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Eagles Nest Handbook 2007-08

WHAT IS THE EAGLES NEST PRESCHOOL PROGRAM?

     The Eagles Nest Preschool is a fee-based preschool for children 3 and 4 years old with a curriculum based on Project Construct. The program is state licensed and accredited for 20 children. 
     The program began with a district written grant in the fall of 2002 under the direction of Stephanie Atkinson. Mrs. Atkinson received her Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood from CMSU and her Master's Degree in the Art of Teaching from Webster University and has been teaching in the Holden school district for ten years. She will continue teaching in Holden for the 2007-2008 school year as a Kindergarten teacher. Melissa Scholljegerdes is the new preschool teacher for the 2007-2008 school year. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Special Education from CMSU and taught in Kansas City, KS, for 9 years. She moved to Holden 2 years ago and is very excited to teach in the same community where she lives. This will be her 10th year teaching preschool.
   The Eagles Nest teachers believe that high expectations and rich learning environments challenge students to reach their full potential. The success of children in the preschool program depends on both a solid foundation of content knowledge and the ability to apply it to real situations. Hands-on learning benefits students of all ages. Learning is a lifelong journey that adults and children travel together. Parents are the child's first and primary teacher; therefore, you have a very important role in the classroom. Family involvement increases the chances of a student's success, and together, we can prepare our children for what lies outside the classroom.

EAGLES NEST SUPPLY LIST

It is advised to bring all supplies in the evening of the elementary open house. This allows your new preschooler to find his/her place in the classroom, so he/she may feel more comfortable upon arrival on the first day of school.

-1 backpack*
-2 (70) sheet spiral notebooks*
-1 vinyl pocket folder*
-1 box of Kleenex
-1 expanding 5-pocket vinyl file organizer* (2nd year students exempt)
-1 large bath/beach towel*
-1 small pillow*
-2 boxes of 8-count jumbo crayons* (Please write your child’s name on each crayon.)
-1 box of 16-count crayons*
-2 boxes 8-count classic markers*
-2 boxes of quart size zipper bags (last name beginning A-N)
-2 boxes of gallon size zipper bags (last name beginning O-Z)
-1 complete change of clothing (shirt, pants/shorts, underwear & socks)*
(Please remember to exchange your child’s clothing set as temperatures change)
-4 glue sticks (non-liquid)
-1 bottle white school glue
-1 zipper pouch*

*Items marked with the * at the end need to have your child’s name written on them. All other supplies will be shared.

The Eagles Nest Preschool daily schedule includes:

Sign in and Pledge
Table Top Centers
Calendar Time
Free Choice Centers
Snack
Independent Reading
Large Group Time
Outdoor Play
Activity Time
Journaling
PE/Music
Small Group Time
Lunch
Outdoor Play
Story time
Rest Time

AGE QUALIFICATIONS

Children in the Eagles Nest Preschool are from 3 to 5 years of age Children must be 3 years-old by July 31st, but not older than 4 by July 31st, prior to his/her preschool enrollment year. Children who turn 5 on or before July 31st do not qualify for enrollment.

WHAT ARE THE HOURS OF OPERATION?

The Eagles Nest Preschool follows the school district calendar. The program begins at 8:20 a.m. and ends at 3:20 p.m. Any day school is not in session, the Eagles Nest is not in operation.

Preschool students may also participate in the district Day Plus child care program before and after school at an additional fee.

WHAT ARE THE FEES?

The Eagles Nest Preschool weekly fee is $80, plus meals. Breakfast and lunch is offered through the district food service program. Children may choose to bring a lunch from home, or may choose a school lunch at the regular student lunch fee. ($1.50 for 2006-07) Eagles Nest Preschool provides a daily mid-morning snack at no additional cost.

Low income families may apply for fee assistance through the Division of Family Services and/or free or reduced lunches through the Holden School District Food Services Department.

AT EAGLES NEST PRESCHOOL:

"WE DREAM BIG, WE PLAY HARD, WE ALWAYS SMILE, AND GOOD THINGS WILL HAPPEN."

HOW DO I ENROLL MY CHILD?
-Contact Melissa Scholljegerdes, Director/Teacher at 816-850-4444

-Request an enrollment form and a medical exam form.  You may pick it up at the office, send it with older siblings, or mail it.

-complete the two-sided enrollment form (EVERY section must be completed in detail, with specific addresses and phone numbers where requested.) Schedule a physical exam for your preschool child and ask your physician to complete the medical exam form.

-RETURN the enrollment form to Eagles Nest with your $25 non-refundable deposit. The $25 deposit is applied to your child's first weekly fee.

Children are not enrolled until the form has been returned and completed correctly.

-bring a copy of your child's birth certificate, social security card and updated immunization records
-within 30 days of enrollment, a medical exam form must be completed by your family physician and returned to Eagles Nest

Mrs. Scholljegerdes is maintaining a waiting list for the  2007-08 school year. 

If interested in enrolling your child, contact the school at 816-850-4444.