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Just Playing
When Im building in the block area,
Please dont say Im Just Playing.
For, you see, Im learning as I play.
About balance and shapes.
Who knows, I may be an architect someday.
When Im getting all dressed up, setting the table, caring for the babies,
Dont get the idea Im Just Playing.
For, you see, Im learning as I play.
I may be a mother or a father someday.
When you see me up to my elbows in paint, or standing at an easel, or molding and
shaping the clay, please dont let me hear you say, Hes Just playing.
For you see, Im learning as I play.
Im expressing myself and being creative.
I may be an artist or an inventor someday.
When you see me in a chair reading to an imaginary audience,
Please dont laugh and think Im Just Playing.
For you see, Im learning as I play.
I may be a teacher someday.
When you see me combing the bushes for bugs,
Or packing my pockets with choice things I find,
Dont pass it off as Just Playing.
For, you see, Im learning as I play.
I may be a scientist someday.
When you see me engrossed in a puzzle or some plaything at my school,
Please dont feel the time is wasted in Play.
For, you see, Im learning as I play.
Im learning to solve problems and concentrate.
I may be in business someday.
When you see me cooking and tasting foods,
Please dont think that because I enjoy it, it is Just Playing.
For, you see, Im learning as I play.
Im learning to follow directions and see differences.
I may be a cook someday.
When you see me learning to skip, hop, run, and move my body,
Please dont say Im Just Playing.
For, you see, Im learning as I play.
Im learning how my body works.
I may be a doctor, nurse, or an athlete someday.
When you ask me what Ive done at school today, and I say, I Just Played.
Please dont misunderstand me.
For, you see, Im learning as I play.
Im learning to enjoy and be successful in my work,
Im preparing for tomorrow.
Today I am a child and my work IS play.
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Parent Helper
We have one or two parent helpers scheduled per class depending
on class size. The schedules will go out ahead of time and are
posted on the class share site. If you are not able to make it on your
scheduled day, it is up to you to find a replacement.
Every parent is included in the schedule. We understand that not all
parents are available to be parent helpers; therefore, you can trade
with another preschool parent, or have a spouse or family member
take your place. If you are still unable to find a replacement, please
contact the Town Office at (306) 239-2155 or the Preschool Teacher.
A $25 fee will be charged and given to the replacement. If you find a
replacement on your own no fee is charged.
If you know you will be late or if you need to leave early, please
make arrangements ahead of time.
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Withdrawal Policy
If the OFRC Board receives notice after the first day of the
month, then two months fees will be forfeited. For example, a
letter received on November 3rd would forfeit payment until
December 31.
Parents are responsible to supply their child with a small snack and
drink (drink in a re-useable container preferred)
The Community Hall is a nut-aware facility but not necessarily nutfree. Building Blocks Preschool is a nut free program, parents are asked
to send nut free snacks.
2. Indoor Shoes Rubber/non-slip, non-marking footwear
3. Bag or Backpack Please send a backpack with your child that can hold
the Parent Communication folder (9x12 folder) no mini backpacks
please
Field Trips
1. Will be scheduled throughout the year and parents will be notified in
advance of all trips
2. Parents will be responsible for transportation to and from these events
and a fee will be charged based on the event
Show & Tell
Children are encouraged to bring something from home to share with the
class, occasionally related to the theme of the day
Birthdays
1. Each childs birthday will be recognized
2. If you would like to, you may provide the class with a treat
Clothing
1. Appropriate play clothes should be worn
2. Children will be painting, using bingo daubers and other messy activities
on occasion
3. Please dress your child appropriately for the weather, as we may have
an adventure outdoors
Illnesses
1. Please do not send your child to Preschool if s/he has a fever, has been
vomiting, has diarrhea, or has/had an unexplainable rash within 24
hours from the start of class.
2. Although your child is not required to be potty trained, if an accident
occurs the preschool teacher will contact the parent/guardian to bring an
extra change of clothing and to change their child.
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Preschool Registration
Registration forms will be available at the beginning of February for
the following school year. Parents wishing to enroll their child for a
second year must re-apply as classes are filled on a first-come, firstserved basis. In the event all spaces are filled, a waiting list will be
created.
Late registrations will be accepted only if space allows and if the
waiting list has been exhausted.
Please note that your child must be three years of age by October
31st, 2016 in order to be enrolled. Children three years of age may
be registered for once per week classes only.
Registration fee
$30.00 non-refundable registration fee to cover Administration
and start-up costs, due at time of registration.
Your child is NOT registered for Preschool and cannot
attend until all forms, registration fee, and tuition (options
A or B) are received at the Town Office.
Payment Options
A) Pay tuition in full for the preschool year
o Once per week full payment - $400.00
o Twice per week full payment - $660.00
B) OR Monthly postdated cheques, 1st of each month:
o Once per week - $52.50 per month (8 cheques)
o Twice per week - $85.00 per month (8 cheques)
Cheques should be made payable to the Town of Osler
Money orders or equivalent should be made out to the
Town of Osler
Where cost is a barrier to participate, families are encouraged
to discuss possible payment options with the OFRC Board and
the board will provide information regarding alternate funding
sources where appropriate.
Registration forms may be picked up and dropped off at the
Town Office.
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