child:
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Health concerns or allergies: _______________________________________________
Hospital of choice: _______________________________________________________
Insurance provider:_______________________________________________________
Group I.D.number:_______________________________________________________
Email address for billing purposes: __________________________________________