Values

SERVE children and their families in the community

DEVELOP healthy children within a safe, loving and playful environment

NURTURE growth of Christian faith and love through Biblical teaching

TEACH through a hands on, age appropriate curriculum

Purpose Statement

"I promise to keep you safe in the ark." Genesis 6:18

When children enter Noah's Ark, they are in a safe haven. Here they learn about
God's promises, experience God's love, and grow up in God's grace.

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CHAPEL

Chapel is an important aspect of our ministry at Noah’s Ark Learning Center. We gather each week for singing, Bible stories, and prayer led by our FIRST pastoral staff. Chapel is held in our FIRST chapel - the red door as you enter the courtyard.

Your child will receive a handout on each week’s chapel story. We encourage you as a parent to also read or tell the story at home to further strengthen the message and values for your child’s life. Take the opportunity to talk with your child about the story, faith and what you believe.

We look forward to being a part of nurturing the spiritual growth of your child in the coming year.

FITNESS FUN

Each week your child will experience the fun of moving, stretching, jumping, balancing...growing in their development of large & small motor skills...exercising their body and spirit!

In the fall we’ll have Fitness Fun Olympic Relays and in the spring look for the Fitness Fun Trike-a-thon!

Eisha will do an assessment of each preschool child at the beginning and end of the school year.

Eisha Bohman, Youth & Community Life Minister at FIRST, will lead “Fitness Fun” in the Trinity Center. Eisha brings a Master’s Degree in Coaching & Sport Pedagogy, experience as a collegiate basketball player, high school coach, strength & conditioning coach and a faith mentor of children and youth to our FIRST programs.

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SNACKS AND MEALS

Snacks are provided at mid-morning for the half day and Toddler programs. These snacks are comprised of at least two food groups. Parents are requested to sign up on the snack calendar in the classroom to bring a special snack that your child enjoys to share with the whole class. These healthy and nutritious snacks may be homemade or purchased.

Full-time students are served breakfast at 7:30AM, with a hot lunch at 11:15AM for the Toddlers and 11:30AM for the Preschool classes, as well as an afternoon snack. The hot lunches are prepared on campus and served family style. These children may bring a healthy breakfast food only until 7:45AM, with the understanding that they must sit at the table provided for eating. All food will be disposed of when the child is finished or walks away from the table. For health reasons, food may not be saved for another time.

An Extended Care “Lunch Bunch” student’s lunch must be provided by the parents.

NUTRITIOUS TODDLER SNACKS

***Please be careful not to bring snacks that may be a choking hazard or cause an allergy problem, such as nuts, peanuts, peanut butter or peanut products, popcorn, pretzels, raisins, hotdogs, whole grapes, raw vegetables or honey. No candy, please.

Help your child create healthy eating habits!

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NOAH'S ARK FEES

Enrollment is secured when the non-refundable Registration Fee of $75.00 and a Deposit, equal to two-weeks of tuition, have been paid. The Deposit becomes refundable only after your child has attended class for one continuous month and with a two-week written Notice of Withdrawal. (See Policy Agreement form #1)

There is a 10% Family Discount for two or more children enrolled, with discount on the lowest tuition.

All tuition fees are due on the first of the month, no later than the 5th. A Late Payment fee of $15.00 will be automatically added to your account on the 6th. If tuition is not paid by the 15th, your child will not be permitted to attend class until paid in full. After the third late payment, all payments must be made by a bank Auto Transfer.

A fee of $15.00 will be automatically charged for any NSF returned checks. A second returned check will thereafter require cash or a money order.

If your child is enrolled and you decide to remove them for a period of more than two weeks, a Reinstatement Fee of $75.00 will be due when the student returns. We cannot guarantee that your child’s spot will be held until their return.

Monthly Tuition

VACATION - ABSENTEEISM POLICY

Noah’s Ark is on a continuous year schedule to help accommodate all our parents. Our goal is to provide the highest quality program for your child on a budget that keeps tuition at a reasonable rate. This budget is based on an annualized tuition rate that is broken into twelve monthly payments. In order to do this, no credit will be given for absenteeism, vacations, holidays, or time off.

All major holidays are noted on each month in this calendar. Please note that Noah’s Ark will be closed between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, Good Friday, and several other dates.

Please check each month for the school closures so you can make arrangements accordingly.

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PROGRAMS OFFERED

Half Day Program

Orange Tiger Class
August 18, 2008 - June 18, 2009
8:30 - 11:30AM TTH or MWF or M - F
Ratio of 1:10

Extended Care for Half-Day Program
There will be a 10 minute grace period for pick-up, after which the student will be in extended care. Extended Care is offered at a rate of $5.00 per hour on a planned basis, with reservations made in the office on a
first-come, first-served basis. Reservations must be made with written notice and are marked/charged in one-hour intervals only. There is a minimum one hour charge of $5.00. Students must bring a lunch for
the 11:30AM - 12:30PM “Lunch Bunch” hour.

Hours Available
6:00AM - 8:30AM and 11:30AM - 12:30PM

Full-Day Class Schedule Policy

Our goal is to provide you with the highest quality care in a safe and loving environment. This is accomplished with small group size, the lowest teacher/child ratios that adhere to the N.A.E.Y.C. accredited standards and providing qualified professional caregivers. Through partnership, we can keep the ratio standards and be able to schedule our caregivers to meet the needs of your child.

All classes start at 8:30AM. Consistency of your child’s schedule is important and enables them to be included in all class activities. There will be occasions when your child will have appointments. If you give a call to the office, the teacher will be informed of your late arrival. If permanent changes to your daily schedule occur, please stop by the office to make any changes in writing.

Your assistance is vital in helping us maintain the quality of care your child deserves.

FULL DAY PROGRAM

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PARENT EDUCATION RESOURCES

California FIRST FIVE ~ California provides a box of resources for the first five years of a child’s life. Each family will now receive one upon admission to Noah’s Ark Learning Center.

SCHOLASTIC FAMILY RESOURCE ~ Each Tiger/Dolphin family is given the quarterly magazine
“Parent and Child” produced by Scholastic.

Additional Resource Websites

www.naeyc.org
Information on the National Association
for the Education of Young Children

www.ymcacrs.org
Information and resources from the
YMCA Childcare Resource Service

www. eleanational.org
Information on the Evangelical
Lutheran Education Association

www.elca.org
Information on the Evangelical
Lutheran Church In America

WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT NOAHS ARK AND YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING

Campbell Soup Labels
and Box Tops for Education are ongoing fundraisers to support Noah’s Ark. The credit for the labels and box tops collected will be used to provide continuing supplies to our classrooms throughout the year. A list of products participating in this program along with collection specifications may be obtained in the office.

Thank you for snipping, saving and supporting Noah’s Ark!

FITNESS FUN TRIKE-A-THON

April 23 & 24
Our children will bring their tricycles and bicycles to ride many laps! You are invited to get pledges as a fundraiser for school improvements.

~ ARK TIME ~
ACTS OF RANDOM KINDNESS

1:30 - 3:30PM ~ See calendar for dates!

Once a month the FIRST Family will be out sharing “Acts of Random Kindness” around our community!
You are invited to join other FIRST and Noah’s Ark folks in making a difference through simple, surprising acts of kindness ~ come & be God’s blessing to others!

Albertson’s and Ralph’s Groceries
Sign-up Noah’s Ark as the recipient of your Albertson’s “preferred savings” card with Community Partners at www.albertsons.com or your “Rewards” card with Community Matters at www.ralphs.com

Each time you swipe your card, Noah’s Ark receives a percentage of your purchases. Noah’s Ark will receive a quarterly check from each company.

HELPING HANDS WORK DAY

Saturday, February 28
9:00 - Noon

Families come together to lend their helping hands in the classrooms and on the playgrounds!

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
If you are a member of Thrivent, you may have a donation to Noah’s Ark matched 50 cents for every dollar given up to $600.00 per year. As a fraternal organization, this is Thrivent’s way of supporting the education of our country’s children and youth.

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A CARING ENVIRONMENT FOR LEARNING

Noah’s Ark was established in 1974 to meet the childcare needs of this community. Our philosophy is based on the knowledge that a child’s growth takes place in stages that occur in a predictable pattern. God has made each child unique, and each one has an individual rate and style of learning. We provide opportunities for children to learn through planned and spontaneous activities, in a safe and loving environment. As a ministry of First Lutheran Church, we are a non-profit organization providing service on a non-discriminatory basis, giving equal treatment without regard to race, religion, national origin or ancestry. Noah’s Ark is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and part of the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association.

CONNECT!

CONNECT provides opportunities for your
family to spend time together
learning...playing...exploring God’s world…
building relationships with one another!

CONNECT ~ Family Learning Time
~ Science, Math, Literacy, Art, Music ~
CONNECT is held on the second Tuesday of most months from 6:00 - 7:00PM in the Noah’s Ark classrooms. These are times for parents and children to explore special learning centers together. Healthy snacks will be provided in the courtyard as families connect with one another!

CONNECT ~ Family Fun Time
Saturday events for the whole family to places around North County...also special celebrations including the Harvest Festival and Children’s Day

At FIRST we believe it is important for our children to begin learning at an early age what it means to share with our neighbors in need locally and around the world. We hope your family will choose to teach your child to be a generous giver!

FOOD CART ~ Our FIRST grocery cart is located in the church sanctuary. You may drop off non-perishable food items at anytime either in the grocery cart, the chapel or the office. The food is distributed by Interfaith Community Services to local hungry families.

LOOSE CHANGE COLLECTION ~ During the coming year we will have a collection of loose change for a special project to connect with children around the world and make a difference in their lives.

CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE ~ Your family will have the opportunity to choose a name off the giving tree in the Noah’s Ark
courtyard, and then purchase and wrap a gift for a child in our community.

NOAH’S ARK DEPLOYED PARENTS ~ Our children will send greetings and pictures to share our love & support!

SCHOOL SUPPLIES ~ In the summer you will have an opportunity to share school supplies with the children connected with our Lutheran Border Concerns Ministry in Mexico.

NOAH'S ARK STAFF

Our teachers are professionally trained in the field of Early Childhood Education and attend workshops, in-service training and planning meetings. The staff is committed to respectful, communicative relationships with parents in order to provide continuity between the home and school. All staff have been cleared by the Department of Justice/FBI, with files registered with California Community Care Licensing Division. First Aid / CPR and TB clearance certificates are also on file

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NAPTIME

Dolphin ~ Tiger ~ Bee

Mats for napping are purchased in the office at $10.00 for full-day students in the Dolphin, Tiger and Bee rooms. Children in these classes need to bring 2 crib sheets (twin size are too big) to cover the mat and a small blanket or bath towel labeled with your child’s name to keep in your child’s cubby.

Turtle ~ Bug

The children in the Toddling Turtle and Cuddle Bug classes need to supply 2 crib sheets and 2 small blankets per child. Cots or cribs will be provided for these children.

At the end of each week, sheets and blankets will be bagged and sent home to be washed. They should be returned the following week.

PLEASE LABEL ALL YOUR CHILD’S ITEMS!

DRESS

Noah’s Ark is a “hands-on” school. Even though we do use art smocks, the children will at times get glue, paint or dirt on their clothing. It is best to send your child in play clothes, as dressy clothes tend to inhibit free play.

Clothing that is easy for the child to remove is important, for they must be able to pull down/up these garments for themselves.

Comfortable shoes such as sneakers are the best for running, jumping, and climbing. For your child’s safety, please NO open-toed or backless shoes or boots of any kind. Preschoolers need to wear athletic shoes for Fitness Fun (Thursday or Friday).

Make sure to bring a sweatshirt or jacket appropriate for the weather outside.

An extra set of clothing needs to be supplied in a labeled Ziploc bag, which will be placed in your child’s cubby.

PLEASE LABEL ALL YOUR CHILD’S ITEMS!

RESTROOMS

Children in the Preschool program (3 years old through pre-kindergarten) must be completely potty trained. They should be able to tell the teacher when they need to use the restroom, pull down/up his or her own clothes and wipe independently.

A teacher will always accompany children to the restroom and will assist them in the case of an emergency.

We highly recommend comfortable, easy to remove clothing with as few buttons, snaps and/or zippers as possible.

Remember: Dress your child for success and to build self reliance.

DISCIPLINE POLICY

The building of self-esteem, social development, and emotional growth are significant elements of our program.

We have a simple rule that “safety is first.” We consistently try to encourage cooperation and “using our words, not our hands” to say how the child feels.

Learning to make good choices can be hard. When conflicts do arise, redirection and choices are offered. In the rare event that the child cannot handle the situation with control, a “time to think,” cooling-off period, may be given. When the child feels ready to return to the group activity, he or she is free to do so.

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CONFERENCES

LATE PICK UP POLICY

Noah’s Ark closes at 6:00PM sharp.
After the maximum of 10 hours of care, or after the 6:00PM closing time, there is a charge of $1.00 per minute per child. You will be asked to sign a Late Pick-Up Slip in agreement with the late charges. The charge will be added to your account and is payable upon receipt of statement.

We understand that emergencies are a rare occurrence and sometimes unavoidable. Please avoid any late pick-ups if at all possible. As always, your child will be cared for, but please call if you’re detained so that our staff can reassure your child.

SIGN-IN and SIGN-OUT POLICY

Children must be signed in and out daily with a full and legible signature, either in the classroom or on the playground. Photo identification will be required of anyone signing out your child who is not recognized by the current teachers on staff. Verification will be made that they are authorized to pick up the child.
This is for the protection of both you and your child.

COMMUNICATION

Monthly Newsletters for the Preschool and Infant/Toddler programs will be posted on our website noahsarkvista.com and in the classrooms to keep you informed of upcoming events, changes to this calendar and special articles.

Teacher/Parent Conferences are available when more time is needed other than the class sign in/out times. Our partnership with you and your input is important to us.

A Parent File Folder for each child is located close to the classroom sign in/out sheet and is designed to insure that you can find all important papers, including your child’s special work. Please take time to check it at the end of each day.

If you need to contact the director, please stop by the office, give her a call, send an email, or write a note on a communication sheet in the office and place it in her box.

BIRTHDAYS

If parents would like to celebrate their child’s birthday with a special snack, arrangements can be coordinated with the classroom teacher. We encourage low sugar items, such as muffins, fruit/nut breads, cheese or fresh fruit. Please note that we have a “No Candy at School” policy.

Your child’s teacher will help celebrate with a birthday crown and songs. Party favors or goodie bags may be brought, but will stay in the children’s cubbies to go home. If you have invitations for a private party, please put them discreetly into the child’s cubby. Children do notice when they do not receive an invitation. Also, we ask that you please not send any gifts for other children to school. Thank you!

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IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUES

• Always remember to hold your child’s hand while in the parking lot AT ALL TIMES.
• Children must always wear closed toe shoes, no backless shoes and no boots of any kind.
• All gates are to be opened by adults only. These are designed for the safety of all the children and are a “Parent/Teacher Job”. Gates are to be closed at all times.
• State Licensing requires a full and legible signature on the sign-in sheet when anyone drops off or picks up your child.
• Make sure you personally check-in with the teacher before leaving the classroom or playground.
• Always remember to close the classroom doors completely when entering or leaving a classroom.
• Please make sure that while driving in the parking lot you do not exceed the 5 MPH SPEED LIMIT.
• Always park in the marked spaces in the parking lot – NOT in the fire lanes.
  

YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO US!

MAINTAINING A HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT

The Noah’s Ark staff implements procedures to help prevent illness and the transmission of germs between children.

Teachers do a simple wellness check of each child as they enter the classroom and begin their time with us. Proper hand-washing procedures are posted and followed by all adults and children. Toys or other items that have been put in a child’s mouth are isolated and then washed by hand with detergent, rinsed and air dried. Routine daily cleaning and sanitizing of all surfaces in the facility is done by the staff and a contracted janitorial service. Outdoor surfaces, including the sand in the sand box, are sanitized on a routine basis.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN

NAEYC Accreditation is a sign that your child will be safe, healthy, and learning each day. NAEYC has developed 10 standards for high-quality early childhood education. Programs that meet these standards provide a safe and healthy environment for children, have teachers who are well-trained, have access to excellent teaching materials, and work with curriculum that is appropriately challenging and developmentally sound.

Noah’s Ark is proud to have earned this distinctive accreditation.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA-HEALTH WELFARE AGENCY                                         DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
PERSONAL RIGHTS

Child Care Centers

Personal Rights, see Section 101223 for waiver conditions applicable to Child Care Centers.
(a) Child Care Centers. Each child receiving services from a Child Care Center shall have rights which include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.
(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.
(3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment. Infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, metal abuse or other
actions of a punitive nature, including but not limited to: interference with daily living functions, including eating, sleeping, or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.
(4) To be informed, and to have his/her authorized representative, if any, informed by the licensee of the provisions of the law regarding complaints including, but not limited to, the address and telephone number of the complaint receiving unit of the licensing agency and of
information regarding confidentiality.
(5) To be free to attend religious services or activities of his/her choice and to have visits from the spiritual advisor of his/her choice. Attendance at
religious services, either in or outside the facility, shall be on a completely voluntary basis. In child care facilities, decisions concerning attendance at religious services or visits from spiritual advisors shall be made by the parent(s), domestic partner(s) or guardian(s) of the child.
(6) Not to be locked in any room, building, or facility premises by day or night.
(7) Not to be placed in any restraining device, except a supportive restraint approved in advance by the licensing agency.

THE REPRESENTATIVE/PARENT/DOMESTIC PARTNER/GUARDIAN HAS THE RIGHT TO BE INFORMED OF THE APPROPRIATE LICENSING AGENCY TO CONTACT REGARDING COMPLAINTS, WHICH IS:
Department of Social Services
Community Care Licensing Division
7575 Metropolitan Drive
San Diego, Ca 92123
(619) 767-2200

CHILD CAR SEAT LAW ~ CALIFORNIA’S “LAW OF LOVE”

Protect your child — it’s the law! As of January 1, 2002, when traveling in a motor vehicle:
Children must be secured in an appropriate child passenger restraint (safety seat or booster seat) until they are 6 years old OR at least 60 pounds.
2) Children who weigh at least 60 pounds OR who are at least 6 years old, but less than 16 years old, must be secured in an appropriate child passenger restraint or safety belt. (Vehicle Code Section 27315 requires everyone 16 years and older who is a driver or a passenger of vehicles be properly restrained by safety belts.)

All child care center licensees must post copies of this sign or a sign with the exact information, at the entrance of the facility. Violation of these safety seat laws may result in fines up to $250 or more, and your automobile insurance rates may increase. For more information about child safety seats and booster seats, call your local health department at 619-513-6505. Safely on the Move in Child Care (toll free) at 866-700-7686 or SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. at 800-745-SAFE (English) or 900-747-SANO (Spanish).

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CAREGIVER BACKGROUND CHECK PROGESS
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The California Department of Social Services works to protect the safety of children in child care by licensing child care centers and family child care homes. Our highest priority is to be sure that children are in safe and healthy child care settings. California law requires a background check for any adult who owns, lives, in, or works in a licensed child care home or center. Each of these adults must submit finger prints so that a background check can be done to see if they have any history of crime. If we find that a person has been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation, he/she cannot work or live in the licensed child care home or center unless approved by the Department. This approval is called an exemption.

A person convicted of a crime such as murder, rape, torture, kidnapping, crimes of sexual violence or molestation against children cannot by law be given an exemption that would allow them to own, live in or work in a licensed child care home or center. If the crime was a felony or a serious misdemeanor, the person must leave the facility while the request is being reviewed. If the crime is less serious, he/she may be allowed to remain in the licensed child care home or center while the exemption request is being reviewed.

How the Exemption Request is Reviewed
We request information from police departments, the FBE and the courts about the person’s record. We consider the type of crime, how many crimes there were, how long ago the crime happened and whether the person has been honest in what they told us.

The person who needs the exemption must provide information about: the crime; what they have done to change their life and obey the law; whether they are working, going to school, or receiving training; whether they have successfully completed a counseling or rehabilitation program.

The person also gives us reference letters from people who aren’t related to them who know about their history and their life now.

We look at all these things very carefully in making our decision on exemptions. By law this information cannot be shared with the public.

How to Obtain More Information
As a parent or authorized representative of a child in licensed child care, you have the right to ask the licensed child care home or center whether anyone working or living there has an exemption. If you request this information, and there is a person with an exemption, the child care home or center must tell you the person’s name and how he or she is involved with the home or center and give you the name, address, and telephone number of the local licensing office. You may also get the person’s name by contacting the local licensing office. You may find the address and phone number on our website. The website address is http://ccl.dss.cahwnet.gov/RegionalOf_1829.htm

LICENSE

State of California License # 372000408 & 376600802
Tax ID # 95-2914148
Hours of Operation: 6:00AM to 6:00PM Monday - Friday

CHILD CARE CENTER NOTIFICATION OF PARENTS’ RIGHTS

PARENTS’ RIGHTS
As a Parent/Domestic Partner/Authorized Representative, you have the right to:

1. Enter and inspect the child care center without advance notice whenever children are in care.
2. File a complaint against the licensee with the licensing office and review the licensee’s public file kept by the licensing office.
3. Review, at the child care center, reports of licensing visits and substantiated complaints against the licensee made during the last three years.
4. Complain to the licensing office and inspect the child care center without discrimination or retaliation against you or your child.
5. Request in writing that a parent not be allowed to visit your child or take your child from the child care center, provided you have shown a certified copy of a court order.
6. Receive from the licensee the name, address and telephone number of the local licensing office.
   
   Licensing Office Name: Community Care Licensing Division
   Licensing Office Address: 7575 Metropolitan Drive, San Diego
   Licensing Office Telephone: 619-767-2200
   
   
7. Be informed by the licensee, upon request, of the name and type of association to the child care center for any adult who has been granted a criminal record exemption, and that the name of the person may also be obtained by contacting the local licensing office.
8. Receive, from the licensee, the Caregiver Background Check Process form.

NOTE: CALIFORNIA STATE LAW PROVIDES THAT THE LICENSEE MAY DENY
ACCESS TO THE CHILD CARE CENTER TO A PARENT/DOMESTIC PARTNER/AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IF THE BEHAVIOR OF THE PARENT/DOMESTIC PARTNER/AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE POSES A RISK TO CHILDREN IN CARE.

For the Department of Justice “Registered Sex Offender” database, go to www.meganslaw.ca.gov

LIC 995 (1/08)

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WELLNESS POLICY

State regulations require your child not be admitted to the center and/or sent home if any of the following symptoms of illness are present:

• The illness/recovery results in the need for greater care than the staff can provide without compromising the health and safety of the other children
• The illness/recovery prevents the child from participating in facility activities
• Temperature – 100 degrees or greater accompanied by behavior changes or other symptoms of illness
• Runny nose (thick or runny secretions) coupled with coughing, difficulty breathing, lethargy, persistent crying and/or irritability
• Diarrhea – 1-2 incidents, increases in stool water, and/or form that cannot be contained in a diaper
• Vomiting – one incident
• Mouth sores with drooling or other draining sores
• Rash with fever or behavior changes
• Conjunctivitis, Impetigo, Head Lice, Scabies, Shingles, Respiratory Illness or Strep Throat
• Chicken pox – exclusion: six days after onset of rash/until all sores have dried and crusted

Only medication prescribed by a physician will be administered. It must be in the original container with full instructions on the label. The proper medication form must be completed by the parent.

SUNSCREEN should be applied by the parent before the child is brought to school. A staff member can apply sunscreen in the afternoon. However, a form authorizing staff to apply a topical ointment must be filled out by the parent.

RECOVERY

When a child is sent home ill, he/she may not attend school the following day and may not return until they are symptom free for 24 hours. If the physician has prescribed an antibiotic or other medication, the child must stay home until he or she has completed the first 24 hours of treatment or medication.

INJURIES

Minor injuries, such as scratches and bumps, will be reported to parents on an “Ouch Report.” It will give a description of what happened and how we took care of it. In the event of more serious injuries, such as cuts, sprains and/or broken bones, the child will be made comfortable and the parents will be called. Should a major life-threatening injury occur, paramedics will be called immediately, and the parents will be notified.

Please keep the office informed in writing of any changes to your emergency contact information.

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FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH

We are excited to welcome you to FIRST’S Ministry with our community’s children & families. Our staff is committed to providing for your child a safe, loving, and playful environment. You will receive the FIRST Tidings newsletter each month and may check our website at any time. Your family is welcome to participate in any of the events or programs offered here at FIRST. Our doors are always open if we can be of support to your family.

Welcome to a great year of learning together!

Pastor Steve Awbrey, Pastor Cathy Bohman, Diaconal Minister Linda Fox, Intern Ramon Zarate
Youth & Community Life Minister Eisha Bohman

FIRST is a Purpose Driven Church Committed to Worship, Fellowship, Discipleship, Ministry and Mission

FIRST’s Mission, Vision, Values
Our mission is changed lives!

To encourage people to KNOW, FEEL and BELIEVE that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior.

Our V.I.S.T.A. vision is to be sending gifted people to:

• Serve in a VARIETY of deeply meaningful short-term or life-fulfilling activities.
• Share an INVITATION with others to experience the joy of putting Jesus FIRST in their life.
• Provide SPIRITUAL NURTURE for living a “Purpose Driven Life.”
• Create a climate of Christian love and acceptance within the church for all people to live in TOGETHERNESS and peace.
• Be people of ACTION by helping to heal the hurts and meet the needs of others FIRST in our community.

Our values are…

• RELATIONSHIPS with God, others and great causes
• ENTHUSIASM for sharing the Good News as One Congregation in Two Languages
• HEALTH of heart, mind, spirit and body.

FIRST Sunday Worship
9:00AM Renewing Worship
10:15AM Fellowship Time
11:30AM Servicio Dominical

Nursery Care is lovingly provided in the Toddling Turtles room for children under the age of 3 years from 9:00AM to 12:30PM.

FIRST Lutheran Church 1410 Foothill Drive Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-5440 FAX (760) 724-2876
e-mail: firstvista@aol.com www.firstlutheranvista.org

Noah’s Ark Learning Center (760) 724-5445
e-mail: noahsarkvista@aol.com www.noahsarkvista.com

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