Dear Parents/Guardians: December 2016

The Gibbsboro School District will again be offering an in-district preschool program for the 2017-2018 school year for four typically developing children (two male, two female) into our three-year-old preschool program. (A student’s age is defined by his/her age on 10-1-17). This program has been highly successful and proven to be an enriching opportunity for all the children involved.

The class will be staffed by a teacher who is dually certified in the areas of general and special preschool education and at least one classroom assistant.

The class will again be scheduled for a half-day from 8:15-10:45 a.m.; we will provide the program for five days per week (Monday through Friday). There will be no cost for the program for the parent/guardian and no transportation will be provided for non- classified children.

In order to be considered for this program, children must be residents of Gibbsboro, toilet trained and born on or before 10-1-14. Children born on or before 10-1-13 will not be eligible; however, they will be eligible to apply for the four-year-old program. Applications must include proof of age (birth certificate), and if accepted copies of current immunizations will be requested. If there are more than four applicants, a lottery system will be conducted. Applicants will be divided by gender.

If you are interested in enrolling your non-classified child in this program, please complete the attached form and return to Miss Sandi Ramos, Child Study Team Office by February 13, 2017. Parents/guardians will be notified the next day by our Office if their child has been selected. If chosen, you will need to schedule an appointment with Mrs. Carol DiDonato in the front office to register your child. If your child is not selected, he/she will be placed on a waiting list and considered according to gender and position on the list if an opening becomes available. Any applications received after the due date will be added or placed on a waiting list in accordance with the date/time received.

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact me or my secretary, Miss. Sandi Ramos, at 783-5344 extension 305.

Sincerely yours,

Barri E. Veytsman, Ed. S Supervisor of Special Services APPLICATION FORM FOR 3-YEAR OLD PRESCHOOL PROGRAM 2017-2018 School Year

Please return this form: By Mail or Hand Deliver to: Miss. Sandi Ramos Child Study Team Office 37 Kirkwood Rd. Gibbsboro, NJ 08026

Please return by: February 13, 2017

Name of Child: ______Gender – Male __ Female __

Date of Birth: ______Age as of October 1, 2017: ______

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Print Name:

______

Is a birth certificate available? _____ yes _____ no

Email: ______

Address: ______

Day Telephone number: ______Cell Phone: ______Other: ______

Is your child toilet trained? _____ yes _____ no

Are immunizations up to date? ______yes ______no

Has your child had any preschool experience? If yes, where? ______

Are there any special circumstances that we should know about? (Food allergies, allergic reactions to bee stings, etc.)

______

[ ] I agree to provide transportation for my child. I assure that my child will attend the program regularly and adhere to the hours of operation.

______Parent/Guardian Signature Date