AFTER SCHOOL CARE
The After School Care program is available to preschool - 5th grade students from 3:20 pm to 5:30 pm on regular school days. The After School Care program is offered on early release days, but not on half days, such as the first and last day of school or the last day before Christmas Break. If Holy Family Elementary cancels school, ASC will NOT be held that day.
Fees and Payment Policies
A $30 ASC supply/registration fee per child is due at enrollment or at any time during the school year when a child signs up for ASC. HFE/TMP employees also pay this fee.
Daily fee -- $6.00 per child per day attended, no matter what time the child is picked up from After School Care. If a student is checked in but picked up before 3:35 p.m., the student will not be charged for that day.
Early Release Day Fee -- $12.00 per child.
After-school care billing statements are emailed out at the end of the month. Payments are due by the 15th of the following month.
Payments can be sent to the school in your child’s communication folder labeled as ASC payment. Payments can also be dropped off in the office.
Staffing
The After School Care program employs two directors and a staff-to-child ratio of 1:10.
Communication
Feel free to contact either co-director at any point in time if you have questions or concerns.
ASC Directors -- Mrs. Stephanie Hagans & Miss Audrey Staab
785-639-1939
Check-in Procedures
Students will gather in the Activity Center for dismissal. Staff members will take attendance at this time.
Check out Procedures
Parents and/or individuals approved for pick-up must enter through the North doors to pick up children from ASC unless the students are playing on the playground. ASC children will be located in the Little Theater, Activity Center, or the playground. If the person picking up your child(ren) from After School Care is NOT on your allowed pick-up list, your child(ren) will NOT be able to leave with that person. Notify the directors if someone other than those approved will be picking up your child.
Behavior Management/Disciplinary Steps
ASC will follow the ‘guidelines of success’ designated by VBRD for Holy Family Elementary.
The student will be warned about their behavior.
The student will be removed from the activity and proceed to the designated calm-down spot. Here, students will review their behavior and communicate with a staff member about how to improve this behavior.
A staff member will communicate with the child’s parent about the behavior. The behavior will be documented. If behavior continues or escalates, the directors will speak with the principal.
Recurring acts of physical aggression may warrant dismissal from the ASC program.
Accidents/Illness
If the child becomes ill during ASC, parents will be notified by phone call. If the child has a bathroom accident, extra clothing will be provided. The clothing must be cleaned and returned to the school office. First aid will be provided for minor injuries; however, if a critical emergency occurs, a parent will be contacted immediately. If a parent/guardian cannot be reached, the directors will have the authority to contact local medical care. Either the directors or the principal will go to the medical facility to wait with the child until a parent arrives.
Snacks
A snack will be offered to every student daily. A sign-up will be sent requesting snacks. If your child has any food allergies or dietary restrictions, send them with an appropriate snack.
Homework
All students are welcome and encouraged to work on homework during ASC. It is not mandatory unless directed by the student's teacher or parents.
Free Play
Students may participate in a variety of activities, including reading, coloring, drawing, playing games, completing puzzles, crafts, and playing with provided toys. Students may be allowed to play in the gym if supervision is available and homework has been completed. Students will receive outdoor play time as much as possible when the weather allows. Staff will be around the play areas to monitor play. Students are required to follow the Holy Family Elementary playground rules at all times.
Playground Rules
After-school care will follow the same playground rules as the students do during the school day, found in the school handbook.
Toys from Home
Toys from home may not be used during ASC hours of operation. Personal toys are to remain in the child’s backpack during ASC. ASC is not responsible for lost or stolen items.