Health and Safety
True or False: as long as your personal items are out of reach of the children, it's ok. This includes your personal water bottle.
FALSE. Any liquid (water bottle, etc) must be stored in a clear container in case of spillage.
TRUE OR FALSE: It's okay to leave the sandbox uncovered if you know someone is coming out after you.
False. Never assume someone is coming out after you. If not in use, the sandbox must be covered AT ALL TIMES.
True/False: using baby wipes properly sanitizes toys
FALSE! Please do not wipe toys with baby wipes. Use the lysol food safe spray. Spray the toy and leave on for 1 minute before returning it to the rotation.
True or False: If you work 2 days per week, you get 4 days of paid time off for the school year (not counting any days you rolled over).
True.
PTO Formula: Number of days per week worked x 2 = number of PTO for year
Swapping days with a coworker does not count against your paid time off.
True or False: The items in the supply closet and music room cabinet are for everyone to use.
True! Please check all cabinets and the resource room for anything you need before making a purchase.
The resource room must be kept straight. Return items if/when you finish using them.
How should all cleaning supplies be stored in your room?
In a clear plastic container clearly labeled "cleaning supplies" out of reach of children (either inside a cabinet or on top of the cabinet in your room).
Additionally, any liquids that could be toxic (paint, etc.) should be stored in a plastic container in case of spillage.
How many age groups are allowed on the playground at one time?
2 classes/age groups are allowed at one time.
Be mindful that there isn't a huge age gap. For example, toddlers should not be out there with 4K.
What are 3 reasons a child should be sent home sick?
1. A fever of 100.4 or higher (with no reasonable explanation for the fever - ie teething)
2. Three loose stools (with no reasonable explanation - ie antibiotics or teething)
3. Vomiting (with no reasonable explanation - ie eating too fast)
*Parents should always be notified if any of these things happen and reasonable understanding must be given
If you substitute on your day off, you must do this to sign in.
Fill out the substitute form located in the binder on the brown cabinet.
You may choose to be paid $60 per day subbed or you can earn an extra PTO day.
All subs will be paid via payroll on the following paycheck
What time should you be here each day?
8:30 am.
You must be stationed at your classroom with everything prepped by 8:50
Where do you find extra cleaning supplies and outlet covers?
1. Upstairs closet next to girl's bathroom
2. Brown cabinet downstairs next to elevator
3. Any extras/overflow are in bathrooms downstairs
These should not be played with on the playscape and slides
Dumptrucks
What 4 cleaning tasks must be done before leaving each day?
1. Wipe tables and chairs using Clorox wipes
2. Spray down all toys and surfaces with lysol spray
3. Sweep any visible crumbs
4. Put chairs on tables
You wake up sick and can't come to work. This is the order of what you should do.
1. Let Rebecca and Kelly know you'll be out.
2. Send a message to the group chat and see if anyone is available.
3. If no one is able to cover for you, start contacting people on our sub list.
4. In emergency situations where a sub cannot be found, we will ask our floater to cover the class.
What time does afternoon carpool begin?
12:50
Your daily schedule should be clearly posted by the door in your classroom. How much outdoor play time should be listed each day?
30 minutes per day of exercise type play should be listed each day
What is the most important rule regarding the sand and mulch?
It should not be moved. Sand must remain in the sandbox and mulch should not be moved around.
A child goes home sick with a fever at 11:00 on Monday. They wake up Tuesday morning with no fever. When can the child return to school?
Wednesday - as long as they are fever free all day Tuesday without fever-reducing medication.
Each class/age group must have this available for when a substitute comes.
A substitute binder. The binder must have a daily schedule and basic activities that anyone can pull and do at any given time
If you need supplies or notice something running low, what should you do?
Fill out the supply request form (in file folder outside my office) and place it in the tray on my desk.
When you receive a text that the health department is here, what should you immediately check?
The Health and Safety Checklist posted inside your room
When you find a broken toy or dump truck, what should you do?
Throw it away
Is a runny nose and cough a reasonable reason to keep a child home?
No. Unless the child is also running a fever, the child can still come to school. Just use extra cleaning protocol as needed.
If you run out of PTO days, this will happen in regards to your pay
Your monthly pay will be decreased by $60 per day missed that month.
If it is May and you no longer have PTO days, you must write a personal check to your substitute for $60.
Up to 1/2 of unused PTO days at the end of the year can be rolled over to the next year or paid back to the employee at the rate of $60 per day.
This is the code for the magnetic door
1953*