- H. W. Mountz School
- Tiger Den
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Welcome to the Spring Lake School District’s Tiger Den! Available to the families of students in kindergarten through 6th grade at HW Mountz, the Tiger Den is a monthly, tuition-based program which provides childcare during the critical after-school hours. The Tigers’ Den provides supervision by responsible, attentive adults who serve as positive role models. It was developed to provide Spring Lake students entering kindergarten through grade 6 a safe environment that fosters mutual respect and offers a variety of developmentally appropriate choices and interest-driven activities. The Tiger Den also provides an environment for students to work on homework as well as long-term projects when applicable. As well, after-school sporting events may be supported.
Overview
All records and information concerning a child and his/her family are to be kept confidential. Information can only be released upon written consent from the parent/guardian. Please respect our children, families and staff by refraining from discussing sensitive and confidential information.
The Tiger Den is an equal-opportunity provider. Applications for enrollment are accepted without regard to race, religion, sex, color, disability, sexual orientation, political beliefs, family status or national origin. The program will attempt to make reasonable accommodations for students with special needs. It is helpful for the staff to be aware of children whose medical, physical, learning, or social disabilities require special consideration. Upon registration, families are asked to provide information regarding any special needs that the child may have. Final approval of all accommodations will be made in coordination with the Director of Special Services.
Participation- Please complete the Linked Registration Form
Medication/Prescriptions/Illness
All Tiger’s Den program staff member are CPR & First Aid certified. EpiPens will only be administered by a Tiger Den staff member, during exceptional circumstances, such as when a child’s health may be in jeopardy without it. Written documentation must be provided to the Tiger Den Supervisor indicating your child’s allergy and permission to administer a dosage of EpiPen, if medically necessary.
There will be no access to Nurse’s Office after hours. The Tiger’s Den will have constant access to first-aid kits and an AED. Tiger’s Den staff members will not administer any medications to your children.
In case of emergency, Spring Lake Police will be notified through 911. Then, the coordinator will contact person(s) on the emergency contact form. In the event that a child needs to be transported to the emergency room, the supervisor will escort the emergency room personnel until the parent/guardian arrives at the emergency room.
If your child shows signs of illness while at the program, you or a person on the emergency form will be contacted. If children are ill during the school day, and the school nurse recommends they be picked up from school, the child may not attend The Tiger’s Den program.
Daily Activities
3:00-3:10 - Check-In and Attendance
When your child arrives at the meeting place, they will check in with the staff member in charge. They will then have time to have a snack and relax. Please send an extra snack on the days your child(ren) attend The Tiger’s Den.
Behavioral Expectations
If a behavioral problem arises, the following steps will be instituted:
- First: Verbal Warning/Conference with Student(s)
- Second: Removal from activity
- Third: Meeting with parent, child, and coordinator
- Fourth: Dismissal meeting with parent and the H.W. Mountz Principal
Personal Items
Please label all coats, lunch boxes, backpacks, etc. Children are responsible for their own articles. We discourage bringing in personal items not required for school.Spring Lake Public Schools cannot be held responsible for items that are lost, stolen, or damaged.
Pick-Up Procedures
On your child’s registration form, please provide the full names of all persons to whom we may release your child to. Children will not be released to anyone whose name does not appear on the emergency contact list without prior notice from parent/guardian. Please note: Children are NOT permitted to leave the program unescorted. Upon release of child, parent/guardian must sign the pick-up log. Please use the Remind App to contact the program coordinator for pick up.