CASA Extended Care Program
The CASA program is an extended care program offered for St. Matthew's students. The objective is to provide a "safe harbor" for children whose parents cannot pick them up at dismissal or who need to drop them off earlier than the normal time.
Children in the program will be involved in productive formal and informal activities with peers under the direction of caring adults. While a quiet homework area is provided, the program is not an academic one and directors are not responsible for checking the accuracy or completeness of homework. Snacks are provided daily during both sessions.
Location:
Room 5-1 and 5-2 and the schoolyard
Days:
School days except for the final day before Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter break, Teacher Appreciation Luncheon and the last day of school.
Times:
Morning - 7:00am unitl 7:50am
Afternoon dismissal until 6:00pm - This includes minimum days and early dismissal days.
Eligibility:
St. Matthew students in grades 1-8 may attend CASA during its morning and/or afternoon hours.
AM Kindergartners may attend CASA from 7:00am to 7:50am
PM Kindergartners may attend CASA from dismissal to 6:00pm
Procedures for Children:
- Report directly to CASA after class dismissal and do not leave CASA without being signed out by an adult. If a younger child needs accompaniment, please make his/her teacher or Mrs. Diaz, the CASA Director, aware of that and arrangements will be made.
- Follow rules and procedures.
Parent Responsibilities
Fill out emergency form/contract and pay the $10.00 PER CHILD administrative fee 24 hours prior to use of program.
- Notify Mrs. Diaz of your child's expected attendance or absence by telephone or written communication. The CASA phone number is 343-0331.
- Pick up your child/ren by 6:00 P.M.
- Pay bill, by check only, within 10 days of receipt of statement. NO CASH PLEASE. Please send your check in the mail or put in Payment Box located on the east end of the office building. Do not place in Wednesday envelope.
- Update emergency form immediately when there are changes, i.e. phone numbers, authorized persons picking up, etc.
- Do not expect CASA staff to release children to persons not listed on form or have no ID.
- Children will be released to either parent unless a court order is on file stating otherwise.
Fee Schedule of C.A.S.A. Plan I: Full-time:
Child may attend daily from dismissal time until 6:00 P.M. and in the morning from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M. for a flat rate of $240.00 per month. If this plan is chosen, there will be no calculation of hours.
Fee Schedule of C.A.S.A. Plan II Part-time/Hourly:
$4.00 per hour will be charged for part-time children and occasional participants. Ten to 30 minutes will be billed as a half-hour. Thirty-one to 60 minutes will be billed as a full hour.
Billing:
Charges are calculated at the month's end and sent home via the Wednesday Envelope. Payment is due within 10 days of receipt of statement or a late charge of $10.00 will be levied. Repeated tardiness of payment will result in non-participation in the program and additional late fees. Parents sharing custody and splitting payments need to work this out independently.
Late Pick-Ups:
If your child is not picked up by 6:00 P.M., there is a $1.00 charge for every minute past 6:00 P.M. This is payable IMMEDIATELY upon pick up.
Tax Statements:
We ask CASA participants to maintain their own records for tax purposes. The tax ID number for CASA is 94-1156803.
Employer Reimbursements:
We are happy to sign forms for employer reimbursement.
REMINDERS:
- ADMINISTRATIVE FEE IS $10.00 PER CHILD.
- PLEASE LIST ALL PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO PICK UP YOUR CHILD ON THE CONTRACT. INCLUDE PARENTS.
- KEEP EMERGENCY INFORMATION CURRENT. INCLUDE CELL PHONE NUMBERS.
Contact:
Mrs. Irma Diaz, Director
Ms. Janel Worley, Billing
