JCPRD Sunflower News
April 2016
I just wanted to let everyone know that I will be doing the Outdoor Summer Camp Heritage Park #3 this summer.
Don't forget to follow @JCPRDGardnerOST on Twitter for up-to-date emergency closing procedures as well as pictures of your kids in action in our Out of School TIme program!
April All Day Programming Day
Monday, April 25th will be an all day programming day at Madison. We will be combined with Madison and Edgerton. Please make sure that your child brings a sack lunch. We are working on finalizing some activities for this day. I will let you know very soon what they are!!
Summer Camp Registration
Summer Camp Registration opened on Monday, Feb. 22nd at noon. You will need to go to www.jcprdkids.com and complete the paperwork. Camp locations are Sunflower, Moonlight, and Gardner. Camps will go on field trips, go to the pool, do activities at the school, and participate in the free lunch during the summer. If you have any questions please let me know. These indoor camps in Gardner are almost full.
APRIL 9, 2016
10 AM - 1 PM
THE THEATRE IN THE PARK
7710 RENNER ROAD
SHAWNEE, KS
JCPRD's Children Service's Trucks and Big Rigs
Have you ever wondered what the inside of that big rig or tractor looks like? Do you have a child who LOVES trucks? Bring them out to the parking lot of The Theatre in the Park, located in beautiful Shawnee Mission Park, to explore trucks, tractors, construction, and city vehicles up close. Crawl, climb, and sit in the driver's seat and talk with the real life operators of these vehicles. We also feature the tow truck character from the animation movie: Cars, as well as many other kids favorites.
Benefiting Special Olympics & Special Populations
Admission to this four-hour event is free, but a donation of $10 per participant vehicle is suggested at the gate. All proceeds will benefit the JCPRD Special Olympics and Special Populations Department.
HP3 - 2016
2016-2017 School Registration
Food and Fun
- Limit children's overall screen time to less than 2 hours per day.
- Do not allow television sets in children's bedrooms.
- Help children find other things to do besides watching TV, such as playing games, doing crafts, or being active.
- Be a good role model and limit your own TV viewing and computer time at home.
2015 Child Care Tax Statements
Our JCPRD Registration Office will be e-mailing your 2015 child care expense report to you the week of January 4-8, 2016. Please check your inbox this week for that information as well as your SPAM folder in case it gets stuck there. Thank you.
For claiming Child and Dependent Care Tax Credits, the Johnson County Park and Recreation District's Tax Identification Number (TIN) is 48-6090320.
Sign In/Out Policy
Mark Your Calendars
April 8th - Fees due and Show and Tell
April 18th - Fall enrollment opens at noon
April 22nd - Fees due
April 25th - All Day Programming Day
May 6th - Fees due
Getting Healthy Information
We know that kids who eat healthier and move more perform better in school. It's not just because teachers and administrators tell us so. Research shows that healthy kids get better grades, attend school more often and behave better in class.
Experts recommend that kids get 60 minutes of physical activity every day. These minutes can come before, during, or after school as long as kids are staying active and having fun!
NO CARE ON SNOW DAYS
Parent Handbook
Please make sure that you read over the parent handbook for our mission statement, goals, program description, hours, costs, holidays, payment schedule, and policy statements.
http://jcprd.com/parks_facilities/pdf/Child_Serv_OST/2015-16/2015-16_OST_ParentHandbk-Gardner.pdf
General Information
Program Hours
Morning Care: 7:00-8:25AM
Kindergarten Enrichment: 11:25-3:25
After School Care: 3:25-6:00PM
All Day Care Days: 7:00AM-6:00PM
*JCPRD is unable to provide service in USD 231 facilities when severe weather leads to school closures.
Program Staff
Program Director - Amber Sherwood
Morning and Afternoon Lead - Judy
Morning and Afternoon Lead - Rhudy
Kindergarten Enrichment -
Afternoon Lead - Derrick
Afternoon Lead - Mackensi
Afternoon Assistant - Paige
Afternoon Assistant - Carol
Contact Information
Email: jolene.taylor@jocogov.org
Website: jcprdkids.com
Location: 775 N Center St, Gardner, KS, United States
Phone: (913)856-5902
Twitter: @JCPRDGardnerOST
JCPRD will provide programming through Friday, May 27.
JCPRD indoor programs will be closed the week of Memorial Day but Outdoor Summer Camps are open this week if you need to enroll.
JCPRD Gardner Summer Camps will start on Monday, June 6th and run through Friday, August 5.
JCPRD 2016-17 Fall Programming will start on your child’s first day of school. No JCPRD programs will be open August 8-10.
Friends working in the Sunflower Garden
and
Mrs. Jo at the farm on the big tire.