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Important Things To Know

Transportation	The Good Shepherd Nursery School does not provide transportation to and from the program.
Absentee Notification	Please phone the school between 8:30 and 9:00 or leave a message on the voice mail if your child will be absent. If your child develops any serious communicable condition such as mumps, measles, chicken pox, strep throat, head lice etc., please notify the Director as soon as possible.
Arrival	School starts at 9:00 A.M. Children should not arrive before 8:55 A.M. The side entrance for disabled persons will be unlocked at 8:30. Students or parents needing to use the bathrooms may use this entrance until the main entrance is unlocked at 8:55. Drivers are to enter Church Street via Peach Street and either drop off the child in front of the main entrance (a teacher will be there to meet the children) or park somewhere other than the drop-off area and accompany the child to the main entrance. (See map insert.)
Celebration Days	Each child will have a "Celebration Day" randomly selected by the Director. On his/her special day the child will be recognized through various activities as being a special person. Children whose birthdays fall on their regular day at school will be recognized with a song. All children will receive a card from the staff and a small gift on or near their birthdays. The school will provide all snacks.
Clothing	Each child should bring a pair of slippers clearly marked with the child's name before the winter months. These will be kept at school for use throughout the school year .It will not be necessary for children wearing boots to bring an extra pair of shoes each day. Extra clothing for changing children who become wet or soiled will be kept at school. If you prefer, you may send a change of clothing in a labeled bag to be kept at school for your child.

Conferences	Conference's will be held in November for parents desiring to discuss adjustment to school. Formal evaluations are done in February and March, at which time individual conferences will be held and a written report provided to parents. Parents desiring a conference at other times during the year or having questions or suggestions should not hesitate to call the school for an appointment.
Dismissal	Children will be dismissed at 12:00, 2:00 or 2 :3 p.m. depending on the class they are attending. They should be picked up promptly using the same method as for arrival. As there will probably be a line of cars at this time, we ask that you stay to the right so that other traffic may pass and that you do not block driveways or the Peach Street parking lot.
Extended Day	Extended Day will be offered on Monday afternoons and will be open to the Pre-K children; If space permits, older Primary children may attend. Parents may sign up for the entire year; up to five additional children may sign up on an occasional basis. Occasional Extended Days may be offered on Tuesdays, depending on the availability of the staff. Dismissal from extended day will be at 2:30 p.m. (2:00 p.m. on Tuesdays) Parents may reserve a place for their child by sending a note or calling the school. The fee of $15.00 is payable before or on the Extended Day. Your child will need to bring a PEANUT-FREE lunch and drink.
Field Trips	A number of trips will be taken to places in and around the community during the school year. Parents are welcome to accompany the group on all of these trips. Permission slips will be sent home to be signed by a parent and returned to school. A child may not attend a field trip without a signed permission slip. A licensed bus company is always used for transportation for field trips. At present there are no seat belts on the buses. You may opt to follow in your car.
Holidays	Except for the opening and closing dates of school, Christmas vacation and special occasions, the nursery school will be in session on the same days that the Medway Public Schools are in session. We will have school on the Jewish holidays and the public school staff training days.
Marking Belongings	All articles belonging to your child should be clearly marked with the child's name. This includes all outer clothing and the school bag.
Notes	Notes are necessary for any departure from the regular routine. Please let us know ahead of time if your child will be arriving late or leaving earlier than usual. We also need written permission for your child to be released to someone other than the people listed on the release form of the enrollment papers. No child will be released to anyone with whom the teachers are unfamiliar unless that person knows the child's code word.
Orientation	On the first day of school parents are asked to stay with their children for the orientation program which will include a loosely structured introduction to the daily routine.
Parental Input	The staff welcomes any questions, concerns, or suggestions shared by parents, and will be happy to discuss them. It is our desire to keep open communication with parents. Opportunities are provided during the pre-admission interview, the Parent Information Night, conferences, and through the use of a questionnaire sent to parents in the spring. A written response to suggestions or questions will be provided upon request.
Parties	There will be a number of parties to celebrate special occasions that occur during the school year. Parents may be asked once or twice a year for help with refreshments.
Personal Possessions	We urge parents to discourage children from bringing personal possessions to school, except on a scheduled" show and tell" day, as they may become lost or broken. The school will provide a wide variety of stimulating and educational toys and equipment.
School Bags	We encourage parents to send a school bag with the child each day. We prefer bags with open tops for easy access and handles that can be hung on hooks. Bags should be large enough to accommodate notices, crafts, art work, etc.
School Closings	When Medway Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather, nursery school will usually be cancelled (at the discretion of the Director). If Medway Schools have a delayed opening, nursery school will begin at the usual time. In the event that the building is rendered unusable or unsafe due to a natural disaster, a fire or the loss of power, heat or water, school will be cancelled until repairs can be made. Parents will be notified by telephone that school has been cancelled. If the interruption of services occurs during school hours, parents will be contacted and advised that their children will be dismissed from school early. In the case of a fire, natural disaster or situation (chemical spill, bomb threat) necessitating more than just a temporary evacuation of the building, the Medway Fire Department in conjunction with the police, Emergency Management Team and Civil Defense Team will assist with the transportation of the children via school bus to the nearest safe shelter, probably the Medway Middle School. Emergency card information will be taken along, and parents will be notified from the shelter of the need to take their children home. Please feel free to call the Director at home before 8:30 a.m. If you have any questions about school being in session (508-528-1068).
Snacks	A nutritious snack will be provided each day. Written menus for snacks each week will be posted in the snack area, in the office, and be included in the monthly newsletter. Your child does not need to bring any food with him/her except packed lunches when indicated. The rule of bringing enough for all, or none at all works best. Any parent wishing to contribute to our snack time on a non-party day is welcome to do so. Only nutritious snacks are acceptable on non-party days.
Visits	Prior to the opening of school, children and parents will have the opportunity to visit the school and talk with the Director. We have an open door policy; the school is open and welcomes parents who wish to spend a morning visiting our classrooms. Prior notice about visits is not necessary. Visiting children must be accompanied by a responsible person throughout the visit.
Abuse	The school will take every precaution to prevent any abuse (physical, sexual or verbal) or neglect of the children in our care. However, any mistreatment or neglect, observed or reported, will be dealt with immediately (full policy is available to parents in the Nursery School Office). An accused staff member will have no direct contact with the children until an investigation by DSS is completed. If abuse or neglect of any child in our program is suspected to be occurring when the child is not at school, we are mandated by law to report our suspicion to the Department of Social Services.
Parent Volunteer Program	We have an active formal Parent Volunteer Program headed by two parent coordinators. You will be invited to participate in a variety of capacities at the beginning of the school year. Please remember that this is a strictly volunteer program. Participation is appreciated, but not required.