From the Principal’s Office
Well, spring showed up for a few days and then winter decided it wasn’t done, so we’ll see what happens next. Either way enjoy the days with family and friends!
School Pictures
Lifetouch Portraits will be here to take our spring school pictures on Monday, April 11th and Tuesday, April 12th. On Monday all Pre-K photos will be taken. Also all students with siblings at our school will have their individual and sibling photos taken Monday. On Tuesday Infant, Toddler One, Toddler Two, Beginner and Intermediate students will have their pictures taken. If your child(ren) will not be in attendance on their scheduled picture day, they will have their pictures taken on the opposite day. If your child(ren) does not attend on Monday or Tuesday, please stop by the office to speak with Robyn or Shaina about making arrangements. Class photos will be taken as well, the photographer will decide when these will be taken.
Safe Footwear
Please keep in mind that the safest shoes for children to wear at school are tennis shoes. Sandals, open-toe and slick-soled shoes may not be worn to school. This policy is stated on page 13 of our Parent Handbook under the Personal Belongings/Clothing section. With summer coming please do not allow children to wear flip-flops or open-toed sandals to school. We do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but our main objective is to protect the children.
Intermediate and Pre-K Spring Plays
Our Annual Spring Plays for the Intermediate and Pre-K classes are coming up soon! We will be having our performances at the Kids’ Campus building and each class will have a designated evening for their performance, those dates and times are listed below. If your child is participating in the play please be prepared to practice their lines at home, provide their costume (you can buy it or make it) and be at the play on your given day. This is always such a fun experience for the teachers, parents and most of all the children. We are so excited and hope that everyone is able to participate!
Intermediate – Miss Dawn and Miss Misty – Tuesday, April 19th @ 6:15 PM
Intermediate/Pre-K – Miss Ariel and Miss Phyllis – Wednesday, April 20th @ 6:15 PM
Pre-K – Miss Cindy and Miss Jamie – Thursday, April 21st @ 6:15 PM
Love our school? Share your review
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Franklin Park Conservatory Field Trip
The Intermediate and Pre-K classes will be taking a field trip to Franklin Park Conservatory on April 15th. Permission slips were sent home this week. Chaperones are more than welcome, just be sure to complete that section on the form and turn in the chaperone fee. The students always have a blast checking out the butterflies and learning new things!
Reminders
* Don’t forget to check your child’s folder and cubby for important information from their teachers and the office.
* Please make sure that you are signing your child in every morning and out every evening. Thank you for your consistency with signing the book!
* Parking Lot Safety – Remember to drive slowly and cautiously through our parking lots. There are several small children and their families in the parking lot throughout the day and we want to be sure that everyone is safe! In addition, please do not leave children in the car unattended. It is also important that you do not leave your car running while in our school.
* Tuition Due – Tuition will be due on April 11th and 25th. Please make sure that your account is current with the tuition cycle. There will be a $25 late fee assessed to all payments made after Wednesday of the tuition cycle. If you are interested in our automatic withdrawal program please stop by the office to pick up an authorization form.
Important Dates to Remember
April 11th & 12th – School Pictures
April 15th – Franklin Park Conservatory Field Trip
April 19th – Intermediate Play
April 20th – Int/PK Play
April 21st – Pre-K Play
A Word from Our Education Department
Linking Learning with Nature
Spring is here! Flowers are blooming, days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer. Now is a great time for children to explore these environmental changes happening in the world around them.
Not only are children curious about nature, but research shows that it has a profound influence on their problem solving skills, creativity, imagination and cognitive ability. Because of this, our teachers incorporate nature in all aspects of our Links to Learning curriculum.
Below are ways we connect learning with nature, as well as activities you can do with your child at home.
INFANTS/TODDLERS:
In the classroom: After reading a book about springtime, teachers bring children outdoors to explore and investigate objects in nature. The children have fun crumbling leaves, smelling flowers and looking at clouds.
At home: Take tummy time outdoors and allow your infant to explore different sights, sounds and textures. Encourage him to move and grab things by placing objects just beyond his reach. For toddlers, ask questions like, “Who made that chirping sound” or “Can you point to the flowers?”
Recommended reading: Wake Up! Wake Up! A Springtime Lift-the-Flap Book by Kathryn Davis, Welcome Spring by Little Scholastic
BEGINNERS (ages 2-3):
In the classroom: Our Beginners read books about seasonal changes, then bring the story to life by going outdoors to find real-world examples.
At home: Help make your child aware of the seasonal changes going on around him. Talk a walk with him and ask questions such as “Why do we see flowers growing now?” or “What do flowers need in order to grow?” Encourage him to use his creativity when answering.
Recommended reading: Over in the Meadow by Olive Wadsworth, Mouse’s First Spring by Lauren Thompson
INTERMEDIATES (ages 3-4):
In the classroom: Students plant seeds in their school garden and learn about the importance of caring for them. Through this activity, they practice math skills such as measuring, sorting, counting and making predictions.
At home: Set up a bird feeder outside a window that your child can easily see. Let him help you fill it with birdfeed. As the birds come to eat, ask your child to talk about them. “What color are they?” “Are they big or small?” “What are they doing?”
Recommended reading: Little Seed by Eric Carle, Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert
PRE-K/PRE-K 2 (ages 4-5):
In the classroom: Pre-K and Pre-K 2 students explore the sounds they hear in nature while playing outdoors. They then use recycled and natural materials, such as string and pine cones, to make their own wind chime.
At home: Reuse junk mail for a fun arts and crafts activity with your child. Encourage him to look through flyers and magazines to find words and pictures that he recognizes. Then, ask him to create a collage by cutting and gluing them to a piece of paper or poster board.
Recommended reading: And Then It’s Spring by Julie Fogliano, About Springtime, Not a Box by Antoinette Portis
We provide many opportunities for our preschoolers to think creatively and imaginatively about the world around them. By setting this foundation, children build confidence in their own unique thoughts and maintain a thirst for learning as they enter elementary school and beyond.
– Lauren Starnes, PhD – Director of Early Childhood Education
April Newsletter
From the Principal’s Office
Well, spring showed up for a few days and then winter decided it wasn’t done, so we’ll see what happens next. Either way enjoy the days with family and friends!
School Pictures
Lifetouch Portraits will be here to take our spring school pictures on Monday, April 11th and Tuesday, April 12th. On Monday all Pre-K photos will be taken. Also all students with siblings at our school will have their individual and sibling photos taken Monday. On Tuesday Infant, Toddler One, Toddler Two, Beginner and Intermediate students will have their pictures taken. If your child(ren) will not be in attendance on their scheduled picture day, they will have their pictures taken on the opposite day. If your child(ren) does not attend on Monday or Tuesday, please stop by the office to speak with Robyn or Shaina about making arrangements. Class photos will be taken as well, the photographer will decide when these will be taken.
Safe Footwear
Please keep in mind that the safest shoes for children to wear at school are tennis shoes. Sandals, open-toe and slick-soled shoes may not be worn to school. This policy is stated on page 13 of our Parent Handbook under the Personal Belongings/Clothing section. With summer coming please do not allow children to wear flip-flops or open-toed sandals to school. We do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but our main objective is to protect the children.
Intermediate and Pre-K Spring Plays
Our Annual Spring Plays for the Intermediate and Pre-K classes are coming up soon! We will be having our performances at the Kids’ Campus building and each class will have a designated evening for their performance, those dates and times are listed below. If your child is participating in the play please be prepared to practice their lines at home, provide their costume (you can buy it or make it) and be at the play on your given day. This is always such a fun experience for the teachers, parents and most of all the children. We are so excited and hope that everyone is able to participate!
Intermediate – Miss Dawn and Miss Misty – Tuesday, April 19th @ 6:15 PM
Intermediate/Pre-K – Miss Ariel and Miss Phyllis – Wednesday, April 20th @ 6:15 PM
Pre-K – Miss Cindy and Miss Jamie – Thursday, April 21st @ 6:15 PM
Love our school? Share your review
In today’s connected world, many families turn to online reviews to learn more about the reputation of schools. That is why we are reminding you that you can find us on Great Schools, Google+, Facebook, Yelp and other online directories. Feel free to take a few minutes to visit one of the review websites and share the wonderful experiences you have had with our school.
Franklin Park Conservatory Field Trip
The Intermediate and Pre-K classes will be taking a field trip to Franklin Park Conservatory on April 15th. Permission slips were sent home this week. Chaperones are more than welcome, just be sure to complete that section on the form and turn in the chaperone fee. The students always have a blast checking out the butterflies and learning new things!
Reminders
* Don’t forget to check your child’s folder and cubby for important information from their teachers and the office.
* Please make sure that you are signing your child in every morning and out every evening. Thank you for your consistency with signing the book!
* Parking Lot Safety – Remember to drive slowly and cautiously through our parking lots. There are several small children and their families in the parking lot throughout the day and we want to be sure that everyone is safe! In addition, please do not leave children in the car unattended. It is also important that you do not leave your car running while in our school.
* Tuition Due – Tuition will be due on April 11th and 25th. Please make sure that your account is current with the tuition cycle. There will be a $25 late fee assessed to all payments made after Wednesday of the tuition cycle. If you are interested in our automatic withdrawal program please stop by the office to pick up an authorization form.
Important Dates to Remember
April 11th & 12th – School Pictures
April 15th – Franklin Park Conservatory Field Trip
April 19th – Intermediate Play
April 20th – Int/PK Play
April 21st – Pre-K Play
A Word from Our Education Department
Linking Learning with Nature
Spring is here! Flowers are blooming, days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer. Now is a great time for children to explore these environmental changes happening in the world around them.
Not only are children curious about nature, but research shows that it has a profound influence on their problem solving skills, creativity, imagination and cognitive ability. Because of this, our teachers incorporate nature in all aspects of our Links to Learning curriculum.
Below are ways we connect learning with nature, as well as activities you can do with your child at home.
INFANTS/TODDLERS:
In the classroom: After reading a book about springtime, teachers bring children outdoors to explore and investigate objects in nature. The children have fun crumbling leaves, smelling flowers and looking at clouds.
At home: Take tummy time outdoors and allow your infant to explore different sights, sounds and textures. Encourage him to move and grab things by placing objects just beyond his reach. For toddlers, ask questions like, “Who made that chirping sound” or “Can you point to the flowers?”
Recommended reading: Wake Up! Wake Up! A Springtime Lift-the-Flap Book by Kathryn Davis, Welcome Spring by Little Scholastic
BEGINNERS (ages 2-3):
In the classroom: Our Beginners read books about seasonal changes, then bring the story to life by going outdoors to find real-world examples.
At home: Help make your child aware of the seasonal changes going on around him. Talk a walk with him and ask questions such as “Why do we see flowers growing now?” or “What do flowers need in order to grow?” Encourage him to use his creativity when answering.
Recommended reading: Over in the Meadow by Olive Wadsworth, Mouse’s First Spring by Lauren Thompson
INTERMEDIATES (ages 3-4):
In the classroom: Students plant seeds in their school garden and learn about the importance of caring for them. Through this activity, they practice math skills such as measuring, sorting, counting and making predictions.
At home: Set up a bird feeder outside a window that your child can easily see. Let him help you fill it with birdfeed. As the birds come to eat, ask your child to talk about them. “What color are they?” “Are they big or small?” “What are they doing?”
Recommended reading: Little Seed by Eric Carle, Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert
PRE-K/PRE-K 2 (ages 4-5):
In the classroom: Pre-K and Pre-K 2 students explore the sounds they hear in nature while playing outdoors. They then use recycled and natural materials, such as string and pine cones, to make their own wind chime.
At home: Reuse junk mail for a fun arts and crafts activity with your child. Encourage him to look through flyers and magazines to find words and pictures that he recognizes. Then, ask him to create a collage by cutting and gluing them to a piece of paper or poster board.
Recommended reading: And Then It’s Spring by Julie Fogliano, About Springtime, Not a Box by Antoinette Portis
We provide many opportunities for our preschoolers to think creatively and imaginatively about the world around them. By setting this foundation, children build confidence in their own unique thoughts and maintain a thirst for learning as they enter elementary school and beyond.
– Lauren Starnes, PhD – Director of Early Childhood Education