MONDAY-WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY

GENERAL INFORMATION:
This class is for 3's and younger 4's. A major emphasis throughout the year is encouraging the children to develop positive social skills and their self confidence. Teacher Patrice and Teacher Kate enjoy sharing their love of interactive math, science, language development and creative movement with these lively and curious children. To see what we've been up to lately, check out our curriculum guides.

School hours:
Hours: 9:15AM – 1:15PM (children bring own lunches in insulated bags)
First Day of School: Monday, September 19, 2011
Last Day of School: Friday, June 8, 2012

Teacher In-service Days:
School will be closed Friday, 10/28/11

Vacations:
The school will be closed on the following dates:
Veterans’ Day – Fri. 11/11/11
Thanksgiving Day & the following Friday – 11/24/11 & 11/25/11
Winter Break – Mon. 12/19/11 through Mon. 1/2/12
Mid-Winter Break & Presidents’ Day – Mon. 2/13/12 through Mon. 2/20/12
Spring Break – Mon. 4/2/12 through Sun. 4/8/12

Tuition:
Tuition is payable on the first school day of each month and no later than the 10^th. After the 10^th, please include a $10 late fee. However, if you need to make an alternate payment schedule, please arrange with Carolyn. Tuition is $4,550 for the school year, divided into 10 payments of $455, payable June and September through May. Checks may be payable to Kirkland Preschool and deposited in the tuition basket above the children’s baskets. Some families prefer to keep post-dated checks on file with the office. Others use automated check mailing services. We are also able to process VISA/MasterCard payments. Monthly tuition will not be adjusted for days missed due to illness or family vacations. (Please see the section under “Withdrawal and Re-enrollment”.)

FAMILY HELPER DAYS:
All families take turns helping in their classrooms. Our program counts on 1 family Helper on many of our school days, during the 1^st two hours of class (9:15-11:15). Most families find the helping days to be fun and informative, since they are great opportunities to observe your child, talk with your teachers, and get to better know your child’s friends. In addition, the extra help allows your teachers to accomplish more with the students. Please also remember, we are an open school, so parents are welcome at any time, any day.

EMERGENCY SCHEDULES:
When local news indicates any chance of storm conditions - even if your area is clear - listen for information on Lake Washington School District, or check their emergency closure information online at www.schoolreport.org. IF LWSD IS LATE OR CLOSED, WE WILL BE CLOSED. In the rare event we decide the school district is being too cautious (for example, if they anticipate a wind storm which may or may not materialize), we attempt to call every affected household. The school answering machine message will give you exact information if you are not sure. If we miss more than 2 days, we will make up the time with additional days, possibly during the mid-winter or spring break.

ALWAYS FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS.

The Preschool building number is 425-822-4450. If it is an emergency and no one answers, please immediately call again a couple of times in a row.

After hours, you may contact us at our homes:
Patrice Bahnsen 425-820-6531 Patsybahnsen@yahoo.com
Kate Kiser 206-679-3309 1331kiser@gmail.com
Carolyn Wirkman 425-821-2594 (h) 425-941-3745 (c) wirkmanc@frontier.com or wirkmanv@frontier.com

© 1999-2011, Kirkland Preschool. All photos used with parents' permission.
Last updated 11/1/2011.