October 2019
Newsletter
Dear Parents,

Fall is in full swing here at TLC. We're looking forward to a fun month and have various activities planned throughout the month including: our Fall Festival for all children, our field trip to the farm for pre-k, and of course, our Halloween festivities and parade!

I wanted to inform you of a new security measure we are taking at Brookside. With safety for all students, staff, and parents being a top concern, I hired a security officer from the school district to be present during different times of the day or at pickup. This is just an added measure I felt necessary to make sure our TLC community feels comfortable.

If you have any questions or concerns, as always, please feel free to reach out by email at tlcmerrick@verizon.net or phone/text at 516-659-2247.

-Francina
Save These Important Dates
  • Thursday, October 3, 2019- School Photos
  • Monday, October 14, 2019- CLOSED for Columbus Day
  • Thursday, October 17- Fall Festival at TLC
  • Tuesday, October 22- White Post Farms field trip (pre-k only) see below.
  • Thursday, October 31- Halloween! Feel free to dress up and send in nut-free treats.
Pre-k Farm Trip
Our trip for the pre-k class only is on Tuesday, October 22. We will be visiting White Post Farms Animal Farm and Petting Zoo in Melville!

Please click here to download and complete the farm trip permission slip if you have not done so already. All forms are due back by Monday, October 7.
Speech Evaluations
Free speech evaluations will be provided by Theralympic Speech. They will be held on the following days: Wednesday, October 2, 2019 and Thursday, October 10, 2019. Please complete and return the consent form below if you are interested and have not done so already.
Sports Program Registration
Our t-ball and soccer program is in full swing! Coach Ian comes every Wednesday from now until February 19, 2020. The cost for this program is normally $320 for 24 weeks of sports but will be prorated if you would
still like to register.

If you did not already register, please complete the form below and return it with payment ASAP.
Medicals
 Updated forms are needed at the following dates: 3-6-9-12-18 months &
2-3-4-5 years.

You will be reminded as your child's birthday or medical expires.
Please use TLC's form every time.
Medications can be administered with proper doctor's permission and medication that matches. For example: we cannot administer Tylenol if your doctor specified Motrin. It is VERY specific.

All medication must be provided in its original packaging including the cup/syringe. This will ensure proper dispensing of the dose.

If you want medication to be given to your child to manage pain, or if your child has allergies and they require medication, please speak to an MAT trained teacher to check in your forms/medicines.

MAT Trained
Francina
Lidia
Amanda (Pre-k)
Shannon (Toddlers)
This Month's Menu
The latest menus can be found on our website.

Please bring in an alternative if your child does not eat what is on the menu. For children under 18 months, please continue to bring in yogurt, fruits/vegetables, and infant snacks. Some of the snacks are not appropriate for their age group and we don’t always have alternatives.

PLEASE LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS.

As a reminder, breakfast is over by 8:40am. Children should be in by 8:30am if you want them to be fed breakfast.
Questions?
Click here to send Francina an email or call/text her at 516-659-2247.
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