MENOMONEE FALLS PRESCHOOL CO-OP N88 W17658 CHRISTMAN ROAD PO BOX 283 MENOMONEE FALLS WI 53052-0283 262-251-3550 www.menomoneefallspreschoolcoop.com mfpreschoolcoop@yahoo.com   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 approximately 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.   Field Trips:   Field trips are planned throughout the year to enhance the school curriculum.  On the first day of school, each parent is required to complete a Field Trip Permission Slip.  Parents will be advised of the date and time of all field trips as each one approaches throughout the school year.  Field trip fees are NOT included in the price of tuition.  The 3K/2 day PM class will attend all field trips in the morning with the 3K/2 day AM class.  The 4K/4 day PM class will attend all field trips in the morning with the 4K/3 day AM class.         * Buyout:  We are offering a buyout program for parents who are unable to be a parent helper in the classroom certain days throughout the year.  The buyout is for parent helper days ONLY.  The parents who choose 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.    3K/2 day AM and PM classes:  Depending on class size, a parent must be able to be a parent helper on Mondays or a buyout may be required (you will be notified if this is the case).   4K/4 day PM class:  Depending on class size, a parent must be able to be a parent helper on either a Thursday or Friday or a buyout may be required (you will be notified if this is the case).               2 day students: $180.00/year             3 day students: $270.00/year             4 day students: $360.00/year   *Extended Day:  Throughout the year we will be offering an Extended Day Program at $10.00 per session for the morning classes and $8.00 per session for the afternoon classes.       Registration Policies:   Children must be at least three years of age before December 31st for the 3K/ 2 day program and three years of age before September 1st 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 December 31st 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 31st.  All returning students who register after the January 31st deadline will lose their priority status and will be registered on a first come first serve basis with 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 2010-2011 school year is listed below.  The tuition prices include a child-sized t-shirt required to be worn on field trip days.  You will be able to choose the size of the t-shirt on the registration form.               3K/ 2 day:  $755/year Monday and Tuesday- 9:00 - 11:30 AM OR                                                 Monday and Tuesday  – 12:30 – 3:00 PM             3K/ 3 day:  $935/year Wednesday, Thursday and Friday- 9:00 - 11:30 AM                4K/ 3 day:  $935/year Wednesday, Thursday and Friday- 9:00 - 11:30 AM             4K/ 4 day:  $1140/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 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.  If you begin any program after the first day of classes, the first tuition payment will be due on or before your child/children’s first day of attendance.   First Tuition Payment is due June 1st:              3K/ 2 day: $355             3K and 4K/ 3 day: $435             4K/ 4 day: $440             Buyout payment is due: 2 day- $180.00, 3 day- $270.00, 4 day- $360.00           Second Tuition Payment is due September 15th:             3K/ 2 day: $200             3K and 4K/ 3 day: $250             4K/ 4 day: $350   Balance of the tuition is due December 15th:             3K/ 2 day: $200             3K and 4K/ 3 day: $250             4K/ 4 day: $350     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 LMF: 11/29/09 RETURN OR MAIL TO THE COOP: MENOMONEE FALLS PRESCHOOL CO-OP ATTN:  REBECCA LAVOY, REGISTRAR PO BOX 283 MENOMONEE FALLS, WI 53052 (262) 251-3550     REGISTRATION FORM School Year 2010-2011   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: _________________________________________________________________________                         Street                                       City                 State                            Zip   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: Meets Monday and Tuesday                   3K/3 Day: *Must be 3 yrs of age by Sept. 1st * Must be 3 yrs of age by December 31st                              Wednesday, Thursday and Friday _____ 9:00- 11:30 AM                                                           ______ 9:00-11:30 AM     _____ 12:30-3:00 PM (minimum of 6 children to hold the class)   4K/ 3 Day: Meets Wednesday, Thursday, Friday      4K/ 4 Day: Meets Tuesday, Wednesday, * Must be 4 yrs of age by December 31st                                           Thursday, and Friday * Must by 4 yrs of age by December 31st _____ 9:00-11:30 AM                                                                                                 _____12:30-3:00 PM     _______  I choose the buyout option. (Please check) ___________________________________________________________________ Office Use Only:   Date of Registration: ________________________Recorded by: __________________________   Registration fee paid: ___________   Date of Withdrawal: _________________________ Recorded by: __________________________           Parent/Guardian Information   Parent/Guardian name: _____________________________________________________________________   Address:_________________________________________________________________________________                         Street                                                   City                              State                 Zip   Home Phone: ________________  Cell Phone:  _________________  E-Mail Address: _________________   Employer name and address: ________________________________________________________________   ________________________________________________________________________________________   Work phone: __________________________________ Work hours ________________________________   Parent/Guardian name: ____________________________________________________________________   Address ________________________________________________________________________________ (if different from above)  Street                                              City                              State                 Zip   Home Phone: ________________  Cell 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?  If your child has allergies, please fill out the medical information sheet included with this packet.   ________________________________________________________________________________________   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? _________________________________________________________   Please select the appropriate t-shirt size for your child:  XS/2-4    S/6-8    M/10-12     ____________________________    ___________________________________________ 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:   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.   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 15th.  A late fee of $25 will be assessed on all tuition received after the due dates.   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 buyout)   I will attend the parent orientation meeting at the beginning of the school year.   I will provide my child’s immunization records within ONE week of my child’s first day of school.   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.    I will sign up for at least two committees on the Parent Participation Form.  This form will accompany your acceptance letter.   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 ________________________________           Menomonee Falls Preschool Cooperative Volunteer Scheduling Form 2010-2011 Child’s Name (First, Middle, Last): _______________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth: ________________________              Male  or  Female     E-mail: ___________________________________ Parent(s) Name: ____________________________________ Phone: __________________ Cell Phone: ________________ Thank you for volunteering.  Parent participation is just one of the most important aspects of the Co-op.  Please indicate which day/s you prefer to be parent helper in your child’s classroom.  Also, If you have chosen the optional buyout program, (explained on pg. 2 of the registration packet) please indicate that below. 3K/2 day AM and PM classes:  Depending on class size, a parent must be able to be a parent helper on Mondays or a buyout may be required (you will be notified if this is the case).   4K/4 day PM class:  Depending on class size, a parent must be able to be a parent helper on either a Thursday or Friday or a buyout may be required (you will be notified if this is the case).   2-DAY CLASS (3K)                           3-DAY CLASS AM (3K or 4K)                                       4-DAY CLASS (4K) _______  MONDAY                           _______ WEDNESDAY                                                    _______  TUESDAY   _______  TUESDAY                          _______  THURSDAY                                                      _______  WEDNESDAY   _______ 2 DAY BUYOUT                _______  FRIDAY                                                              _______  THURSDAY     ($180.00/YR) _______  3 DAY BUYOUT ($270.00/YR)                     _______  FRIDAY                                                                                   ______ 4 DAY BUYOUT ($360.00/YR) __________  NO PREFERENCE.  I CAN DO ANY SCHOOL DAY                        The scheduling parent will try to honor these preferences as well as assign one of your parent helper days as close to your child’s birthday as possible.  If you have a specific date or time period that you cannot be parent helper, please indicate so below: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Before each scheduled parent helper day, please review the guidelines in the Parent Orientation Handbook ANNUAL CLEANING ASSIGNMENT We also schedule for the monthly cleanings ahead of time.  You are only assigned one time for the entire year.  If there is a time period that you will not be available, please indicate so here:  _____________________________________________________________________________ If you have any questions or concerns please call the current scheduler or registrar as listed on the Board of Directors page that is included in this packet.