are acceptable harvest symbols during this time of year. (Scripture References: Ephesians 5:11 and 2 Corinthians 6: 14-17, Deuteronomy 18:10-11). Christmas and Easter The school acknowledges these holidays as joyous times of the year to enthusiastically celebrate and emphasize both the birth of Jesus Christ and His Resurrection from the dead. Activities and symbols that compliment these themes are prominent in our classrooms. Myths and symbols such as Santa Claus, elves, the Easter Bunny, and other secular symbols are acceptable, but are not emphasized in the program. Emergency Plan The SBUM Preschool’s emergency plan is attached. It is required by law to practice a fire once a month and a severe weather drill once a year. Please note there may be events when children will not be released due to dangerous conditions. Do not drive to the preschool in dangerous conditions of any kind, as children will not be released until the situation passes. The school will evacuate to the Nursery room, a windowless room with access to bathrooms, in the event of severe weather or chemical threat and remain in the room until the threat passes. The following locations are options depending on location and severity of threat. Emergency Evacuation: The Rock (Old parsonage on the corner of Lee and Avocado) East Sunday school building (Faithland or hallway) Schechter Center (Recreation Department on Jackson and S. Patrick) Nursery room for severe weather or chemical threat HEALTH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Records Attendance The Preschool will maintain records of attendance, health, and identification for each Medical Records Your health and well-being are of primary importance. Upon enrollment, a Statement of Good Health (State of Florida gold physical form) from a doctor and your child’s immunizations records (blue) must be provided to the school. These DCF forms can be obtained from your pediatrician. The school policy requires these forms be submitted at the time of enrollment. It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure their child’s immunizations and physical examinations are kept up-to-date. In order for the school to stay in compliance with state laws, a child cannot return to the center until these records are updated or a physician’s waiver is obtained. Health All children will be observed upon arrival at school each morning and only well children can remain. The school staff is depending on parents to help maintain this policy. If symptoms of illness are noticed, parents
are acceptable harvest symbols during this time of year. (Scripture References: Ephesians 5:11 and 2 Corinthians 6: 14-17, Deuteronomy 18:10-11). Christmas and Easter The school acknowledges these holidays as joyous times of the year to enthusiastically celebrate and emphasize both the birth of Jesus Christ and His Resurrection from the dead. Activities and symbols that compliment these themes are prominent in our classrooms. Myths and symbols such as Santa Claus, elves, the Easter Bunny, and other secular symbols are acceptable, but are not emphasized in the program. Emergency Plan The SBUM Preschool’s emergency plan is attached. It is required by law to practice a fire once a month and a severe weather drill once a year. Please note there may be events when children will not be released due to dangerous conditions. Do not drive to the preschool in dangerous conditions of any kind, as children will not be released until the situation passes. The school will evacuate to the Nursery room, a windowless room with access to bathrooms, in the event of severe weather or chemical threat and remain in the room until the threat passes. The following locations are options depending on location and severity of threat. Emergency Evacuation: The Rock (Old parsonage on the corner of Lee and Avocado) East Sunday school building (Faithland or hallway) Schechter Center (Recreation Department on Jackson and S. Patrick) Nursery room for severe weather or chemical threat HEALTH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Records Attendance The Preschool will maintain records of attendance, health, and identification for each Medical Records Your health and well-being are of primary importance. Upon enrollment, a Statement of Good Health (State of Florida gold physical form) from a doctor and your child’s immunizations records (blue) must be provided to the school. These DCF forms can be obtained from your pediatrician. The school policy requires these forms be submitted at the time of enrollment. It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure their child’s immunizations and physical examinations are kept up-to-date. In order for the school to stay in compliance with state laws, a child cannot return to the center until these records are updated or a physician’s waiver is obtained. Health All children will be observed upon arrival at school each morning and only well children can remain. The school staff is depending on parents to help maintain this policy. If symptoms of illness are noticed, parents
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