Important Facts

In order to participate in the After School Program (ASP) students must have: 

• Completed registrationform with accurate emergency contacts (Please note that these numbers will be checked for accuracy, so be sure to notify your emergency family member that they are a contact at the school.A relative, neighbor or friend must be within a short distance and available to pick up your child in case of early/emergency dismissal.)
• The registration fee is $40.00 per family
• All payments must be paid on the date requested. All payments (both monthly and weekly) are to be paid the THURSDAY before the new month or the Thursday before the week of attendance.  THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE.  Teachers will be given a list every Friday of the children who have paid for the following week, if you have not paid your child will NOT be accepted into the program.  Only pre-registered students will be permitted to attend the ASP.  Phone calls to the office will not be permitted. 
• In case of student illness, serious misbehavior or toilet accident the child must be picked up immediately by the nearest relative, neighbor or friend on the emergency card.
• We now have a direct phone line to the ASP. If for any reason you need to call please use the regular school number (914) 476-8489.
• Program hours are Monday to Friday 2:30-6:00 sharp.  First Friday and early dismissal at 12:00-6:00 sharp.
• Children will be provided with a daily snack, you may provide your child with a healthy snack, no candy and no soda.  The use of the vending machine will not be permitted.
• If your child has a food allergy you must provide your child with a snack.
• Children have a daily schedule of activities including homework time, crafts, games, and - weather permitting - playtime in the school yard.
• This is a structured program, in which all children must participate, much planning goes into the program, it is not a free playtime (See below ASP schedule).
• On early dismissal days students must provide their own lunch (THERE IS NO HOT LUNCH ON FIRST FRIDAYS/EARLY DISMISSAL).  They may also bring a change of clothing for early dismissal days only.
• Students may bring their own games, cards or toys to the program.  It is your child’s responsibility to care for their belongings.  The ASP will not be responsible for lost or broken items.  Video games must be charged before using.  The use of outlets will not be permitted.
• The use of cell phones/cameras in the ASP will not be permitted. If your child needs to contact you, they will be permitted to use the After School phone.  Phone calls will be at the discretion of the staff.

• The first day of After School for grades Pre-K - 8 is September 9, 2009
• There will be no After School Program on December 23, 2009. Please make the appropriate arrangements, as that is a 12:00-dismissal date.
• The last day of ASP for grades Pre K and Kindergarten is June 15, and for grades 1-8 the last day will be June 18.
• St. Anthony School reserves the right to shorten or cancel the ASP in case of any emergency closing, predicted storm, civil disaster, flooding or facility emergency.
• Your child will only be released to you or any individual who is designated on the After School Registration Form.  In case of an emergency, a written note will be accepted and that designated person will be asked for identification
• If your child will participate in any other after school activities during after school program hours parents must provide written consent giving permission to a responsible adult who will sign your child out and back in if necessary.

Fees: 

Payment Method:

Complete the form located in the forms section of this website, which will be located at the sign-out desk outside of the After School room.  If the child will attend for the entire month submit the entire form and remit the fee indicated for the entire month.  If the child is to attend on a weekly basis, specify which days by checking off the correct boxes and enclose the amount indicated for those days.* In either case these forms and fees must be submitted  the Thursday prior to the week the child will attend.*

Rates:                           

• $20/per day per child on regular school day; $15 each additional sibling.
• $35/per child on early dismissal day, $25 each additional sibling.
• $10/per day per child picked up promptly by 3:30.  If pick-up exceeds 3:30 by any length of time, FULL payment of $20 is required.

• Each child must be signed out.  Signature and time of pick-up must be accurately noted on sign-out sheet.

• Registration Fee:  $40 per family to be enclosed with the registration form.
• There will be NO CREDITS as staffing arrangements have been made (except snow days)

Late Pickup Fee:

It is expected that each child is picked up by 6:00 sharp.  We follow the school clock and can not consistently wait for a child to be picked up late.  The late fee is $25 per 15-minute increment starting at 6:01 PM.  You will receive a late fee charge that must be paid immediately.  Failure to do so will leave us no choice but to refuse participation in the program.  Frequent late pickup will also be cause to refuse participation in the program.

Failure to comply with the ASP Rules as outlined above will result in refusal to admit the child into the St Anthony School After School Program.

Conduct:

It is expected that all students involved in the ASP show respect to the staff and care for the After School property.  All that attend must follow the discipline code for student conduct outlined in the Parent-Student Handbook.  Demerits will be issued for any infractions.  Three demerits will result in dismissal from the ASP.  Younger children may be asked to take a time-out.  All children attending the ASP must comply with the rules that have been outlined.  Please re-enforce these rules with your child/children so we may ensure the safety of all that attend the ASP. 

After School Schedule 

When first entering the ASP in the gym, all students are to sit quietly at the tables provided until attendance is taken. 

Attendance (2:30-2:45)

Snack Time (2:45-3:00) – All students must have snack at this time, unless they are at a special, at which time they will have snack upon returning.  Snack provided consists of milk (chocolate, low fat or regular) and cookies.

Homework (3:00-4:00) –Children are to complete homework assigned.  If your child is finished earlier they need to bring something they can do quietly until 4:00.  The time allotted for homework is 1 hour.  It is the parent’s responsibility to check homework for completion and corrections. Additional time will be allotted for any child, if necessary.  Also, help will be provided by the staff.

Please keep in mind it is your child’s responsibility to complete their homework.  If you choose to have your child do their homework at home, please indicate on the attached form.  However, they will need to do something quietly until 4:00.

Crafts (4:00-4:30) – Crafts will be provided at this time only. 

Free Time (4:30-5:45) – This includes watching a DVD, games and/or recreational activities provided by the After School Staff.  It is at the discretion of the staff to decide what free play activities will be permitted on a given day.  Children are responsible to clean up whatever they use before being signed-out.

Use of Bathroom – ALL STUDENTS MUST NOTIFY A STAFF MEMBER BEFORE USING THE BATHROOM.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN REGISTERING FOR OUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, PLEASE PRINT OUT THE FORM ON OUR FORMS PAGE AND SEND IT IN.