Important Dates for 2012-13

Please Click the link below for a snapshot of important dates until June 2012 (including Summer and Fall registration dates).

Important Dates 2012

January 19, 2012

Hello all,

KOSC is open today for both before school and after school care, as classes are in session.

We do ask that parents with children in After School Care pick up their children as early as possible today, so staff can make it home safely before the roads ice over too much.

Have a great day and drive safe out there!

Weather Closure, January 18th, 2012

Good Morning,

Sorry for the delay in posting. Our internet has been down since last night.

Due to the risk of staff travelling during dangerous weather conditions this morning, and the cancellation of classes in School District 63, Keating Out of School care will not be in operation today, January 18th.

Please check the school district website tomorrow morning after 6:30 am, or tune into your local radio stations to determine if KOSC will be in operation tomorrow. If classes are cancelled again, KOSC will be closed.

If classes are opened, but current road conditions are deemed to dangerous for staff travel, KOSC reserves the right to cancel AM and/or PM care for that day. Hopefully this won’t be an issue. Please call to check our voicemail 250-652-5546 at around 6:45am Thursday morning for further details, or check this post online at around the same time.

Again,apologies for the inconvenience and we hope that everyone gets at least a few minutes out there to enjoy the snow!

Sincerely,

Jamie

 

Happy New Year

Hello all,

Well, 2012 has officially begun – and before you know it Spring Break, September registration, and Summer 2012 registration will begin. Please take the time to check our events calendar page, which has all the important dates from now until June listed.

As always, all KOSC staff are here to answer any questions or concerns that may arise.

Have a great day!

Jamie

CHRISTMAS CAMP 2011

Hello KOSC Families!

With Halloween gone, Christmas is right around the corner. KOSC staff have again created another exciting Christmas Program for your kids over the Break. Please click on the link below, or you can access the calendar under the “Our Programs” tab.

Christmas Camp Calendar 2011

Registration starts Monday morning, Nov. 7th, so please, refrain from sending emails or calling requesting dates before then as we will not be able to accept them.

Cancellations for Christmas Camp must be done by Friday, Dec. 2nd, or full fees will be charged.

As always, I or any KOSC staff are happy to field any questions or concerns.

Enjoy you day!

-Jamie

Pro-D Day, October 21st (Galey Farms)

Our Pro-D registration for October 21st has officially filled up. If you need care please make sure to get put on the waitlist, as it seems to grow a little longer every day. And if you need to cancel your space and don’t wish to be charged, please do so before October 13th!

For those of you registered, our tour begins at 10:00, which means we’re getting picked up by the bus here at 9:20. As we like to have the kids eat a small snack before we leave, a drop off time of 8:30 or earlier would be greatly appreciated.

And yes, it is October, and yes, we will be outside for a large portion of the day so please ensure that your child comes with weather-appropriate clothing – which in October could mean just about anything…

Anyways, I hope your children are looking forward to our trip as much as the staff are!

Best Of Luck To Markus!

Hello Kosc Families,

I just wanted to send a quick shout out to Markus, and wish him best of luck in his new career path.  I know all of you are hoping that the next time you get pulled over, Officer Anastasiades will be the one asking for your license and registration…

I’d also like this opportunity to introduce myself to those families who may not know me, and also recap my few years away for those parents who may be wondering – I started here as a child care supervisor in 2004 while going to University.  After graduation, I had the privilege to fill in for Krista during her first maternity leave in 2008, and then decided to try and put my film degree to some use upon her return.  Suffice it to say, the movie industry (at least in Victoria) is far from glamorous.

I’ve spent the past year running the Out of School Care program for the YMCA-YWCA of Greater Victoria in Vic West, but when the opportunity to return to KOSC presented itself, I can honestly say it felt like coming home.

I ask for your patience in learning (or re-learning) all your names and those of your children.  It is quite a task to come back after a few years and realize that there are over 100 new families to meet, and not only that but to know what days they come and what room they’re can be a bit of a mind boggle.  So if I introduce myself to you twice (or maybe even three times), please don’t be offended

I’ll just sign off by saying that please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me if you have any questions or concerns.  From the amount of hugs and doughnut coupons Markus got yesterday, I know I have some very big shoes to fill (or are they shiny black combat boots?)

Sincerely,

Jamie Crowder

Pro-D days

Parents, you may now register for any or all Pro-D days this year! Either send us an email, call or drop-in and sign-up. There is generally one-weeks notice to cancel.

Here are the dates:

Friday September 23

Friday October 21

Monday November 14

Friday February 17

Monday March 5

Monday May 7

Friday June 29

First Day

It’s arrived!! The first day of school is here and we’re ready to go!!

KOSC will be open at 7:00am for all children registered for morning care. We will walk the children up to the school at 8:40 for their first day, and then pick-up all children registered for after-school care. Don’t worry, we’ll have our lists and be out on the playground directing the kids to their appropriate rooms.

If you have any immediate concerns or questions over the week-end, please email me at koscpm@yahoo.com and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Have a super-great long week-end!!!!

Markus

September Schedule

While there is still lots of summer left, we are gearing up and planning for September.

As most of you know, the first day of school begins at 8:40 and ends at 10:30.

If your child is registered for after-school care on Tuesdays, we will begin our after-school care at 10:30 that day. If you child is attending Kindergarten, which does not run on Tuesday, then our after-school care will begin at 8:40am.

KOSC will be working with the gradual entry system at the school and will accommodate your child between Kindergarten and KOSC. We will drop-off and pick-up the children from the school during the first week and a half.

Summary of Schedule

Tuesday September 6: Morning Care – 7:00-8:40 / Afternoon Care 10:30-6:00 (*kindergarten after-school care will begin at 8:40)

Wednesday September 7 – Tuesday September 13: Morning Care – 7:00-8:40 / Afternoon Care 2:40-6:00 (*kindergarten after-school care will be begin at 8:40)

*Please note that care for Kindergarten children between 8:40 and 6:00 is only available for members that are registered for after-school care on that particular day.

Wednesday September 14 – Normal Care

Friday September 22 – Pro-D Day. Sign-up for this will be available on Wednesday September 6.