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Communication
Family File Folders - Each registered family has a file that contains billing information, upcoming events, calendars, newsletters and other pertinent information. Please check your file frequently.
Email - Please make sure your address is up to date.
Parent/Staff Communication Notebook-Please feel free to leave staff notes in notebook - we check it daily.
Contact Us - We are here to answer questions, listen to comments and help you in any way we can. Please feel free to write us a note, e-mail or call us at any time. We are more than happy to get back to you.
Child Abuse and Neglect Reports- under Wisconsin State Law, all professional staff working with children are required to report all suspected child abuse to authorities.
Pick up/drop off
JK Wrap - Please be sure to inform JK Wrap staff where your child is to go at the end of their JK Wrap session. Will they stay for S.A.C., go to Parent Pick-Up or take the bus.
Children must be signed in/out each day by parent, guardian. Only authorized individuals (must be 16 or older) may pick child up. .
Inform staff IN ADVANCE if someone other than parent/guardian or authorized individual will be picking up your child. For your child's protection and safety, all staff will ask for a photo I.D. (e.g., driver's license). Children will not be released to anyone without proper identification.
JK Lunch and S.A.C./JK Snacks
School Year - The breakfast program is available for students attending morning S.A.C.; food service accounts will be charged the breakfast fee. Nutritional snacks are provided at JK Wrap and afternoon S.A.C. and the fee for snacks will be deducted from the family food service account. Families are not required to participate in the snack program; snacks may be sent from home. Please let us know if your child has special dietary needs. Children may bring store-bought treats to share on their birthday or special occasions. Students attending JK Wrap may bring a lunch from home or participate in the school lunch program using funds from the family food service account.
Summer - A healthy morning and afternoon snack will be provided. A bag lunch is required, unless otherwise notified.
Emergency procedures
All district emergency procedures will be followed. Emergency fire and tornado evacuation routes are posted in each area. In case of inclement weather, all district procedures will be followed. If school is closed, Somerset S.A.C. is closed. If school is delayed two hours, Somerset S.A.C. will be delayed two hours.IAnnouncements for school closure coming before 12:00 pm will include closure of the S.A.C. program. Announcements made after 12:00 pm S.A.C. will remain open until parents can safely pick children up.
Accidents and injuries
It is very important that all registration information is complete/current and you have signed all required forms.
If a child is injured, we will take all steps necessary to obtain emergency medical care.
* Attempt to contact parent/guardian
* Attempt to contact emergency contacts in registration
All staff are prepared and have first aid materials available at all times for minor injuries not requiring professional medical attention. Most staff have CPR/Pediatric first aid. Staff will inform you of any mishaps, and accident reports will be filled out.
Please remember that Somerset S.A.C. and the program's employees and the School District of Somerset are not liable for any accidents or injuries that may occur.
Medication
Staff may administer medication if current medication permission form is filled out. Medication forms must be done prior to program receiving medication before medication may be administered. Medications must be in prescription bottles and all information must be legible on bottle, (e.g., dosage, duration, pharmacy name, directions for use, name of medication, child’s name etc). Children are not allowed to have medication in their possession. Medication administration records will be recorded.
Transportation
We will provide vans/school bus for field trips. We will also go on walks. The Transportation and Activities form must be filled out at the time of registration.
Electronics Permission Form
Please click on the link to complete the electronics permission form.
Behavior
A positive approach and positive motivation for the children will always be exercised in terms of respect, guidance, limits and redirection. Somerset S.A.C. provides a service and reserves the right to terminate enrollment.
- Prevention-every effort will be made to accommodate the needs of the child.
- Positive redirection-Staff will help children identify acceptable alternative to unacceptable behavior.
- Modeling-Staff and piers provide positive modeling; children learn to take responsibility for actions.
- Set Limits-Consistent expectations and use of natural and logical consequences will be implemented.
PROCESS (three-step):
1. Warning: note sent home to parents/guardians.
2. Meeting with parent /guardian to implement behavior management program.
3. Request withdrawal and/or termination from program.
Examples of reason for termination:
- *Child’s actions or behavior could cause injury to herself/staff/other children in program
- *Destruction of property/stealing of property
- *Parent/guardian fails to follow behavior program, complete or submit required forms, nonpayment.
- Lack of readiness for Somerset S.A.C. Such as toilet training, no preparedness for day (dress, lunch, etc.) Behavior resulting in staff inability to administer medications.
- Child shows excessive violence, force, or is unduly confrontational. Parent/guardian will be notified immediately. Parent may be asked to pick child up after incident or if child has uncontrollable behavior. Parent will be asked to replace/pay for any destroyed items due to a child’s unruly behavior. Child may not be able to attend Somerset S.A.C./JK Wrap for a period of time to be determined by Director, depending on incident.
Health concerns
When children are ill they should remain at home for a twenty-four hour period to avoid the spread of illness. If a child becomes ill while at S.A.C., parent/guardian will be contacted immediately. Child will be placed in a quiet, comfortable supervised area until parent/guardian arrives.
Personal belongings
Please make sure all personal belongings are clearly marked. Bringing items from home is not encouraged, but responsible actions are expected when items are brought in. Somerset School Age Care will not be held responsible for any lost or misplaced items.
We are so happy to have your family at Somerset S.A.C./JK Wrap. We look forward to providing your child/children a safe, exciting and well-rounded program. Parents are welcome - please contact us if you would like to visit.I f you have any questions, concerns or comments please let us know - we are here to help.
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