Footsteps

St. Catherine of Siena ECEC news & updates

Volume 9 Issue 2

As expected, due to summer enrollments, our alphabetical based orientation assignment days must be adjusted to ensure small groups on each day. Please see the specific area below for information and the specific class for assignments.

Tuition is a set amount for the year broken up into 10 monthly payments. due on the first Friday of each month beginning in Aug. unless auto payments have been set up. If your tuition is higher than expected it may be that we are waiting on scholarship info.

Family Orientation Via Zoom

Join me for an informational evening!

Thursday August 17th

Time: Aug 17, 2023 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

Zoom Link Click here

Supply drop off times /Meet the Teacher!

Students welcome!

Aug 17th Last names A-M 2PM-4 PM

Aug 18th Last names N-Z 2PM-4 PM

Supply lists can be found below in the class list section

Student Orientation Assignments have changed!!

Our student orientation days will allow the children time to ease into school by gathering in smaller groups. Please note that we may have to shift some students depending on enrollment and how the alphabetical breakdown works for each classroom. Final orientation day assignments will be determined the second week of August. All students will be invited to attend a 2 hour morning session AND also an additional orientation day based on their particular enrollment of full or half day.

First orientation session for all students- 8 AM- 11 AM

Please see assignments below in the classroom information

Second orientation Full or half day session based on your child's normal enrollment times-for all students- 8 AM- 11 AM or 8 AM -3 PM If your child normally attends half day or full day please follow that time for pickup.

Please see assignments below in the classroom information

*Students only at orientations. No extended day services available this week.

First Week of School

Monday August 28th First Week of school-Students resume their normal schedules

Extended Day services are available. There is no need to reserve a spot for extended day services.

School Year 2023-2024 Calendar

Teacher Updates

Welcome to Mrs. Charlotte Stewart and Mrs. Terry Stewart! (no relation!)

Mrs. Stewart will be the lead teacher for PK5. She is thrilled to be with us and has over 30 years of experience in the field!

Mrs. Terry Stewart will be a building float and extended day PM teacher. Mrs. Terry is a registered nurse and is so excited to join us with a new career path!

Extended Day and FAQ's

Extended Day hours will begin Monday August 28th. 6 AM-7:45 AM and 3 PM-6 PM. More information about this program will be in the next newsletter.

JFS/PFCC- If you have a case or wish to apply for publicly funded childcare benefits, please be aware that cases must be open and care must be transferred by the first orientation day at the latest. If the case is not transferred you will be billed the private pay rate until a case is in place. Questions? contact Ms. Huber ehuber@stcatherineearlyed.org

ODE Grants for Ohio children- We do not have any grant slots at this time

Parish Active Parishioner Scholarships-YOU must apply for these each year and are responsible for following up with the school office on the status of your application.

Tuition- is a set amount for the year broken up into 10 monthly payments. Payments are due on the first Friday of each month unless autopayments are set up in advance. The first payment is due 8/4/23

Procedures/Rules/Policies- Be on the lookout for the next newsletter which will review important information.

Summer shopping- Please do not buy fancy clothes. Play clothes which may get dirty are perfect for exploring and learning! Our only dress code requirement is closed-toed shoes for protection of little feet.

Lunch Program- You may pack lunch for your full day student or you may utilize our hot lunch program. Lunch will be $2.90 this year with an opportunity to apply for free and reduced prices. Order forms will be linked in the next newsletter and also available on Parent Orientation Night! Free and Reduced price application can be found here!