Welcome to the SANDBOX!

Welcome to the Sandbox
(The Preschool division of Fort S.A.N.D.)

Fort S.A.N.D. exists to partner with parents in raising up children to be committed and confident followers of Jesus Christ; through age appropriate, Bible-based and Gospel focused teaching.

Our desire is that while your children are with us here in “the Sandbox” that they will hear the Bible being read, begin to get to know who God is and what He has done and see the Gospel being lived out in the lives of the volunteers who faithfully serve in Fort S.A.N.D. and that all of this will be done in a way that allows you the freedom to concentrate on the message being taught in the service.

Getting to know the Sandbox:

· Sand- - This room is designed for babies and young toddlers (birthdays... March 1, 2010- August 2011). In this room, they’ll begin to hear Bible truths (such as “God made everything”), while they’re being loved and cared for by our volunteer team.

· Pebbles 1- -This room is designed for toddlers (birthdays... September 1, 2009- February 2010). In this room they’ll hear Bible truths spoken, they’ll sing Bible truth songs and they’ll begin to see the Bible being read to them. They’ll also have time for play and snacks and the occasional simple craft.

** Children will be promoted from Sand to Pebbles 1 based on class size and space needs in December 2011 & March 2012. Please do not move your children between classes on your own.

 · Pebbles 2- -This room is for children born between September 1, 2008 and August 31, 2009. In this room they’ll continue to hear and sing Bible truths, they’ll see the Bible being read and taught to them and they’ll begin to memorize Bible verses. They’ll also have time for play, snacks and crafts.

· What to Pack- - FOR SAND & PEBBLES- -Please bring a bag with 2 diapers/    nappies, wipes, a change of clothes, and snacks if they are not allowed to have digestive biscuits. Unless noted, all children will be given water and digestive biscuits for snack time. All items brought from home should be labeled. Diaper bag tags are available at the sign-in desk.
FOR ALL KIDS- -Please try to avoid bringing toys from home as this can be disruptive to the class.

· Sign-In/ Pick-Up Info- -Each week you will need  to sign your child in at the desk. Find your child's nametag and add any additional info, take the matching security card, clip the nametag to your child's back and leave them with the volunteer inside the gate. If for some reason you need to come into the “sandbox” area, you will be asked to wear a visitor nametag. At the time of sign-in you will receive a security card that matches the number on your child’s back. No child will be released without the matching security card. Children can only be picked up by someone over the age of 16.

· Wellness Policy- -In order to maintain the health of all children in the room, we ask that you not bring your child if he or she has experienced any of the following symptoms in the last 24 hours…. Fever of 100F or 38C, nausea, vomiting, earache, sore throat, undiagnosed rash, diarrhea, drainage from eyes, headache or yellow/green nose discharge.

· What if My Baby Needs Me?- -  Please leave your phone on and have it with you in the service. There is a signal blocker in the hall, but if we need you we will turn off the blocker and send you an sms/ text message asking you to come to the “Sandbox” area.

· Dealing with Separation Anxiety- - Please read this article for tips on how to help you and your little one adjust to drop off time at Fort S.A.N.D.