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Mary Kay McNeill Early Leaning Family Newsletter
August 8th, 2022
Message from Ms. Barkley, Coordinator of Early Learning
Dear ELC Families,
On behalf of the staff at the Mary Kay McNeill Early Learning Center, I am very excited to welcome you to the 2022-2023 school year! We are looking forward to a productive partnership with you to ensure our children can achieve their highest potential. We recognize that in order to be successful in school, our children need support from both the home and school. We know a strong partnership with you will make a great difference in your child’s education. As partners, we share the responsibility for our children’s success and want you to know that we will do our very best to carry out our responsibilities.
The first day of school is quickly approaching. Please read through the following information as it will assist you and your child for a successful start.
Student Hours
AM Session:
M, T, Th, F 8:15 am – 10:55 am
W 8:15 am - 10:45 am
PM Session:
M, T, Th, F 12:25 pm – 3:05 pm
W 11:45 am - 2:15 pm
Supplies and Materials
All student supplies and materials will be provided by the program. We ask that if your child is not potty trained to please send in diapers/pull-ups and wipes. Please also provide your child with an extra set of clothes to keep at school in the event of an accident.
Teacher Assignments
Class placement/schedules will be ready on August 8th no later than 5:00 PM.
Drop off and Pick up
Drop off and pick up will occur at our main entrance. Staff will be at the main entrance at 8:15 am for the AM start time and students will be dismissed at 10:55 am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On Wednesday, dismissal will be at 10:45 am. For the PM session, staff will be at the main entrance at 12:25 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On these days students will be dismissed at 3:05 pm. On Wednesday staff will be at the main entrance at 11:45 am for arrival and will dismiss students at 2:15 pm. During pick up and drop off, we ask that parents remain outside of the building until all students have entered/left the building.
Snack
Snack and milk will be provided each day for students. They will enjoy snack and milk while at school. A snack calendar will be sent home each month. If you child would prefer a different snack, you are welcome to send one with your child to school. Please refer to our program handbook on our snack policy.
Physicals and Medical
Medical paperwork reminder for school year 2022-2023: A recent State of Illinois Physical Form (dated within one year prior to the date school starts) and updated immunizations are required for Kindergarten, Sixth grade, and students that are enrolling in District 34 for the first time. This paperwork is due prior to the first day of school (August 17th, 2023). If this paperwork is not turned in by the first day of school, your student will be excluded from school until the updated paperwork is provided and approved of by your student's building nurse.
If your child requires medication while in school, please complete the required paperwork and medication at our Meet and Greet on August 16th.
The MKM ELC will be here every step of the way to answer questions, provide guidance, and lend support. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me or any of our ELC team members.
Sincerely,
Ms. Barkley
MKM ELC 2022-2023 School Calendar
August 16th Meet and Greet
Between the hours of 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm we will be hosting a meet and greet at the ELC to provide every student and family the opportunity to meet their teacher as well as any of the related service providers that will be working with your child. This will also provide you an opportunity to tour the building and see the renovations that have been completed over the summer.
To provide all students and families to meet and engage with the teachers and staff, we are asking that families participate in our meet and greet during the following times:
4:00-4:45 Last names beginning with A through M
4:45-5:30 Last names beginning with N through Z
Mary Kay McNeill Early Learning Family Handbook
MKM ELC Spirt Wear
Mary Kay McNeill Early Learning Center
Email: mbarkley@antioch34.com
Website: https://www.antioch34.com/MKMELC
Location: 817 Main Street, Antioch, IL, USA
Phone: 847.838.8901