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PALS PROGRAM 2020-2021
Director:
Doug Scholder
Email: Pals@abseconschools.org
A Letter to Parents and Guardians and online registration
PALS Parent Information Document
COVID-19 Tuition Assistance Program Information
Child Care School Age Tuition Assistance for Working Families
Asistencia de Matrícula para Niños en Edad Escolar para Familias Trabajadoras
Program Information
- Office located in the Marsh School Library
- Contact Info: 609-641-5375 Ext. 7
- Program open to all Absecon School District students in grades Pre-K through 8
- Before Care hours: 7:00 am - 9:15 am
- After Care hours: 11:45 pm - 5:45 pm
- Full day hours: 7:45 am - 5:45 pm
- Before Care tuition: $8.00 per day
- After Care tuition: $3.50 per hour for the first child and $3.25 per hour for each additional child
- Pre-K After Care tuition: $8.00 per hour
- Annual registration fee of $25.00 per family
- State Licensed Child Care Center
- Program utilizes the school cafeteria, gymnasium(s), STEAM Lab, Early Childhood Center, artroom, and playground
- Childcare Network is accepted for After Care Program Only
- Pre-K through 4th grade students are escorted to PALS by staff at dismissal
- Certified experienced teachers on staff to assist with homework
- Daily afternoon snack provided
Summer Program Highlights
- Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 7:45 am - 5:45 pm
- Weekly Themed activities: Picnic in the park, water play, pizza, and ice cream
- Field Trips: Franklin Institute, Atlantic City Aquarium, and movie theatre
- Walking trips: Senior Center, Dairy Queen, and Burger King
- Hand on demonstrations: Martial arts, healty cooking/eating, and painting party
Program Enhancements
- Before school Child Care Program now offered
- Pre-K and K program now separately housed in our newly renovated Early Childhood Center
- Addition of three certified teachers to staff
- Credit/Debit cards now accepted
- Parent Portal now offered to manage your account from home
- Camera monitored entrance for added security
- New Chromebooks available for all students
- Certified physical education teacher on staff to organize and support activities associated with physical fitness
- Specialized arts and crafts room added
- Well-equipped playground, gaga ball pit, and fitness track area added to program
