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EnrichmentAn enrichment activity is an experience where kids can extend their learning to improve or enhance skills, knowledge, and well-being. After-school enrichment activities and classes can include academics, sports, arts, and more, and are offered with the goal of providing entertainment and enjoyment, while sharpening and fleshing-out student skill sets. GPS Enrichment is committed to providing students the highest quality programs and activities for all area students.Category
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HOLIDAY CAMPNew registrations for ALL Holiday Camp locations are now being accepted again. If your child has a CURRENT HOLIDAY CAMP CONTRACT, please click on the Holiday Camp Program, then the "Change Schedule" under Current and Upcoming Contracts to ADD to the existing calendar. Registration for the Finley Farms location is for Winter and Spring Breaks ONLY. Holiday Camp is offered to provide a child care option on certain non-school days throughout the school year. Locations: Ashland Ranch Elementary Playa del Rey Elementary Superstition Springs Elementary Finley Farms Elementary - Winter & Spring Breaks ONLY. 1 day Holiday Camp dates are NOT available at this location. Hours of Operation: 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tuition & Fees Preschool Camp: $44.00 per day VIK Camp: $34.00 per day SPRING BREAK VIK FIELD TRIP CALENDAR coming soon! Information: Breakfast and Snack provided - each student must bring their own lunch Dates Available Fall Break: October 3-14, 2022 Veteran's Day: November 11, 2022 Pre Thanksgiving: November 23, 2022 Winter Break: December 21-23, 2022 / December 27-30, 2022 Winter Break: January 2-3, 2023 Martin Luther King Day: January 16, 2023 President's Day: February 20, 2023 Spring Break: March 13-24, 2023 GPS School District Employees receive a 25% discount on tuition. Employment verification required. Cost of holiday camp schedule selected, as well as registration fee, if applicable, will be charged at time contract is approved. Registration fee is NON-REFUNDABLE, no exceptions. Fee for late pick will be charged.Child Care Program
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Preschool - Advantage PreschoolAdvantage Preschool Dates 2023-2024 School Year - Registration opens on November 1, 2022 2023-2024 School Year - First Day of Class: July 27th, 2023 Last Day of Class: May 21, 2024 2022-2023 School Year - Registration Information Last Day of Class: May 23, 2023 Advantage Preschool follows the GPS school calendar for holidays and breaks. There is no Advantage Preschool on any district half days. Complete information and the Preschool Parent Handbook can be found on the district website: www.gilbertschools.net/advantage Age Range *3-5 (*3 by August 31st) -- Children may not attend until their 3rd birthday. Class Times AM 8:00-10:30 PM 11:15-1:45 The AM session typically has more younger students and the PM session has more of the older students. Class Size Typically limited to 15 students Taught by an HQT Certified Teacher and a paraprofessional assistant About the Program GPS Advantage Preschool is a play-based program, aligned with the Arizona Department of Education Early Learning Standards, with a focus on critical thinking skills and social/emotional development. Thematic units are explored by students using a variety of learning styles and modalities, which in turn, ignites curiosity and encourages sustained attention! Program is supplemented using Creative Curriculum intentional learning materials, We Thinkers! social emotional curriculum, and Learning Without Tears. Typically developing peers and those with developmental delays work together and grow in one inclusive environment. Integrated SPICE Integrated SPICE is a blended program with all students learning and growing in one inclusive environment. Every child can feel valued for their unique contributions and have a sense of belonging. This program will have a maximum of 12 children and will consist of 50% of the students receiving special education support for their individual needs associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and 50% typically developing peer role models. This model is designed to promote social interactions and to develop communication skills using peer modeling and intentional, systematic, and individualized intervention. *Special Education enrollment for this program is district initiated and will be based on district boundaries and capacities Standards based instruction with supplemental curriculum: Handwriting Without Tears Creative Curriculum Max of 12 student, 6 tuition, per session, registration fee waived for Integrated SPICE class This program has been piloted at Finley Farms Elementary. For the Integrated SPICE program, the tuition will be reduced to $100.00 per month. Monthly Tuition and Fees: 2022-2023 School Year $35 Registration Fee 3-day (M, T, TH) is $220.00 per month 4-day (M, T, TH, F) is $260.00 per month All days are 2 ½ hour class times 25% Discounted rates for GPS Employees Program locations, days, & times are subject to change. 2022-2023 School Year - Registration fee and the 1st month tuition will be due at time of registration. The registration fee and 1st month tuition paid during registration are NON-REFUNDABLE, no exceptions. Preschool Parent Handbook 2022-2023 School Year Monthly Tuition and Fees: 2023-2024 School Year $50 Registration Fee 3-day (M, T, Th) is $240 per month 4-day (M, T, Th, F) is $285 per month All days are 2 ½ hour class times 25% Discounted rates for GPS Employees Program locations, days, & times are subject to change. 2023-2024 School Year - Registration fee and a security deposit of $100 from November 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 will be charged during registration. The $100 deposit will be applied to the August Tuition. As of July 1, 2023, the security deposit will not be charged, however, the 1st months tuition will be required during registration. Registration fee and security deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE, no exceptions. Preschool Parent Handbook 2023-2024 School Year Requirements Toilet Trained Fluent English (typically developing role-model) Locations (Open Boundaries) Ashland Ranch Augusta Ranch Boulder Creek++ Burk++ Canyon Rim Carol Rae Finley Farms (Integrated SPICE) Gilbert Elem++ Greenfield Elem Harris++ Highland Park Meridian Mesquite Elem Oak Tree++ Patterson Pioneer Playa del Rey Quartz Hill Settler's Point Sonoma Ranch Spectrum Superstition Springs Towne Meadows Val Vista Lakes ++Title I Supplement available at this locations, contact the Preschool Office for verification Child Find Screenings Gilbert Public School’s Advantage Preschool (formerly Amanecer) provides early intervention/special education services to 3 to 5 year old children with qualifying developmental delays in the following areas: motor, social, speech/language, cognitive or adaptive behavior development. Eligibility is determined through formal assessment procedures. If you live within the Gilbert Public School district boundaries, and have concerns regarding your child’s development, please go to www.gilbertschools.net/amanecer and follow the Preschool Screening instructions to begin the testing process. GPS Preschool Office 480-497-3461 x7Child Care Program
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Preschool - Building Blocks 3'sAS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2022 REGISTRATION FOR THE 2022-2023 & 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEARS ARE AVAILABLE. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE SELECTING THE CORRECT REGISTRATION YEAR. Registration is Open for the 2022-2023 School Year Regular Hours of Operation School Day - 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Extended Day - 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. About us Gilbert Public Schools is proud to offer Building Blocks Preschool, a full day preschool program that allows your 3, 4, or young 5-year-old firsthand experiences of what it means to be a student. Our uniquely designed curriculum, based on the AZ Early Childhood Standards, helps create a foundation for your young student to build upon as they move towards their school career. Within the 3’s program, students will engage with specially designed, curriculum-based material. By utilizing circle time students are introduced to letters, numbers, colors, days of the week, months, and weather. While using a small group setting, our 3-year-old's complete six learning centers a day. In between learning centers are lunch, rest time, and exploration play. The day begins and concludes with a structured based play which focusses on socialization. Children must be 3 years old by August 31st and independently toilet trained. Building Blocks will provide a full healthy breakfast for those families choosing the extended day option. Family style snacks will be provided to all students. Building Blocks’ students will be eating in the school cafeteria. Although lunch will not be provided, the student will be enrolled in the school lunch program so they may purchase a hot lunch. All programs are licensed by Arizona Department of Health Services. Staff will participate in a minimum of 18 hours of professional development each school year. The Building Blocks Program is a Monthly Tuition Program. The cost is based on the days selected for the entire school year, then broken down into 10 equal monthly payments. Three Schedules are available for parents to select during the registration process - Full Time Monday - Friday, Part Time 3 Days per week - Monday, Wednesday & Friday or Part Time 2 Days per week - Tuesday & Thursday. Parents must commit to a schedule and maintain it throughout the entire school year. Building Blocks Curriculum We believe academics and social development are intertwined, and that curriculum is a living, growing aspect of preschool. We have a commitment to each school’s design and firmly believe that this commitment is crucial to our students’ success. We begin by understanding that every student is different. We focus on using each student’s strengths to build upon those areas that need developing. Learning is applied through academics and exploratory play. These activities can be child-directed or teacher directed. With a fluid schedule, teachers are then able to assess transitions and begin to build a foundation tailored to each individual student. AZ Early Learning Standards is the framework to our curriculum, and it is annually accessed to ensure best practices. The Building Blocks’ module is influenced by kindergarten standards and is collaborative with kindergarten teachers. Fundations and sight words are introduced through 4 small-sided learning centers and 3 large group centers based on weekly themes with built-in “Brain Breaks” between learning centers. “Brain Breaks” are equally important both inside and outside of the classroom with opportunities for PE, Library, Music, Art, etc. Building Blocks passionately encourages school involvement through fun runs, assemblies, school pictures, spirit weeks, and other fun site-specific activities. Dates Building Blocks 3's is closed September 5, 2022, Labor Day October 3-14, 2022, Fall Break November 11, 2022, Veteran's Day November 23-25, 2022, Thanksgiving Day & the days before and after December 21-30, 2022 & January 2-3, 2023 for the Winter Break Holidays January 16, 2023, Martin Luther King Day February 20, 2023, President's Day March 13-24, 2023, Spring Break April 7, 2023, Spring Holiday Last Day of School and following day, May 25-26, 2023 Memorial Day, May 29, 2023 Monthly Tuition & Fees: 2022-2023 School Year $35 Registration Fee School Day (8:00am–3:15pm) M-F: $680.00/month M,W,F: $488.00/month Tue, Thurs: $392.00/month Extended Day (6:30am–6:00pm) M-F: $800.00/month M,W,F: $560.00/month Tue, Thurs: $440.00/month GPS School District Employees receive a 25% discount on tuition. Employment verification required. 2022-2023 School Year - Registration fee and a security deposit of $100 through May 31, 2022 will be due at time of registration. The remaining balance for the first scheduled tuition is due by July 25, 2022. Registrations received on June 1, 2022 and after are required to pay the registration fee and the first scheduled tuition payment at the time of registration. The registration fee, security deposit and 1st month tuition paid during registration are NON-REFUNDABLE, no exceptions. The security deposit will be applied to the first scheduled tuition payment. Preschool Parent Handbook 2022-2023 School Year Monthly Tuition & Fees: 2023-2024 School Year $50 Registration Fee School Day (8:00am–3:15pm) M-F: $750.00/month M,W,F: $540.00/month Tue, Thurs: $430.00/month Extended Day (6:30am–6:00pm) M-F: $920.00/month M,W,F: $645.00/month Tue, Thurs: $510.00/month GPS School District Employees receive a 25% discount on tuition. Employment verification required. 2023-2024 School Year - Registration fee and a security deposit of $100 from November 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 will be due at time of registration. The remaining balance for the first scheduled tuition is due by July 24, 2023. Registrations received on July 1, 2023 and after are required to pay the registration fee and the first scheduled tuition payment at the time of registration. The registration fee, security deposit and 1st month tuition paid during registration are NON-REFUNDABLE, no exceptions. The security deposit will be applied to the first scheduled tuition payment. Closures dates for the 2023-2024 School Year are listed in the Preschool Parent Handbook 2023-2024 School Year. The link to the handbook is below. Preschool Parent Handbook 2023-2024 School YearChild Care Program
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Preschool - Building Blocks 4'sAS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2022 REGISTRATION FOR THE 2022-2023 & 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEARS ARE AVAILABLE. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE SELECTING THE CORRECT REGISTRATION YEAR. Registration is Open for the 2022-2023 School Year Regular Hours of Operation School Day - 8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Extended Day - 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. About us Gilbert Public Schools is proud to offer Building Blocks Preschool, a full day preschool program that allows your 3, 4, or young 5-year-old firsthand experiences of what it means to be a student. Our uniquely designed curriculum, based on the AZ Early Childhood Standards, helps create a foundation for your young student to build upon as they move towards their school career. By constructing curriculum containing a more challenging approach to the same subjects included in our 3’s program, our 4 and young 5-year-olds continue to master letters, numbers, colors, the calendar, writing their names, addresses, phone numbers, and begin preparation for reading readiness. Socialization and opportunities to build friendships are encouraged throughout our before and after-school day schedule. Upon completion of the Building Blocks program, our students have the foundation in place to enter kindergarten with the tools, experiences, and passion for learning, that helps to ensure academic success now and well into the future. Children must be 4 years old by August 31st and independently toilet trained. Building Blocks will provide a full healthy breakfast for those families choosing the extended day option. Family style snacks will be provided to all students. Building Blocks’ students will be eating in the school cafeteria. Although lunch will not be provided, the student will be enrolled in the school lunch program so they may purchase a hot lunch. All programs are licensed by Arizona Department of Health Services. Staff will participate in a minimum of 18 hours of professional development each school year. The Building Blocks Program is a Monthly Tuition Program. The cost is based on the days selected for the entire school year, then broken down into 10 equal monthly payments. Three Schedules are available for parents to select during the registration process - Full Time Monday - Friday, Part Time 3 Days per week - Monday, Wednesday & Friday or Part Time 2 Days per week - Tuesday & Thursday. Parents must commit to a schedule and maintain it throughout the entire school year. Building Blocks Curriculum We believe academics and social development are intertwined, and that curriculum is a living, growing aspect of preschool. We have a commitment to each school’s design and firmly believe that this commitment is crucial to our students’ success. We begin by understanding that every student is different. We focus on using each student’s strengths to build upon those areas that need developing. Learning is applied through academics and exploratory play. These activities can be child-directed or teacher directed. With a fluid schedule, teachers are then able to assess transitions and begin to build a foundation tailored to each individual student. AZ Early Learning Standards is the framework to our curriculum, and it is annually accessed to ensure best practices. The Building Blocks’ module is influenced by kindergarten standards and is collaborative with kindergarten teachers. Fundations and sight words are introduced through 4 small-sided learning centers and 3 large group centers based on weekly themes with built-in “Brain Breaks” between learning centers. “Brain Breaks” are equally important both inside and outside of the classroom with opportunities for PE, Library, Music, Art, etc. Building Blocks passionately encourages school involvement through fun runs, assemblies, school pictures, spirit weeks, and other fun site-specific activities. Dates Building Blocks 4's is closed September 5, 2022, Labor Day October 3-14, 2022, Fall Break November 11, 2022, Veteran's Day November 23-25, 2022, Thanksgiving Day & the days before and after December 21-30, 2022 & January 2-3, 2023 for the Winter Break Holidays January 16, 2023, Martin Luther King Day February 20, 2023, President's Day March 13-24, 2023, Spring Break April 7, 2023, Spring Holiday Last Day of School and following day, May 25-26, 2023 Memorial Day, May 29, 2023 Monthly Tuition & Fees: 2022-2023 School Year $35 Registration Fee School Day (8:00am–3:15pm) M-F: $680.00/month M,W,F: $488.00/month Tue, Thurs: $392.00/month Extended Day (6:30am–6:00pm) M-F: $800.00/month M,W,F: $560.00/month Tue, Thurs: $440.00/month GPS School District Employees receive a 25% discount on tuition. Employment verification required. 2022-2023 School Year - Registration fee and a security deposit of $100 through May 31, 2022 will be due at time of registration. The remaining balance for the first scheduled tuition is due by July 25, 2022. Registrations received on June 1, 2022 and after are required to pay the registration fee and the first scheduled tuition payment at the time of registration. The registration fee, security deposit and 1st month tuition paid during registration are NON-REFUNDABLE, no exceptions. The security deposit will be applied to the first scheduled tuition payment. Preschool Parent Handbook 2022-2023 School Year Monthly Tuition & Fees: 2023-2024 School Year $50 Registration Fee School Day (8:00am–3:15pm) M-F: $750.00/month M,W,F: $540.00/month Tue, Thurs: $430.00/month Extended Day (6:30am–6:00pm) M-F: $920.00/month M,W,F: $645.00/month Tue, Thurs: $510.00/month GPS School District Employees receive a 25% discount on tuition. Employment verification required. 2023-2024 School Year - Registration fee and a security deposit of $100 from November 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 will be due at time of registration. The remaining balance for the first scheduled tuition is due by July 24, 2023. Registrations received on July 1, 2023 and after are required to pay the registration fee and the first scheduled tuition payment at the time of registration. The registration fee, security deposit and 1st month tuition paid during registration are NON-REFUNDABLE, no exceptions. The security deposit will be applied to the first scheduled tuition payment. Closures dates for the 2023-2024 School Year are listed in the Preschool Parent Handbook 2023-2024 School Year. The link to the handbook is below. Preschool Parent Handbook 2023-2024 School YearChild Care Program
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Preschool - Kindergarten PrepTraditional and Conventional Kindergarten Prep Dates Registration for the 2023-2024 School Year will open on November 1, 2022. First Day of Class: July 25, 2023 Last Day of Class: May 21, 2024 Registration for the 2022-2023 School Year is open. 2022-2023 School Year (Registration opened on November 1, 2021) First Day of Class: July 26, 2022 Last Day of Class: May 23 or 24, 2023 Kindergarten Prep follows the GPS school calendar for holidays and breaks. Complete information and the Kindergarten Prep Parent Handbook can be found on the district website: www.gilbertschools.net/kprep Locations and Class Times Traditional Kindergarten Prep: Canyon Rim and Spectrum Elementary Schools Full Day: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm on Monday - Friday One hour early release on Wednesdays Half day Conventional Kindergarten Prep near Canyon Rim are available at Meridian Elementary and Superstition Spring Elementary. Half day Conventional Kindergarten Prep near Spectrum Elementary is available at Ashland Ranch Elementary. Neely Traditional AM: 8:15 am - 11:15 am on Monday - Friday PM: 12:15 pm - 3:15 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Conventional Kindergarten Prep: Ashland Ranch AM: 8:30 am - 11:30 am on Monday - Friday PM: 12:15 pm - 3:15 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Highland Park AM: 8:15 am - 11:15 am on Monday - Friday PM: 12:15 pm - 3:15 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Meridian - New location for the 23-24 School Year AM: 8:15 am - 11:15 am on Monday - Friday PM: 12:15 pm - 3:15 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Superstition Springs AM: 8:30 am - 11:30 am on Monday - Friday PM: 12:15 pm - 3:15 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Val Vista Lakes AM: 8:30 am - 11:30 am on Monday - Friday PM: 12:15 pm - 3:15 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Class Size Up to 20 Students per class Taught by an HQT Certified Teacher with an assistant About the Program Kindergarten Prep transforms learning into a walk of discovery, offering safe and exciting opportunities for experimentation, challenge, and fun at every turn! This program is designed to give your child a jump-start on becoming a prepared and eager student ready for the rigors of Kindergarten and being a valued member of Gilbert Public Schools! Kindergarten Prep curriculum focuses on literacy and academic content in an intentionally developed preschool environment. Fundations, which provides a strong foundation for reading and writing, is introduced and focused on daily. Traditional Kindergarten Prep is designed to give students that will be attending a Traditional Kindergarten a jump-start on their educational pathway. Traditional Kindergarten Prep children will participate in primary language arts (Spalding), math (Saxon Math K), science, music, art, and physical education through hands-on discovery and other age-appropriate activities. Both programs are aligned with the Arizona Department of Education Early Learning Standards, and are supplemented with: Handwriting Without Tears STEM Activities Unplugged Coding Monthly Tuition & Fees: 2022-2023 School Year $35 registration AM Session: $320 per month, Monday-Friday PM Session: $280 per month, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri Full Day: $720 per month, Monday-Friday (Wednesday 1 hour early release) 25% discounted rates for GPS Employees upon verification of GPS employment 2022-2023 School Year - Registration fee and the 1st month tuition will be due at time of registration. The registration fee and 1st month tuition paid during registration are NON-REFUNDABLE, no exceptions. Preschool Parent Handbook 2022-2023 School Year Monthly Tuition & Fees: 2023-2024 School Year $50 Registration Fee AM Session: $385 per month, Monday-Friday PM Session: $340 per month, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Full Day: $790 per month, Monday-Friday (Wednesday 1 hour early release) 25% discounted rates for GPS Employees upon verification of GPS employment 2023-2024 School Year - Registration fee and a security deposit of $100 from November 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 will be due at time of registration. The remaining balance for the first scheduled tuition is due by July 24, 2023. Registrations received on July 1, 2023 and after are required to pay the registration fee and the first scheduled tuition payment at the time of registration. The registration fee, security deposit and 1st month tuition paid during registration are NON-REFUNDABLE, no exceptions. The security deposit will be applied to the first scheduled tuition payment. Preschool Parent Handbook 2023-2024 School Year Requirements Age 4-5 Must be 4 by August 31, for the school year registering for. Toilet Trained - child must be independent in their toileting All dates, times and locations are subject to change If you have concerns about your child's development, and live within the GPS boundaries, please go to www.gilbertschools.net/advantage and follow the instructions for Preschool Screening. Preschool Office 480-497-3461Child Care Program
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Preschool - TOYBOXPlease note that all sections of TOYBOX are currently full for the 2022 - 2023 school year. If you would like to add your child's name to a waitlist please contact the Program Supervisor, Nathan Paquet, at 480-373-5569. AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2022, REGISTRATION FOR BOTH THE 2022-2023 (if available) AND THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEARS ARE AVAILABLE. PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE SELECTING THE APPROPRIATE REGISTRATION YEAR WHEN ENROLLING YOUR CHILD. TOYBOX Daily Hours of Operation 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. About us TOYBOX Early Learning Center is a program established as a laboratory setting on high school campuses incorporating a full teaching curriculum. All lessons are objective driven, play-based, and designed using the Arizona Early Learning Standard. We offer a full curriculum teaching all subjects each day including language and literacy, STEM (science, tools, engineering and math), social studies, art, music, and PE. Our goal is to prepare children for success in Kindergarten as well as their entire educational careers. We work hard to build a positive foundation for school success and a love for learning. The TOYBOX Early Learning Center provides the opportunity for children to develop social relationships with peers, gain a positive self-concept and foster an attitude of enthusiasm about school at an early age. Children learn to think critically, solve problems creatively, and interact in group situations. Having the support of the high school students helps to maintain a low child to adult ratio, resulting in more one-on-one attention and learning. Being on a high school campus allows TOYBOX unique opportunities to participate in many activities such as trying out the instruments in orchestra, creating pottery with clay, participating in simple science experiments, making a creative snack with culinary, or visiting the animals in the agriculture lab. TOYBOX highlights: Directed by a highly qualified teacher with a background in early childhood education Two paraprofessional specialists trained in early childhood education Multiple high school student teachers working toward early childhood related careers Average ratio is 5:1 TOYBOX uses the Wilson’s Fundations Language and Literacy Program Children must be 3 by August 31st and be able to use the restroom independently TOYBOX will close at 3:30 p.m. at the end of each grading quarter Monthly Tuition & Fees: 2022-2023 School Year $35 Registration Fee Full Time - Monday through Friday: $576 per month Part Time - 3 Days per Week: $448 per month August tuition will be invoiced and then due on August 4th for the start of school. Going forward, the monthly tuition will be invoiced on the 20th of the month prior and due on the 25th of the month. A $25 late fee will be assessed if payment is not submitted by due date. GPS School District Employees receive a 25% discount on tuition. Employment verification required. 2022-2023 School Year - Registration fee and a security deposit of $100 through May 31, 2022 will be due at time of registration. The remaining balance for the first scheduled tuition is due by July 25, 2022. Registrations received on June 1, 2022 and after are required to pay the registration fee and the first scheduled tuition payment at the time of registration. The registration fee, security deposit and 1st month tuition paid during registration are NON-REFUNDABLE, no exceptions. The security deposit will be applied to the first scheduled tuition payment. Dates TOYBOX is closed September 5, 2022, Labor Day October 3-14, 2022, Fall Break November 11, 2022, Veteran's Day November 23-25, 2022, Thanksgiving Day & the days before and after December 21-30, 2022 & January 2-3, 2023 for the Winter Break Holidays January 16, 2023, Martin Luther King Day February 20, 2023, President's Day March 13-24, 2023, Spring Break April 7, 2023, Spring Holiday Last Day of School and following day, May 25-26, 2023 Memorial Day, May 29, 2023 TOYBOX will close at 3:30 pm the day before Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer Breaks Preschool Parent Handbook 2022-2023 School Year Monthly Tuition & Fees: 2023-2024 School Year $50 Registration Fee $100 Non-refundable Security Deposit (November 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023) Full Time - Monday through Friday: $665 per month Part Time - 3 Days per Week: $515 per month Hours: 7:00 am - 4:30 pm (TOYBOX will close at 3:30 pm the day before Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer Breaks) July/August tuition will be invoiced and then due on July 24, 2023 for the start of school. Going forward, the monthly tuition will be invoiced on the 20th of the month prior and due on the 25th of the month. A $25 late fee will be assessed if payment is not submitted by due date. 2023-2024 School Year - Registration fee and a security deposit of $100 from November 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 will be due at time of registration. The remaining balance for the first scheduled tuition is due by July 24, 2024. Registrations received on July 1, 2023 and after are required to pay the registration fee and the first scheduled tuition payment at the time of registration. The registration fee, security deposit and 1st month tuition paid during registration are NON-REFUNDABLE, no exceptions. The security deposit will be applied to the first scheduled tuition payment. GPS School District Employees receive a 25% discount on tuition. Employment verification required. Program closures for the 2023-2024 School Year are available in the Preschool Parent Handbook 2023-2024. Link is below. Preschool Parent Handbook 2023-2024 TOYBOX School Addresses Campo Verde High - 3870 S. Quartz St., Gilbert, AZ Desert Ridge High - 10045 E. Madero Ave., Mesa, AZ Gilbert High - 1101 E. Elliot Rd., Gilbert, AZ Highland High - 4301 E. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert, AZ Mesquite High - 500 S. McQueen, Gilbert, AZ (opening for the 2023-2024 School Year)Child Care Program
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SUMMER CAMPGPS Summer Camp 2023 Programs Dates: May 31 through July 18th, Monday-Friday (excluding July 3rd-4th in observance of the July 4th Holiday) Canyon Rim: Kindercamp, VIK Camp A and VIK Camp B Greenfield El: Kindercamp, VIK Camp A, and VIK Camp B Neely: Kindercamp, VIK Camp A and VIK Camp B Spectrum: Kindercamp, VIK Camp A, and VIK Camp B Mesquite Jr. High School: The Zone Program Descriptions Kindercamp Summer: (for students 3 to 6-years-old) is the perfect place to make new friends, learn new things, have fun and be safe. Our summer program has a low staff to student ratio with specialized instructors for the many age-appropriate activities that will be offered to keep your child’s body active and their minds stimulated throughout the summer. Activities include music & finger play, counting, measuring, fine motor skills, scientific wonders, arts & crafts, sports/active games, computers, toy & construction areas, cooking, and water days. Every week each campus will have a special theme, water day, and an in-house field trip. Students must be independently toilet trained. VIK Summer Camp: (for students entering 1st grade to 6th grade) is a great opportunity for campers to experience new adventures in a fun and safe environment. VIK summer campers will get to go on one field trip. Camp A summer campers will not swim due to staff to student ration requirement set forth by the Town of Gilbert. Swimming at the Town of Gilbert Public Pools will be offered one day a week for only those students enrolled in Camp B. Due to staff to student ratio requirements set forth by the Town of Gilbert, swimming opportunities may be subject to change. Swim Days can be found on Camp B’s Field Trip Calendar. While on campus they will participate in many activities that will encourage learning, friendships, team building, and keeping active in a fun hands on group setting. Campers will explore science, arts and crafts, active games/ sports, cooking, team building, computers, free play and much more. The Zone Summer: (for students 11 to 14 years -old) allows tweens and teens a fun safe environment to create lasting friendships, learn new skills and participate in fun field trips. Activities include age appropriate sports/ active games, Cooking classes, team building, team and individual challenges, iron chef, arts and crafts, computers, and more. Fee Schedule: Registration Fee: $50 (includes 2 camp T-shirts for Kindercamp & VIK and 1 camp T-Shirt for The Zone) Rate: $46 per day, or $207 per Monday-Friday schedule (discounted rate for Monday-Friday schedule only applies to a Consistent or Pick Your Weeks Contract) A $10 late fee, per day, will be assessed to the cost of the day if adding a Drop-in Day the day before needed or if the site posts an unscheduled day for your child. Gilbert Public Schools Employee Discount - 25% off all payment schedules Sibling Discount - 5% off all payment schedules, as long as the sibling is registered for one of our summer camp programs. Note: Only one discount may apply. Gilbert Public Schools Tax ID number for claiming child care expenses: 86-6000530. Summer Camp Locations & Phone Numbers: Summer Camp phone numbers are monitored until Summer Camp begins. Kindercamp & VIK: (held at elementary schools) Phone #'s starting May 31st Canyon Rim: Site Phone - 480.818.2690, Field Trip Phone - 480.818.2896 Greenfield El: Site Phone - 480.818.8180, Field Trip Phone - 480.818.1843 Neely: Site Phone - 480.818.2359, Field Trip Phone - 480.818.1752 Spectrum: Site Phone - 480.818.0154, Field Trip Phone - 480.818.8316 The Zone: Mesquite Junior High School: Site Phone- 480.818.3301, Field Trip Phone - 480.818.8941 Field Trip days for VIK & The Zone: VIK Camp A - Field Trip Days will be Monday & Wednesday. Camp A will not be swimming per the Town of Gilbert Public Pools due to staff to student ration requirements set by the Town of Gilbert. VIK Camp B - Field Trip Days will be Tuesday & Thursday and swim 1 day per week. The Zone - Field Trip Days will be Monday & Wednesday with swimming available Tuesday, Thursday & Friday. Hours of Operation: 6:30 am to 6:00 pm Minimum Age/Grade Requirements: Kindercamp -- 3 years old to 6 years old VIK Camp A -- Campers entering 1st grade-3rd grade VIK Camp B -- Campers entering 3rd grade-6th grade The Zone -- Campers 11 years old to 14 years old Summer Camp Parent Site Link coming soon GPS Summer Camp Parent Handbook 2023 coming soon The Zone Summer Parent Handbook 2023 coming soon Enrollment Procedures: Registration must be completed on-line. All information needs to be filled in completely during registration. All information supplied will be used to complete your child’s registration form and emergency information. You will need to submit a copy of your child’s birth certificate (Kindercamp only) along with proof of current immunizations (Kindercamp and Out of District Students) . During the registration process, log into your existing Eleyo family account or if new to Eleyo, you will need to create your user name and password for future access to your account. A non-refundable registration fee per child is due at the time of registration. After your registration has been approved you will receive a confirmation email. Employee discount must be verified before registration approval. *If your child has an IEP, the supervisor of your specific program must review and approve it prior to registration. GPS Summer Camps and DHS require that all children attending must be completely independent in toileting. Your student may not attend the program until you have received a confirmation email. GPS Summer Camps enroll on a first-come, first-served basis. GPS Summer Camps provide a variety of programs and schedules to fit the community needs. Upon registration, families can select a program and schedule for the summer. Modification to contracts can be requested in the Eleyo system, requests will be reviewed, approved or denied based on availability of the specific program. We offer 3 types of contracts (schedules) during the summer. Consistent Contract: Select this option if your child will need the same day(s), each week for the entire time Summer Camp is in session. Pick Your Week Contract: Select this option if your child will need a Monday-Friday schedule for particular weeks during the time Summer Camp is in session (in the Eleyo system, select “Change Schedule” when adding dates to this type of contract). Pick Your Days Contract: Select this option if your child will need a mix of days during the time Summer Camp is in session (in the Eleyo system, select "Change Schedule" when adding dates to this type of contract). If you DO NOT need your child to start attending, please make sure you select a start date for your child so your account won't be invoiced before starting to attend. All payments must be submitted online in your Eleyo accounts. Billing and Payments: A non-refundable registration fee will be due at time of registration. During Summer Camp, we will be invoicing every two weeks. Once the account has been invoiced, you WILL NOT be able to make changes to the dates that were invoiced. Payments received after the due date will be assessed a $25.00 late fee any day thereafter and will show on the next invoice. Payments will not be accepted at the Summer Camp locations. Invoice May 22nd for weeks of May 31-June 9, due on May 26th. Invoice June 5th for weeks of June 12-June 23, due on June 9th. Invoice June 19th for weeks of June 26-July 7, due on June 23rd. Invoice July 5th for weeks of July 10-July 18, due on July 7th. All Summer Camp locations will be closed on Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday July 4th in observance of the July 4th Holiday.Child Care Program
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VIK Club - Before and After School ProgramREGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR ALL LOCATIONS DUE TO STAFFING SHORTAGES. WE ARE SORRY FOR THIS INCONVENIENCE AND APPRECIATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING IN THIS MATTER. Please call the Community Education Business Office @ 480-892-9089 x0 if you would like to place your child/children on the VIK Club Waitlist. Please Note: Space may be limited due to staffing shortages, therefore, we may need to close registration at certain schools again. We appreciate your understanding in this matter. We have moved to a monthly invoice/billing system. Once the charges have been invoiced for the month according to the schedule selected for your child, you will receive an email with the invoice, noting the due date of when payment must be received. The $25 late fee will apply if payment is not submitted by the due date with additional $25 late fees will be assessed until the balance is paid in full. If you DO NOT need your child to start attending, please make sure you select a start date for your child so your account won't be invoiced before starting to attend. VIK Club dates for the 2022-2023 School Year are July 26, 2022 through May 24, 2023 About Us Designed to support the needs of today's working families, the VIK club is a safe, fun-filled extended learning program for children in Kindergarten through 6th grade enrolled in district schools. We are proud to offer enrichment opportunities that accomplish two major goals: reinforcing the excellent educational programming at Gilbert Public Schools and encouraging personal growth by cultivating life skills, strong relationships and a sense of self-worth. The VIK Club is offered at 26 of the Gilbert Public Schools Elementary Schools. Regular Hours of Operation are 6:30 a.m. - 8:10 a.m. and 2:55 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. In our Before School program, breakfast is included and have free choice of activities. Students from 1st-6th grades are released 10-15 minutes before the start start of the school day. Students in Kindergarten are either walked or picked up to go to the playground by the site staff or a teacher. The After School program includes an afternoon snack, quiet time for homework, outdoor activities, active games and free choice of activities. View VIK Parent Handbook (pdf) Registration Fee: $50 (Non-Refundable) Charged once contract is approved. Early Registration fees $25 through June 30th - $35 during July, $50 August and beyond. Consistent Schedule: needs to be maintained for the entire school year. If your child will be attending the same days/sessions each week (1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 days) for the entire month. AM - $11 per day or $48 per week PM - $15.25 per day or $65 per week Both AM & PM - $22.50 per day or $93.30 per week Pick Your Week Schedule: attending the same session Monday-Friday but not every week. You can schedule each month before the invoice goes out for the M-F weeks needing by selecting "Change Schedule" on your child's VIK Contract. AM - $48 per week Monday-Friday PM - $65 per week Monday-Friday Both AM & PM - $93.30 per week Monday-Friday Pick Your Day Schedule: attending different days/sessions during each month. You can schedule each month before the invoice goes out for the dates/session needing by selecting "Change Schedule" on your child's VIK Contract. AM - $11 per day PM - $15.25 per day Half Days - In Eleyo as a Non-School Day - an additional $6 charge is added to the PM cost on these days and will have to be selected separately in your Eleyo account under a Non-School Day, if needed. The Half Days (students are released at 11:55 am) for the 2022-2023 School Year are 8/31/22, 9/22/22 & 9/23/22 (Parent Teacher Conferences), 9/30/22, 10/26/22, 12/20/221, 1/25/23, 3/1/23 & 3/10/23. These dates will be invoiced during the month in which they occur. Accounts are invoiced monthly for the schedule selected for their child/children and due on the 1st of the month or on the due date noted on the invoice. There is an additional cost of $10 fee assessed to the cost of the session if your child is marked as unscheduled (not previously showing on the roster) or a parent submits a Drop-in Day after 4:00 pm for the following day, over the weekend or on a holiday. Parents are required to save and keep an AutoPay method in their family account per the policy of the program. DES Assistance - please refer to the VIK Club Parent Handbook for charges and additional fees charged if correct schedule is NOT selected during registration. The VIK Club is closed on the following dates: Labor Day, September 5th, 2022 Fall Break, October 3rd-14th, 2022 Veteran’s Day, November 11th, 2022 Thanksgiving Holiday, November 23rd- 25th, 2022 Winter Break, December 21st, 2022-January 3rd, 2023 MLK Day, January 16th, 2023 President’s Day, February 20th, 2023 Spring Break, March 13th-24th, 2023 Spring Holiday, April 7th, 2023 Last Day of School May 25th, 2023 Memorial Day, May 29, 2023 The Community Education Business Office is closed for all Holidays & Breaks ********************************************************************************************** Holiday Camp is offered on the following dates: Fall Break, October 3rd-14th, 2022 Veteran’s Day, November 11th, 2022 Day before Thanksgiving, November 23rd, 2022 Winter Break 1, December 21st-23rd & 27th-30th, 2022 Winter Break 2, January 2nd-3rd, 2023 MLK Day, January 16th, 2023 Presidents Day, February 20th, 2023 Spring Break, March 13th-24th, 2023 The Community Education Business Office is closed for all Holidays & Breaks VIK Club Phone Numbers Site area codes are (480) unless otherwise noted Ashland Ranch 416-5606 (cell) Augusta Ranch 602-769-3311 (cell) Boulder Creek 518-7204 (cell) Burk 431-0650 (cell) Canyon Rim 316-4403 (cell) Carol Rae 209-0878 (cell) Finley Farms 602-803-7269 (cell) Gilbert El 772-7406 (cell) Greenfield El 602-803-2838 (cell) Highland Park 415-8326 (cell) Harris 798-1023 (cell) Students attend VIK at Oak Tree Islands 239-5160 (cell) Meridian 602-769-3467 (cell) Mesquite El 602-803-5439 (cell) Neely 407-7988 (cell) Oak Tree 798-1023 (cell) Patterson 316-4404 (cell) Pioneer 589-0474 (cell) Playa del Rey 772-8129 (cell) Quartz Hill 772-7435 (cell) Settler's Point 772-5488 (cell) Sonoma Ranch 532-7494 (cell) Spectrum 602-803-0089 (cell) Superstition Springs 602-695-3292 (cell) Towne Meadows 205-6802 (cell) Val Vista 215-9949 (cell) Community Education Business Office 892-9089 x0Child Care Program
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Youth AthleticsGilbert Youth Athletics is committed to providing top-tier coaching, utilizing elite facilities and focusing on the overall development of each student-athlete. It is our belief that great athletes must develop fundamental skills at a young age which prepares them for a future of success as they progress through high school and college programs. Athletes have access to some of the best coaches in the state of Arizona who are committed to the development of young athletes, while also spending significant time emphasizing character and sportsmanship. Our slogan of Two Steps Ahead comes from the promise to our community that we provide an unparalleled program in terms of coaching, facilities and competition. Student-athletes will be two steps ahead as they move through their playing career as a result of coaches and program leaders who are relentless in their pursuit of excellence. With player development being the focus we are able to identify the playing ability of all athletes and begin a structured approach of facilitating growth. This individualized approach is only possible as the result of employing excellent coaches who are committed to the player development process. Programs will receive championship banners to hang in multipurpose rooms at the conclusion of each season. We will also recognize the team with the best spirit and who exemplifies the greatest sportsmanship. Building pride in the campus and celebrating the success of our student-athletes is important.Category