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SNOW DAYS - In the event of snow, listen to television announcements. If Bremerton schools close, we will close; if Bremerton schools have a one hour delay, we will cancel our morning classes; if Bremerton schools have an early dismissal due to heavy mid-day snow fall, we will cancel afternoon classes. Closures due to snow will not be made up. INTRODUCTION - All staff members of the Sycamore Tree Preschool are experienced early childhood educators. The school is open to all children, regardless of race, nationality or creed, who may benefit from our type of program. The school is non-profit, non-sectarian, and non-political. Staff/child ratios meet or exceed state and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) requirements. At least two adults are present during each class. The Sycamore Tree Preschool is an early childhood program that is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs, a division of The National Association for the Education of Young Children. NAEYC administers the largest and most widely recognized national, voluntary, professionally sponsored accreditation system for all types of early childhood schools. In 1998 Sycamore Tree Preschool was selected as an exemplary program in a national search conducted by High/Scope Educational Research Foundation. In a project endorsed by NAEYC, High/Scope has tried to identify quality programs which also provide good compensation for staff and affordable care for parents. We were picked as one of ten programs in several categories (non-profits with various funding levels, Head Start agencies, etc.) in this Program Recognition Project. All we expect of children is that they come to school and be themselves. We want parents to thoroughly read the operating procedures of this guide and the supplemental notes and newsletters that we send you from time to time. Parents and other visitors are invited to share arts/crafts, music, dress, and other stories of various cultures. Please feel free to be a part of the school, offering suggestions, comments, financial and moral support. Each spring parents will be given a program evaluation form to fill out. This information will be used for future development of the program. Parents are welcome to visit the classes at any time. When class is in session please slip in quietly to observe. If you would like to visit with other parents please use the sitting area upstairs so the class will not be disturbed. The Sycamore Tree Preschool is a ministry of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church but we do not instruct the children in any particular religious doctrine. We focus on the positive aspects of God’s love in a caring, non-dogmatic way. Pastor Paul Meeker serves at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. Visitors are welcome. Sunday worship services are at 8:00 and 10:30am with Sunday School classes for all ages at 9:00am. For additional information the church phone number is 360-479-7364. STAFF - Andrea Campbell, Program Director, Teacher: T/Th Twos and T/Th Threes Barb Crisman, Financial Secretary,Teacher Assistant: M/W Threes Sue Myhre, Teacher: M/W/F Pre-K Carol Brown, Teacher: M/W Threes, Teacher Assistant: M/W/F Pre-K Courtney Weaver, Teacher: Fri Walkabouts/Twos and T/Th Pre-K Carol Makins, Teacher Assistant: T/Th Twos, T/Th Threes and T/Th Pre-K classes. Our staff are chosen on the basis of educational background, related experience, and personal qualities regardless of race, color, or creed. PHILOSOPHY - At preschool, young children are given the opportunity to spend several quality hours outside the home with experienced, professional, caring teachers who create an environment that is stimulating and fun. The program’s philosophy is to provide children a loving, nurturing environment which recognizes the importance of helping them build a positive self-image through intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual development. The program is based on current knowledge of child development and early childhood education. As educators, we are aware that each child develops according to his or her own internal time clock. Therefore we gear ourselves to the child’s individuality and encourage him or her in all areas of growth |