Although parent volunteering is not required, it is encouraged. This helps to improve the quality of our program and also benefits the children. There is a monthly newsletter to help parents stay informed as well as daily plans that are posted.
PARENT VOLUNTEER GUIDELINES:
1. Daily schedules are posted in each area of the school. Every day each child has the opportunity to play outside, make an art item, play in the free play area, practice a skill, hear a story, sing a song and have a snack. The schedule ensures that each child has an opportunity to do all of these things.
2. Some of the duties as a parent volunteer: assist in the art activity, help outside, put names on papers, play games in small groups, serve snack, read a story, help at cleanup time, escort children to the bathroom, just be an extra lap whenever a child needs one.
3. If you have a special talent (play an instrument, tell stories, etc.) GREAT!!!!!
4. SCHOOL RULES: Walking feet, indoor voices, bell means stop and listen.
5. Be positive when correcting behavior - avoid "no" or "don't". Instead of "Don't throw the blocks" say "Blocks are for building" not "Don't run" but "Please use walking feet."
6. WPS discipline policy: First remind of rule and give one more chance or divert to another activity. Second, remove child from activity. Third, send child to thinking chair for no more than 5 minutes. Fourth, child goes to director. Fifth, parent is called.
7. Encourage children to handle disputes verbally, "Use your words".
8. If your being here disrupts your child, we reserve the right to ask you not to volunteer for a while. Your child's adjustment to the program is our primary concern. It is not unusual for a child to act differently in the presence of his/her parent.