MENOMONEE FALLS

     PRESCHOOL CO-OP

N88 W17658 CHRISTMAN ROAD

PLEASE KEEP THE FIRST 3 PAGES OF THIS REGISTRATION PACKET FOR YOUR RECORDS

Dear Prospective Co-op Parents,

Thank you for your interest in our school.  The Menomonee Falls Preschool Co-op is a cooperative preschool.  It was organized during the summer of 1964 by a group of parents interested in establishing and maintaining a school for preschool age children.  We are a fully accredited, non-discriminatory, state certified and supervised preschool.  We are supervised by the State of Wisconsin’s Department of Health and Family Services.  As a co-op, Menomonee Falls Preschool provides an environment where parents and children learn and grow together. 

About Co-ops:

A cooperative preschool is a non-profit organization run by a group of parents who want to participate in their child’s first educational experience.  Parents help the teacher in the classroom, assist in various aspects of running the school, and participate in making decisions about the school and its programs. 

Benefits to children attending the co-op:

• New experiences and a wider world to explore
• Experienced and highly qualified teachers who encourage their sense of self esteem and self confidence
•  Encourage growth in understanding themselves and others and to like the person they are becoming
• Opportunity to learn about the differences and rights of others by playing with children of similar ages
• Teachers guiding children to find pleasure in developing new skills
• Play based curriculum that includes learning.  Some skills that each child will be introduced to are: ABC’s, counting, recognizing letters and their sounds, colors, shapes, numbers and days of the week. 
• Play equipment, art activities, learning games
• Field trips, story telling, music, exercise for large motor muscles, activities to stimulate small muscle coordination
• Parents in the classroom which allows children and parents to work together to build on new experiences
• A positive attitude toward future school years

Family Involvement:

Cooperative preschools are able to provide quality preschool activities because of parent participation.  As parents, we are the administrators, classroom assistants, and policy makers in the program.  Because we are all these things, the Menomonee Falls Preschool Cooperative requires involvement and time from families.  Some family activities throughout the year include: Father’s Night, Family Fun Day, and a Holiday Party.

Parents Role:

• Participate in the mandatory Fall Orientation program
• Provide transportation to and from school
• Take turns being a parent helper in the classroom at least 4-5 times per semester; unless you choose the optional buyout *
• Participate in one Saturday or weeknight cleaning during the school year
• Attend teacher conferences held each semester
• Volunteer for a position on the Board of Directors or contribute in other ways as needed: book order coordinator, laundry, sewing etc.

*Optional Buyout:  We are offering a buyout program for parents who are unable to be a parent helper in the classroom throughout the year.  The Optional Buyout is for parent helper days ONLY.  The parents who chose this option will still be required to do the annual cleaning and to volunteer in other ways.  This includes providing snacks on your child’s scheduled day. The fee will be added to the first tuition payment on June 1st.  The buyout does not increase the number of times a non-buyout parent volunteers in the classroom. 

            2 day students: $100.00/year

            3 day students: $150.00/year

            4 day students: $200.00/year

*Extended Day:  Throughout the year we will be offering an Extended Day Program at $10.00 per session.

Registration Policies:

• Children must be at least three years of age before December 31^st  for the 3K/ 2 day program and three years of age before September 1^st for the 3K/ 3 day program.  Children must be potty trained (no pull-ups or training pants) in order to be eligible for our 3K programs.  Children should be at least four years of age before October 1^st in order to be eligible for our 4K program (unless the child has previously attended our 3K program or one year at another licensed preschool).

• Returning students receive priority status if the application and registration fee is received on or before January 31^st.  All returning students who register after the January 31^st deadline will lose their returning status and will be considered new students.  Early registration is recommended if a particular class is preferred.  Siblings are always considered new students.

• When programs are full, a waiting list will be established according to the date registrations are received.

• The registrar and/or teachers shall determine any changes made with regards to class placement.

Tuition and Fees: The annual tuition for the 2008-2009 school year is:

            3K/ 2 day: $700/year Monday and Tuesday- 9:00-11:30 AM OR 12:30-3:00 PM

            3K/ 3 day:  $875/year Wednesday, Thursday and Friday- 9:00-11:30 AM

            4K/ 3 day:  $875/year Wednesday, Thursday and Friday- 9-11:30 AM

            4K/ 4 day:  $1100/year Tuesday, Wednesday,

                                                            Thursday, and Friday-12:30-3:00 PM

Tuition Amount and Payment Deadlines:  A non-refundable $50 registration fee is due when you send in your registration form.  You may prepay for the entire school year and receive a free school t-shirt or pay in three separate payments.  We will remind you of the due dates and payments needed in the acceptance letter you will receive.  A $25 late fee will be assessed on all tuition received after the due dates listed in the acceptance letter.  If you register after June 1st, your first tuition payment will be due two weeks after your acceptance letter is mailed to you.

First Payment is due June 1st: 

            3K/ 2 day: $400

            3K and 4K/ 3 day: $475

            4K/ 4 day: $500

Second Payment is due September 15^th:

            3K/ 2 day: $150

            3K and 4K/ 3 day: $200

            4K/ 4 day: $300

Balance of the tuition is due December 15^th:

            3K/ 2 day: $150

            3K and 4K/ 3 day: $200

            4K/ 4 day: $300

We thank you for your interest in our school.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our President or Registrar.

Lisa Fettig, President                                      Rebecca LaVoy, Registrar

262-252-2569                                                                                                   262-253-1597

                                                                                                rvsd LF: 12/15/07

MENOMONEE FALLS PRESCHOOL CO-OP               RETURN OR MAIL TO THE COOP

PO BOX 283                                                                          ATTN:  REBECCA LAVOY, REGISTRAR MENOMONEE FALLS, WI 53052                                                (262) 250-0479

(262) 251-3550

REGISTRATION FORM

School Year 2008-2009

In order to reserve a place for your child, you must return the completed registration form, the enrollment agreement, volunteer scheduling form, and the $50 registration fee.  If your child is unable to be placed the $50 registration fee will be returned to you.

Student Information

Student name (first, middle, last) _____________________________ Nickname _________

Address __________________________________________________________________________

Date of birth _______________________ Boy _____ Girl _____ School Year____________

Please indicate your class preference with the number one (1).  Indicate your second choice with a number two (2) in the event that your first choice is full.  You will be placed on a waiting list for your first choice.  You will receive a notice as to what class your child was placed in and/or what waiting list you may be on

3K /2 Day: Meet Monday and Tuesday                                 3K/3 Day: Meet Wednesday,            

* Must be 3 yrs of age by December 31st                              Thursday, Friday                                                                                                     *Must be 3 yrs of age by September 1^st

_____ 9:00- 11:30 AM                                                           ______ 9:00-11:30 AM

_____ 12:30-3:00 PM                                                

4K/ 3 Day: Meet Wednesday, Thursday, Friday                    4K/ 4 Day: Meet Tuesday,

* Must be 4 yrs of age by October 1^st                                       Wednesday, Thursday, Friday                                                                                      * Must by 4 yrs of age by October 1^st

_____ 9:00-11:30 AM                                                            _____12:30-3:00 PM

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Office Use Only:

Date of Registration: ________________________Recorded by: __________________________

Registration fee paid: ___________

Date of Withdrawl: _________________________ Recorded by: __________________________

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian name ______________________________________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________________

Home Phone ___________________________ E-Mail Address___________________________

Employer name and address ______________________________________________________________________________

Work phone: _____________________________ Work hours ___________________________

Parent/Guardian name _______________________________________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone ____________________________ E-Mail Address ___________________________

Employer name and address _______________________________________________________________________________

Work phone ________________________________ Work hours __________________________

Name and ages of other children in the family:

_______________________________________________________________________________

Has this child attended the Co-op before?  ____Yes ____No If yes, what teacher? _____________

Has any other child in your family attended the Co-op? _______________________________________________________________________________

Does your child have special needs (including allergies) that the teacher needs to be aware of?

_______________________________________________________________________________

Does your child require medication to be taken at school related to allergies or for any other medical

reason? ______           If yes, please indicate the name of the medication. __________________________

Tell us about your child: ____________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

How did you hear about our school?  ________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________    ___________________________________________

Date                                                                 Signature of Parent/Guardian

Enrollment Agreement

I understand that Menomonee Falls Preschool Cooperative (Co-op) is a non-profit and non-discriminatory organization.  The Co-op is dependent on its families for and in partnership with the teachers for its educational effectiveness.  A copy of the signed Enrollment Agreement will be sent to you with your acceptance letter.

I agree to the following conditions:

1. I will pay the $50 registration fee upon signing this form.  I understand that this fee will be refunded if my child is not placed in a class.  I understand I must complete and return these forms to the registrar before my child will be admitted to the school.

2. I will pay the tuition due by the June 1st due date or pay the full tuition by the same said date.  I will pay the second payment of my child’s tuition by September 15th.  I will pay the balance of my child’s tuition by December 15^th.  A late fee of $25 will be assessed on all tuition received after the due dates.

3. I will take my share of parent helper days.  If I cannot help on my assigned day, it is my responsibility to find a replacement. (does not apply to families that have chosen the optional buyout)

4. I will attend the parent orientation meeting at the beginning of the school year.

5. I will provide my child’s immunization records within 30 days of my child’s first day of school.

6. I will help in cleaning the school on my assigned day during the school year.  If I do not clean on the day I am assigned I will be fined $75 and rescheduled. 

7. I will sign up for at least two committees on the Parent Participation Form.  This form will accompany your acceptance letter.

8. I will read the Parent Orientation Handbook.

If you have any questions about this agreement, please discuss them with the registrar before registering your child. Thank you.

Signature _______________________

Date ___________________________