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Hello Parents/Gaurdians,
Welcome to the '22-'23 HSFUMC after-School program registration! Please note, Kid's Club will be kindergarten through fifth-grade. Middle-schoolers (Middle Matters) have a separate program on Mondays and Wednesdays. Pick-up is at 6pm each day. Please call or text if you will be late.
Middle Matters students may stay for dinner on Wednesdays (please make sure to RSVP) and pick-up is 7:30. If you are able, the suggested donation for dinner is $8 per person. Coffe Chat (6th - 12th grade) is 6:30 - 7:30 Wednesday nights. This is a time for the kids to hang out and have fun.
My name is April Woodard and I'm the Director of Family Ministries here at the First United Methodist Church of High Springs.
A little about me: I'm 40 yrs old, have two kids (17 yrs and 21 yrs), and have been married for 22 yrs. My family and I currently have three dogs, three cats, and three birds...we love animals! During my senior year, I took Early Childhood Education classes at Bayshore High School in Bradenton, Florida. I have always loved kids and, at one point, planned to be a teacher or daycare worker. While that didn't happen, I volunteered with Vacation Bible School, Children's Church, and Kid's Club for several years and I'm so excited to now be leading our family minstries! Like some teachers, I consider HSFUMC kids to be my kids and will love them as such. Thank you for entrusting your child(ren) to my and my volunteers' care.
Just a little note about health and safety: if, during the school year, your child does become symptomatic with any illness (covid, flu, etc.) please do not send them to Kid's Club and contact us so that, if necessary, we may inform other parents and staff of any possible exposure. Any steps for cleaning or possible closure will be handled on a case by case basis.
As always, our main goal is to provide a safe place for students to come and learn about God, interact with others, and have a fun filled afternoon.
The cost will be $5 per week for the first child and $2 for each additional child. There is a $30 discount for full-year payment, for the first child. Please call me if the cost is a concern and we will discuss a solution and please do not let the cost be a deterent.
Please only register your child(ren) if they will be attending regularly. We only have space for 12 children per group (12 middle/12 elementary).
Also, please let me know prior to the end of the school day if you child will not be attending that day.
Any questions or concerns may be directed to me at, hsfumcfamily@gmail.com or (352)262-4244 - text preferred.
Emergency Contacts and Approved Pick-Up
Your emergency contact will only be called if I cannot reach parent 1 or parent 2 (if applicable). Please make sure anyone on your approved pick-up list is prepared to show ID.
Below you will find a link for First United Methodist Church's Parental Consent and Medical Authorization form. For your child to be fully registered and permitted to attend Kid's Club, this form must be filled out and returned to me during the first week. If you need me to notarize your form, please make arrangments with me.
I look forward to a great year with you and your kids!
-April Woodard
