Hello Peach parents!
This is the final week before Spring Break and it is packed with many fun activities! Tuesday (3/20) we will be having our Spring Egg Hunt and on Thursday (3/22) we will be joining the Kiwis in making smoothies! Since the school will be closed on Friday (3/23) we will also be doing Show and Tell on Thursday.
Thank you to those of you that have already volunteered to bring in fruit, vegetables, and/or juice! Your support helps to make our class a success. Ms. Lorraine and I greatly appreciate it!
I hope you all enjoy the events this week and have a wonderful Spring Break!!
Curriculum
Theme: Environment
Value: Respecting Nature
Color: Green
Multicultural Visit: Ireland
Animal: Dinosaurs
Community Helper: Chef
Additional Theme: Plant Life Cycle (fruit, vegetable, flower)
Letters/Sounds: E, O, U
Shape: Rectangle
Numbers: 11 & 12
As in every preschool classroom, these plans may evolve to better suit the interests of the children. I will be updating parents with pictures, videos, and write ups of what the children are learning and doing during the day. These will be posted to Brightwheel.
Since this a class designed for two and three year olds, many of the learning activities we will be doing will involve reading stories, singing songs, creating simple art projects, and having light discussions in order to keep the kids engaged and having fun. This is a class for them to expand their minds and grow as both individuals and intellectuals, while also feeling free to be themselves.
As stated above, over the month of February I will be teaching your kids about the environment, respecting nature, chefs, dinosaurs, Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day, rectangles, the color green, the numbers 11 & 12, and finally the letters “E”, “O”, and “U”. I will also be incorporating our previous monthly letters, shapes, and numbers when appropriate.
The activities I have planned for this week will focus on dinosaurs and chefs, as well as finishing up our theme of respecting nature and the environment.
Some of the activities you can look forward to seeing and hearing about are…
– Transferring our sprouted seeds into a planter
The kids have been eagerly watching their seeds grow – forming stalks and roots right before their eyes. They will gently transfer their little plants into a pot where they will add soil and water for further growth.
– Learning all about the existence of dinosaurs
We will have a discussion about dinosaurs where the kids will learn that dinosaurs once walked on the same ground that we live on! They will learn the meaning of the word dinosaur, as well as what it means to be extinct and what a fossil is.
– The letter E!
We will learn what it looks like, the sound it makes, and sound out many words that begin with “E”
– What is a chef?
The kids will learn what a chef is and brainstorm all the meals a chef can make. We will then review some healthy foods and become chefs ourselves, because we’re making SMOOTHIES!
Reminders
If your child has a birthday this month feel free to come celebrate with us!!
– We celebrate during our lunchtime around 11:15
– If you’re bringing a treat, we ask that it not include frosting, as it is just before our nap time.
– Please be aware of allergies – NO nuts!
– Just give us a heads up!
Be aware of your child’s cubby!
– Please keep it stocked! (Shirts, shorts, pants, jackets, diapers, underwear, etc.) You never know when an accident is going to happen!
– I also graciously ask that you bring in a container of baby wipes (yes, even if your child is potty trained!). I have found that on new playground the children constantly get extremely dirty and the easiest way to remove the dirt is a baby wipe. I hate sending your children home full of filth, so please help me clean them!
– If you plan on parking in our lot, we ask that you please limit your stay to 10 minutes. Lingering in the lot makes it difficult for other parents trying to pick up their child on time.
– I know saying goodbye can be hard, but you can do it and so can your kid!! Remember to keep a consistent routine throughout the year, prepare your child for your departure, validate their feelings, and remind them that you will be back.
– Hot lunch will continue to be $5 when ordered in advance, however if ordered the day of or by the week it will be billed at $6.
– Show and Tell is every Friday! Encourage your child to bring in a special toy of their choice to share with the class. Show & Tell is great because it’s fun for the kids and simultaneously enhances effective communication, strengthens their vocabulary , improves their listening skills, and promotes self confidence.
– Date Night is every other Saturday from 5:00pm-12:00am. $15/hr for an individual child or $20/hr for a pair of siblings (min. charge is $60). Dinner and a movie are also provided.
– We are now NUT FREE! We have a number of students in the school allergic to peanuts and tree nuts, in order to keep them safe we ask that you please do not send your child to school with any products containing nuts. If you would like a list of nut-free food suggestions let me know and I will get you a list!
– And lastly, a personal request from myself, please try to label all of your child’s items! Many families buy the same things and sometimes other students or teachers may move your child’s items mistakenly; labeling your things will greatly help avoid any mishaps!
If you have any other questions about the parent handbook feel free to ask myself, Gabriel, or Ms. Annie.
Upcoming Events
PLAY Family Outing
Saturday, April 14th!
The entire school community is invited to meet up at Kidspace Children’s Museum in Pasadena at 10am. Please have your child wear their PLAY shirt so others know you are with our school group!
These monthly outings, ‘Field Trips’, are aligned with our themed curriculum and give your child the opportunity to share what they are learning in class with you. They also give families the opportunity to meet each other and make new friends! You might even see a teacher there with their family!
School Calendar 2018
March
Friday – 23rd to Monday, Mar. 2nd – NO SCHOOL- Spring Break
April
Tuesday – 3rd- Back from Spring Break
Saturday – 7th- Date Night with Mrs. Gloria
Saturday – 14th – PLAY Family Outing
Saturday -21st – Date Night with Ms. Jennifer
May
Friday – 4th
– Star Wars Day
Saturday – 5th –
Date Night with Ms. Diana & Ms. Lorraine
Monday – 7th – PLAY’s Cinco De Mayo Fiesta
Monday – 7th- Teacher Appreciation Week – Give a Creative gift
Tuesday – 8th – Teacher Appreciation Week – Give the gift of Food
Wednesday – 9th – Teacher Appreciation Week – Give a gift that Grows
Thursday – 10th – Teacher Appreciation Week – Give the gift of Touch
Friday – 11th – Teacher Appreciation Week – Give a Class gift
Friday – 11th – Moms & Muffins
Saturday – 19th – Date Night with Mrs. Hasmik & Ms. Cynthia
Monday – 21st – Blueberry Parent Teacher Conferences
Tuesday – 22nd – Kiwi & Peach Parent Teacher Conferences
Wednesday – 23rd – Strawberry & Raspberry Parent Teacher Conferences
Thursday – 24th – Pineapple Parent Teacher Conferences
Monday – 28th – NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day