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2019/2020

KUCI Parent Handbook

How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be

called children of God.

I John 3:1

Kids Under Construction, Inc. Preschool and Construction Zone (Extended Care)

4601 Juan Tabo N.E. Albuquerque, NM 87111

KUCI Director: Terri Machin

Phone: (505) 293-4448 Email: [email protected]

www.kucipreschool.com

www.facebook.com/KUCIpreschool

Kids Under Construction, Inc. (KUCI) is accredited by the Association of

Christian Schools international (ACSI).

KUCI is licensed through New Mexico Children, Youth and Families

Department and holds a five-star license.

KUCI Hours of Operation

Preschool Schedule (September 3, 2019 – May 15, 2020)

Two’s (Age 2 by 09/01/19) 9:00am-12:00pm, Mon/Weds 9:00am-12:00pm, Tues/Thurs

Three’s (3 by 09/01/19)

9:00am-1:00pm, Mon/Weds/Fri 9:00am-12:00pm, Tues/Thurs

Pre-K Four’s (4 by 09/01/19)

9:00am-1:00pm, Mon/Weds/Fri 9:00am-1:00pm, Tues/Thurs 9:00am-1:00pm, Mon-Thurs

Pre-K Five’s (5 by 01/31/20)


Construction Zone Schedule 7:30am-5:30pm, Mon thru Fri

All classes are available based on a required minimum enrollment.

Kids Under Construction, Inc. School Calendar

2019-2020

July 1-August 2 KUCI Closed

August 5 Construction Zone Opens

August 25 Parent Orientation 6:00pm (Parents only)

August 26 Open House 10:30am-11:30am (M/W & MWF)

August 27 Open House 10:30am-11:30am (T/Th & M-Th)

September 2 KUCI Closed – Labor Day

September 3 First Day of School

October 10 & 11 Fall Break – No Classes Parent/Teacher Conferences Begin Construction Zone Open

October 21-25 Harvest Festival

November 11 KUCI Closed – Veterans Day

November 18-21 Thanksgiving Feasts

November 27-29 KUCI Closed – Thanksgiving Break

December 7 Breakfast with Santa Event

December 16 & 17 Christmas Programs 7:00pm

December 23-January 4 KUCI Closed – Christmas Break

January 6 Construction Zone and Classes Resume

January 20 KUCI Closed – MLK Jr. Day

February 17 KUCI Closed – Presidents’ Day

March 9-13 KUCI Closed – Spring Break

April 10 KUCI Closed – Good Friday

May 15 Last Day of School

Kids Under Construction Inc. follows an academic calendar, which typically parallels the basic

APS calendar for breaks and holidays.

Table of Contents Welcome Letter From KUCI Director

Welcome Letter From Senior Pastor of St. Stephen’s UMC

Who’s Who at KUCI & Mission Statement 1

Statement of Faith, Philosophy & Curriculum Statement 2

Discipline & Guidance Policy 3

Confidentiality Policy 3

2018-2019 Preschool Fees 4

Program & Class Schedules 5

Construction Zone (Extended Care)/Lunch Bunch 6

Full-Time Rate 6

Drop Off and Pick Up of Students 7

Security & Child Custody & Emergency Plan 8

Emergency Action Plans (Including Evacuation) 9

Snow Days & Abbreviated Schedules 10

Enrollment, Disenrollment, and Expulsion Policy 11

Communication with Parents

Conferences/Typical Classroom Activities/Field Trips 12

School-Wide Activities

Parent Involvement/Chapel/Music/Birthday 13

Snack Ideas 14

What to Bring 15

Safety & Wellness 16

Accidents & Injuries 17

Immunization Chart 17

Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect 17

KUCI Curriculum

Two Year Old/Young Threes Program 18

Three Year Old Program 20

Four Year Old Program 22

Five Year Old Program 24

Construction Zone Daily Schedule 26 Appendix A: Enrollment Form

Appendix B: Financial Agreement Form

Appendix C: Tuition Express Enrollment Form

Welcome to Kids Under Construction, Inc.! We are so thankful you have chosen us for your child’s first school experience. The staff and I take great pride in our school, and have an appreciation for the children and their families who attend Kids Under Construction. Our school is committed to providing a nurturing, safe learning environment for your child. Not only are we committed to teaching your child academically, but spiritually as well. We follow a developmentally appropriate curriculum that corresponds with New Mexico Early Learning Guidelines that are specifically tailored to our school and each individual child’s needs. We are accredited through the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and hold a five-star rating with the State of New Mexico. Our staff is dedicated to making our school the best experience for your child. We are supported by a Board of Directors and are an outreach ministry of St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church. Please feel free to visit with me at any time. My door is always open. In His love, Terri Machin Director Kids Under Construction, Inc.

WHO’S WHO AT KIDS UNDER CONSTRUCTION, INC.

All KUCI staff are carefully chosen to meet the philosophy of the school. Each teacher seeks out excellence in making the classroom a positive learning environment. Additionally, all staff members meet the requirements as spelled out in the New Mexico State Licensing Regulations and Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) for the operation of Preschool and Day Care.

The administrative staff of KUCI are:

Terri Machin, Director Karen Shields, Curriculum Administrator

Jo Frazier, Administration Assistant

Kids Under Construction, Inc. is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International. We hold a five-star license with the State of New Mexico and regulated by CYFD. Our license number is 62654. This agency regularly inspects this facility.

Kids Under Construction, Inc. is governed by a Board of Directors:

Tom Toevs, President Roger Coble , Vice President

Mary Berger, Secretary Linda Coble, Member at Large

Linda Beauilieu, Member at Large

KUCI is an outreach ministry of St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church.

MISSION STATEMENT

Kids Under Construction, Inc. (KUCI) is a Christian preschool committed to providing a Biblically-based, developmentally appropriate program in a nurturing, Christ-centered environment.

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STATEMENT OF FAITH

We believe in one God, who is eternal and exists in three persons known as The Trinity: The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit.

We believe in the deity and the humanity of Christ: He was fully God and fully man. We believe in His virgin birth, His sinless life, His miracles, and His vicarious and atoning death. We believe in His Resurrection. We believe He ascended into Heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father.

We believe that the presence of the Holy Spirit dwells within all believers to share the Good News of Jesus Christ to dedicate themselves to living godly lives.

We believe the Bible to be the absolute inspired true word of God.

We believe Christ desires to have a personal relationship with all persons, regardless of age, origin, or sin.

We believe that the Church is the Body of Christ, enlivened and empowered by the Holy Spirit to accomplish God’s purposes on earth.

PHILOSOPHY

The philosophy of Kids Under Construction is to provide a loving, caring, safe environment that fosters the spiritual, emotional, social and cognitive growth of the child through a Christian approach.

CURRICULUM STATEMENT We believe that each child is a unique creation, a child of God. Children experience learning through various activities including through play. Positive reinforcement will be practiced as part of a program that includes self-selection as well as teacher-directed activities in music, art, literacy, language, numeracy, motor development, science, creative play, and sensory experiences.

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching.

2 Timothy 3:16

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GUIDANCE POLICY Kids Under Construction follows the discipline procedures as outlined in the “Child Care Regulations” for the State of New Mexico. Because we believe that each child is a unique creation of God and therefore entrusted to us to be shown His love, we strive to guide children in a manner that is gentle and loving. We believe:

Discipline provides training that enables a child to develop self-control and orderly conduct in relation to peers and adults.

Discipline should be clear and understandable to the child, be consistent, and be explained to the child before and at the time of disciplinary action.

Discipline shall include positive guidance, redirection, and the setting of clear cut limits which foster the child’s own ability to become self-disciplined.

The following disciplinary practices are never used:

Physical punishment of any type

Withdrawal of food, rest, or bathroom opportunities

Abusive or profane language

Any form of public or private humiliation including the threat of physical punishment

Unsupervised isolation of the child

Any other type of punishment that is hazardous to the physical, emotional, or mental health of the child.

CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY All staff members of Kids Under Construction are trained on the importance of confidentiality, and sign a confidentiality statement, which is kept in their personnel files.

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2019-2020 PRESCHOOL FEES Tuition for Preschool Classes may be paid in full at a discounted rate (which will be due by September 10, 2019) or you may pay monthly over a nine-month period (Sept. - May). The first payment is due on the first day of school. Tuition is paid in full regardless of absences due to holidays, illness, vacation time, or closures due to weather or other circumstances beyond our control. KUCI uses Tuition Express for all payments. Please make sure all information is current, accurate and updated (account numbers, expiration dates, etc.) to avoid further charges. Registration Fees for all preschool classes are $100.00 per school year. There is no discount for registration fees and all registration fees are non-refundable. Construction Zone registration: $35.00. Lunch Bunch only registration: $20.00

Preschool Tuition Fees:

2-day a week classes (9:00am - 12:00pm) Tuition $1,728.00 Two’s & Young Three’s If paid in full $1,676.16 Mon/Wed OR Tues/Thurs Monthly payment $ 192.00

2-day a week classes (9:00am - 1:00pm) Tuition $2,205.00 Four’s, Tues/Thurs If paid in full $2,138.85 Pre-K Five’s, Tues/Thurs Monthly payment $ 245.00 3-day a week classes (9:00am - 1:00pm) Tuition $2,880.00 Three’s, Four’s & Pre-K Fives If paid in full $2,793.60 Mon/Wed/Fri Monthly payment $ 320.00 4-day a week classes (9:00am – 1:00pm) Tuition $3537.00 Mon/Tues/Weds/Thurs If paid in full $3430.89 Monthly payment $ 393.00 Full-Time Monthly Rate (Preschool plus Construction Zone) $ 718.00

Construction Zone (Extended Care) Fees:

Construction Zone Hourly Rate: $5.45 per hour

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PROGRAM AND CLASS SCHEDULES KUCI offers preschool classes for children ages two to five years old. This includes Pre-Kindergarten, but not Kindergarten classes. We also provide extended care (Construction Zone) for children enrolled at KUCI, based upon availability.

KUCI Preschool Class Schedule

Two’s (Age 2 by 09/01/19)

9:00am-12:00pm, Mon/Weds OR Tues/Thurs ***Cannot start until two years of age; must pay tuition to hold spot***

Three’s (3 by 09/01/19)

9:00am-1:00pm, Mon/Weds/Fri 9:00am-12:00pm, Tues/Thurs

Pre-K Four’s (4 by 09/01/19)


Pre-K Five’s (5 by 01/31/20)


****ALL CLASSES ARE CONTINGENT UPON ENROLLMENT**** ALL CHILDREN MUST BE COMPLETELY POTTY-TRAINED (NO PULL-UPS)

WITH THE EXCEPTION OF TWO’S

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CONSTRUCTION ZONE (EXTENDED CARE) Kids Under Construction offers extended care for children enrolled in our program who are completely potty trained. We call this our “Construction Zone”… where we’re helping to build happy kids! Construction Zone is open from 7:30am to 5:30pm. Your child will be picked up from and dropped off to Construction Zone by their teacher. *Any child picked up after 5:30pm will be charged an additional $1.00 per minute after 5:30pm. Consistent abuse of this rule may result in suspension of Construction Zone privileges. An optional Lunch Bunch hour, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm, is also available to all Two and Three Year Olds enrolled in classes that end at 12:00pm. During this time, students will have lunch followed by outside play time (weather permitting).

Construction Zone/Lunch Bunch Fees Construction Zone Registration Fee: $35.00 CZ/Lunch Bunch Hourly Rate: $5.45 Lunch Bunch Only Registration Fee: $20.00 Construction Zone hours will be invoiced at the end of the month and the amount due can be added to your preschool payment. Please note: Your bill must be paid in full by the 10th of the month. If not paid in full a late fee of $5.00 will be added to your bill. Please see financial agreement for more information regarding payment.

FULL-TIME RATE (PRESCHOOL PLUS CONSTRUCTION ZONE)

Children attending Preschool and Construction Zone may qualify for a reduced rate if they are on the premises a minimum of 8 hours per day, 5 days a week. The cost is $714.00 per month, which includes Preschool tuition and ensures the child a permanent space in the Construction Zone program. Registration for the Full Time Program is $135.00. This full-time rate takes into account a reduced charge for Construction Zone. If your child’s schedule changes to less than full-time, reevaluation of payment will be discussed. YOU CANNOT CHANGE FROM MONTH TO MONTH. We are always happy to go over your account with you. If you are on a plan at work that requires a statement from us for reimbursement, please give us 48-hour notice.

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DROP OFF & PICK UP OF STUDENTS

Please park in designated parking lot.

Do not leave any valuables (including children) unattended in your car.

Please do not bring your child earlier than (FIVE) 5 MINUTES BEFORE CLASS BEGINS

Please walk your child to his/her class and remember to sign them in and out. Never send your child in unattended.

Please be prompt in picking up your child. If you will be late, please call us so we can reassure your child. If you are late, your child will be taken to Day Care and you will be charged a $5.00 fee in addition to the regular $5.45 per hour.

Your child/children will only be released to you or someone you have designated IN WRITING on the enrollment form as being authorized to pick up your child/children. We will ask for a photo I.D. of anyone (other than parent) who picks up a child. Any parent that is divorced or separated from child’s parent, must have a court document stating if a child can or cannot be released to anyone either parent puts on pick up list if there are concerns. We cannot be responsible for both parties and who they choose to pick up their child.

Legal responsibility for a child passes from school to parent when child is released to parent. Please make sure your child does not leave the building without you.

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SECURITY Kids Under Construction wants to provide the safest environment possible for your child. It is important for you to be a part of this process. The security system that protects our school is through a security code issued to you on the first day of school. This code is to be kept confidential to insure the safety of the children. If you forget the code or someone is picking your child up, please have them ring the buzzer. You will have to be identified before we allow entry. This may take a few minutes. Please do not allow anyone to enter with you that you do not know or does not appear to be a part of our school. We would also ask you to be aware of surroundings around the school. If there is anything that seems suspicious, please report it immediately to the office. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLES (this includes children) IN YOUR VEHICLE UNATTENDED.

CHILD CUSTODY

For parents who are not living together and are separated or divorced, KUCI must have a copy of any legal documentation, ON SITE, concerning visitation and/or custody situations. Any changes that take place must be kept updated with administration. Both parents must agree on all persons authorized to pick up the child as submitted on the enrollment form. Both parents will need to approve each person on this list by signing their initials next to each jointly approved name.

EMERGENCY PLAN

Of course emergencies can never be anticipated, but rest assured KUCI has an emergency evacuation plan in place in the event that one was to happen. We will contact parents as to where you can pick up your child or you can call our school and there will be a message with instructions. (505) 293-4448. Please read the following information carefully so that you fully understand our procedures.

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KIDS UNDER CONSTRUCTION Emergency Action Plans

The primary goal of an emergency response plan is to prevent injuries or loss of life. Therefore, in an emergency the staff and students must be notified as quickly and efficiently as possible so that appropriate action may be taken. The emergency action plans listed herein may be activated by school staff in the event of an emergency, or on the advice of local law enforcement or fire/emergency services. Should the KUCI building become unsafe or unavailable for use, every effort will be made to quickly find immediate temporary accommodations. If finding alternative accommodations are delayed, KUCI would temporarily close its doors until an acceptable location is obtained. These five major types of emergency action are:

LOCKDOWN SHELTER IN PLACE FIRE ALARM EVACUATION BOMB THREAT

LOCKDOWN: A lockdown will be used whenever the school is threatened by a person or event that poses an imminent danger to the school. The school director may instruct the school to go into lockdown by circumstances they observe on or near the campus, or at the direction or advice of local law enforcement when such an incident occurs. However, if the director determines that the school should go into lockdown for any such incident, 911 should be called to report the incident. SHELTER IN PLACE: To be used when the threat is for an event off campus that does not pose the same degree of threat caused by a lockdown event.

Types of threats:

I. Police activity in the area that does not cause a threat to the school. II. Fire or other emergency activity in the neighborhood that does not threaten the school.

III. Gas leak or smoke in the area that does not require an evacuation. IV. Any other natural external hazard.

Everyone will remain in the building until the “all clear” signal is given. EVACUATION: An evacuation should be used when remaining inside the buildings poses more of a threat than leaving the building and relocating to an alternative location.

1. An evacuation may be ordered when there is a gas leak or fire in the building, or when a similar event occurs off campus but near enough that the safety of the buildings are compromised.

2. When a threat is contained on a portion of the campus and the rest of the campus needs to be evacuated away from the threat. 3. When a bomb threat is received that appears to be legitimate, and on the advice of police or fire personnel. 4. When directed by police or fire personnel.

If appropriate the Director or designee will contact KOB radio at, 767-9185 or fax 767-9130, to notify parents where the evacuation site is so they can pick up their child.

When handicapped children or children with special needs are in the facility, an employee will be assigned to individual children for evacuation. This designated employee will also be responsible for retrieving any medication/epipens for the assigned children.

In the case of an emergency evacuation, KUCI staff will be supervising the students enrolled at KUCI. Administrative staff will contact parents immediately of where children can be picked up.

Two evacuation sites are available:

Site #1: Albuquerque Fire Department Site #2: LaVida Llena Retirement Community 4727 Juan Tabo Blvd NE 10501 Lagrima De Oro Rd NE

Phone: (505) 291-6244 Phone (505) 296-6700 Approximately 500 feet North of St. Stephens UMC Northwest side of St. Stephens UMC

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SNOW DAYS Kids Under Construction monitors the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) delays and closures of schools within Albuquerque city limits, but not the APS schools in the surrounding areas.

Preschool classes at KUCI are closed when:

APS schools within Albuquerque city limits are closed due to bad weather

OR

APS schools within Albuquerque city limits are on a delayed schedule

Construction Zone at KUCI is closed when:

APS schools within Albuquerque city limits are closed due to bad weather

Construction Zone at KUCI will open on abbreviated schedule at 9:30am when:

APS schools within Albuquerque city limits are on a delayed schedule KOAT channel 7 will post school closings and delays on their website. If you are not sure of the school schedule, please call KUCI to find out if it is closed due to bad weather. There will be a recorded message regarding the schedule of the day.

KUCI Phone: (505) 293-4448.

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ENROLLMENT, DISENROLLMENT, AND EXPULSION POLICY

Enrollment Registration requirements are as follows:

Current immunization records at the time of registration

Completed registration form including: physician’s phone number, emergency contacts and phone numbers, and authorized persons allowed to pick up your child

Copies of any custody agreements

Signed financial agreement form, Tuition Express Enrollment Form, and payment of registration fee(s).

Disenrollment KUCI reserves the right, as circumstances may arise, to discharge a child from the program at the discretion of the Director and the child’s teacher. Parents will be consulted and every effort will be made to avoid a discharge.

Possible reasons for expulsion include: persistent disruptive behavior, behavior which the teacher is not equipped to handle, or behavior which is a clear hazard to other students or staff (see Expulsion Policy below).

A child may be disenrolled if parents fail to abide by the enrollment agreement and/or conditions described in the handbook. KUCI reserves the right to disenroll a child if payment is delinquent over 30 days.

If you plan to disenroll your child from KUCI, notify the Director in writing at least two weeks in advance. Without this notice, you will be charged for the two additional weeks.

Expulsion Policy The first course of action for non-violent disruptive behavior should be positive redirection, reinforcement of the rules and guidelines, and speaking directly to the child about their behavior.

If a child intentionally hits, chokes, bites or kicks another child or teacher, they should be brought to the school office. A parent/guardian will be notified to pick up the child. Evidence of the incident must be apparent or have been witnessed. The employee that witnessed or was made aware of the incident should submit a written report to the KUCI Director immediately. This employee will also be a direct participant in resolving the issue. Should a second offense occur, a mandatory conference that includes the parent, employee and Director will take place to implement a plan of action and establish a probationary period.

If the child breaches the agreed upon plan of action, or shows no evidence of consistently following through on the plan, the child may be expelled from the school for the safety of all involved.

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COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS

Each month the Director will email you the KUCI newsletter, informing you of events going on within the school. The television screen in the Great Square area also provides KUCI announcements. Teachers will also email you updates and letters to inform you of what is going on in the classroom. If you do not have access to email, please let the office and your child’s teacher know so they may give you a hard copy.

CONFERENCES

We provide conferences twice a year (October and April). We encourage you to take advantage of this great opportunity to learn how your children are advancing and growing. It’s also a great time for you to ask questions. Please know we are always available to schedule a time to visit with you if you have concerns.

TYPICAL CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES

Your child’s teacher will have posted outside their room a basic schedule of what takes place each day. Each class follows a specific schedule each day, and activities vary each school day. Teachers will email you each week to give you a better understanding of these activities and upcoming events. If you do not have an email address to forward this information to, please see your child’s teacher, so she can provide a hard copy for you. Each class participates in circle time, project/self-selection time, outdoor play, snack, show and tell, music, and chapel. There is a sample schedule listed in back of handbook to give you an idea of these schedules. Construction Zone has a schedule posted outside their door as well.

FIELD TRIPS

The Pre-K Fives Class in our preschool periodically takes field trips related to the theme that is being carried out in the classroom. Parents are always notified of field trips and are required to sign a permission slip in order to have their child participate. We encourage parents to sign up as chaperones for the trip; however, we ask that you do not bring siblings along. Chaperones need to devote all their attention on the children for whom they are responsible.

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SCHOOL-WIDE ACTIVITIES

KUCI plans several school-wide activities throughout the school year. Parents are encouraged to volunteer in all events. In the fall, we have a Harvest Festival, completely transforming our multipurpose room into a festive learning environment. At Christmas, the children prepare a traditional singing program for the families. And in the spring, we pick a theme to once again transform our multipurpose room into a hands-on learning experience. Your child’s teacher will inform you as these events begin to take shape.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT

Outside of our school-wide activities and parent/teacher conferences, we offer opportunities for you to be a part of your child’s activities within the classroom, especially when we are working on special projects. During these activities, we ask that you make arrangements for siblings, as we are unable to accommodate them within the classroom.

CHAPEL

Once a week the children gather in the church sanctuary for Chapel. The program includes Bible stories, Bible verses, puppets, visuals, singing, and praying as well as church etiquette. This is a very special time for the children, as they hear and learn how to worship God.

MUSIC

You may already know that early musical training helps develop brain areas involved in language and reasoning, spatial intelligence, thinking creatively, and problem-solving. Our weekly music classes include interesting and diverse exercises and songs. The children experience music through movement, motions, various rhythm instruments, and hands-on activities with real instruments!

BIRTHDAYS

Celebrating children is BIG at our school and birthdays are a great way to do this on an individual basis. Your teacher will give you guidelines. If you are planning a birthday party for your child and you want to invite children in the class, please do not pass out invitations at school if the entire class is not invited. We appreciate your cooperation in this.

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SNACK IDEAS

KUCI is a Peanut-Free School You will receive a monthly snack calendar in which the teacher has assigned your child a specific day to bring a healthy snack and drink for the class. Please do not send anything with peanut butter in it. We are a “peanut free” school due to allergies. If your child requires special snacks you are required to send with them their snack. They will still be included on the snack calendar to bring for entire class. This is a special day for your child. Below you will find a list of snack ideas.

Drinks: 100% Fruit Juice Whole or 2% Milk

Food: Fresh Fruit (cut up) Raisins Dried Fruit Carrot/celery sticks with or without dressing Celery stuffed with cheese or cream cheese Cheese sticks or cubes with crackers Popcorn Kabob snack of fruit & cheese cubes Tortilla with cheese or butter Breads Muffins Pretzels Yogurt 100% Fruit Snacks Applesauce

Birthday Snacks: We do allow the children to bring in either cupcakes or cookies for their birthday celebration, in addition to the regular healthy snack. This is the only exception for sugared snacks. Please make sure that only milk accompanies a sugared snack.

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WHAT TO BRING

Clothing:

Your child should wear comfortable, machine washable clothing that can be handled by the child (no complicated fastenings) and will be appropriate for active work and play. We do provide smocks for artwork and other messy activities, however children still may get something on their clothing, so dress your child accordingly.

Please have your daughter wear shorts under her dress/skirt.

Closed-toe shoes are encouraged, to protect the children as they climb and play on the playground. Sandals and open-toe shoes have led to several injuries.

Always send a jacket with your child during the cooler months. We do go outside and play most days. The only exception is during extreme weather conditions. So please dress your child appropriately.

Please label all jackets, backpacks, and other items.

Send a change of clothing for your child - just in case. You can keep them in your child’s backpack.

Backpack: Please send a backpack or tote bag with your child’s name visible on the outside. Make sure it is large enough to carry home folders with their work, projects, and an extra set of clothing.

Toys:

We ask that all toys be left at home since they might get lost or broken. If your child is bringing something for show and tell please make sure that they are not items such as guns, war toys, or toys of destruction/aggression. We will not allow them to share these items. If your child needs a special comfort blanket or stuffed animal when in Construction Zone day care, please feel free to send it with him/her. We ask that these items be left at home otherwise.

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SAFETY AND WELLNESS

Illness:

Kids Under Construction uses the “well child policy”. For the protection of other children and staff, any child that appears to be ill will not be admitted to the classroom or Construction Zone. You are requested not to bring a child who has symptoms of illness such as a fever, rash, diarrhea, runny nose and/or cough (cold symptoms which are transmittable to others). Please allow one full day after your child’s recovery before his/her return to the program. A recovering child must be free from fever, diarrhea and vomiting for at least 24 hours before returning. Please call office if your child will be absent. We can be reached at 293-4448. Children who become ill during the day will be separated from the other children and parents will be contacted to pick them up.

Medication: Kids Under Construction will administer medication to your child when necessary. We are only able to give medication that has been prescribed by a doctor. In order for us to administer, you will need to fill out a medication form with the dosage documented.

All medicine to be administered must be in its original container.

All medication is to be kept in the office with the medication form filled out.

***DO NOT PUT MEDICATION IN LUNCH BOXES OR BACKPACKS. THIS INCLUDES INHALERS.***

Sunscreen: KUCI prefers that each parent apply sunscreen daily to his or her own child. If additional sunscreen is needed during the day, please sign a form and supply sunscreen (marked with the child’s name) to the teacher.

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ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES If your child has a minor accident at school, (scraped knee, etc.) a staff member will notify you when you pick up your child. We keep documentation of these accidents on file. If a child receives a more serious injury, after we have assessed the situation, we will call the parent, and of course 911 if necessary. Our staff is CPR/First Aid certified.

IMMUNIZATIONS

In accordance with State Licensing Regulations, KUCI must have current immunization records at time of registration. Please stop by office if you have questions.

SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT KUCI staff members are required by law to report suspected cases of child abuse or neglect. Staff members are to report to the Director any unexplained injury, incident, or behavior that may indicate abuse.

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KIDS UNDER CONSTRUCTION CURRICULUM Our curriculum is a product of a dynamic collaborated effort of our staff members. We have chosen concepts that can be expanded upon and articulated through various age groups. The main themes are broken into Key Learning Concepts which are further defined through Focus Points. The NM Early Learning Guidelines have been adapted for our KUCI school population and are represented in the course of learning. We understand and respect that each child is unique and will develop at his or her own pace. KUCI continually seeks to improve and adapt the concepts and instructional strategies to best meet the needs of the students of our school.

KUCI Two Year Old

Spiritual

Weekly Chapel (Bible stories, songs, prayer)

Recite Bible verses

Exposure to Biblical concepts (God is a loving God, the Bible is God’s word, prayer is talking to God, God created the world)

Beginning to Know About Ourselves and Others

Recognize feelings in self and others

Begin to regulate own emotions and behavior

Name some body parts/Identify belongings

Try new tasks/learn to do things by themselves

Recognize self and others in photos; name family members

Begin to imitate or portray roles and relationships

Interact with other children and name some friends

Begin to share and take turns

Beginning to Communicate

Follow directions and requests

Respond to questions and show increased receptive vocabulary

Combine words to express ideas

Take turns in conversation

Speak clearly enough to be understood most of the time

Participates in stories, songs, and fingerplay

Begin to follow what happens in a story

Start to use own drawings to represent objects and ideas

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Beginning to Build Concepts

Notice and describe how items are the same or different

Show beginning interest in time and location

Demonstrate beginning number and measurement concepts

Experiment with effect of own actions on objects and people

Express understanding of cause and effect

Show increasing knowledge and memory for details and routine

Demonstrate increased problem solving ability Beginning to Move and Do

Demonstrate coordination, balance and control in a variety of ways

Coordinate several senses

Use simple tools independently

Demonstrate eye-hand coordination

Show increased attention to personal needs and personal care

Pay attention to safety instructions

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KUCI Three Year Old Program

Spiritual


Recite Bible verses


Physical Development, Health & Well-Being

Gross motor: run, climb, jump, march, balance

Fine motor: simple puzzles, unzip, unbutton, unsnap clothing, work with large manipulatives and play dough

Awareness of proper hygiene

Exposed to classroom rules

Kick and throw a ball Literacy

Respond to commands and directions

Participate in songs, stories, and finger plays

Use sentences to express self

Listen and respond to books

Identify name as a whole

Use marks or scribbles as writing Numeracy

Imitate counting aloud

Line up objects

Match, sort, and differentiate shapes

Compare objects by size

Classify same and different items Scientific Conceptual Understandings

Play with materials of different textures

Use senses to explore

Ask “Why?” during explanations and observations

Guess what will happen next Aesthetic Creativity

Participate in sensory and exploratory experiences

Communicate an idea through creative activity (movement, music, visual, and/or dramatic)

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Self, Family, and Community

Identify and name family members

Share information about family

Place personal items in cubby and participate in clean up time with adult help

Play alongside other children Approaches to Learning

Explore new objects while playing

Increase independence during activities and routines

Imitate real life roles and experiences in simple role play

Begin to show interest in adult-initiated activities

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KUCI Four Year Old Program

Spiritual


Recite Bible verses



Gross motor: run, climb, jump, march, balance, hop, gallop

Fine motor: zip, button, snap clothing with adult support, use smaller beads, pegs, manipulatives

Increase awareness of proper hygiene

Increasingly follow classroom, school, and safety rules

Kick, throw and catch a ball

Literacy

Follow through with two or more clear, simple directions involving a sequence of actions

Recite and make up chants and rhymes

Know beginning sound of own name and begin to make letter-sound associations

Use sentences to express ideas and to present or get information

Listen and respond to books, choose to look at books independently

Recognize letters in his/her own name and some from environmental print or other classmates’ names

Increase control of writing tools with purposeful marks representing writing

Numeracy

Assign a number to each item while counting up to 10 items using one-to-one correspondence

Identify familiar shapes

Compare length, weight, height of objects in the environment

Sort items into groups based on similar attributes

Recognize and name numerals 1-10 Scientific Conceptual Understandings

Explore materials of different textures

Use one sense in exploration and make simple comments describing the experience

Make a prediction that is related to a science or nature experience Aesthetic Creativity


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Share information about his/her community (school, neighborhood, church)

Place personal items in cubby and participate in clean up time with some independence

Interact with other children, sharing objects and talking back and forth

Generate own ideas of appropriate ways to handle conflict Approaches to Learning

Show interest in exploring the environment and try new experiences independent of adult encouragement

Increase independence during activities, routines, and play

Imitate real life roles and experiences in simple role play and incorporates some social behaviors observed in adults

Stay with a task for 5-10 minutes and attempt to solve problems that arise

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KUCI Five Year Old Program

Spiritual


Recite Bible verses



Gross motor: run, climb, jump, march, balance, hop, gallop, ride tricycle and scooter, skip with adult assistance and modeling

Fine motor: zip, button, snap, use smaller beads, pegs, manipulatives to create designs and structures

Demonstrate proper hygiene

Follow classroom, school, and safety rules

Kick, throw and catch a ball with increased accuracy

Literacy

Follow through with more than two directions involving a sequence of actions

Make many letter-sound associations with beginning consonants

Compare sounds of words for rhyming

Use sentences to express ideas and reply with relevant information to questions and comments of others

Select a book to read or listen to based on a topic of interest or favorite author

Use proper book handling skills

Recognize and name most upper and lower case letters

Retell stories read and identify beginning, middle and end of story

Write own first name and many additional letters of the alphabet Numeracy

Assign a number to each item while counting up to 20 items using one-to-one correspondence

Identify, describe, and compare familiar shapes and create them with a variety of materials

Use measurement to explore length, weight, height of objects in the environment (standard or non-standard)

Determine classification scheme for a group of objects then tell why each item is in that particular group

Recognize and create simple alternating patterns

Recognize and name numerals 1-20

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Scientific Conceptual Understandings

Explore materials of different textures and different conditions

Conduct small hands-on experiments with adult guidance and use observation, questioning, and comments to investigate and draw conclusions

Make one or more predictions in a science experience and give reasons for predicted result Aesthetic Creativity


Communicate a more complex combination of ideas or feelings through creative activity (movement, music, visual, and/or dramatic)


Share information about his/her family’s cultural knowledge and traditions

Demonstrate responsibility for care of classroom environment

Interact with other children, sharing objects, conversation, and ideas to cooperate in play activities

Develop and/or extend themes in cooperative play activities

Try to work through conflicts with peers in appropriate ways Approaches to Learning

Initiate and express ongoing interest in finding out more about the environment and trying new experiences

Demonstrate independence during activities, routines, classroom transitions, and play

Communicate feelings and try out social behaviors with increasing self-regulation in dramatic play situations with other children

Stay with a task for more than 10 minutes and attempt to solve problems that arise

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Construction Zone Daily Schedule

7:30-8:50 Arrival and Free Play

8:45-9:00 Children Dismissed to Classes

and Clean Up

9:00-9:15 Bathroom

9:15-9:30 Circle Time

9:30-9:50 Morning Exploration

9:50-10:20 Outside Play

10:20-10:30 Wash Hands/Bathroom Break

10:30-10:50 Snack

10:50-11:10 Story Time

11:10-11:40 Constructive Play Time

11:40-11:50 Clean Up

11:50-12:00 Wash Hands/Bathrooms

12:00-12:30 Lunch


1:15-3:00 Naptime for Sleepers

1:15-1:40 Rest Time for Non-Sleepers

1:40-3:00 Quiet Play/Reading/Play-Doh for

Non-Sleepers

3:00-3:10 Bathroom

3:10-3:40 Snack


4:15-4:25 Outside Clean Up

4:30-5:00 Story Time /Projects

5:00-5:10 Clean Up

5:10-5:30 Constructive Free Play

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Documents

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