General Information
Schedule of Classes:
The religious education program for children and youth will begin in September
and run through June. All classes, except the Teen Group, follow the Story for
All Ages portion of our Worship Service. Children in the Nursery, Preschool,
and Spirit Play classes may not leave without an adult, so please pick up your
child promptly following the service. Children in Grades 4 through 8 must be
picked up by a parent unless a dismissal waiver has been signed. Any program
holidays will be announced in the newsletter and the Order of Service
announcements.
Registration
All families of the church are required to complete a registration form
annually. These forms give permission for your child to participate in the
program and provide valuable information which allow us to best meet the needs
of your child, whether it be particular medical concerns or allergies, special
programs in which your child wishes to participate, or special mailings. There
is no registration fee, but we do ask that you donate to our snack closet.
Visitors
We welcome Visitors. Please introduce yourself and your child to the teacher,
and complete a visitor form. Children in Spirit Play must attend a brief
orientation with their parent.
Teachers:
We consider religious education to be a lifelong learning process, and who
better to guide our youngsters than the adult members and friends of the
church. Our teachers are dedicated and creative volunteers who maintain the
best interests of the children in their classrooms. The teachers can best
minister to the needs of the children in their class when they are kept
informed of each child's particular needs and concerns. We encourage you, the
parent, to become acquainted with the teachers in your child's class.
Volunteers:
Our program is a cooperative one, directed and taught by volunteers. We depend
on your participation in our ministry to children and youth. Many of our
volunteers serve as teachers and committee members. The back of the
registration form provides an opportunity for parents to indicate their
preferred areas of program support. We encourage you to learn along with your
child as you take a spiritual journey together.
Behavioral Expectations:
We strive to make our program a lively, interactive learning environment with a
focus on care and respect. Each class formulates guidelines for behavior during
the first few classes, and violations are few. However, should behavior come
into issue, gentle redirection or time away from the group may be needed.
Parents are expected to supervise their own children unless in a class or
signed into childcare. Encourage your child to show respect for our community
and behave appropriately in church. If concerns arise, please contact your
child's teacher, or the DRE.