DROPOFF / PICKUP
Children age 7 years and younger must be signed in and out of their Sunday School classes by a caregiver or parent. We encourage families with older children to make a plan together related to pickup (i.e. whether your child should wait in the classroom, join the family at snack, etc.)
SAFETY
Two non-related, non-partnered adults or one adult and one non-related youth — who have signed our code of ethics and undergone a criminal background check — will lead each Sunday School class with special care and attention to the needs of all participants.
ASSUME BEST PARENTING
We have a variety of parenting styles and beliefs about good parenting at First UU. At times this may create conflicts between families. Please assume best parenting intentions, aside from actual verbal or physical abuse, which must be reported.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Sensitive concerns that you share with the RE staff, teachers or volunteers will be confidential, except as mandated by state law for reporting or as necessary to save lives.
REGISTRATION
Children and youth must be registered each year, providing current contact and emergency information, permission to participate, and any information we need to keep them safe and engaged (such as medical or behavioral needs, gender identity, trauma history.)
TIME AND TALENT SUPPORT
Volunteering in RE is expected.
We recommend that caregivers be part of a teaching team at least every third year to better understand the program; and to take on lesser roles in other years. Your help makes this community possible! Thank you!