Kids World Family Newsletter
- APRIL 2024 -
KIDS WORLD UPDATES
Things to know...
- REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER KIDS WORLD IS OPEN IN ELEYO!
- Check out our new Kids World ELEYO WEBSITE!
- KIDS WORLD WILL OFFER CHILD CARE when school is closed on April 10th & 19th. Non-School Day registration is open and will close when we've reached our enrollment capacity.
- Please remember to keep your child's schedule updated in Eleyo. Directions are below on how to change your schedule. You do NOT need to create a new contract to update schedules.
- There are over two dozen families whose email addresses or phone numbers are not current. Please go into your eleyo account and update your information.
- Tax Statements are available in your Eleyo Account. Click on the purple button below on how to find it. They will not be mailed or emailed unless requested.
- I am asking for parents help one more time!! Please fill out the short survey below by April 15th so that Kids World can work towards continuous program improvement.
SUMMER INFORMATION
- Registration for summer will open April 1st
- Returning Families that register between April 1st - April 5th will receive $10 off the registration fee.
- See our summer site before we open at our OPEN HOUSE on Wednesday June 5th from 2:30 - 4:30 at Jefferson. (Enter at Door 6)
- Summer programming will start June 10th and go through August 15th.
- Kids World will be closed June 19th, July 4th and July 5th.
- Summer program will operate Monday - Friday at Jefferson from 6:30am - 5:30pm (new hours)
- Parents will need to supply sunscreen for their children and should also apply at home before attending each day.
- Field trips will be offered at no additional cost.
- Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack will be offered at no additional cost.
REGISTERING FOR NON-SCHOOL DAYS
SCHEDULE CHANGE HELP
2023 TAX STATEMENT HELP
Big Brothers Big Sisters Partnership
Kids World is excited to announce our partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters. We will be piloting at Jefferson but will branch out to other schools if there is interest. If are interested in your child being a part of the program, bigs would come in either before or after school once a week and spend some one-on-one time with your child during their Kids World time. There is also an opportunity for parents to become mentors and be a big in child's life. See the flyers below. Reach out to Tiffany if you have questions or are interested in having your child a part of the program.
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
CALENDARS & SCHEDULE
The daily schedule is subject to change and at the discretion of site staff members.
KIDS WORLD WEATHER POLICY
Outdoor Weather Clothing Guidelines
Parent help needed...
The weather guidelines below are what many other schools in Minnesota follow. Please help your children understand that a coat will be required if the outdoor temperature is below 50 degrees. We have been getting a lot of pushback students on this.
HELPFUL RESOURCES
HANDBOOK & EXPECTATIONS
Our Mission
Kids World is a certified and accredited Child care program offering fee-based care before and after school at Lincoln, Jefferson and Roosevelt. We have our own classroom at all three sites. We also offer child care on Non-School Days and in the Summer. Kids World offers a variety of activities to channel children’s energies into positive growing experiences. Our goal is to work on continuous improvement to provide a fun and safe environment to offer the best possible care for your child.
Kids World strives to offer your child:
1. Encouragement to develop new friendships and work together in cooperative group situations.
2. Support in gaining respect for themselves, others, and property.
3. A safe place to develop self-confidence.
4. A safe, caring, trusting, and relaxed environment conducive to fun and adventure.
5. Trained, caring, and respectful staff who understand the importance of a stable setting that meets the developmental needs of school age children.
6. Some of the activities include: arts and crafts, sports, creative and dramatic play, recreational skills, community exploration, reading, science, manipulative and construction toys, critical thinking skills, listening skills, outdoor play, and special events.
Email: treuvers@faribault.k12.mn.us
Website: https://faribault.ce.eleyo.com/child-care/1/kids-world
Phone: 507.333.6804
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fpskidsworld
Kids World Rules & Expecations
We want Kids World to be a safe place for everyone. We want your children to be able to explore their creativity and have fun. We value parents as partners and that is why we are asking for your help in reviewing the rules and expectations with your children to help promote a safe environment.
I will follow the rules at Kids World to help keep everyone safe.
I will use kind words and be nice to others.
I will stay with the group or in the gym/classroom at all times.
I will respect all staff and students at Kids World every day.
I will listen to staff the first time they give me directions.
If your child exhibits unwanted or unsafe behavior, a behavior check-in form will be sent home. If the behavior exhibited is deemed unsafe by staff, you will be expected to pick your child up from Kids World immediately. If unwanted behaviors are continuous or extreme, up to 5 behavior incident notices will be sent home. More than two behavior incident notices can result in temporary and permanent suspension from our program.
AFTER SCHOOL MEALS
AFTER SCHOOL MEALS
We are lucky to have Sodexo provide meals and snacks to our youth every day after school at no additional charge to families.
3:20 - Bagged Meal in Classroom
4:30 - Small Snack & Milk in Classroom during Choice Time
There are a few guidelines set by the state that staff and families need to help follow in order for us to continue providing these meals. This includes meals needing to be consumed on site. If you are picking up during a time that we are eating, the food either needs to be thrown away or if it is unopened, it can be returned to the bin for another day. NO FOOD MAY BE BROUGHT HOME. If we we are eating snack when you arrive, you may sit with your student while they finish snack or it can be returned to the snack bin if there are unopened items.Thank you for your help with following the guidelines set-forth by the state so that we can continue to offer free meals.
PAST INFORMATION
Past Important Information
Welcome back to all our returning families and a big welcome to any new families. Each Month I will send out a Kids World Family Newsletter. Any new information will be at the top and other important resources will get moved to the bottom. Please take time to read through the entire newsletter so you don't miss anything. Take time to click on the Family Handbook Button Link and read through our handbook. It answers a lot of common questions that I get asked on daily basis. Parents are required to come into our classroom and sign their children in or out on the ipad. Children should not be signing in/out.
Jefferson
- Jefferson Kids World will be located in the same classroom - A109
- Enter at Door 6.
- The door will be locked after 7:30am and until 3:30pm. Please use Door 1 and ring buzzer.
- If the door is locked at any other times, please call 507-475-4629 for a KW staff to let you in.
- After School bagged or hot meal will be provided at 3:20. A small snack will be provided at 4:35.
Lincoln
- Lincoln Kids World will be located in the same classroom as last year - 212 (upstairs)
- Enter at Door 1
- The door will be locked after 7:30am and until 3:30pm. Please use Door 1 and ring buzzer.
- If the door is locked at any other times, please call 507-782-2982
- Please use Door 15 to go to the playground if you are looking for us outside. If we are outside when you arrive, you can park in the south lot.
- After School bagged meals will be provided at 3:20. A small snack will be provided at 4:35.
Roosevelt
- Roosevelt is located in Room A138.
- Enter at Door 17 to drop off and pick up your children (this will also be the entrance on NON-SCHOOL DAYS) This door will be unlocked during program hours.
- For the safety of students and staff, the door to our classroom will remain closed. Please knock or call 507-330-2132 for a staff member to let you in.
- Look between the two doors and check the sign to see if we are in the classroom, gym or on the playground.
- If we are outside when you pick up, you may drive to the parking lot by the playground. Please drive slow and look out for students.
- If the weather does not permit us to be outside, we may be in the gym when you arrive to pick up. Drive over to door 2 and call 507-330-2132 and a staff member will meet you by the door.
- After School bagged meals will be provided at 3:20. A small snack will be provided at 4:35.
Kids World Coordinator: Tiffany Reuvers
I am excited to be entering my 4th year as Kids World Coordinator. Our goal this year is work on continuous improvement. We have come a long ways in the past year and I hope to continue improving our program to offer the highest quality of Child Care. Please take some time to read through this entire newsletter so you do not miss anything.
As Coordinator for three Kids World sites, I am all over the place within the district buildings but my office is located at Roosevelt. The best time to reach me by phone is generally from 8:30 -11:30 and 1:00 - 3:00 (Kids World Staff is available to answer calls/texts before and after these times at each site during program hours) My times are flexible depending if I am visiting or helping out at one of the three Kids World sites before or after school. If I do not answer and you need me to call you back, please leave a message. Since I am mobile at each site during the day, texting or email is usually the best way to get ahold of me. If you need to report your child absent, Please contact the number listed for your child's site. There are several ways to reach me. I will do my best to get back to you in a timely manner.
Roosevelt Office (C109) 507-333-6804
Cell Phone 507-330-1396
Email: treuvers@faribault.k12.mn.us
Website: https://faribault.ce.eleyo.com/
Location: 925 Parshall Street, Faribault, MN, USA
Phone: 507-333-6804
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fpskidsworld