TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY

This class is for 4's & 5's who will be attending kindergarten in September 2012. These kids are very independent and self-motivated and are comfortable with large numbers of people. This lively class gives students many opportunities to explore creative avenues and social relationships. Field trips offer another way for the children to actively learn. Our teachers are Karla, Sue and Retha.

To see what we've been up to lately, check out our curriculum guides.

SCHOOL HOURS:

· Morning Session: 9:00 to 11:30 A.M.

· Afternoon Session 12:30 to 3:00 P.M.

· First Day of School: Tuesday, September 20, 2011

· Last Day of School: Thursday, June 7, 2012

TEACHER IN-SERVICE DAYS:
School will be closed Thursday, 10/27/11

VACATIONS: The school will be closed on the following dates:
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 $2,550 for the school year, divided into 10 payments of $255, payable June and September through May. Checks may be payable to Kirkland Preschool and deposited in the tuition basket above the children’s cubbies. 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 depends on 1 family helper each day. Everyone signs up for their helping days or may be assigned days. If for some reason you cannot attend class that day, please accept responsibility for contacting other parents in your child’s class to arrange for a substitute. Our curriculum depends on your participation and interaction with the children on your scheduled day. Based on 22 children per class, each child’s family should count on 5 helping days during the year, or about once every other month. If a family does not meet its obligation, we may have to suggest a different school. 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.

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 extended field trips or with additional days, possibly during the mid-winter break or on a Monday or Friday.

ALWAYS FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE 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:

Sue Monahan 206-941-9778 isasue@comcast.net

Karla Stettler 425-885-7230

Retha VanGent 425-836-5497 rvgtoksook@aol.com

Carolyn Wirkman 425-821-2594 (h) 425-941-3745 (c) wirkmanc@frontier.com; or wirkmanv@frontier.com

We'd love to hear from you!

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