Welcome to Little Clipper Preschool Little Clipper Preschool

Welcome to Little Clipper Preschool!

Little Clipper Preschool Staff Courtney Ritchings Career Technical Education Center Director Carla Frank Careers in Education Teacher Chelsea Serrano Preschool Teacher

Schedule 7: 45: Arrival for Extended Day (Outside) 8 -8: 30: Arrival for Regular Day (Outside) 9: 00: Morning Meeting 9: 15: Centers 9: 45: Snack (Outside) 10: 30: Circle (Calendar/Weather) 10: 45: Centers 11: 15: Free Choice/Read Aloud 11: 30: Outside 12: 00: Lunch 12: 30: Circle (Read Aloud) 12: 45: Centers 1: 15: Prepare for Dismissal (Regular Day) 1: 30: Pickup (Outside) 2: 00: Afternoon Snack (Extended Day) 2: 30: Art/Music/STEM/Free Choice 3: 30: Prepare for Dismissal (Extended Day) 4: 00: Pick Up (Outside)

Drop Off/Pick Up - Drop off and pick up will be located at the entrance of the playground - Playground will be limited to Little Clipper students and staff only - High school students will assist each child with placing personal items in their assigned storage bin when they arrive - $10 per 5 minute increment charge for late pick ups - Please let us know in writing if your child will be picked up by someone not listed on the authorization to pick up form

What to Bring to School *Backpack *Lunch Box *Snack (Two snacks if staying for the extended day) *Water Bottle *Change of Clothes (to be left at school) *Mask (an extra if possible in case it gets wet/dirty) * All items will be kept in an assigned storage bin

COVID Protocols *All Little Clipper students and staff will be required to wear masks when inside the classroom *Health Screening for each child needs to be completed each morning prior to drop off (link will be sent via email) * Keep your child home if they are exhibiting any COVID symptoms or have any other signs of illness *Each Little Clipper will have their storage bin for their belongings as well as their own pencil box with supplies *Frequent hand washing (before snack/lunch, after using restroom, after playing outside) *Classroom will be disinfected at the end of each day/toys and tables will be wiped down throughout the day

Tuition *Payment due weekly (you will receive an invoice) *Deposit ($50) can be paid on the first day of school *Checks made out to Portsmouth School Department

Star of the Week *Each Little Clipper will have a turn being our “Star of the Week” *Bulletin board featuring info about them and pictures they want to share *During the week they can bring in their favorite story to share *You will receive a note the week prior with the “all about me” sheet to complete

Show and Share *Once a month (schedule will be sent home next week) * Each Little Clipper may bring in one item to share with the class (must be kept in storage bin until show and share time) * No toys containing or simulating weapons

Parent Communication *Monthly Newsletter-will contain important dates/info about classroom celebrations/themes for each week *Communication during arrival/departures times * Email/Phone-don’t hesitate to reach out to us with questions/concerns