The 2014-2015 KCCP school year begins Monday, August 4, 2014.  If you are enrolled for the new year, you will be receiving a letter by mail to let you know who your child's teacher will be and the days your child is enrolled to attend.  

The letter will also let you know if your child's school file is complete.  Your child will not be admitted to the new classroom until the file is complete. 

Meet the Teacher Day will be Thursday, July 31, from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Please plan to attend with your child to meet the new teacher and visit the new classroom. We look forward to seeing you there!

Reminder:  There is no school on Friday, August 1, 2014.  The School is closed for a teacher work day to prepare classrooms for the new school year. 


PDO/PS Parents:  Please remember there is no extended care for your program.  Per the Parent Handbook, "There will be an overtime charge for children not picked up at the regular dismissal time based on a rate of $1 per minute. Dismissal Times:  Morning Preschool 11:45 am; Parent's Day Out 3:00 pm, Full Day 6:00 pm

Empower Plus Program Update

Over the last few months we have been working hard to incorporate the Empower Plus Program in our center. The goal of this program is to help children to develop healthy habits and to prevent obesity by having more physical activity, having less screen time, and by making healthy food choices. 

We are limiting screen time, and promoting physical movement. We have provided more equipment for our teachers to have "Music & Movement" time in their rooms. Teachers are incorporating directed physical activities on the playground that will help keep the children active. Computer and screen time is limited to 30 minutes per week with the exception of some educational computer programs. 

Please join us in our effort to develop "Healthy Habits". Here are some things you can do as a family:

Recipe for a Healthy Weekend;

Limit TV time
Eat meals as a family
Eat fruits and vegetables
Take a walk outside together
Read a book inside together
Get a good night's sleep

Try these creative moves to liven up your time at home.  

Animal Moves- As your child is picking up his toys, call 
out the name of a fast-moving creature, like a bee, and move like
that creature as you work together (Hop like a bunny, waddle like a duck, leap like a frog, and slither like a snake). As you are getting ready for bed, you might move like an elephant or a turtle to help your child calm down. Have fun!  

Just a reminder that twice a year a supply fee is charged per student.  You are charged at registration, and again in February.  On your February statement a $50 supply fee will be added per student.  

Rodeo Days Break for PDO and Morning PS students is February 20 and 21. The center is open with regular programs for our Full Day students.  If you are a PDO parent and would like to have your child attend one or both days, please contact the office. Space for your student is subject to availability. 

Re-enrollment for the 2014-2015 school year starts March 3, 2014 and Open Enrollment for the 2014-2015 year starts March 17, 2014.

We would like to invite you to attend Financial Peace University Classes at Casas Church. The classes will be held Thursday evenings starting February 20, 2014 and ending April 17, 2014 on the church campus.  Preregistration is required, please call the church office at 520-297-0393 for more information.  To sign up online for the seminar please click the link to casaschurch.org and follow the link to Financial Peace University. 

Welcome to the Kid City Christian Preschool News for 2014!
We are proud to be an Arizona Department of Health Services Empower Plus child care site.  The Empower Plus Program is a voluntary program that we participate in to empower children to live healthy lives.  As an Empower Site we follow standards supporting nutrition, physical activity, sun-safety, oral health and tobacco prevention.  

As an Empower Plus Child Care Facility, we feel we have a responsibility to help your child establish lifelong healthy habits.  By establishing healthy habits early in life, children can dramatically reduce their health risks and increase their chances for longer, healthier lives.  You love your child and you want the best for them, so please join us in creating opportunities for them to make healthy choices.  Thank you for providing healthy options for your children!

Greetings from the KCCP Teachers and Staff!
December is upon us.  As we close the 2013 year we are so thankful for all God has provided for us.  As we anticipate the celebration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ we are reminded of the true meaning of Christmas.  The greatest gift of all was provided for all of us, the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ.  

We would like to invite all of you to the Casas Church Christmas Eve services. There are three to choose from, 3 pm, 5 pm and 7 pm.  After the services, there will be special opportunities for you and your family to enjoy cookies, hot chocolate, and a fun family photo booth, not to mention snow!  Yes, a snow machine will be creating a festive mood.  Come join us for a great evening of celebration.  

Typically the PDO program follows the school holiday calendar, therefore PDO parents are not billed for December 23, 26, 27 or January 2 and 3.  However, your classroom is open on these days so you may attend on these days if you call the office and add a day(s).  For the holiday, you can attend on a day your student is not regularly scheduled based on availability. Please call the office at 520-297-0393 and our friendly staff will assist you.  

For the holiday, if you need additional days for your child you can attend on a day your student is not regularly scheduled based on availability. Please call the office at 520-297-0393 and our friendly staff will assist you.  

Just a reminder that ADD A DAYS are available based on space in the classroom all year long!  

Our annual immunization record is done and at the heath department.  Thank you for getting all your records in.  Remember that we work on our immunization records year round and we assess immunizations quarterly to make sure everyone is up to date.  In January we will be running a quarterly report so if you have taken your child in for immunizations in the last three months please bring a copy by the office or bring in the original and we will copy it for you.

Also regarding your child’s file:  Have any on these items changed lately?
Work address/phone
Home address/phone
Allergies
Emergency contact addresses/phone
Cell Phone Number
If so please come in and update your child’s file.
Thank you!  Kristi Yanez, Registrar

Sometimes children have “accidents” at school that make it necessary to have a change of clothing.  We ask that you always send a change of clothing and make sure that the clothing changes with the season and your child’s growing bodies.  Sometimes we need even more than one change of clothing.  Teachers try to keep a few extra items in their classroom for just these occasions.  We would like to have the following items of children’s clothing to keep on hand and maybe as your children outgrow their clothing you could donate an item or two.
Close toed shoes; Socks; Underwear; Pants/shorts; Shirts; Jackets
Thank you.

St. Jude's Research Hospital Trike - A - Thon is taking place October 17 and 18 at Kid City Christian Preschool during your child's regular morning outdoor play time. If your child is not scheduled to attend on Thursday and/or Friday you can still participate.  Please note that a parent will need to accompany their child if they plan to participate. Call the office for additional information.  520-297-0393

By participating in the St. Jude Trike - A - Thon, your child will learn the riding toy safety rules and will help St. Jude patients battling cancer and other deadly diseases. For additional information see stjude.org/trike

Come join us at the "Oro Valley Expo" Friday, October 25th from 3 pm to 8 pm and Saturday, October 26th from 10 am - 3 pm.  We will be hosting a table at the Expo, please come by to say Hi.  Please invite your family and friends.10/25 
3 pm to 8 pm Trunk or Treat (wear your favorite costume).  10/26 10 am to 3 pm Pumpkin Patch, Food, Fun, Door Prizes.  There is something for everyone! FREE parking and admission, visit www.orovalleyexpo.com for more information. 
We will see you there!

We will be offering an additional payment option before the end of the year.  A credit card processing terminal will be available in the KCCP office to pay your tuition via credit card.  

Welcome to the Kid City Christian School news page.  We are looking forward to a great year.  We are so excited to have all the new and returning students in our care.  All of our teachers are experienced, loving professionals who bring many years of teaching and skill to the classroom every day.  If you have any questions about your schedule, or would like to add a day please contact us at 520-297-0393.  We are open from 7 am to 6 pm. 

Thank you to all of you who attended our meet the teacher night.  It was a great success and we were thrilled with how many of you came out to see the campus and meet your new teacher.  

Tuition is due the first of the month.  You will receive a statement via email sometime the third week of the month prior to your tuition due date.  We do offer a five day grace period to allow parents to stop in and drop off their checks the week it is due. A 10% late fee will be assessed on tuition not paid timely.  
Your payment options are: cash, check, and bill pay through your banking institution.  Cash and/or checks can be dropped off in the office.  Please fill out the white payment cover sheet, staple it to your payment and drop it in the basket.  Our friendly and helpful staff can assist you when you stop in.  

New at Kid City Christian Preschool:

This summer, PDO students who want to stay through the summer will not have to pay a summer registration fee.  If you are not planning on having your PDO student attend during the summer, please fill out a withdrawal notice in the office.  If you would like to modify your schedule for the summer, please complete a change of schedule form.  You can call the office and the staff can make the change for you over the phone.  A $15 change fee will be applied.

Morning Preschool children may attend during the summer as space permits in our Full Day or Parents Day Out programs.

Open Enrollment for Full Day, Parent's Day Out and Preschool begins 
March 17th and continues year round as space is available.