Groveland Newsletter
May & June 2017
Note from Jeremy Johnson, Site Supervisor
What an incredible journey it’s been! We’ve truly experienced each of the seven continents and find
ourselves travelling to the depths of the oceans for our final month and change. I know I don’t speak for
myself when I say that it’s been so great to get to know each of the students and families that spend time
with us before and after school. I wish you each a happy and healthy summer and look forward to seeing
many of you again over the summer and in the fall!
Note from Susie Gillespie, Explorers Club Manager
As the school year is coming to an end, I want to thank you for your support and cooperation throughout
the year. Registration is open for the 2017 - 18 school year and the deadline to register is August 9.
We are also looking forward to a summer filled with fun and entertaining activities as we take a Road Trip
Across America. Summer registration’s deadline is May 10. Thank you again for a wonderful 2016 - 17!
Summer Explorers Club for 2017
Our theme is Road Trip Across America and we have started planning for another fun, adventurous,
exciting summer. Make sure to register by May 10 to guarantee you get all the days your need. After that,
it’s based on space available.
To register, go to https://minnetonka.ce.eleyo.com. Questions about registration, call Julia Seper at
(952) 401—6832 or Mary Hall at (952) 401—6838.
Important Dates
May 10
May 29
DEADLINE
Closed
Summer Registration deadline is TODAY!
Explorers Club is closed today. Happy Memorial Day!
June 8
Last Day
Last day of the 2016—17 school year. Have a safe and fun summer!
Important Phone Numbers
Jeremy Johnson, Groveland Site Supervisor
Susie Gillespie, Explorers Club Manager
Julia Seper, Billing & Enrollment
(952) 401—5582
(952) 401—6824
(952) 401—6832
Important Reminders
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Hours: Explorers Club opens at 6:30 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m. There is a $10 late fee per family for every
5 minutes (or portion thereof) after 6 p.m.
Absent: Remember to always call our site if your child will be absent from Explorers (riding the bus home
or with a friend, sick, after school class, etc.). If we conduct a search, there is a $10 child search fee.
Bring ID: It is our policy to ask for picture ID to any adult picking up the children. This is a safety
policy. If you have asked someone to pick up your child from Explorers Club, please let Explorers Club
staff know the name of the person and let the person know to bring in their picture ID with them. We will
not release they child unless the names match. Again, this is for the safety of your child.
Authorized Pick Up: Please let us know if there will be another person picking up your child. A picture ID
will be required for all persons authorized to pick up children.
Tennis Shoes: Children need tennis shoes to participate in gym and outside.
Where to Drop Off And Pick Up
If your child is attending before school Explorers Club,
you will drop them off in the Tile Floor Gym where you
will use the iPad to sign them in.
If your child is attending afterschool Explorers Club,
you will pick your child up from their designated
location listed below, where you will also find the iPad
to sign them out.
Kinders
Grades 1 & 2
Grades 3—5
Our Tracking System
Each group will have a board with student names by
grade. There will be a slot next to each student’s
name where they’ll change a magnet with the
choice they make so parents can see where they
are. Each staff member will then have a magnetic
board with names of the kids they have with them.
Room KJ
Tile Floor Gym
Cove
Late Policy
All children must be picked up no later than 6 p.m. If an emergency delays you and you are going to be late picking
up your child, make plans for someone authorized on your Alternate Pick Up form to pick up your child on time, and
call the program staff immediately. In the event that your child is still at the program after closing and we have not
heard from you, we will take the following steps (in order):
1. Attempt to reach you at home, cell, and/or work.
2. Call the people you listed as authorized to pick up your child.
3. If you are more than 30 minutes late, the police will be
contacted for assistance.
After the third instance, childcare services may be suspended or terminated.