Eagles Nest Parent Handbook - Saydel Community School District

2016-2017
Saydel Community School District
www.saydel.k12.ia.us
“Big City Opportunities, Small Town Commitment for Students”
Eagle’s Nest Handbook Page 1
Saydel Community School District
Program Administration
Julie McKibben, Eagle’s Nest Director
Christine Bailey, Eagle’s Nest Coordinator
School Administration
Douglas Wheeler, Superintendent of Schools
Brian Vaughan, Principal, Cornell Elementary
Joshua Heyer, Principal, Woodside Middle School
Kevin Schulte, Principal, Saydel High School
Adam Busch, Asst. Principal, Saydel High School
Board of Education
Brian Bowman, Board President
Jennifer Van Houten, Board Vice President
Melissa Sassman, Director
Chad Vitiritto, Director
Roland Kouski, Jr., Director
Doug Kayser, Director
Henry Wood, Director
Eagle’s Nest Care Mission
Statement
Eagle’s Nest staff will provide the highest quality
child care that promotes and enhances each child’s
development, while assuring our parent’s peace of
mind in the care and service we render.
We will provide a safe, nurturing and
developmentally appropriate program which
fosters active learning, support for the whole child,
and a child-friendly environment.
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We embrace team work.
We strive for excellence.
We respect and support families.
We respect and support all school staff and
administration.
We commit to serve all levels.
We actively listen and seek to understand.
We respect and appreciate diversity.
We commit to a creative environment.
We commit to provide a safe and fun
environment.
Saydel Community School
District Policies &
Procedures
Eagle’s Nest will follow the policies
and procedures set forth by the
Saydel Community School District
Board of Directors. These policies
and procedures may be found in
the individual building handbooks.
Parents/guardians are encouraged
to review these policies and
procedures. This is a supplemental
document that will provide guidance
on routine matters.
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Saydel Eagle’s Nest Goals
Program Goals
• To provide a safe, caring, healthy environment
for students.
• To provide quality staff who interact with
students.
• To plan developmentally appropriate activities
for students.
• To encourage and support communication
between staff, students, families, other district
staff, and the community.
Goals for Families
(Parent/Legal Guardian Involvement)
• Families will feel welcome at all times.
• Parents/legal guardians will have unlimited
access to the program at all times.
• Families will be advocates for their children.
• Families will be actively involved in their
child’s learning and build positive relationships
with staff.
Hours / Location
Cornell Elementary School
Before School: 6 AM to 8:20 AM
After School: 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Woodside Middle School
Before School: 6 AM to 7:15 AM
(Bus will pick 5th and 6th grade up at
7:15 AM to take them to Woodside)
After School: 2:45 PM to 5:30 PM
(5th and 6th grade will be bused
at 2:45 PM to Cornell)
Summer Camp
Monday - Friday: 6 AM to 5:30 PM
Program of Activities
• The program provides students the opportunity
to learn in a variety of ways (problem solving,
exploration, play, music, art, writing, listening,
storytelling, community involvement).
• The program plans developmentally
appropriate activities in kindergarten through
6th grade in the areas of social/ emotional,
language, literacy, math, science, music, and
fine motor development.
• The program strives to meet individual student
interest and learning needs.
• Students are given time to work on homework
based on their parents recommendations.
Goals for Children
• Children will grow in the areas of social/
emotional, cognitive, and language
development.
• Children will be provided learning
opportunities that include problem-solving
skills.
• Children will be supported in a safe and
healthy environment.
Students attending Woodside will be
transported to and from Cornell to Woodside.
Weather Policies & Emergency
Cancellations
In the event that Saydel Community School
District cancels, delays, or dismisses early, the
Eagle’s Nest Program is also required to cancel,
delay, or dismiss early.
Late start: If the school is on a 2-hour delay, then
Eagle’s Nest will be open 8 AM to 10:30 AM.
Eagle’s Nest will be on a 2-hour delay, moving the
start time from 6 AM to 8 AM.
Early out: If the school is on an early out, all
children should report to Eagle’s Nest and be
picked up within the hour of the school early
dismissal time.
If school is cancelled, Eagle’s Nest is cancelled.
In the event of an emergency, follow the district
policy for emergency procedures.
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Behavior Expectations
Health Policy
Students participating in Eagle’s Nest will
follow the same school-wide expectations for
conduct that are expected during the school
day. All of our expectations put safety first and
benefit each child in our program.
If your child becomes ill
while attending Eagle’s
Nest, you will be called
to pick up your child. If
your child is unable to
attend school, they are
also unable to attend
Eagle’s Nest. Please follow school guidelines
for your child’s return.
Everyone is able to have an equal opportunity
to fully participate in and enjoy our time
together when we are all respectful of each
other and responsible for ourselves and our
choices.
If a discipline or safety issue arises with your
child, we will discuss it with you. Depending
on the incident’s severity, we as staff, along
with the program coordinator and Eagle’s Nest
director, will decide the best way to handle the
situation.
We will always keep you, as a parent, fully
informed of any problems or concerns
regarding your child and their behavior.
Likewise, we won’t hesitate to share any good
news about your child. Feel free to speak with
our staff if you have any questions or concerns.
Eagle’s Nest reserves the right to terminate
service at any time without prior notice,
should it be necessary. It is our first
responsibility to provide a safe, caring,
supportive and peaceful environment for
children entrusted to our care. Anything that
interferes with that cannot and will not be
tolerated. Parents are expected to treat staff
with the same respect.
It is our privilege and our pleasure to be here
and to care for all the students in the Saydel
Eagle’s Nest program.
For the childrens’ safety, all of our staff is
trained in First Aid and CPR. Any accident
or injury will be reported to you with proper
documentation.
If a child needs to be transported in an
emergency, an Eagle’s Nest staff member
will always go with your child. We will only
transport by ambulance.
If it is not a serious injury, the parent would be
responsible to transport the child.
Authorized Pick Up
Children will not depart from the program
with someone other than their parents
or parent authorized persons without a
written permission form from a parent or
legal guardian. If the staff does not know an
individual who comes to pick up a student,
they will be asked to show identification.
Please contact the coordinator with any
changes in pick up.
Signing In & Out
Every child must be
signed in when dropped
off in the mornings,
and signed out every
afternoon when picked up
from Eagle’s Nest.
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Enrollment & Payment Guidelines
Enrollment Fees
• Before School: $35 a week per child
• After School: $35 a week per child
• Before & After School: $50 per child
• Wednesday Late Start: $5 per child
• Summer: $100 per week per child & $80 per week per sibling
(State assistance accepted for summer)
Enrollment Policy
Any student attending kindergarten through
6th grade may enroll in the Eagle’s Nest
programs (Before & After School Program and
Summer Eagle’s Nest Program.)
Registration Procedure
ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED
ON MARKET FACTOR, PENDING BOARD
APPROVAL
• There is no part-time so if you enroll, all fees
are due for the full week.
• If you are on a vacation day and decide not
to bring your child that day, you will still be
required to pay.
• If school is closed and Eagle’s Nest is not
operating, then you will not need to pay for
that day.
• Fees are due each Friday for the upcoming
week of service.
• If you are on assistance, documentation
verifying approval will need to be provided. It
will be the parent/guardian’s responsibility to
pay if that information is not provided.
• A two weeks’ notice is required when leaving
the program. You will be charged for service if
a notice is not given.
Late Fees
Children should be picked up before 5:30 PM
daily. You will be charged a $1 per minute per
student for each minute after 5:30 PM. The
late charge will need to be paid the following
scheduled day. The child will not be provided care
until the fee is paid. We try to respect family time
and commitments of our staff. Thank you for your
cooperation.
• Parent/guardian must fill out all required
documentation either online or in person
• Parent/guardian may register online at:
http://www.saydel.k12.ia.us/
• All documentation must be submitted and
approved by Eagle’s Nest Coordinator.
Required Documentation to Register
Parent/guardian will be asked to fill out the
following forms before the student can attend
the program:
1. Registration & Emergency Form
2. Iowa School-Age Care: Health Status
Parent Statement.
3. Iowa School-Age Care: Health
Provider Statement
4. Health & Safety Consent Form
5. Medication Release Form
6. Diet Modification Request (If applicable)
Absences
It is crucial that you inform Eagle’s Nest of
absences. If you remove your child from school
for any reason, you need to notify Eagle’s Nest
also! Safety is our main concern. If we have
a student missing, time is of the essence to
determine that child’s location.
ALWAYS LET EAGLE’S NEST KNOW IF
YOUR CHILD WILL NOT BE ATTENDING!
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Program Contact
Information
Julie McKibben
Eagle’s Nest Director
5740 NE 14th Street
Des Moines IA 50313
515-264-0866
[email protected]
Christine Bailey
Eagle’s Nest Coordinator
5740 NE 14th Street
Des Moines IA 50313
515-244-8173, ext. 3207
[email protected]
Eagle’s Nest Summer Program
The Eagle’s Nest Summer Program is available
for students Pre-K to 6th Grade. The program
includes field trips and outdoor play, bi-weekly
themes, academic support, and fun with friends.
Students from all districts are welcome. State
assistance is accepted. The program offers
breakfast and hot lunch served daily.
Summer Program hours are 6 AM to 5:30 PM.
Fees: $100 per week for first child; each additional
sibling is $80 per week.
Eagle’s Nest ...
Where children grow, play
and learn together!
It is the policy of the Saydel Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs),
sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs
and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination.
If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator,
Julie McKibben, Director of Student Services, 5740 NE 14th St., Des Moines, IA 50313; mckibbenjulie@
saydel.net. Office for Civil Rights, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661.
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