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Welcome to our 2010/2011 school year! We offer a warm welcome to
all of our wonderful children and families! We are looking forward to the best year ever. Enclosed you will find important
information. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. We love you and are
here for you!!
PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING 2 water bottles with a photo and your child’s name clearly labeled on each bottle. Water bottle
LIDS need to be LARGE to eliminate a choking hazard for small children. Hat – labeled. Change of clothing – labeled in a Ziploc
bag. This includes older children as well in case of spills. Lunch box (small enough for your child to carry) and recyclable containers. A washable soft/foldable placemat – Important. Please wear comfortable play clothes. We play hard and will get dirty.
No special clothing please. We prefer closed toed shoes for playing and climbing.
PIZZA MONDAYS We offer pizza every Monday for a fee of $3.00. If interested,
please sign up and deposit 3.00 in the envelope on the communication board.
SNACK Beginning in September, we ask that the each child prepare and provide snack once a month.
Please check the snack calendar (posted on-site and on-line) for your day. Involve your child as
much as possible in selecting and preparing a healthy and sugar free snack. Your child will call names
and may also bring a book to share on their snack day. Snack calendars are available on line at www.flowersmontessori.com.
SPECIALTY CLASSES ALL special classes start in September. If you are interested
in the gym bus, please ask for a registration form available in the back entrance across from the communication board.
COMMUNICATION BOARD If you have important information to communicate
to us, please jot it down and attach it to our communication bulletin board in the hallway. ALL STAFF MEMBERS
read this daily. It is the best way to communicate or state info or needs and ensure staff focus/attention
is on the children at all times.
ATTENTION NAPPING STUDENTS
Two and three year old students nap. Please bring: 1 cotton crib sheet to cover mat 1 light weight blanket Snuggly (optional)
CIRCLE TIME Our circle time starts at 8:30 AM. NO ONE MAY ENTER THE BUILDING BETWEEN
8:30 AND 9:00 AM. A staff member will be on the yard and you may drop off your child to play on our beautiful
playground. We found that frequent interruptions distract the children and we are unable to keep interest
in our circle presentations. This is especially true for our two year olds as they are developing their attention spans. Please
see Bridget if you have any questions regarding this policy. We have one staff person on the yard at that time and they need
to be engaged and focused on the children in their care.
PARKING and DROP OFF
TIMES The Gainesville Police Department asks that we DO NOT LEAVE SIBLINGS IN THE CAR. If they
are patrolling and find a child unattended in the car they will ticket the owner and possibly site the parent for neglect.
Please do not leave any children unattended in the car. Due to limited parking we have staggered
drop off times. Please drop off as follows IF YOU ARE USING THE PARKING LOT. If you
are parking on the street next to our playground, you are invited to drop off at anytime. 3-4 years old
7:50-8:00 A.M. 4-5 years old 8:00-8:10 A.M. 5-6 years old 8:10-8:20
A.M Classes start promptly at 8:30. See above for details.Parents who intend to stay during drop
off must park on NW 31st Terrace.Please
note the city will ticket cars parked in front of the school on the grassy parkway. This was a safety hazard
for cars exiting NW 31st Terrace. Please do not park in front of our front door, it is a fire
hazard. We also ask that you leave the driveway circle open for entering and exiting. Drive slowly and
safely for the protection of our small ones.
TUITION When you enroll your child in Flowers Montessori School you are entering a contract for
the entire school year. If you withdraw your child before the end of the school year, you are still responsible
for the balance of your tuition. Tuition may be paid in ten equal installments beginning August 1st
and due the first of every month thereafter until May 1st. A late payment fee of twenty-five
dollars will be assessed for any payment received after the 10th of any month. If payment is
still not received by the 15th of the month, attendance will be suspended until payment is made. Tuition
assessments will continue to accrue in accordance with your signed contract.
PAYMENT/TUITION LOCKED
BOX We have a locked payment box located by the sign-in sheet for all payments.
Please do not give payments to staff members. (This ensures Bridget does not wash the checks in
the laundry.) If you would like a receipt please indicate this on your payment. If you have any questions
regarding statements or financial questions please talk to Michael Kreeger at (352)283-9198. He will be happy to help you.
Most importantly, We love you, Flowers Staff
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