Monday
November 2nd - NEW SIGN IN/OUT PROCEDURES - EZ CARE SYSTEM
We are very excited
to introduce our new EZ care software which is specifically designed for
pre-schools and to help make our admin life easier and more organized and our
school safer overall.
As of Monday we require
all parents to sign in/out in the main office on our new touch screen
monitor. (there will be no more sign in
books at the front gate) Ms Sherilyn
will be on hand to help you through this initial process and to inform you of
your child's unique pin number. This pin
allows you to access your records directly, sign in/out, view schedules,
tuition due/paid, reminder notes from your teachers and even direct pay via EFT
from your bank if requested.
The side gate will
be open for dropping off and picking up your child as normal. We then require all parents to leave via the
main office after signing your child in/out.
This also allows us to maintain a more secure drop off/pick up routine
and help keep our kids safe. We understand
change is hard for some but we request your patience and understanding during
this transition. This will also be
necessary during our construction which may end up requiring our side gate to
be closed periodically during construction.
Monday November 2, Midland Fundraising
Catalogue Due
Two weeks ago we sent out a fundraising
catalogue that was loaded with tons of great holiday items and gifts for you to
purchase. Please turn in orders to Sherilyn in the main office no later than
Monday November 2, so that they can be shipped just in time for Christmas. A percentage of all purchases help raise funds
for our new classrooms!
Wednesday November 4, 2009: Winter
Solstice Volunteer Meeting (9-10a)
Can you believe that the Winter Solstice is
only a month away!!! This year we encourage all parents to help assist in the
festivities. If you've already signed up then we hope to see you at this
meeting, if you haven't and would like to help plan the event then we would
love to see you at this creative meeting for your input & ideas. Soon after the meeting there will be sign-up
sheets posted for various donations of crafts, food, and volunteers to help
assist the smooth running of the day. If
you're interested in volunteering please contact Renae or renae@camelotkids.org to get more info.
Everyone is welcome to help and the more the merrier!!! This fun-raiser will help raise money for our
new classrooms!!!
Thursday November 5, 2009: Blood Drive
(12-4p)
We need your blood!!! CK is hosting our
annual blood drive to benefit the Children's Hospital of LA. The "blood donor
bus" will be on site to accept all donations from 12-4pm. Please
help us spread the word and tell your family, friends and neighbors. We
also need some volunteers to help post flyers and help the day of, please
contact Renae for more information.
There is a signup sheet on the front gate so you can schedule your
appointment. They can accept 3 to 4
people per time slot. Last year we saved
over 100 kids lives by our blood donations so this year we would love to save
more. See you there and help save lives
& our community.
November 11, 2009: School Closed (Veterans Day)
November 12, 2009: Elementary School
Discussion Group - 6-7pm
We have moved the date of our
Elementary School Discussion Group to Thursday 12th. All parents are welcome to attend our discussion
group/meeting and share stories, experiences, opinions and information.
In order to gauge the interest level, please e-mail if you think you
might be able to attend. If you are attending please bring the Elementary
Form available on our "Parent Recourse" tab to take notes.
November 13, 2009: Parents Night Out
Do
you need a break? Some time with your mate? Well this is the night to do it.
This monthly event is fun filled with games, fun and pizza! Children are
encouraged to wear pajamas and towards the latter part of the evening will get
to watch a great movie while dozing off to sleep. The hours for this event are
from 5-10p. The rates are: $35.00 per
child w/ an additional $10.00 per sibling.
November 13, 2009: Last Day of Enrichment
November 16-23, 2009: Enrichment
Make-up Weeks:
Boy do we have a lot of classes to make up!
We'll be posting a make-up class poster outside by the sign-out tables so that
you don't miss any of the enrichment shows, gallery's and displays. All parents are welcome to come see what the
kids have learned during "Enrichment" whether they took the class or not.
November 20, 2009: Thanksgiving School
Wide Potluck (12-2p)
This years' Thanksgiving potluck will be
school wide. A sign-up sheet for each class will go on our back gate and we
invite all of our families to bring a dish and come celebrate with all of us,
after all we're all a big family too!
November 26 & 27, 2009: Camelot
Closed - In Observance of Thanksgiving
Saturday December 5, 2009: BUY YOUR
X-MAS TREES AT CK!
We have invited Delancy Street Trees to come
and sell their beautiful "fresh" Christmas trees during our Winter Solstice
Celebration. What's great about this, is you can shop for trees in our parking
lot with your friends and family during the holiday event. You have the option
of purchasing them here and taking them home that day or coming by and picking
them up during the week. There is a signup sheet on the back gate so please RSVP
a tree by November 20, so that we can ensure there are enough trees for everyone to
take home and decorate just in time for the holidays.
Friday December 18, 2009: Holiday
Showcase (12-1)
Don't go on holiday yet, we've got a show to
put on! Come and celebrate the holidays and watch our fabulous shows with all
of our little Camelot stars. More info to follow soon....We need some parent
helpers with our costumes so if interested please contact Ms. Loni.
Upcoming Events:
-December 5, 2009: Winter Solstice
Celebration
-December 8-11 2009: Parent conferences: Early Dismissal 2pm on
Friday 11 December for parent conf
-December 18, 2009: Last Day of School, Christmas Performance
