Before & After School Enrichment Program Parent Orientation

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1 Before & After School Enrichment Program Parent Orientation Providing meaningful, engaging experiences for students to explore, learn, and grow.

2 Purpose Vision Provide enrichment experiences that help students increase academic success, character development, and build life skills through educational, recreational, and enrichment activities. Funded by participating parent-paid fees 100% self-sustained program. Governed by Iowa Department of Human Services standards for Before & After School Programming. Extension of the Academic Services Department { formerly Teaching & Learning Dept. }

3 Our Team Central Before & After School Program Office Sites Nancy Jeffs, Manager Jill Heimerman, Assistant Manager Nikki Logsdon, Program Assistant Site Leader { Stop and meet your Site Leader at Meet the Teacher Night on August 21! } Teachers Program Assistants

4 Our Team Before & After School Program Team Committed to program vision, purpose Knowledge of positive youth development Positive role models Desire to work with youth and have fun Ability to make all students feel welcome and included Ongoing professional development CPR & First Aid certified Program implementation training Emergency management training Positive youth development training

5 Hours of Operation Before School Program Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 6:30 7:45 a.m. Wednesday: 6:30 8:45 a.m. After School Program Monday Friday: immediately following school 6:00 p.m. Day Camps No-school, extended breaks, summer 6:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m.

6 Program Calendar No-School Day Camps { included with tuition } All registration options, excluding Wednesday AM Only Advanced registration required First-registered, first-served School-Year Adventures Camps { additional fee } Winter break, Spring break Advanced registration required pick and choose days $32.00/day Summer Adventures Camp { April registration }

7 Program Calendar Inclement Weather Days Cancelled school days 7:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Change! All students report to Northeast Elementary School Delayed start open at 7:30 a.m. Early release open immediately following school 4:30 p.m. Closed district B/ASP closed { See handbook for inclement weather days included with selected registration option. }

8 Daily Programming Before School Program Rise & Shine Gym Before Breakfast After School Program Snack & Gym Before 35 min. Gym Before & Homework Lab 20 min. Hands-On Enrichment Labs 75 min. Adventure Stations & Homework Lab 40 min.

9 Drop Off & Pick Up Follow safety & security procedures of Ankeny Community School District Main building doors are used for drop off and pick up Exception: Southeast, door S25; Northeast, door S10 Before School Program Accompany student inside building, sign into program; B/ASP employee will accompany student to activity space After School Program Student is greeted in cafeteria by B/ASP staff Parent or other authorized pick-up person (per B/ASP registration card) presents photo ID to front office employee every day, signs student out of program, B/ASP employee accompanies student to front to meet you Program closes at 6:00 p.m. late pick-up fees charged

10 Programming PBIS: Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports Expect: respectful, responsible, and safe behaviors Carryover guidelines from regular day See discipline procedures in handbook Love & Logic Utilize a variety of spaces within each building Variety of activities Closed-toe shoes Change of clothes in backpack

11 Meaningful Opportunities What are hands-on enrichment labs? Fun, hands-on, disguised learning that supports regular day learning & connects to real-life experiences Teachers receive enrichment kits to implement fun, hands-on, planned lessons Science: very limited in regular day schedule B/ASP: every session includes STEM Different enrichment lab each day of the week! Creative Table, Tinker Lab

12 Meaningful Opportunities The Flat Stanley Project literacy, geography, technology Kindness Counts character ed, community Art-Ventures Comic Creators graphic design, literacy, technology Sign Language elements of design, literacy communication, character ed Elementary is Engineering literacy, math, design process, teamwork CATCH recreation, teamwork, conflict resolution

13 Attendance Absence Notification After School or phone Parent Communication Log Alternate Activity Form Used for student participation in any school-based activities during B/ASP hours (i.e., classroom helper after school, release to band, etc.) Available at

14 Snack Monthly menu { } Menu developed in collaboration with district Nutrition Services Medical dietary needs Complete Diet Modification Request Form > submit to Nutrition Services Send a snack with your child until accommodations discussed with Nutrition Services Snacks from home { no candy }

15 Medication Medication Administration Emergency medications (epi-pens, inhalers, seizure meds) Action plan Prescription medications (other) Work with nurse to administer prior to 3:45 p.m. Signed physician s note for required administration after 3:45 p.m. Any medications approved for administration in B/ASP Require Medication Administration Form { } Require to follow all medication administration guidelines Require separate set of medication from regular day

16 Change in Registration Status School-Year Change in Registration Request Form Reduced registration Register for less time in B/ASP Example: AM + PM to PM Only or withdrawal from program notify Central B/ASP Office via before next month s withdrawal date Failure to meet withdrawal deadline will result in responsibility of payment of full monthly fee for current registration option Increased registration Register for more time in B/ASP Example: AM Only to AM + PM notify Central B/ASP Office via at any time Can add time mid-month, if space allows; pay pro-rated tuition

17 Change Notification New! Automated online forms: Request to Add/Change an Authorized Person Request to Add an to a Registration Drop-In options Only available to current registered families on a very limited basis, if space allows Additional fee Must provide 24 hours notice to Central B/ASP Office

18 Resources, Resources, Resources

19 Contacts Central Before & After School Program Office We ve moved! Northeast Elementary School, 1705 NE Trilein Drive Enter through door S10 Phone: Website: Check for updated office hours! Site Staff address & phone numbers on program website Only available during program hours

20 Who to Contact & When Central B/ASP Office Registrations, withdrawals, change in registration status Invoicing, payments, tuition questions Questions, concerns not resolved at site Any needs from 8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Site directly Via anytime site leader reviews daily Absence notification, questions, concerns Via phone: 6:30 7:30 a.m. (Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m.) 4:00 6:00 p.m.

21 Big Rocks Day 1 What if my child won t attend on August 23, 24, or 25? Notify us! { Enrollment list on wall, Meet the Teacher, Fall into Fall } Can I walk my child into the Before School Program? Yes, similar to the regular day, you are welcome to walk your child into the Before School Program on August 23, 24, and 25 How will my child get to his/her classroom? Depending on the site, students will meet their classroom teacher in the gym or students will dismiss from the cafeteria B/ASP staff will help make sure all students find their way Where will my child go at the end of the day? Cafeteria { Exception: Terrace students to the library }

22 We believe every student is

23 Our Mission: Ankeny Community Schools is unified in its commitment, passion, and vision so every learner is prepared to achieve a lifetime of personal success. Ankeny Community School District does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, ancestry, political party preference, military affiliation, socioeconomic status, or familial status. Inquiries and grievances may be directed to Dr. Bruce Kimpston, Associate Superintendent of Schools, 306 S.W. School Street, P.O. Box 189, Ankeny, Iowa , (515) , or the Director of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 2800, Chicago, IL