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Children’s Corner News A Two
Star Program
Reaching for 3 Stars
Oklahoma has been rated the number one state in the nation for quality standards. The Department of Defense and Washington DC were ranked higher than Oklahoma, but the first state in the rankings was Oklahoma. Much of this was due to the Star rating system. The system ranges from 1 star to 3 stars. One star programs meet the bare minimum standards required by DHS licensing. One and one half star facilities are working towards a Two Star ranking and meet higher standards. A facility may only be ranked one and one half stars for a short amount of time. Two Star programs meet higher standards such as room arrangement, learning centers, staff education and training , parent communication and involvement, lesson planning, health and safety, program goals, and more. Children’s Corner has met and maintained a Two Star status for over seven years. It has been a goal for the facility to obtain the Three Star status for some time. However, limited “woman” power has prevented much progress towards that goal. That is, until now. Now, there is a new plan about to go into motion.
Mrs. Tammy Richard to assume more respoNsibilities
Beginning this coming fall, Mrs. Tammy will be leaving the classroom at Children’s Corner to assume more Assistant Director responsibilities. Tammy has served Children’s Corner very well in the classroom for almost seven years. The object of this move is to further the facilities overall quality and ultimately achieve the NAEYC Accreditation and the Three Star status. Tammy has demonstrated broad understanding of our policies, procedures and curriculum. She has extensive knowledge of ECERS standards, Handwriting without Tears and Loving Guidance. She has implemented the highest quality standards in her room and maintained those standards for several years. With her in place to aid the classroom teachers, and the Director, higher quality will be maintained facility wide.
JULY THEMES
Bible Heroes July 6-8 David 1Samuel 17:50 “David triumphed over the giant with a sling and a stone.”
July 13-15 Samson Judges 13:5b “Samson was set apart to God from birth.”
July 20-22 Ruth and Esther Esther 4:14b “ ...And who knows but that you have come to this position for such a time as this? “
July 27-29 The Disciples Matthew 4:19 “Come follow me .” said Jesus, ” and I will make you fishers of men.”
Recycle
your Unwanted Items
Children’s Corner Supplies Please
remember to send your child’s necessary supplies to school. You will need to
check with your child’s teacher about certain items. However, most classes
will need the same supplies with one or two exceptions. Each day your child will
need the following items: · A brown bag lunch · A change of clothing ( just in
case) · A folder for daily communication
and completed work · A rest mat · A crib sheet · A blanket · A backpack
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