TRSNS Policies and Procedures

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Admission Procedures

Enrollment begins in January for classes beginning the following September. All children between the ages of two and five as of September 30 may apply for admission to the school. Priority is given to current students, their siblings, and Temple members.

Parents of prospective students are encouraged to attend the Open House that is scheduled each January. Please call the Nursery School, (703) 532-2227 in December for the date and time. We begin accepting applications for our nursery school program the evening of the Open House. An application fee of $100 and a copy of the child's birth certificate must accompany the application.

Organization

The average class has 12-14 children with one teacher and two assistants. The following classes are offered:

2 year olds
2 days per week, 9:15a.m.-12:15p.m. [children must be 2 by September 30, 2009]

5 days per week, 9:15a.m.-12:15p.m. [children must be 2 1/2 by September 30, 2009]

[Children must be 4 by September 30, 2009 and must be toilet trained]
5 days per week, 9:15a.m.-12:15p.m.

The Nursery School offers an Enrichment Program until 2:00 p.m. for children enrolled in our Three Year Old and Pre-kindergarten programs. All children enrolled in Enrichment Programs must be toilet trained.

Health

The Fairfax County Health Department requires all children to have a current health form on file at the school. The form must be filled out, signed by the child’s doctor, and dated within 12 months prior to the beginning of school. EACH CHILD MUST HAVE A CURRENT HEALTH FORM ON FILE IN ORDER TO START SCHOOL. Failure to have the health form on file will mean the exclusion of your child from the program.

Consulting Psychologist

The Nursery School employs a clinical psychologist to consult with the teaching staff and parents. The psychologist provides parent education workshops, teacher workshops, and staff support. Additionally, she is available, with prior parental permission, to observe children who are experiencing challenges in classroom. This service is available at no charge to parents. If ongoing or supplemental services are needed, the psychologist will refer parents to the appropriate provider in the community.

Discipline Policy

Discipline at Temple Rodef Shalom Nursery School is constructive in nature. Methods of discipline include: fair and consistent limits, positively worded directions, redirection and modeling acceptable behavior. The staff also arranges materials, activities and schedules in a way that promotes desirable behavior.

Food Policy

Temple Rodef Shalom Policy on Food at Family/Child Events

[Adopted by TRS Board of Directors May 15, 2007]

Allergies to peanuts and tree nuts (such as cashews, walnuts, almonds, etc) are very serious and can be life threatening. For many people

with nut allergies, exposure to even a minute trace of nuts can cause a dangerous allergic reaction. Because of the number of children at TRS

who have peanut and/or tree nut allergies, the Temple has adopted the following policy to minimize the risk to these children:

It is the Temple's policy to take reasonable actions to maintain a “nut free” environment at activities primarily targeted for children.

These are the activities of the Nursery School, the Religious School, the Youth Group, and Camp and any Temple sponsored family/child

event. In particular, these include, but are not limited to the following:

Oneg Shabbats following Tot Shabbat and Family Services

Family Shabbat Dinners

Mitzvah Day

Purim Carnival

“Inside Out Rockin’ Shabbat”

Family Game Night and ice cream socials

Second Night Seder

Food available during Religious School hours (bake sales, bagel bar, etc.)

For purposes of this policy, restricted foods include any products with peanuts and/or tree nuts as an ingredient, or with a cautionary label warning

such as “may contain nuts,” “manufactured on equipment that also processes nuts,” or “produced in a facility that processes nuts.”

Where products containing nuts are a necessary part of such activities (such as a Mitzvah day request to make peanut butter sandwiches),

information that such event is not “nut free” will be prominently stated in the main materials about the event. Additionally, when unavoidable,

“nut free” baked goods from bakeries are permissible even if prepared on or with equipment that may also process nuts, including sliced Challah.

It is understood that the TRS Kitchen and equipment will not be “nut free.” Further, events that are primarily adult related activities and private

functions will not be restricted by this policy. These include food at Board Meetings, adult committee meetings, adult education series,

adult staff meetings, other general religious services, and Bar/Bat Mitzvah receptions

The Temple cannot and does not guarantee that food served at Temple functions is safe for allergic individuals. Individuals and Parents

should continue to exercise caution.

This Policy will be communicated at regular intervals to Religious School and Nursery School teachers and parents, Youth Group leaders and

participants, Camp Director, counselors and parents, at Board Meetings and in the Temple Bulletin. Caterers hired by the Temple for Temple

sponsored events will be informed of this policy.

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