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8   |  Y E L LOW S P R I N G S N EWS  2 O 2 0 – 2 1 S C HOO L G U I D E The preschool program at Friends Care Center is operated by the Greene County Educational Service Center (ESC). The Educational Service Center provides edu- cational programs and services to public schools throughout Greene County. The program was founded on the concept of providing high quality preschool experi- ences in an enriching environment. A comprehensive curriculum is provided that addresses child development and Ohio’s Early Learning Development Standards. The preschool program is open to chil- dren ages 3–5 who are residents of either the Yellow Springs Exempted Village or Cedar Cliff Local School Districts. The preschool program is state licensed. Chil- dren learn best through meaningful play; therefore, a developmentally appropriate play-based curriculum is followed to foster intellectual, social, physical and emotional growth. An integrated program allows children who have many types of strengths and needs to model various skills for each other, interact with a variety of children and establish friendships with one another. The program is designed to meet the needs of each child. Our program is uniquely located in our community nursing home. We are dedicated to helping students and seniors learn and care together through intergenerational activities. Our children and residents develop friendships and relation- ships and a special magic is created.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the preschool opening and schedule are sub- ject to change. The information provided is based upon what we currently know and what we are planning with preschool attendance. We are following Greene County Public Health guidelines.  • We will be at 50% student capacity. | FRIENDS CARE PRESCHOOL AUG 24 STUDENTS’ FIRST DAY 28 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day SEP 4 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day 7 NO SCHOOL Labor Day 11 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day 25 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day OCT 4 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day 7 Parent conferences to be scheduled 9 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day 14 Parent conferences to be scheduled 16 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day 23 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day 30 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day NOV 6 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day 13 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day 20 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day 25–27 NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving break DEC 4 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day 11 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day 18 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day DEC. 21 2020– JAN. 1, 2021 NO SCHOOL WINTER BREAK JAN 8 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day 15 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day 18 NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King Day 22 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day 29 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day FEB 5 NO SCHOOL Presidents Day 10 Parent conferences to be scheduled 12 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day 15 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day 17 Parent conferences to be scheduled 19 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day 26 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day MAR 5 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day 12 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day 19 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day 22–26 NO SCHOOL SPRING BREAK APR 2 NO SCHOOL Good Friday holiday 9 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day 16 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day 23 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day 29 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day MAY 7 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day 14 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day 21 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day 27 STUDENTS’ LAST DAY OF SCHOOL 28 NO SCHOOL Teacher work day • All adults must wear personal pro - tective equipment (either face shields or masks) at all times.  • We sanitize daily and make sure chil - dren are consistently hand-washing.  • Playgrounds are for preschool only and only one class is permitted on the playground at a time. • When possible and weather permit - ting, we will conduct assessments outside.  • We are asking that families temperature check and monitor the child before sending them to school. Children must be kept home with a temperature of 100.4 or higher. • If there is a case of COVID-19, we will immediately isolate and notify all partici- pant families.  If you have any further questions, feel free to contact Preschool Supervisor Traci Womack at  twomack@greeneesc.org. Black Pug Bike Repair 937-206-0980 • BLACKPUGBIKES.COM AUTHORIZED DEALER for Bike Friday, Niner, Velo-Orange, Fatback, & other brands. PICK-UP & DELIVERY SERVICES OFFERED Minor repairs, tune-ups, wheel builds & overhauls. By appointment only.