NOVEMBER 2024 PARENT NEWSLETTER
IN THIS NEWSLETTER:
Parent Resources
Lunch & Snack Reminders
Closed on Monday, Nov. 11th for Veteran’s Day
Vision & Hearing Screenings
November 2024 Birthdays
Closed for Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 25th through Nov. 29th
Referral Program
A New Day CDC Academic School Calendar
PARENT RESOURCES:
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LUNCH & SNACK FOOD
For children in our 12-months to 2-year-old classes, please send a small healthy morning snack for your child. This helps keep them comfortable until lunchtime. Children in our 3-year-olds and Pre-K classrooms do not require a morning snack.
If you prefer that your child not have a morning or late afternoon snack, please be sure to let one of our team members know.
To support your child’s growth and energy throughout the day, we kindly ask that you pack a nutritious lunch and afternoon snack each day. Balanced, wholesome foods help keep children focused, happy, and ready to learn!
Thank you for helping us create a healthy, positive environment for all our children.
NOVEMBER TUITION
Payment for tuition/fees is exclusively accepted through our tuition software, and it will appear as a draft from your bank by Lincoln Savings Bank.
A late fee of $50.00 per month will be imposed on the 6th. If tuition remains unpaid for two consecutive weeks, the child may be withdrawn, and the spot will promptly be filled with a family from the waitlist.
Absences cannot be compensated by attending on an alternative day.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent-Teacher Conferences are just around the corner! They are scheduled to start the week of November 14, 2024.
This year, all conferences will be conducted via FaceTime, giving you a convenient way to connect with your child's teacher.
A form will be sent to you via the Brightwheel App. Please take a moment to sign up for a 15-minute time slot that best suits your schedule. It's a wonderful opportunity to discuss your child’s progress, growth, and any questions you may have.
Thank you for your involvement and support. We look forward to our time together!
SEASONAL CLOTHING & PERSONAL ITEMS:
With the changing weather, please ensure your child has two extra sets of clothes appropriate for the current season. This helps us keep them comfortable throughout the day.
VISION/HEARING SCREENING FOR CHILDREN 3 YEARS AND UP
We are pleased to inform you that nursing students from Concordia University will be visiting A New Day Child Development Center on Tuesday, November 12th, from 8:30 to 10:30 AM. They will be offering health screenings for our students ages 3 years and older, providing a valuable experience for the students and a wonderful service for our community.
Please note that a consent form must be signed for your child to participate in the screening. Without a signed consent form, the nursing students will not be able to conduct the screening for that student. Forms will be sent via the Brightwheel app. Please be sure to sign and date them and we will print them out here at the school.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us. Thank you for your cooperation!
ARRIVALS & ATTENDANCE
On the occasion that your child may be absent from School due to an illness or otherwise, please give us a courtesy call and contact us no later than 8:00 a.m. (512-264-7373)
It is important for your child to attend regularly in order to fulfill your child’s need for consistency and order. This also enables your child to participate fully in class lessons and other learning experiences that are provided by A New Day CDC.
We kindly ask all parents to have their child arrive at A New Day CDC before 8:45 a.m. This help the teachers get students ready for the educational portion of school readiness program begins. Children who miss these lessons are deprived of this time and routine. In addition, when children enter the classroom after 8:45 a.m., it is disruptive to students and teachers who are already engaged in the day’s lessons.
The Lake Travis Community Library (LTCL) Bookmobile is on a mission to spread the joy of reading within our community! Throughout the school year, the Bookmobile travels to partnering preschools within the library district, providing a mobile branch of the Lake Travis Community Library that follows all the library’s borrowing policies.
The Lake Travis Bookmobile team will be visiting us on Friday, November 18th! This visit will give our children a chance to explore and borrow books, fostering a love of learning in a fun and engaging way.
NOVEMBER HAPPY BIRTHDAYS!
Sienna J. 2 YRS on 11/01
Fischer S. 3 YRS on 11/07
Kiyara K. 4 YRS on 11/12
Shaurya K. 3 YRS on 11/24
EMERGENCY CLOSURES
Minimum Standards Emergency Situations #747.305: Examples of occurrences that may render the child-care center unsafe, unhealthy, or unable to operate are the lack of running water or electrical power. A New Day CDC may also be closed due to any sewer backups, floods, and fire or storm damage due to severe weather. Should bad weather arise while your child is in care, A New Day CDC will notify parents immediately to pick up their child, which will enable them to protect their children from high-risk situations.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
In order to keep staff and students safe there may be times when we will be closed due to extreme weather conditions. We will monitor the situation and send schedule updates accordingly through the Brightwheel App. We typically observe the same bad weather days as Lake Travis Independent School District. If bad weather or other occurrences close or delay the start of LTISD schools, announcements will be made by the news media by 6:30 a.m. on the morning of the cancellation/delay. These days will not be made up nor will refunds be given for missed days. Whenever possible, we will provide closing information through our text notification system. A New Day CDC will be CLOSED for the day if LTISD cancels school or delays start time due to severe or inclement weather.
As mandated by DFPS, all students will be exposed to fire, severe weather and lock down drills to ensure safety procedures in case of an emergency. A New Day CDC has a detailed Emergency Preparedness Plan, which includes expanded outlines and thorough information on all procedures available upon request.
Family Referral Program
At A New Day Child Development Center, we believe that great families know other great families! If you know someone looking for a nurturing, high-quality preschool, we would love to welcome them into our preschool family.
For each family you refer who enrolls and completes six weeks with us, you’ll receive a $300 referral fee. Just have them mention your name during enrollment!
Thank you for helping us grow our community of wonderful families. Your trust and support mean so much to us!
A NEW DAY CDC WILL BE CLOSED ON:
VETERAN’S DAY ON MONDAY, NOV. 11TH For Teacher’s in Service
THANKSGIVING BREAK 11/25 through 11/29
