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The Human Development Preschool Program is a 10-week program operated by approximately 40 High School Students enrolled in the Family & Consumer Science class, Human Development. The preschool program is designed to provide an opportunity for these teens to create a nurturing environment for the growth of young children. The preschool program is designed to provide my high school students with an opportunity to learn more about child development. The students have various degrees of experience in working with children. The students use their resources to create and implement activites that aid the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of preschoolers. The teens are encouraged to foster the formation of positive self concepts in children. The curriculum for the preschoolers is designed to rotate every two years. it includes experiences with workbooks, group work, vocabulary development, counting, color recognition, literature, health and safety, cooking, arts and crafts, singing and dancing, physical activities, self-dressing skills, social skills, etc. The children will work with fingerpaints, glitter, glue, sand, food and other yukky things. The preschoolers will have opportunities to spend time outdoors.
Staff
Cathie E. Peck, High School Family and Consumer Science Teacher,
holds dual New York State Department of Education certification in Family & Consumer Sciences and Early Childhood Education.
Mrs Debra Curtis and Mrs Livingston are the parent volunteers.
Parent Responsibilities
1. Complete the application process.
2. Provide transportation to and from the high school.
3. Drop off and pick up their child "on time".
4. Provide a list of designated individuals with permission to pick up their child.
5. Provide written notice to Miss Peck should there be any changes in the individuals responsible for picking up the child.
The parent will provide a signed statement indicating the individual who will be responsible
for picking up the child and the specific date(s).
6. Provide a car seat for field trips.
7. Send their child in the appropriate "work" clothes.
8. Label all clothing (including boots) with their child's name.
9. Provide a nutritious snack for all the preschoolers at least
once during the program.
10. Provide for expenses.
Expenses
There is no charge for the program.
Parents are requested to provide a nutritious snack for all the preschoolers at least once during the program.
Parents should expect to pay a small admissions fee to the Utica Zoo.
Parents may also be asked to provide a costume, and a treat to share for the Halloween party.
and a small gift for the Christmas gift exchange and a dozen cookies for the party.
Eligibility Requirements
Children must
1. be residents of the Mount Markham Central School District,
2. at least three years of age,
3. fully immunized,
4. toilet trained,
5. and have successfully completed the application process.
Not all children who would like to attend can be accepted.
Space in the program is limited to 20 children.
Children who have been enrolled in the program the previous year and their
sibilings are given preference.
Section 2164 of the New York State Public Health Law requires ALL children to
be immunized BEFORE attending a school a day care center or any preschool
program. Depending upon their age, your child may need: three doses of
Diphtheria , three doses of Polio, one dose of Measle, one dose of Mumps, one
dose of Rubella, three doses of Hib and 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccines.
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Free Children's Immunization Clinic Schedule
Authorization for Medical Treatment of Minors
If your child needs, medical, dental, health or hospital services, you as a parent must give permission.
It's the law.
What about times when you cannot be reached for permission? A child may be treated without parental consent when a physician determines a true emergency exists. That means the doctor determines the child needs immediate medical care and that an attempt to obtain parental consent would result in delay which would increase the risk to the child's life or health.
Except in a true emergency, care may be ordinarily rendered to child only with the consent of the parent or legal guardian. Sometimes a child may need unexpected care which is not, however a true emergency. In such cases, making an effort to contact a parent for permission can delay treatment and create unnecessary anxious moments for the child.
You can prepare for unexpected care your children might need when you are away from home. To do this, make sure caregivers know how to reach you at ALL times. And when you know you will be hard to reach, you can give permission to other adults. They can then act for you by permitting your child to be treated if unexpected care is needed.
This is a legal document. With it you may appoint relatives, friends, teachers, clergy, neighbors - anyone who is 18 years of age - to be responsible for your children when you are away from them. It is especially important to prepare this form for the occasions when you know it will be hard to contact you.
Fill out this form carefully. Have your signature witnessed by an adult different from the person you are making responsible for your children.
After you complete this form, give it to the adult(s) you have named to act on your behalf. If your
child needs unexpected medical treatment, the responsible adult(s) should present this document to
the appropriate person physician, dentist or hospital representatives.
To assist my high school students in learning about the personalities and characteristics of young children, I am requesting your assistance in preparing an interest profile of your child. The information will help my students prepare to become aquainted with your child and perhaps reduce the first day tension as your child makes the transition from home to school.
Community Involvement
Barbara Knight-Local Story Teller, a retired elementary school teacher
visits preschool to read to the children.
The Children's Museum from Utica presents a program based on the New York State Science
Curriculum. In the past, they have presented programs dealing with animals and
their environment or Indian Life in the Mohawk Valley.
The Rome Office of Disabilities presents "OMARI" a program dealing with children's handicaps and
friendships.
The local fire fighters send a representative to discuss fire safety.
The high school students organize a field trip to the Utica Zoo
Timian's Pumpkin Farm.
The children have been invited to visit the Cedar Hollow Farm to view dairy operations.
Donato's bakery in Utica has helped the children frost half moon cookies.
In addition to these activites the children celebrate
Halloween Thanksgiving and Christmas with special activities.
Can You Help?
We can always use baby food jars and lids.
We can use approximately 4 hand crank food grinders by Tuesday, November 14th.
We need volunteers to prepare approximately 25 small unbaked pie shells by
Tuesday, November 21.
We need 5 to 6 chaperones for each field trip.
Let us know if you can help.
There will be a sign up sheet on the preschool bulletinboard in
the classroom when you arrive in October.
Your contribution is greatly appreciated.
Vocabulary
Below is a list of terms from the workbook, Where Is It?
We concentrate on these words as well as vocabulary that helps the children to develop social skills and respect for one another.
Where Is It? Social Words
High/Low Good Morning
Right/Left Hello
Under/Over Good Bye
Off/On Please
In/Out Thank you
Bottom/Top You're welcome
Near/Far Happy Birthday!
In front of/In back of I'm sorry
Down/Up
Next to
Between
