Author: Jill Kranz

Valentine hills
School aged care

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS,
or IDEAS?
Please contact:
Nicole Becchetti
Valentine Hills Site Director
(P) 651-276-5275
(E) Nicole.Becchetti@ymcatwincities.org
Kim Spry
SAC Program Coordinator
(P) 651-490-4882
(E) Kim.Spry@ymcatwincities.org
Customer Service
Information:
2125 E. Hennepin Ave
Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(P) 612-230-9622
(F) 612-223-6322
Customer Service Center Hours:
M-F 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.-12 noon
Customer Portal: http://ymcatwincities.custhelp.com
Choose “Ask a Question” to send written requests

School Age Care News

Valentine hills

October 2015

School Release Days

When school is out, the Y is in. A variety of theme-based activities geared toward individual interests and grade levels keep kids engaged.
The registration form will be available online and at the site in the next few weeks.
Our first School Release Days will be:
October 9th– Grand Slam
October 15th– Pine Tree Apple Orchard
October 16th– Down on the Farm Theme day.
These Release Days will be held at Island Lake Elementary, Turtle lake Elementary and Bel Air Elementary.
PROGRAM FEES:
$40 per child per day.
Advanced registration is required to receive the standard program rate. Registrations received later than
Monday, one week prior to the release day will result in a $10 premium increase in the school release day
tuition. Fees are due Monday, one week prior to the Release Day.
$50 per child per day.
Registration received after Monday, one week prior to service.
What you need to bring:
Each School Release Day you will need to bring
A morning and afternoon snack
Disposable lunch
Weather appropriate clothing
Tennis shoes and socks

Hello! My name is Codi Brabeck and I am the Lead Staff here at Valentine Hills! I have been with the YMCA since February 2015. This past spring I worked at Pike Lake Elementary and this summer I worked at Bel Air Elementary. I grew up in New Brighton and went to school at Bel Air, Highview, and Irondale! I graduated from St. Catherine University in May of 2014 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Public Health. In my free time I enjoy crocheting, photography, spending time with my friends and my pets, and visiting my baby niece! My favorite part of working in YCare is getting to know all of the students! They all have such different personalities and bring something unique to the program! I am so excited to be working at Valentine this year and I look forward to working with all of the kiddos!!

Meet the Staff:

Codi Brabeck
Lead Staff

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Y Customer Service Center

Please note: There will be no reduction in fees for sessions registered if your child does not
attend program for any reason. If your child will not be in program for a registered day please
contact the program site immediately.

The main responsibility of the Customer Service Center staff is to provide service to families with information related to inquiries, registration, billing, statements, account updates and information, third party billing, collections, adjustments, financial assistance, credit card billing and the processing of refunds.
You may reach the Customer Service Center Monday – Friday between 7:00 am – 6:00 pm by calling 612-230-9622

Changes to Registration Schedule:

You are able to manage your child’s calendar online through “My Account”. Once logged into your Y account, there is a link to “My Childcare”. This convenient calendar tool will allow for flexibility in your weekly schedule and ensure accuracy of the attendance roster. This tool will be your option for schedule flexibility! You may add sessions or switch sessions.
You are not able to delete sessions below the minimum requirement of three sessions. Changes to the calendar must be made online by Monday one week PRIOR to the week of care. Session additions made after this deadline will incur original schedule tuition fees per session plus an additional charge of $2.00 per session for each calendar variance.

Tuition Payment Due Dates/Fees:

Weekly Payment: Represents one week’s tuition (unless in arrears)
Due on Monday, one week prior to the week of care
(EXAMPLE: Tuition for Care Week of 9/2/13 would be due on 8/26/13)
Bi-Weekly Payment: Represents two week’s tuition (unless in arrears)
Due on Monday, one week prior to the next 2 weeks of care
(EXAMPLE: Tuition for Care Weeks of 9/2/13 and 9/9/13 would be due
on 8/26/13)
Monthly Payment: Represents full month’s tuition (unless in arrears) (weeks will vary
month to month)
Due on Monday, last full week of month prior to the next month of
care
(EXAMPLE: Tuition for Care Month of September 2013 encompasses 4
weeks tuition 9/2 - 9/27/13 would be due on 8/26/13)
You may add sessions to your child’s permanent schedule, however additional fees of $2.00 per
session will be incurred if made after change deadline. These fees are in addition to your regular
AM and/or PM session tuition fee and will be applied to your account.
A late payment fee of $10.00 will be assessed if payment has not been received
AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER or through Online Payment system (not in the mail or postmarked) by the Friday after tuition due date.
Late payment fees will be assessed each Saturday.
Should you choose the easy option of automatic Payments (EFT), payments will be deducted each Tuesday of the due date schedule shown above.

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Valentine hills

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Did you know?

Or School Age Child Care program is a curriculum based program.
Kids are given activity choices where they make friends, learn, play and thrive. Our program provides well-rounded experiences that nurture and enhance your child’s development through activities in:
Arts and humanities
Character development
Conflict resolution
Health and fitness
Homework support
Literacy
Science
Global Learning
Service learning (volunteering)

Planning For Each Day

What to Bring Each Day -
Make sure to label all belongings!
· Healthy morning & afternoon snack
· Water bottle
· Appropriate indoor and outdoor clothing
Please Do Not Bring
· Cell phone
· Electronics
· Games
· Valuables
· Money
We will do our best to ensure the safety of your youth’s belongings; however, we do ask that
you please not send unnecessary items with them. The Y will not take responsibility or be held
liable for lost, stolen or damaged items.
Please DO NOT send items of value from home with your child.
Weapons, tobacco, illegal substances and alcohol of any kind are not allowed in the Y programs.
If a child is found to have any of these things, the items will be confiscated and disciplinary actions will be taken up to termination. “Weapons” also means toy guns, squirt guns, knives and weapons of any kind are not allowed and will be confiscated. Any violation may result in suspension.
The Y provides the majority of supplies your child will need while in our care. Depending on your child care program, parents are responsible for providing supplemental items for their child.
Examples of this would be change of clothes, appropriate outdoor apparel, medical Accessories, etc.

Things to know:

Site Cell phone number: 651-276-5275. Feel free to call this number for any questions or concerns. We will have this phone on us at all times during the open hours of YCare. This includes release days. We will always have the site cell phone on us during field trips in case you need to get a hold of us or vice versa.
Please always bring your ID to pick up your child. You never know if a substitute Y-care staff is helping out and my not recognize you. It is always a safe bet just to have your ID with you whenever you come pick up your child for a hassle free pick up. The Y-care staff will not let anyone leave with a child without proper identification.

Staying Active as a Family:
With the trees changing and our neighborhood being full of burning colors, take you child on a hike and show them the fall leafs. Bonus points if you pack a healthy lunch for them to rest and eat when they say they, “can’t take one more step…”

Upcoming Events:
* Valentine Hills Y Care Family Night
October 30th from 5:00—7:00 pm
Halloween at the Y
October 23rd from 5:30—7:30 pm
Raising Cane’s Grand Opening
October 8th - Go check out the new restaurant in town

Value
The four core values and their colors.
Caring— Caring is red because we care with our heart. <3
Honesty—Honesty is blue because of being true blue.
Respect— Respect is yellow because it is the golden rule.
Responsibility—Responsibility is green because we have to be responsible for nature and money.

40 Developmental Assets
Support
As mentioned last time, the 40 developmental assets help children be successful. These assets are split up into categories. The first category being support. This breaks down into 6 parts.
Family Support
Positive Family Communiction
Other Adult Relationships
Caring Neighborhood
Caring School Climate
Parent Involvement in Schooling.