Saint John the Evangelist School proudly offers quality childcare outside the regular school day. Our Extended Day Program provides SJES students with a safe, nurturing, and well-supervised environment rooted in our Catholic mission.

Students enjoy outdoor play, physical activities, crafts, games, reading, homework time, and other age-appropriate activities. All activities take place on the SJES campus.

Our staff members are trained in CPR and First Aid and hold certifications in Medication Administration Training (MAT) and MAT for Diabetes. Required certifications are maintained through annual training.

Program Hours

Morning Care: Kindergarten–Grade 8

• Monday through Friday
• 7:00–7:45 a.m.
• Students must arrive by 7:15 a.m.
• Located in Trinity Hall at the Elementary/Middle School
• Morning care begins Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

Students may finish breakfast brought from home, read, color, or participate in supervised outdoor play before being dismissed to their classrooms.

Preschool Extended Day

• Monday through Friday
• 12:00–5:00 p.m.
• Begins Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

Preschool students have a supervised lunch, rest time, crafts, center activities, and outdoor play. Families must provide a lunch labeled with the student’s name and date, a water bottle, and an afternoon snack if the student will remain after 3:00 p.m.

Pickup is available behind the Preschool at 3:00 p.m. Students remaining after that time will transition to the Elementary/Middle School Extended Day Program. After 3:15 p.m., pickup will take place at the Elementary/Middle School.

Afternoon Care: Preschool–Grade 8

• Monday through Friday
• 3:20–5:00 p.m.
• The K–8 afternoon program begins Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Students who are not picked up by 3:15 p.m. or by the end of carpool will automatically be signed into Extended Day, and the appropriate fee will be charged.

Students remaining for afternoon care should bring a labeled snack and water bottle. The afternoon includes outdoor or indoor play, homework or quiet reading time, and a daily activity such as:

• Movement and physical activities
• STEM building challenges
• Board games and puzzles
• Arts and crafts
• Simple science or cooking projects

Please note that the program closes promptly at 5:00 p.m.

Rates and Billing

Extended Day charges are billed through the FACTS Tuition Management System. Extended Day staff members cannot accept payments.

• Morning care: $16 per hour
• Preschool care: $16 per hour
• Elementary and middle school care: $16 per hour
• An additional $16 is charged when an elementary or middle school student is picked up at 4:15 p.m. or later.
• Half-day care: $16 per hour

Families who use Extended Day consistently may contact the Business Office to request a monthly plan with a 5% discount. Monthly plans are based on a set number of days and are not reduced for illness, weather closures, or other unforeseen circumstances. Half days are billed separately and are not included in monthly plans.

Late pickup fees may be assessed after repeated late arrivals and could result in dismissal from the program. Refer to parent letter for fee schedule.

Half-Day Care

Extended Day is offered until 5:00 p.m. on designated half days. Students attending must bring a lunch labeled with their name and date, a snack, and a water bottle.

Please refer to the Beginning-of-the-Year Parent Letter below for the complete list of half days and dates when Extended Day will not be available.

Student Guidelines

Students are expected to:

• Treat other students and staff with kindness and respect.
• Include others and keep their hands and feet to themselves.
• Follow staff directions and playground safety rules.
• Help clean up activities and equipment.
• Complete assigned homework or read quietly during homework time.
• Keep personal electronics put away.

Computers, cell phones, tablets, and other personal electronic devices may not be used during Extended Day. Chromebooks may only be used briefly to check homework assignments. Online homework must be completed at home.

Students are encouraged to bring appropriate non-marking, skid-resistant shoes for gym activities. Students may also bring a change of clothes that follows the school’s Dress Down Day guidelines.

Pickup Procedures

From 3:15–4:10 p.m., parents or authorized adults should call the Extended Day phone upon arrival. A staff member will bring the student outside.

After 4:10 p.m., please use the front-office bell system. An Extended Day staff member will escort the student to the authorized adult.

Every student must be signed out by a parent, caregiver, or other authorized adult. Adults picking up a student must:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be listed on the student’s Family Information Data Sheet.
• Present a photo ID when requested.

Students will not be released to anyone who is not listed on the form unless arrangements have been cleared with the school office during regular school hours.

Required Family Information Form

All SJES families must complete the Extended Day Family Information Data Sheet annually, even if they do not expect to use the program. This form provides important emergency, medical, and authorized-pickup information.

Program Documents

Contact Information

For questions or to contact the Extended Day Program during operating hours:

Kristina Gorg, Extended Day Director
Phone: 540-905-6755
Email: extday@sjesva.org