APRIL 2025 PARENT NEWSLETTER

IN THIS NEWSLETTER

  • Curriculum

  • Arrivals & Attendance

  • Immunizations & Expectations

  • April Birthdays

  • Pre-Registration

  • School Picture Days

  • Pre-K Classroom Field Trip

IMPORTANT DATES FOR APRIL

School Picture Days: Tuesday 4/8 & Wednesday 4/9

Easter Egg Hunts: Thursday 4/17

Bookmobile Visit: Monday 4/21

Earth Day: Tuesday 4/22

Pre-K Class Field Trip: Wednesday 4/30

Tuition & Fees Policy

  • Payment: Tuition/fees must be paid through our tuition software and will appear as a draft from Lincoln Savings Bank.

  • Late Fees & Withdrawal: A $50 late fee is applied on the 6th. If tuition remains unpaid for two weeks, the child may be withdrawn, and the spot filled from the waitlist.

  • Absences: Missed days cannot be made up on alternative days. No refunds or prorates for absences, holidays, in-service days, weather closures, or unforeseen school closures.

  • Invoices & Receipts: Invoices are emailed to the parent/guardian on file. Receipts, including tax, HSA, and FSA details, are sent monthly to the financially responsible party.

  • Tuition Adjustments: Any changes require a 30-day written notice to irma@anewdaycdc.com.

  • Payment Plans: If facing financial hardship, please contact Irma to discuss a payment plan and sign an agreement.

Thank you for your cooperation!

ARRIVALS & ATTENDANCE

We kindly request your understanding regarding the importance of your child's regular attendance to meet their need for consistency and order. It is essential for children to arrive before the educational portion of the program which begins at 8:45 am each day. This practice minimizes disruptions in the classroom, establishes a consistent routine, and aids in preparing children for the eventual transition to kindergarten.

Ensuring timely attendance enables your child to fully engage in classroom lessons and other valuable learning experiences. Missing these lessons can deprive children of crucial learning opportunities and disrupts both students and teachers who are already engaged in the day's lessons. Your cooperation in maintaining a punctual attendance is greatly appreciated.

STUDENT DROP OFF CUT OFF TIME

Parents are kindly requested not to bring children in late, except in the case of a doctor's appointment, emergency, or special family occasion. Should you require a late drop-off time beyond 8:45 am, please be sure to communicate with our staff by sending a message. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

CHILDREN’S WATER BOTTLES

Please send a spill-proof water bottle with your child each day. Make sure it is thoroughly washed and refilled before bringing it back to school. Thank you for your cooperation!

IMMUNIZATIONS & EXEMPTIONS

Each child enrolled or admitted to A New Day CDC must meet applicable immunization requirements specified by the Texas Department of Health Immunization Requirements in Texas elementary and Secondary Schools and Institutions of Higher Education. This requirement applies to all children in the child-care home from birth to 14 years of age.

The State requires that all records must be on file with A New Day Child Development Center within one week after the  date of admission and must be signed by a healthcare professional who has examined the child within the past year.

If these forms are not submitted within one week of starting school, your child may not return until forms are submitted.

  • Health status information is critical to ensuring that the individual needs of children are met, while protecting the health and safety of all children in care. Upon enrollment, each child will need the following:

  • A statement signed by a physician licensed to practice medicine shall certify that the physician has currently examined the child, and the child is physically able to participate in the school’s program.

  • A current shot record shall be kept on file at the school and must be always updated.

  • A signed statement from the parent giving the name and address of a health-care professional who has examined the child within the past year stating that the child is able to participate in the school program.

  • In accordance with the Minimum Standards #747.305 all childcare staff must notify all parents of children in the child- care center within 48 hours when any child in care has contracted a communicable disease. Any communicable disease must be reported to the Texas Department of Health as specified in 25 TAC 97, Subchapter A (relating to Control of Communicable Disease). Parents may access this information from the Texas Department of Health or TDPR Licensing Staff.

HEARING & VISION SCREENING

All children 4 years and older, are required by the state, to complete a vision and hearing screening with numeric results. Please obtain a copy of these screenings from your physician. Parents must submit the report from this screening to A NEW DAY CDC

within one week of the child’s start date, or the child will not be admitted.

EASTER EGG HUNT

We’re excited to celebrate with an Easter Egg Hunt on Thursday, April 17th! Please send your child an Easter Basket along with six plastic eggs filled with a small treat. No nuts, please.

Thank you for your support—we look forward to a fun day!

SCHOOL PICTURE DAYS

School Picture Day will be on Tuesday, April 8th for:

  • 12-18 Months Class

  • 2 Year Old Class

  • 4/5 Year Old Class

School Picture Day will be on Wednesday, April 9th for:

  • 18-24 Months Class

  • 3 Year Old Class

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Ademara O. 3 yrs on 4/12

Mihira R. 3 yrs on 4/12

Hugh I. 3 yrs on 4/14

Mary S. 3 yrs on 4/17

Kaira O. 3 yrs on 4/19

Millie C. 3 yrs on 4/25

Colette C. 3 yrs on 4/28

Isaac K. 5 yrs on 4/30

2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR PRE-REGISTRATION

To help us determine class availability for the 2025-2026 school year, we kindly ask you to complete and return the pre-registration application sent via email as soon as possible.

This application may be used to enroll younger siblings or refer other families interested in joining for the next school year.

Please note that the bi-annual supply fee for your child will be due by July 1, 2025. However, payment is not required at this time.

If your child will not be returning to A New Day Child Development Center next school year, please complete the relevant section of the form and inform us of their expected departure date for the summer.

OUR PRE-K CLASS IS PLANNING A FIELD TRIP TO THE EXOTIC RESORT ZOO IN JOHNSON CITY FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30TH

Field Trip Details

Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Departure Time: We will leave the school promptly at 8:45 AM. Please arrive on time so we can depart as scheduled.

Destination:
The Exotic Resort Zoo
235 Zoo Trail
Johnson City, Texas 78636

Lunch: Please pack a sack lunch for both you and your child. We will have Lunch at the zoo at 11:00 AM.

Ticket Prices:

  • Children: $9 each

  • Adults: $12 each

Each parent is responsible for purchasing tickets for themselves and their child.

Please let us know if you have any questions—we’re excited for a fun day at the zoo! We kindly ask that at least one parent accompany their child if possible. You may also coordinate with another parent for carpooling.

2025 SCHOOL CALENDAR

To ensure the well-being of our staff and the smooth operation of our school, we observe the following paid holidays and closures. Specific dates will be shared in advance via posted messages on the Brightwheel app. If a holiday falls on a weekend, it will be observed on either Friday or Monday.

Tuition remains the same throughout the year, with no reductions for scheduled closures. Please keep the calendar below for reference when planning.

Trista Trevino