Turning Point Christian School 2018/2019

Communication • SCHOOL OFFICE is open 8am to 6 pm every weekday. Office phone is (951)735-4480.

• KIDS REPORTS is an app all parents are asked to download to receive mass texts/emails from the school. Preschool parents using Kids Reports will enjoy pictures & updates through out the school day. Please ensure that your child’s teacher has your email to connect with you on Kids Report.

•MONTHLY NEWSLETTER is sent home on the 1st Monday of each month. It is also posted on our web site.

• WEBSITE is www.tpcnorco.com. Online info includes current school news, monthly newsletters, upcoming events, lunch menus and 2018/2019 calendar.

• We are here to serve you!! Linda Solorzano (Preschool Director); Charley Riestra (Extended Care Director); Lynda Juszczak (Financial Administrator); Jennifer Booth (K-8 Principal); Keri Rosales (K-8 Vice Principal);

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DRESS CODE

A neat & properly attired student will have a positive influence on his /her attitudes and study habits.

Preschool students are asked to send change of clothes in a large ziplock bag, labeled with the child’s name on it. Nappers may bring a blanket for their cot. Nap blankets are sent home veery Friday to be washed & returned on Monday. TPCS provides clean bed sheets.

DON'T WEAR> your best clothes; shoes with roller blades or heels; colored hair; letters or graphics that offend Christian philosophy.

DO WEAR> play clothes, tennis shoes -- open sandals are discouraged. If sandals are worn, they must have a heel strap. Wear school T-shirt’s on Fridays.

School t shirts are available to purchase for only $10.

Note about potty training… age 2 children who are still working on their potty training skills are asked to bring 1 package of diapers & wipes to be kept in the classroom. A $25 monthly charge is added to children who are not fully potty trained.

PRESCHOOL POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Turning Point Christian School 2018/2019

Health and Safety are our utmost priority!• 1st AID KITS are available in the office and gym. Bandaids are kept in all classrooms. Parents are notified immediately of all head injuries (no matter how small) or of sickness and injuries requiring additional care. Fevers of 100.3 or higher will be sent home. Please have your child fever and vomit/diarrhea free for 24 hours before returning to school.

•ALLERGIES? TPCS is a peanut free campus. All allergies are made known through registration packet so staff can be aware and plan accordingly.

• MEDICATION: All medication must be kept in the school office. Parents delivery & sign in meds in original pkg, placed in clear baggie, and clearly labeled with student's name & scheduled times & doses.

• ITEMS NOT ALLOWED AT SCHOOL: electronic devices, skateboards, rollerblades, large amounts of money, pocketknives and other sharp objects, fireworks, matches, candles, cell phones, and soda.

• IN CASE OF EMERGENCIES: TPCS has a full emergency plan to be prepared for injuries, fires, earthquakes, or violent threats to our campus. Our staff is trained in CPR & 1st Aid, and they carry walkie talkies for constant communication. We maintain a security camera system and a "locked door" campus during school hours. Please fill out a new, green Emergency Card and return to the office asap.

• VISITING CAMPUS: All visitors (including parents) on campus need to check in at the front office and receive a visitors badge. Please communicate with teachers for a time help/visit the classroom.

• LUNCHES: We operate a fully licensed kitchen and provide hot lunch for students for $4 (pre-ordered by 1st of the month). Daily order rate is $5. Lunch menus are available online and in the office.

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Discipline

TPCS wants to provide a safe, nurturing, & pleasant environment for all our children. We understand that preschool aged children respond best with positive, constructive, and age suited guidance.

• To prevent unacceptable behavior, teachers arrange the classroom environment appropriately, as well as communicate & model acceptable behavior. We use descriptive praise and encouragement.

• For general misbehavior, teachers will use redirection (substituting a positive activity for a negative one) and distraction (changing focus). We aim to actively listen to the child to help us determine any underlying causes of misbehavior.

• For repeated misbehavior, student will be told to stop; asked to state the acceptable behavior; and agree to adjust behavior immediately. Time-out is used as a last resort, and only if other methods have not been effective or behavior is dangerous for the child or other children.

• If misbehavior continues, the office staff may be involved to allow for a change in working environment or to contact parents.

TPCS has a "hands off" policy. Fighting, biting, bullying, crude language, class disruptions are not tolerated -- and may result in probation or suspension.

Daily Schedule

6:00-8:30am Early morning care

8:30-12:30 Morning Preschool Classes Phonics, Shapes, Arts & Crafts, Numbers, Music & Movement, Chapel & special activities. Snacks & Lunch are served.

12:30 -3:00pm Transition & Naps

3:00- 6:00pm Late afternoon care snacks, center learning & outdoor play