Way Back When
Private funding by anonymous donors made possible the opening of the school with one class for three year olds in the fall of ______.
What is 1988?
Skirts and/or shorts should come to the knee and midriff skin or cleavage should not be exposed. No revealing or low cut tank tops, no exposed midriffs, no extremely tight pants. No exposed or visible body piercings (ears are fine) or tattoos. During the summer, shorts are permitted, but no “short” shorts, mini skirts, or blue jean shorts.
What is modest dress?
A call that requires immediate attention for medical purposes, or an extreme situation that cannot be delayed until after school.
What is an Emergency?
This is a prime requisite at all times and attending to this goal unceasingly and vigilantly through direct visual/verbal supervision
What is safety?
For the 2019-20 school year, staff are required to obtain ___ hours of professional development per State of Tn.
What is 30?
In the ensuing years, a second class for four year olds and a transition class between Noah's Ark and Preschool were established as well as two kindergarten classes. By the late 1990’s the preschool, now named the Early Learning Center, serviced children from age ________ through__________.
What is nine months through kindergarten?
These are not acceptable, unless there is a specially planned event or it's a FRIDAY. They are considered casual/weekend clothing and therefore are not appropriate for a school setting. If you are at work in a non-teaching capacity, they are permitted, except for parent-teacher conferences.
What are Blue Jeans?
Cell phone use and texting are not permitted. Faculty and staff members recognize that their primary responsibility is attending to children 100% of the time. In case of an emergency* a teacher may receive or place a call on the staff phone in the kitchen. Any exceptions will be discussed with the director as each case arises. Cell phones must be kept in your handbag at all times and not on your person. First offense for use of cell phone is verbal warning, second offense is formal letter of reprimand, and third offense is dismissal.
What is our cell phone policy?
This form is used when a child sustains an injury at school.
What is incident report form?
This is of extreme importance. Staff members are expected to maintain a high level of professionalism by keeping any and all information about the school, staff, and children strictly confidential. Confidential information should not be shared with any parent, outsider, or staff member other than the director. Information related to children, staff or school policies should never be shared at a social gathering, public place or through electronic media or social networking websites.
What is confidentiality?
Temple Israel Early Learning Center recognizes that every child is a person of unique worth. We provide for the social, emotional and cognitive growth of the young child. The Early Learning Center embraces all children as they are and implements developmentally appropriate practices at individualized rates of learning. The tenets and values of Judaism are woven into our daily curriculum, enhanced by integrating our clergy into the daily life of the preschool. We provide an atmosphere where children are valued for their curiosity, their experiences and their ability to learn through play. Through play, children explore developmental themes leading to physical, cognitive, social and emotional learning. At the Early Learning Center, families are valued for their individualized bonds to Judaism and Jewish traditions, their commitment to work and home, and their dreams for their children. Our nurturing teachers and staff take delight in children’s development and share a love for learning, exploring, discovering and creating.
What is our Mission?
Neither males nor females may wear these with writing or advertising, unless for a designated special event. School issued smocks may be worn by any staff member over them. You can wear a school one on Fridays.
What are T-Shirts?
Each class must electronically send out a weekly newsletter and photo album link. Don't forget to include Vicki and Jamie in your distribution list, as well as, send to Jamie first for proofing. Also, don't forget to _________!
What is BCC!
This form is used when a child eats another child.
What is biting report form?
NAEYC is an acronym that stands for...
What is National Association for the Education of Young Children?
Our objectives are to develop an atmosphere in which children can develop self-worth, self-confidence, self-control, and self-esteem, and experience success in as many areas as possible. Children learn to play alone and cooperatively, to become aware of the feelings of others, to identify positive and negative feelings as universal, to express feelings in acceptable ways, to share experiences, ideas and materials, to accept directives and help from adults other than parents and to receive love and approval from them, to discover new concepts, and to be allowed and guided to make choices and accept limits. Children are encouraged to think critically, to experiment, to observe, to ask questions, to act independently, to be curious, to solve problems, and to choose activities to gain feelings of control over the environment in a warm and nurturing Jewish environment. We subscribe to the idea that play is learning for the preschool child, that play is truly the "work" of young children, each at his own level.
What is our Philosophy?
These may be worn in a “uniform” capacity (for example; All infant room teachers wear them).
What are scrub tops?
The main mode of communication to staff and families.
What is email.
As a teacher/caregiver, you are in a unique position to identify and help abused and neglected children. In Tennessee, if you have “reasonable cause to believe” a child is being abused or neglected you must report that suspicion to the state Department of Children’s Services or law enforcement – and you are required by law to do so immediately. Failure to report is a misdemeanor which carries a fine, or imprisonment, or both. ALL persons must report suspected cases of child abuse – this includes doctors, teachers, parents, family members and friends. Faculty and staff are not to try to investigate abuse before reporting. Our program will not impede or interfere with your reporting of child abuse. Our program will cooperate with all agencies involved in abuse investigation. As a mandated reporter, you are protected by the state in terms of liability and confidentiality.
What is our Child Abuse Policy?
In _______ the ELC received national accreditation through the National Association for the Education of Young Children. NAEYC accreditation consists of high standards designed to measure excellence in day care facilities.
What is 2008?
Your _______are to be kept at a length that does not interfere with daily work or the safety of children. This is to be determined by the Administrator’s own discretion.
What are fingernails?
On Wednesdays an email will be sent to all families and staff with important information and reminders.
What is Wednesday Words?
Many children suffer from severe allergic reactions to foods such as peanuts, dairy products, etc. It is IMPERATIVE that faculty and staff members review the Medical Form for each child thoroughly. All teachers in contact with the child must review the Medical Form, including Early/After Care teachers. An _____ _______ should be clearly, but confidentially posted in the classrooms.
What is an allergy list?
In order to facilitate smooth and secure transition from one activity to the next, the following is the procedure for transitioning children from one activity to the next: Do this to your children: -before you leave the classroom -once you exit the classroom -Upon arrival at destination -As children enter playground, or are seated at activity,
What is COUNT them!