SUMNER COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL

PO Box 295, Sumner, WA 98390

245 Valley Avenue, Sumner, WA 98390
(Located at Christ the King Lutheran Church)
(253) 862-7124

Registration Packet for

2010- 2011

Welcome to Sumner Cooperative Nursery School (SCNS)! This Registration Packet

contains the forms all new and returning families need in order to reserve your child's
place in our school. Please complete these forms and return them with your
Registration Fee to SCNS by mail (please use PO Box above) or in person. One set of
forms must be completed for each child being enrolled.

We believe that children learn through play and by doing. We offer stimulating materials
and activities that allow them to grow and learn at their own pace, with the cooperative
support of parents and teachers.

Our Philosophy:
• We believe in providing an environment so that children and adults may grow to their
positive potential.

• We believe all children should have the opportunity to grow creatively toward their
physical, intellectual, emotional, and social potential.

• We believe the family is the child's most important learning environment.

Our Purpose:
• To provide a preschool school program for the children enrolled in our school. Also,
to provide parent education and support of the parents of those children.

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Tuition and Fee Schedule 2010-2011

A registration fee of $60 per child is due at the time of registration. The
registration fee is non-refundable and fixed.

Class Tuition

Blue class 3, 4, and 5 year olds $640 Eight payments of $80

Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9:45-11:45 Bates Tuition $34.24 Quarterly
Must be three by August 31 Maximum class size 14 children

Green Class 18-36 months $280 Eight payments of $35

Monday
4:30-6:00 Bates Tuition $11.42 Quarterly
Must be 18 months by August 31 Maximum class size 12 children

Tuition is due the first of each month. We offer a 10% discount if you would like to pay
for the year in advance by September 31st.

No tuition is due the month of May. If enrollment occurs after September, the first
month’s tuition will be adjusted to reflect the cost of May’s tuition.

Emergency scholarships may be available on limited basis throughout the year. Please
contact the President or Treasurer for more information.

Bates tuition due September, December, and March.

Notice of Non-Discriminatory Policy as to Students:

Sumner Cooperative Preschool admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic
origin, to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made
available to students at our school.

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What Are My Co-Op Responsibilities?
Parent Helping: Parents help in the classroom on a rotating basis an average of two
times per month. Our adult to child ratio is one adult to every four children. (Class size
may alter the number of working days per month and the number of working parents).
Parent helpers must arrive 15 minutes before class begins for set-up and allow 20-30
minutes after class for clean up. You are responsible for finding a substitute (or switch
with another parent) in the event of an unavoidable absence or emergency. Due to
insurance reasons, we cannot open our school without the proper number of parent
helpers. Also, no siblings are allowed in class.

Committees: All families serve on a committee or as a position on the SCNS Board.

Your active involvement makes our preschool operate effectively, efficiently, and
economically. The committee choices are quite varied and are filled on first come, first
served basis.

Fundraisers: Family support of our chosen fundraisers is vital to the economics growth
of our school. We are non-profit organization and we rely on fundraisers for the
additional money our school requires to operate smoothly and purchase new
equipment. Therefore, your participation in chosen fundraisers is mandatory.

Parent Education: SCNS will also offer and require participation in parent education
during the course of the school year. It is a great opportunity to help each other through
discussion and sharing our own unique experiences with each other. The parent ed
component is still being stuctured, but group discussions, handouts to read, and
perhaps guest speakers from time to time are all being considered.

How Do I Register?
The following is a list of the forms that need to be returned, along with your registration
fee. Applications submitted with missing or incomplete information will be returned for
completion without reserving a space in the class. Note: REGISTRATION FEES ARE
NON-REFUNDABLE.

• Obligation Form (page 5)

• Registration Form (page 6)
• Photograph / Field Trip Form (page 7)
• Record of Immunization/opt out will be collected at open house
• Registration Fee of $60 plus first month's tuition
(make check payable to SCNS)

If you have any questions regarding these forms, please call 253-862-7124.

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OBLIGATION FORM

SUMNER COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL members are parents who are willing to

accept the duties and responsibilities of active participation in the SCNS organization.

Obligation of Members:
1. Participate in the class as a helper parent in rotation as scheduled by the class
Chairperson and make contributions to enrich classroom activities.
2. Be responsible for assigned days and arrange for substitutes in case of an
unavoidable absence or emergency.
3. Serve on a committee or as a position on the SCNS Board of Members.
4. Pay monthly tuition fee to cover your child’s enrollment, regardless of whether
s/he is able to attend every day. Tuition is due the 1st of each month and
considered late on the 10th and is subject to a late fee of $20.
5. Support the chosen fundraisers as needed.

Any member who does not comply with all of the above shall be considered delinquent
and will be subject to replacement after due notice. One month’s notice to the President
is required of every member withdrawing from the school.

As A Participating Parent, I agree to the following:

 To list my child’s allergies and any food my child may not be served at school.
 To have the class Chairperson post these food restrictions in the kitchen area.
 To keep my child home if there are any signs of a cold or communicable disease,
including head lice.
 To fulfill all obligations as stated in the By-Laws of the SCNS Handbook.
 To attend all mandatory Orientation and class training meetings (Mock Nursery).
You will receive a letter by mid August giving dates and times of these meetings.

I HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THE DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS CONTAINED

HEREIN.

Signed Date

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REGISTRATION FORM

Child’s Name: Sex: M / F

Class: Name to be called at school:

Date of Birth: Age on Aug. 31st:

Child’s Home Address:

Home Phone Number: ( )

Email :__________________________________________________________

OK to share email information with: a)all school members____ or b)board only___

Mother’s Name: Daytime Phone:

Father’s Name: Daytime Phone:

Parent’s Address: (If different from the child’s):

Is there someone besides those listed above who may, at times, work in the classroom?

If yes:

Name: Phone number:

Address:

Relationship to the Child:

How did you hear about the Sumner Cooperative Preschool?

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PHOTOGRAPH / FIELD TRIP

PERMISSION FORMS

PERMISSION TO PHOTOGRAPH/VIDEO

I give permission for my child to be photographed / videotaped in scheduled preschool

activities. Such photographs may be used by the co-op for publicity or educational
purposes.

Permission Granted Permission Declined

Use and share in the
classroom and co-op
newsletter
Use for co-op promotion
including web sites –
children will not be named
Use for educational
purposes – children’s last
names will not be used

Parent or Guardian's Signature Date

FIELD TRIP PERMISSION

My child, ________________________________ has my permission to go on Sumner

Cooperative Preschool field trips, including walking field trips within the Sumner City
limits. Parents will be notified in advance of all field trips.

Parents must drive their own children on a field trip or make arrangements with other
parents. Parents will be primarily responsible for their own children. The teacher's main
role is to be a source of information and a resource during the field trip. The parent's
role during the field trip is to focus on the children's safety and behavior.

Parent Signature Date

Class: ________________

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COMMITTEES

Please choose your top three options for the committees you would enjoy doing.
While we try to assign committees based on choice, there a some that are essential
to the schools function and will need to be filled. Also, being a member of the school
board will also satisfy the committee requirement. If you are interested in joining the
board, please contact a member of the board for positions that are still open and with
any questions.

1. Quarterly All-School Cleaning Schedule (1 Person) ___

This committee person will organize, supervise, and participate in 3 quarterly
classroom cleanings. (In November, February, and May). Each class will take a
weekend to fully sanitize (with a bleach solution) all school items that are
washable (toys, walls, furniture, etc.) Clean carpets as necessary. Keep your
posted chart updated.

2. Health & Emergency Preparedness Committee (1 Person) ____

Keep student’s health records up-to-date for immunizations and notify parents of
children not up-to-date. Provide information dealing with health issues throughout
the year. Complete the yearly Health Report for the State of Washington.
During the first month of school, collect comfort packs consisting of a photo and
note from parent for each enrolled child. Contact the American Red Cross (or
other source) for information about emergency preparedness (such as fire,
earthquakes, home hazards, etc) and give to all co-op members. Coordinate with
the teachers to hold a fire drill every month and an earthquake drill every 3
months. Keep your posted chart updated.

3. Hospitality Committee (1 Person) ____

Organize refreshments for Orientation, Open House and other events deemed
necessary throughout the year. Contact each class Session Chairperson each
month prior to the Membership Meeting to see if a SCNS member needs a note
of recognition (birth of a child, get well, etc.). Maintain the “Appreciation Award”
box and recognize each person with a note and a piece of candy. Be responsible
for mailing out cards (congratulations, get well, etc.) and keep a record of
receipts for reimbursement. Work with person in charge of the newsletter to
incorporate these things into the “Events” column.

4. Housekeeping (1 Person) ____

1) Children’s Dishes and Play Food: Clean dishes, plastic food, utensils, etc.
from the Dramatic Playroom weekly. Keep your posted chart updated for review.
2) Children and Parent’s Laundry: Wash dress-up clothes and bedding from
Dramatic Playroom weekly. There are two bags (A & B) to rotate weekly. Wash
parent’s work aprons and dishtowels weekly. Keep your posted chart updated for
review.
3) Art Aprons: Clean children’s art aprons weekly at school. Keep your posted
chart updated for review.

*** Committee person has the option of cleaning equipment at home or at the
school.
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5. Teacher’s Assistants (1 Per Class) _____
1) Work with teachers to maintain children’s library by borrowing and returning
public library books by due date. Coordinate with teachers to get theme related
books.
2) Help teachers plan field trips. May need to contact locations, inform parents in
class and collect money if necessary.
3) Help teacher prepare classroom materials as needed. Your child’s teacher will
inform you of responsibilities, but they may include: purchasing supplies for
projects (with school’s money), maintaining records, accumulating artwork,
assisting in class projects, and taking pictures of children using your designated
class disposable camera to capture moments in class, on field trips, and during
special event throughout the year. Process film, display the pictures, and make
reprints for parents if requested. Notify supply person when camera stock is low.
Keep a record of receipts for reimbursement.

6. Newsletter (1 Person) _____

Publish a bi-monthly newsletter (Oct. through May). Publicize all upcoming
events and functions for the school, obtain articles and suggestions that will
encourage communication with the co-op members, gather recipes, interesting
stories, want ads and other newsworthy events to include in the newsletters.
Type and make copies. Have newsletter published by the first week of the month.
Need a computer with email and basic layout skills.

7. Outdoor Maintenance (1 Person) ____

Pull weeds and rake leaves in the gravel play area. (Possibly arrange a weed
pulling party at the beginning of the school year) Rake leaves and remove large
sticks from grass play area on east side of building. Keep signs clean and looking
nice. Clean in area where kids ride tricycles, as required.

8. Special Events (1 Person) ____

1) In the Fall: Organize and order T-shirts and sweatshirts with “Sumner
Cooperative Nursery School” and school logo on them.
In the spring: Organize decorative plates (or cups) project and submit order.
Consult with teachers for a day to make these as an art project during class. Set
up a system for siblings to make plates/cups as well. Submit order by first week
in April, so that plates can be given as gifts for Mother’s Day.
2) Consult teachers and set up a date in the spring for school pictures with a
professional photographer. Coordinate with all of the class telephone committees
to collect orders and money. Distribute the portraits in a timely manner.

9. Play dough (1 Person) ____

Make a double batch of play dough every two weeks. Work with teacher to
ensure colors and scents reflect upcoming themes. Play dough Toys Clean play
dough toys weekly at school. Keep your posted chart updated for review.

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10. Publicity (1 Person) ____

Responsible for newspaper publicity for SCNS in local newspapers (News
Tribune, Puyallup Herald, Puget Sound Parents, etc.). Need to publicize
enrollment and Open House. Fliers: Updated (if needed), copy and distribute
fliers in local libraries and on store bulletin boards and monitor them periodically.
Put out our wooden SCNS signs around the community events including, but not
limited to, Sumner Summer Arts Festival (Contact person for this committee will
be the SCNS Secretary, she will provide guidance and assistance when needed).
***This job requires at least one computer between the two positions.

11. Scholastic Book Representative (1 Person) ____

Responsible for distributing Scholastic book fliers, collecting orders and money
once a month. Processes the book orders and distributes them in a timely
manner.

12. Sumner Summer Arts Festival (1 person) ____

This committee needs to be planned before the current school year is out. A
returning co-op member is preferred for this committee. Sign up parents during
the spring quarter to work at our booth during the Sumner Summer Arts Festival
in August. Contact the Sumner Association to verify date and booth location.
Obtain donations for the children’s booth activities during the last month of
school. Obtain insurance for event. Be responsible for implementing and running
the booth in August.

*** This will be your only committee and once it is done in August, you will have
no committee obligations for the rest of the year.

13. Supplies (1 Person) ____

Check the Supply Request Sheet; keep account of supplies in stock and
purchase supplies as needed, in a timely manner. Get a check from the
Treasurer before a large shopping trip or keep a record of receipts for
reimbursement.

2010