Trinity Day School

Contact Pam Baker 803-775-0502

Philosophy
Mission Statement
Trinity Day School’s purpose is to provide the young children in our community a loving, Christ-centered environment where they may grow, develop, learn and be equipped for future education.

We believe in using a child-centered approach to learning with the teacher as role model and guide. Teachers will be responsible for providing learning opportunities for his/her age level children and will enable each child to learn at his/her own pace.

Off to Great Start
2006-2007 School Year
Trinity Day School started the year on Tuesday, September 5. There are approximately 84 children enrolled, with waiting lists in the 2 and 3 year old classes. The rooms look great, and the teachers are excited and ready to go.

Please keep the Day School in your prayers. We’ve been so blessed with all the support from the church, and we’re looking forward to a great year!

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Fund Raisers

	Pennies for Preschool Our “Pennies for Preschool” campaign is starting over. We are excited about seeing how much we can collect this year. We want to thank everyone for helping make it a great success.

Box Tops for Education Booster Club

Trinity Day School is collecting Box tops. Clip Box Tops coupons from hundreds of General Mills products found throughout your local grocery store. Turn in your Box Tops coupons to Trinity Day School. General Mills will pay Trinity Day School 10¢ for each Box Tops coupon redeemed. Trinity Day School can earn up to $20,000 per year through your contribution. Join the Box Tops Booster Club and you’ll earn extra Box Tops for Trinity Day School. The address is https://www.boxtops4education.com/registration

Thanks for all your help.

Trinity Day School Administration:

Daily operations of Trinity Day School are guided by the Director. The Director is accountable to the Trinity Day School Board of Trinity United Methodist Church. The Board meets quarterly and as necessary and is responsible to the Commission on Education, the Council on Ministries and the Administrative Board of the church. The Chairperson of the Day School Board for the 2006-2007 school year is Brenda Peyton-Zilch.

Parent’s Morning Out:

This program is available for children aged 6 months through 2 years. It is offered Monday through Friday. Reservations are not necessary but are helpful. There is a $25 non-refundable registration fee for children not already enrolled in our program. Children will listen to stories and music, learn finger-plays, play in centers and have art experiences. The cost is $10 per day.

Snack Pack:

Snack Pack is available to any parent wishing to leave their child until 1:00. The cost is $3 per day or monthly at a discounted rate. Snack Pack is available every day. There is a $5 registration fee for Snack Pack to cover the cost of the Snack Pack tag, and it is for children aged 2 (non-napping) and up.

*No peanut butter or peanut products are allowed in Snack Pack.

Student/ Teacher Ratios:

Parent’s Morning Out		Up to 12 children/ 2 teachers
2 Year Olds		Up to 12 children/ 2 teachers
3 Year Olds		Up to 12 children/ 2 teachers
4 Year Olds		Up to 14 children/ 2 teachers
Kindergarten		Up to 14 children/ 2 teachers

Discipline:

Discipline, if necessary, will include redirection and a brief explanation. If this proves ineffective, a short time-out will be used. Teachers do not use corporal punishment or humiliating or frightening discipline techniques. Food or beverage is NEVER withheld as a discipline tool.

Snacks and Special Occasions:

Each class has snack time every day they’re at school. Trinity Day School will provide all paper products.

Birthdays are special at Trinity Day School. If you would like to bring a special snack to celebrate, please make arrangements with your child’s teacher.

*Whenever you are bringing food from home, please be mindful of other children’s allergies. We do not allow peanuts or peanut products and would appreciate your checking with your child’s teacher to see if there are any other particular food restrictions in the class.

Health and Safety:

Children who are too ill to participate in the activities of the Day School should remain in the comfort of their own home. If, during the course of the school day, the teacher feels your child is too ill to remain at school, you will be called to pick up the child.

Your child should be free of symptoms (i.e. fever, vomiting, diarrhea, thick nasal discharge) for 24 hours before returning to school. A suspicious rash or eye irritation should be diagnosed by a doctor before bringing your child to school. Cooperation with this policy will hopefully reduce contagious illnesses within the school.

A current emergency form is kept for each child which includes vital information. Please keep this form updated as necessary.

Trinity Day School has a safety plan in place which includes monthly fire drills, periodic earthquake and tornado drills and a locked door policy. All outside doors to our buildings will be locked at 9:15. If you need to get in after that time, you may use the main church entrance on Council Street, call the Day School office to have someone unlock the door or, in the case of the 3 and 4 year old classes, knock on the door.

Class Parties/ Special Events:

Holiday parties are held every year for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter and the End-of –the Year. We also have several special events like Field Day and the Spring Parade. Sign up sheets to help with parties and events are available in your child’s classroom.

Clothing:

Children should wear comfortable clothing to school. We are a creative, active place, so please keep in mind that the children will be involved in a number of activities that could be messy. Please label all clothing and outerwear with your child’s name and send an extra set of clothes (seasonally appropriate) that we can keep at school in case of accidents. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather, because the students play outside daily. Also be mindful of your child’s ability to dress and undress him/herself for bathroom purposes.

Inclement Weather:

In the event of severe weather, we follow the schedule of Sumter District 17.

Parent Updates, Conferences and Visits:

All parents will be updated regularly on the happenings in their child’s classroom. Teachers will send newsletters to highlight skills or concepts being taught and to share information about the children. Developmental assessments will be sent home in January and May to keep parents updated on their children’s progress.

Formal conferences are held in January for parents of all 3, 4 and 5 year olds. Kindergarten parents will also conference with the teacher again in May. This is a time for parents and teachers to discuss progress, any concerns and set goals. Parents of 2 year olds may request a conference at any time they feel it necessary.

We encourage you to come visit, but as a safety precaution and to keep class disruptions to a minimum, please check in at the Day School Office beforehand.

Parent Involvement:

Parent involvement is the key to our success, and there are several ways to get involved:

Volunteers-The Day School will send a newsletter at the end of every month to keep parents informed on school-wide happenings. There will always be requests for parents to volunteer their time and talents with us to make Trinity Day School the best it can be!

TDS Parent Club: This committee was formed to honor teachers with special incentives, raise money for the school and support the program with ideas and suggestions. This year, each class will have a parent representative on the committee, but all parents are always welcome to attend the meetings. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month at 9:00 am.

Summer Office Hours:

The Trinity Day School office will be open during the summer. Phone messages will be checked regularly and calls will be returned promptly.

Contact Pam Baker at Trinity Day School for more information

Office (803) 775-0502 or Email: TDS@trinityumcsumter.org