Please welcome Mrs. Toni Key-Hall as our new after school director. Ms. Toni has been a familiar face as she managed the front desk for the past 8 years. If you have any questions, please feel free to call her at 901-327-5433.
   We strive to provide an experience as close to being at home as possible for our children. This includes a great snack, a time to play outside in our newly renovated playground or our gymnasium, or a game of kick ball, whiffle ball or football.
   After play time, we provide an opportunity for children to do their homework with the assistance of staff serving as tutors. We have a very caring and talented staff.

 

AFTER SCHOOL CARE AND HOMEWORK: At Lindenwood, we understand how important homework is to you and your child. We provide several homework opportunities Monday thru Thursday (Friday is a less formal homework day).
K-3 has a set homework time each day in their classroom. All children are asked to participate in either assigned homework from their school, a project from our staff (if no homework), or to participate in quiet centers during the homework time.
Older children have the opportunity to attend one of two homework centers. One room is designated as the QUIET homework room and the other is called the GROUP study room. Both rooms are for homework ONLY. The Quiet homework room is also equipped with 3 computers, internet, and a printer. All computer usage is monitored and for homework use only. Both rooms have a sign-in procedure. As a child enters or exits the room, they are to sign in or out and record the time. This provides you with a record of their study time.
We do not force after school children to participate in our homework sessions. There are times when some students do not have homework. Also, some parents want to be involved with their child’s homework assignments and want their child to do their homework at home. We also have 3 different school systems that attend Lindenwood and sometimes they may not assign homework due to TCAPS or other school programs. It is up to the parent to inform their child about what they expect concerning their child’s completion of their homework. In order to encourage your child to complete their homework, we do not open areas such as the arcade center until later in the day.
All of our homework sessions provide adult assistance with homework. Please let us know if your child is unable to do their homework for any reason or if you have any suggestions or concerns. We want your child to be successful during their time at Lindenwood.


RIDING THE BUS Safety is our primary concern. We have highly qualified drivers and school buses that are built like tanks. Each of our drivers have commercial license with a P endorsement (passenger), a child care certification, two state mandated training sessions per year, current first aid and CPR, and over 100 years of experience between them.
After School Bus Rules
1. Leave windows in the upright position. All of our buses have air conditioners
2. Wear their seat belts at all times
3. Keep the noise level down by using indoor voices
4. Stay seated and leave their seat belt on until the driver announces for them to take them off
5. Keep the bus clean, throw away all trash
6. No food or drink allowed on the bus
7. Keep aisle cleared of backpacks, books, musical instruments, etc.
8. Enter and exit in an orderly manner—no pushing or shoving
9. Remove all of their belongings as they exit the bus
10. Provide the bus driver with their first and last name as they enter and exit the bus (Roll Sheet)
Buses departure from the Schools If you know your child will be absent, please call the Life Center number as soon as possible (901) 327-5433. The bus drivers are required to stay at the school 8 minutes after dismissal time. The first few weeks we will have them stay longer due to new students, schedules, and teachers. After this time period, children that do not make it to the bus in time should go back to the office to inform the secretary that they missed the bus. Lindenwood will send the first available bus back to the school for a fee of $10.00 or you may pick them up at the school.
Procedure for picking your child up at the school You may pick up your child at the school. If you have not called the Life Center please inform the driver that your child will not be riding the bus. If your child gets on the bus you are required to sign the bus roll to check your child out. However, if the bus has left the school grounds it will not be allowed to stop to allow your child off until it reaches Lindenwood.
Inclement Weather Policy The Lindenwood buses do not pick up at schools during school closings due to inclement weather or other emergencies.


After School Snacks and Concessions
Lindenwood offers a variety of snacks at no charge for our after school children. Snacks are offered from 2:45pm until 4:00pm. Children are responsible to visit the concessions area after they arrive at Lindenwood. Children will not receive their snack after 4:00pm. A monthly snack menu is available at the front desk and posted on the Parent Bulletin Board. (menu items may be substituted as needed). The concessions stand will be open from 4:30pm to 5:30pm for children who wish to buy additional snacks or dinner. Account cards may be set up and paid in advance for children not using cash. Please see Ms. Toni or Ms. Jean Ann to set up your account.
Daily Activities
Our daily schedule varies depending on which school your child attends. Snowden, Richland, and White Station Middle schools arrive first to the Life Center—followed by Campus, Immaculate Conception, Idlewild, Down Town School, and Grahamwood. (All classes, schedules, and events may change as needed throughout the year).
K-1 Schedule
K-1 students are greeted by their teachers as they exit the bus at Lindenwood
Snack in their room
Home work time
Outside time
2nd 3rd Grade Schedules
2-3 grade students go their classroom
Center time / activity time
Snack
Homework
Gym / Outside time
4th and up Schedule
2:30pm to 3:00pm Free time in the gym and loft
Afternoon snacks are available as children arrive at the center until 4:15
3:00pm to 4:30pm Group Group Study Room and Quiet Home Work Room (until 5:30pm if needed)
Gym and playground are open
4:30pm to 5:30pm Planned afternoon activities such as; Kick ball, 3 on 3 basketball,flag football, etc.
4:30pm to 6:15pm Concessions and Arcade Center opens

FRIDAYS: Mini-class Day for 4th—8th Grades
On the first 3 Fridays of the month (September-April) campers may choose from a variety of classes such as; Drama, music, art, cheerleading, dance, arts and crafts, sports, wall climbing, skating, etc. Classes will be offered from 4pm to 5:30pm. Each month will be at least 1 or 2 class options. Many of the classes will perform during the Freedom Friday on that 3rd Friday of the month.
Tentative schedule for 2009: September: Cheerleading and flag football, October: Stage Craft (design a Fun house—which we will use on FF) and Pumpkin Carving, November: Thanksgiving Drama (perform on FF) & Talent Class, December: Christmas Concert (perform on FF) and Arts and Crafts.

K-3 grades will also have programs throughout the year that follow many of the schedules and activities above.


Lindenwood provides you and your family many unique opportunities. We offer the following programs:
*Gymnastics (Wings Gymnastics) *Cheerleading (Wings Cheer)
*Piano and guitar lessons (Mr. George King) *Karate (Bullet Williams Taekwondo)
*Girl Scouts (Ms. Jean Ann McBride) *Friday Mini Classes

School’s Day Out Program
We will offer child care during many of the City, Private, and Campus Calendar. City school SDOs begin at 6:45am. Campus and Private SDOs begin at 7:45am. All SDOs end at 6:30pm.
City School SDO Schedule; 10/9, 10/12, 11/25, 12/21-23, 12/28-31, 1/18, 2/15, 3/29-4/2, & 4/5
Campus School SDO Schedule; 10/12-16, 10/19-23, 12/18(1/2 day), 12/21-23, 12/28-31, 1/18, 2/15, 3/29-4/2,4/5, & 5/25 (1/2 day)
Private Schools SDO Schedule; 8/17 (1/2 day), 10/9, 10/12, 11/25 (1/2 day), 12/8, 12/21-23, 12/28-31, 1/18, 2/15, 3/8-12, 4/1-2, 4/5, & 5/28 (1/2 day)

Freedom Fridays
We offer Freedom Fridays on the third Friday of each month. This year’s programs will be directed by Ms. Mary Phillips and Mr. Kenny Fleming. Freedom Fridays will include games and prizes. Each FF will have a theme and a special presentation brought by our after school program. The tentative themes for 2009 include;
September: Homecoming and football madness and Cheerleading presentation. Dress in your favorite team colors and jersey. Winners will be selected for best team spirit.
October: Halloween complete with a fun house and costumes. Winners will be selected for best costumes.
November: Mr. Bill’s Christmas Play “Miracle of Street” and Lindenwood’s Got Talent Night. Talent show winners will be selected for best acts.
December: Christmas Concert, Arts and Crafts, visit and photos with Santa (K-3).

Lindenwood Christian Church is here for YOU!
Lindenwood is more than just the Life Center. You and your family are also invited to join us for many other activities as well. You do not have to be a member of Lindenwood Church to be involved in the Wednesday Night youth group, youth or adult choir, Sunday schools classes, Sunday services, volunteer opportunities such as Angel Food, Food Packing for the Food Bank, Meals at Westys’ for the homeless. You can also become a member of our fitness center, join one of our youth or adult sports teams, attend our Wednesday night Zumba class, and more. For more information, please contact Mr. Phil.

After School Application 2009/10

Medical Information Form

In order to make after school care even more user friendly, we offer care even when city schools are closed for most school closings (SEE SCHOOL'S DAY OUT). We also offer a parent night out once a month on the 3rd Friday of each month from August thru May. Please check out our FREEDOM FRIDAY PROGRAM.