OCTOBER 2024 PARENT NEWSLETTER
IN THIS NEWSLETTER
Preschool News
Closed on Monday, October 14th for Teachers In Service
October 2024 Birthdays
Halloween Spirit Week: October 28th through November 1st
Halloween Party on Thursday, October 31st
A New Day CDC Academic School Calendar
OCTOBER 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 If tuition remains unpaid for two consecutive weeks, the child may be withdrawn, and the spot will promptly be filled with a family from the waitlist.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.
Invoices will be sent to the parent/guardian’s email on record. A New Day CDC prioritizes environmental sustainability and, therefore, issues receipts via email to the individual financially responsible each month during the tuition processing. These receipts contain all necessary information for taxes, HSA, and FSA purposes.
Tuition may be adjusted when necessary, with a complete 30-day written notice to the administration office of A New Day CDC from the parents. Kindly direct written emails to irma@anewdaycdc.com.
In instances where circumstances or hardships make it challenging to pay tuition, please reach out to Irma to arrange a payment schedule and sign a payment agreement. No refunds or prorates are issued for absences, adverse weather days, vacations, teacher in-service days, holidays, or any day the school is closed due to unforeseen circumstances, including closures initiated by state officials, CDC, or administration.
CLOTHING & PERSONAL ITEMS:
Due to the risk to the child, childcare licensing prohibits the use of students wearing any teething necklaces or using pacifiers with anything tethered to them (clip, stuffed animal etc.)
A New Day CDC also prohibits the use of any other jewelry to be worn at school. Examples include necklaces, bracelets, snap bracelets etc.
Children should never bring electronic devices or personal toys to the school. Items brought from home can easily be damaged or lost and can also create unnecessary distractions within the classroom. A New Day CDC is not responsible for any item children bring to school.
A NEW DAY CDC HOURS OF OPERATION
A New Day CDC is open year-round, Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. Please respect these hours and DO NOT come early or late unless necessary, and then make sure you call if you must make a change. Please understand that late charges will be applied as necessary.
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.
LATE PICKUP FEES
WE DO UNDERSTAND SITUATIONS HAPPEN SO PLEASE CALL THE SCHOOL AT 512-264-7373 IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE LATE.
Parents who pick up their child after the designated closing time of 5:30 pm will be charged a late fee of $20.00 for the first 5 minutes and an additional $2.00 per minute until the child is picked up.
Late fees are due and payable immediately to the staff member that is having to stay late at the time your child is picked up. The money received goes directly to that staff member and NOT the school.
Please understand that Late Fee Payments will NOT be included in the receipts through QuickBooks.
SECURITY
Safety is a top priority at A New Day Child Development Center. Parents are responsible for the safety of your children while on school property. Please ensure your children are with you as you walk to and from your vehicle into the school and while on school grounds. Children must enter and leave the building under direct adult supervision. We ask that all students be carried or walked directly to your car during morning drop offs and again during afternoon pick-up.
PLEASE DO NOT LET CHILDREN RUN AROUND THE PARKING LOT OR ANYWHERE OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL BUILDING!
A New Day will be closed on Indigenous People’s Day
Monday, October 14th for
Teachers In Service Training Day!
THRIVE THERAPY OF TEXAS
Thrive Therapy of Texas will be offering FREE DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS for speech and language to our preschool students on Tuesday, October 15th.
This is a 10 minute “quick check” by a state licensed Speech-Language Pathologists to determine whether your child is on track with speech and language milestones. We will be sending home a permission letter. All forms must be completely filled out in order to have your child tested.
Some things the screening identifies are:
Speech sound distortions, phonological processes (tootie/cookie, nana/banana, eg.,)
Comprehension of spoken directions and conversations (2 step directions, answering questions related to topics, e.g.,)
Expressive Language, which is the ability to formulate phrases, sentences, ask and answer questions and participate in a functional and clear conversation with new listeners.
Oral mechanism examination: open bite, mouth breathing, tongue thrust, lisps.
Speech Screening is a free service by Thrive Therapy. It is your choice whether to have your child
screened or not. To take advantage of the screening, please fill out the permission slip and return it to your child’s teacher. If you do not want your child screened, you do not need to turn in the form.
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
Colette B. 2 Yrs on 10/02
AVA H. 4 YEARS ON 10/04
LOGAN C. 5 YEARS ON 10/17
RISHI P. 3 Yrs. 10/22
HALLOWEEN PARTY
Our Halloween Party will be on Thursday, October 31st at 2:00 pm.
Parents are asked to send your child’s costume and the teachers will get the children dressed after nap.
PLEASE BE SURE TO LABEL ALL OF YOUR CHILD’S BELONGINGS.
We apologize, but the party is limited to students only.
Thank you in advance for your understanding!
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.
