2013-2014school year

Vision

Statement of Trinity Baptist Childrens Center

The vision of the Trinity Baptist Childrens Center is to serve the children and families of the Trinity community by offering a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children between the ages of 12 weeks to 6 years old. At Trinity we give children a safe, stimulating, and enjoyable environment to explore, discover, and create. We desire for the whole child; physical, social-emotional, thinking, communicating, and spiritual, to be acknowledged and developed utilizing a loving, creative, and individualized curricula.

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remember that your opinion, ideas, and involvement are welcomed and necessary for our school to be the best for our children. Please see me to discuss any ideas that you may have for the school. Ideas for the upcoming school year should be submitted in August leading up to the next school year so I can put it on the master calendar
We

must all work together as a team of educators to make this the very best place for our children to learn, have fun, and grow.

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in and out daily Inform teachers of arrival and departure Adult restrooms and children restrooms Door code policy
Do

not share code No child should have code or punch in code

Hanging

on front door supervising your child at drop off and pick up time

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addition to our talented teaching staff, and the ideas and interest of children's, we provide a pre-printed curriculum from FunshineExpress. (more information: http://www.funshineexpress.com) The curriculum is a social-emotional based, age curriculum as well as academic and aligned with NAEYC standards. (please visit www.naeyc.org for more info) Every month a new curriculum newsletter is given to each family (childs folder- please check regularly) highlighting the curriculum happenings for the month. The 2 year old classrooms operates from a quarterly newsletter

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The

and Toddler curriculum:

infant and toddler curriculum consists of : Our curriculum is respectful and responsive to childrens needs and developmental abilities. One definition of curriculum for infants is an environment that supports the development of a childs mind (cognitive skills), body (motor skills), and feelings (social-emotional skills) through structured and unstructured activities. Communication and language skills are more complex skills that are developed with time, and are supported by a firm foundation of cognitive, motor, and social-emotional skills.

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are an open-door policy preschool.

Definition:

You are allowed to come and visit any time unannounced or announced. If you need to have a formal meeting with your childs teacher or myself you can call the school or email: lisa@tbcc4me.org 818.284.9938 cell (text is ok) 310.395.3282 All teachers have an email address: the teachers first name@tbcc4me.org

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lists and room roster Planning and organizing events at TBCC:

Book Fair- 10/21/1310/25/13 4-6 daily or online

We need parent volunteers

Fall festival/ silent auction (largest fundraiser for our preschool program)10/26/13 3-8 p.m.

All families to help with booth All families to invite others families All families to help with bring prizes for booth We still need a sponsor for the event

Trike-a-thon- April 25, 2014 Week of the Young Child 4/6/144/12/14 Teacher Appreciation Week May 5-May 9, 2014 Please see master calendar on our website for daily, weekly, and monthly happenings

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or read parent handbook Check master calendar Join alumni page Are you interested in writing a testimonial? www.tbcc4me.org

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phone Via email Via text message Lisa cell 818.284.9938 or office 310.395.3282 Teachers all have email address: first name of teachers and then tbcc4me.org after their name: lisa@tbcc4me.org Please check our website regularly for updates at the school Refer to our master calendar about events and school closure days

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be aware of the lunches that you pack for your children because children want what their friends want. Make the lunches nutritious and delicious Birthdays are welcomed to be celebrated at TBCC but please be mindful of what you bring
Talk

to the teacher first Provide appropriate amount of food/ snacks

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appreciate donations please check with director before bringing them or requesting a donation letter for tax purposes

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requested items for classrooms from the teachers for curriculum such as raisins, plants, etc. Reading a book to children Art project Room parent Administrative i.e. brochure, stapling, etc. (take home things such as sign in sheets for upstairs children, art portfolio cover pages)

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of ASQ

ASQ looks at strengths and trouble spots, educates parents about developmental milestones, and incorporates parents expert knowledge about their children. We use the ASQ to help guide our curriculum and to modify implementation practices in order to reach diverse learners.
Deadline

to complete the ASQ Friday November 8, 2013 Q and A

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conferences:
will contact you to set up a time and

Teachers

date.
Spring

conferences:

we are closed on 3.14.14 please schedule with your childs teacher

At TBCC 10/17/13 We provide families, schools, corporations and organizations with child safety programs, workshops, and Live Scan fingerprinting services. Our program was created by current and former law enforcement with the interest of keeping our children safe.
Info obtainedhttp://www.fingerprintsforlife.com/

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Wednesday October 2, 2013 Family Service of Santa Monica 1533 Euclid Street, SM, 90404 To register, or for more information please contact: Annie Wilson, LCSW, Coordinator or The facilitators: Susie Pizzi, MFTIntern Natalie Levine, LCSW (310) 451-9747

Speech by the Beach Info about LeeAnn: As a licensed speech-language pathologist, I have provided speech and language screenings to local preschools on a yearly basis for the past 7 years. The screening consists of a 10-15 minute individual assessment of your childs speech, language, voice, fluency, and listening skills. Many parents find it helpful to rule out any concerns, or to use the screening as a catalyst to receive speech and language services, if needed. Options for public and private services can be discussed should you wish to discuss them. If you are interested in an assessment for your child please contact me at lisa@tbcc4me.org

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GO GREEN COMMITTEE
The Go Green Committee is committed to the beautification of our outdoor space for the children. We want to go green outside! We need a parent committee dedicated to nature for the sake of our children.

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LITERACY COMMITTEE
The Literacy Committee is committed to literacy in the classroom and to help maintain our library with cataloging new books as well as helping to organize our annual book fair.

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WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD:

Takes place in April- see master calendar

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TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK:

First full week of May-see master calendar

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FUND DEVELOPMENT
Silent auctions Annual giving fund Community partners

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FALL FESTIVAL
Organizing event

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SILENT AUCTION
Collect baskets Help build website Close out auction i.e. deliver gifts, write thank you cards to winners and givers of the auction

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HOSPITALITY
Welcome new families Back to school picnic

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Enrichment Class scheduleall classes begin the 3rd week of September except Yoga begins in October Ballet: Friday AM French classes: Tuesday PM Gymnastics: Thursday PM Hip Hop dance: Friday AM Piano: varies Soccer: Friday PM Possibly Spanish or yoga classes if interest is there.

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links found at www.tbcc4me.org Parent Resource library in Lisas office Every room has a community resource binder Community board in lobby featuring city wide event- feel free to post with administered approval Counseling services through Hosanna Ministries at TBC (see back of parent handbook for more info)