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Kiwi’s Learn About Ireland and St. Patricks Day. Make Dinosaur Tracks and Fossils. Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday By Reading His Books And Having Dress Up Day

I’d like to begin by saying thank you to all the helpful hands we had during our Valentine’s day celebration. Thank you for helping distribute the Valentine’s cards and treats! I’d also like to thank Mimi for being our guest doctor speaker and demonstrating to our students the importance of visiting the doctor as well as all her tools!

Our students enjoyed a month filled with fun farm activities, and being able to pet real farm animals. They also had fun making cards for friends and family members. They used the colors red, white and blue to learn about our country during President’s week. And finished off our month learning about doctors and the tools used to make sure our body is healthy.

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 our Brightwheel app.

What we will be learning……

Welcome to March kiwi families!

During the first week of March, we’ll celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday by reading his books, doing activities relating to the books and having fun dress up days!

Monday  we’ll read The Cat in the Hat. Students may bring any hat for this dress up day.

Tuesday we’ll read The Lorax. We have sticky mustaches for students to put on that day, or you may get creative at home making your own mustache.

Wednesday well read Wacky Wednesday. Students are encouraged to dress in wacky clothes, colors, patterns and even a wacky hair do!

Thursday we’ll read Fox in Socks. Students may bring their crazy socks.

Friday we’ll read Green Eggs and Ham. Students can dress up in their favorite color.

On our second week of March, our students will learn about Ireland and St. Patrick’s day. By reading books and looking at pictures of the country, we’ll be able to learn some traditions and history. We’ll also make a flag to learn the colors green, white and orange. We’ll also continue learning about the color green by making St. Patrick’s day decorations. (We’ll have a coin hunt on March 17th in the playground).

The third week of March we’ll be focused on dinosaurs. We’ll make dinosaur tracks, fossil dough and learn shapes by putting them together to make their own dinosaur.

On our fourth week of March, our students will celebrate spring by germinating a bean seeds. We’ll also talk about what clothes we wear in the different seasons, the changes in nature and weather along with animal transformations.

During the last 2 days of March and beginning of April, we’ll transition into agriculture and learn about Cesar Chavez.

Potty Training

Please make sure to bring plenty of extra clothing. We highly recommend to bring at least 5 pairs of underwear, pants, extra socks and shoes.

Also, we encourage you to  bring pull-ups for nap time.

(side openings HIGHLY encouraged)

Each child is different and because of this, we’ll work with our families to get support at home through this journey.

Upcoming Events

Crazy Dress Up Day

When: March 4th, 2020

St Patrick’s Day – Don’t forget to wear something GREEN!

We will also have a coin hunt for the children on 3/17.

Kiwi Parent Teacher Conference will be held on March 24th.

Parent Teacher Conferences are only for 15 minutes.

Ms. Annie will send a message on brightwheel to allow parents to sign up.

PLAY will be CLOSED April 3rd – 10th

We will re-open on April 13th

Reminders

Cubbies and Lunch Boxes

– Please label all of your child’s things including sweaters, hats, sunscreens, lunch boxes and water bottles.

Parking Lot

– 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.

Drop off

– I know saying goodbye can be hard, but you can do it and so can your child!! 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.

Upcoming Birthdays

If your child has an upcoming birthday, and you would like to bring a treat to share the celebration, please remember the following:

– We are a nut free school

– No frosting

– Treats are served towards the end of their lunch time, approximately around 11:15a.

– Notify the teachers in advance to let parents know in case, they would like to opt out due to allergies or other diet concerns.

School Calendar  2020

Mar 4th – Wacky Wednesday – Dress up Crazy

Mar 17th – St Patrick’s Day

Mar 24th – Kiwi PTC

Apr 3rd – Cesar Chavez Day – PLAY Closed

April 6th – 10th – Spring Break – PLAY Closed

May 4th – Star Wars Day

May 8th – Moms & Muffins

May 11th – 15th – Teacher Appreciation Week

May 22nd – Picture Day!

May 25th – Memorial Day – PLAY Closed

June 12th – Parent Appreciation Breakfast

June 19th – Dads & Donuts

June 26th – Graduation Show/Potluck – PLAY Closed / No Child Care

June 29th – July 3rd – Summer Break  – PLAY Closed

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Strawberries Learn Recognition And Phonetics, Rhyming Words And Who Is Dr. Seuss

We had a fabulous month! We focused on friendships, being a good friend to all. Learning how to play and problem solve together. We helped one another to communicate our feelings and needs. We are all friends to each other, here at PLAY Preschool.

During the month of February, we discovered the phonics of upper and lower case Jj,Kk, and Ll. We made jellyfish and jellybeans for Jj, Kites and koalas for Kk, and ladybugs and lollipops for Ll. We continued learning the letters in our own names. We also learned about rhyming words.

We continued with our number lines while reviewing numbers 0 thru 7 and adding numbers 8 and 9. We each wrote the numbers 0 thru 9. It was fun!

We explored the wonderful world of shapes while making pictures with different shapes. We created master pieces with the colors of red, pink and purple. Our printing should be displayed in the LA County Museum of Art!

We had a visit from the farm! We petted rabbits, turtles, goats, lambs and the cutest pony. We learned how they live, what they eat and what some of these animals give us.

 In history, we learned about George Washington, the first president of the US. Did you know that President Washington’s had wooden teeth and he didn’t ever smile because of the great pain he felt from these teeth? We learned about Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the US. President Lincoln fought to end slavery.

In science, we made carbon dioxide by combing baking soda and vinegar together. This gas filled up the balloon which was attached to a bottle. Did you know that carbon dioxide is used to make things colder, like dry ice?

In cooking, we made fruit kabobs for v-day with help of some of our parents. It was delicious! We also had a very special snack of crackers and herb dip. The herb dip was made sour cream and home grown herbs from our very own garden! Yum!

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 our Brightwheel app.

What we will be learning……

In March, we are going to have an enchanting month filled with knowledge, rainbows and leprechauns!

The first week of March, we will focus on the recognition and phonetics of upper and lower case Mm. We will continue with rhyming words. We will learn about number 10, its recognition and value. We will learn about Dr Seuss and his books! He was an American author, poet, cartoonist, screenwriter and film maker. His full name was Theodor Seuss Geisel. He was born on March 2,1904. Seuss was well known for his writing in children’s literature. We will center crafts and games on Dr Seuss this week. We will end this week by cooking “green eggs.”

The second week, we will focus on recognition and phonetics of letter Nn. We will become familiar with our own emergency phone numbers.  We will learn how to dial our own phone numbers! We will review numbers 0-10, both in recognition and value. We will learn what two-primary colors we need to mix in order to make “green.” We will create the utmost master pieces with different shades of green. We will be learning about St Patrick’s Day, what it is and why we celebrate it. Our crafts will center on this festive celebration making shamrocks, rainbows, leprechauns and much, much, more!

On the third week, we will focus on the recognition and phonetics of and upper and lower case Oo. We will continue with rhyming words, our names and opposites. We will learn number 11, its value and recognition, adding it to our number line. We will continue learning our phone numbers and how to dial them.  We will make “green” collages and taste “green foods” on March 17th. We will make green play dough, too!

On the fourth week, we will review letters A thru O, both sounds and recognition. We will review numbers 0 thru 11, both recognition and value. We will continue learning our emergency phone numbers!

Throughout this month, we will continue to learn our emergency American Sign language. Lessons will be posted on brightwheel so parents and family members can practice with the strawberries.

Note: If at anytime you have any questions, please feel free to see me.

Thank you,

Ms. Martha

Upcoming Events

Crazy Dress Up Day

When: March 4th, 2020

St Patrick’s Day – Don’t forget to wear something GREEN!

We will also have a coin hunt for the children on 3/17.

Strawberry Parent Teacher Conference will be held on March 25th.

Parent Teacher Conferences are only for 15 minutes.

Ms. Annie will send a message on brightwheel to allow parents to sign up.

PLAY will be CLOSED April 3rd – 10th

We will re-open on April 13th

Reminders

– 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/Drop Off their child on time.

– I know saying goodbye can be hard, but you can do it and so can your child!! 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.

– 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.

– 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.

School Calendar 2020

Mar 4th – Wacky Wednesday- Dress up Crazy

Mar 17th – St Patrick’s Day

Mar 25th – Strawberry PTC

Apr 3rd – Cesar Chavez Day – PLAY Closed

April 6th – 10th – Spring Break – PLAY Closed

May 4th – Star Wars Day

May 5th – Cinco De Mayo

May 8th – Moms & Muffins

May 11th – 15th – Teacher Appreciation Week

May 22nd – Picture Day

May 25th – Memorial Day – PLAY Closed

June 12th – Parent Appreciation Breakfast

June 19th – Dads & Donuts

June 26th – Graduation Show/Potluck – PLAY Closed / No Child Care

June 29th – July 3rd – Summer Break  – PLAY Closed

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Blueberries Have Dr. Seuss Dress Up Day, St. Patricks Day Coin Hunt And Go Dinosaur Fossil Digging

What we learned…..

February was so good to us! It was a lovely month, we started off by having a petting zoo which the children enjoyed. The week after was Valentines Day which was a success. Presidents Day was nice and we focused on the colors red, white and blue. We finished the month by having our Community Helper a mom from the Kiwi class (big shout out to her!) She showed the children her doctor tools and the whole week we focused on the tools we need to care for our bodies.

PS: Thank you to all the parents for supporting the children by bringing in V-Day grams and a special thanks to the parents who came and helped on Valentines Day, we really appreciated it!

What we will be learning……

Now that it’s March we have more great activities. Please look at our weekly schedule for this month. We’ll also be sending friendly reminders as needed on brightwheel.

The first week of March is Read Across America Week for Dr. Seuss’s birthday. We’ll have a dress up day according to the theme of a book.

Monday: The Cat in the Hat- Wear a Hat

Tuesday: The Lorax- Wear a Mustache

Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday- Wear a wacky outfit &/or wacky hair Thursday: Fox in Socks- Wear your crazy socks

Friday: Green Eggs and Ham- Wear you favorite color

The second week of March we’ll focus on St. Patricks activities since it will fall on Tuesday, March 17th. That day we’ll have a Coin Hunt. There will be golden coins hidden all over and the children will be able to go and look for them. PS: Don’t forget to wear green!

The third week of march will be our Dino week. We’ll have some fossil digging and some dinosaur tracks activities.

The fourth week of March we’ll focus on Spring. We’ll have activities with nature objects such as flowers, bugs, pinecones and sticks.

As in every preschool classroom, these plans may evolve to better suit the interests of the children. We 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 our Brightwheel app.

Upcoming Events

Crazy Dress Up Day

When: March 4th, 2020

St Patrick’s Day – Don’t forget to wear something GREEN!

We will also have a coin hunt for the children on 3/17.

Blueberry Parent Teacher Conference will be held on March 23rd.

Parent Teacher Conferences are only for 15 minutes.

Ms. Annie will send a message on brightwheel to allow parents to sign up.

PLAY will be CLOSED April 3rd – 10th

We will re-open on April 13th

Upcoming Birthday’s

If your child has an upcoming birthday and you would like to celebrate with a treat, we ask that you let us know in advance.

Please keep in mind that we celebrate around 11:15 am (during lunchtime). Friendly reminder that we are a nut-free school and we avoid frosting. Candles are welcome.

Reminders

We kindly ask that you are aware of any items your child may need added to or removed from their cubby. A few examples are extra sets of weather appropriate clothing, extra snacks, and most importantly, DIAPERS. We send courtesy messages through Brightwheel when they are running low, but sometimes they just disappear so fast!

If you plan on parking in the lot, we ask that you to please limit your stay to 10 minutes. Lingering in the lot makes it difficult for other parents trying to pick up/drop off their child on time.

I know saying goodbye can be hard, but you can do it and so can your child! 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.

We are a NUT-FREE school. 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 us, 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!

School Calendar 2020

Mar 4th – Wacky Wednesday – Dress Crazy Day!

Mar 17th – St Patrick’s Day

Mar 23rd – Blue PTC

Apr 3rd – Cesar Chavez Day – PLAY Closed

April 6th – 10th – Spring Break – PLAY Closed

May 4th – Star Wars Day

May 8th – Moms & Muffins

May 11th – 15th – Teacher Appreciation Week

May 22nd – Picture Day!

May 25th – Memorial Day – PLAY Closed

June 12th – Parent Appreciation Breakfast

June 19th – Dads & Donuts

June 26th – Graduation Show/Potluck – PLAY Closed / No Child Care

June 29th – July 3rd – Summer Break  – PLAY Closed

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Pineapple Classroom Builds Spaceship To Go To Space And Thinks Out Of The Box To Make Dr. Seuss Inspired Hats, Books and Ooblek

February was a fun month for the Pineapples! We cut flowers in the sensory bin to take a closer look at how they work, and to practice our cutting skills. We discussed love and its importance, and thought about what was important in our lives. The kids made art with crayons, glue, paint… all to develop the sensory parts of their brains and to let them explore their creative wants and thoughts. We also discussed the three rules of the school: Ÿou, Me, Stuff. We discussed why these rules are important and had the kids draw or write what stood out to them.

What we will be learning……

Week 1:

On March 2nd is Dr Seuss’ birthday! We will be celebrating his birthday all week. We will use our cutting and glueing skills to make Dr Seuss hats, writing our own silly Dr Seuss books, and making oobleck to get our hands dirty. These activities will help students think outside the box (like Dr Seuss did!) and consider what they want their future to look like through an “Oh the Places You’ll Go” activity.

Week 2:

This week we will be focusing on community workers and how we all work together to build a community. We will pretend to be doctors, diagnosing and checking up on “patients.” We will discuss trailblazers (like Mae Jemison) and how they help us forge a better society. Students will use their critical thinking skills to think about how we all work together to make a functioning community, and what would happen to the world without these workers.

Week 3:

This week we will be celebrating St Patrick’s Day. We will wonder what we would do with the luck of a four leaf clover. We will also begin studying patterns this week, which is an important skill for Kindergarten. We will make patterns with words, letters, and colors. We will also be wrapping up our name study, and have the kids label and draw each member of their class!

Week 4:

During this week we will be working on our rhyming skills. Students will match rhyming words and come up with silly rhymes on their own. We will also create a chart of all of our names and discuss which names are the longest, shortest, and which number has the most amount of names attributed to it. We will work on our 5-10 number book and discuss what it would be like to build a spaceship and go to space.

Thank you,

Ms. Hannah

Upcoming Events

Crazy Dress Up Day

When: March 4th, 2020

St Patrick’s Day – Don’t forget to wear something GREEN!

We will also have a coin hunt for the children on 3/17.

Pineapple Parent Teacher Conference will be held on March 26th.

Parent Teacher Conferences are only for 15 minutes.

Ms. Annie will send a message on brightwheel to allow parents to sign up.

PLAY will be CLOSED April 3rd – 10th

We will re-open on April 13th

Reminders

– Birthdays at PLAY – Our class celebrates all birthdays after our lunch (approx. 12:15pm).

If you’d like to be here for the festivities or if you would like to have a small celebration with decor, treats, etc. please notify me as soon as possible so we can plan it all out and I can offer my help.

Reminder, we do not allow an excess amount of frosting! The majority of our class does not nap and therefore can burn off the sugar high.

– Show and Tell is every Friday! Encourage your child to bring in a special toy, book, or game 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.

– 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 please feel free to ask .

School Calendar 2020

Mar 4th – Wacky Wednesday – Dress up Crazy

Mar 17th – St Patrick’s Day

Mar 26th – Pineapple PTC

Apr 3rd – Cesar Chavez Day – PLAY Closed

April 6th – 10th – Spring Break – PLAY Closed

May 4th – Star Wars Day

May 8th – Moms & Muffins

May 11th – 15th – Teacher Appreciation Week

May 22nd – Picture Day

May 25th – Memorial Day – PLAY Closed

June 12th – Parent Appreciation Breakfast

June 19th – Dads & Donuts

June 26th – Graduation Show/Potluck – PLAY Closed / No Child Care

June 29th – July 3rd – Summer Break  – PLAY Closed

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Strawberries Learn About Abraham Lincoln And Explore The Phonics And Recognition Of Upper and Lowercase Jj

What we learned………..

We had such  a great beginning for 2020!

We focused on the recognition and phonetics of upper and lower case letters “Gg,” “Hh,” and “Ii.” We made giraffes, grapes, hearts, horses, igloos and ice-cream.

We focused on the recognition and value of numbers “6” and “7.” We made number lines from 0 to 7 with the value of each number. We learned counting songs and counted in American sign language.

We discovered the colors white and blue. We made collages and painted only with these colors.We also made blue and white name plates.

We continued with our Emergency Sign Language. This will give us the skills in order to help translate important information from non-hearing victims to emergency personal in an emergency.

In science, we continued learning about hibernation. We learned what hibernation means, some of the animals that hibernate and whether these are “true hibernators.”

We also learn about air and how air can move things. We learned that air takes up space. We experimented and made kites. We flew them and watched the air carry them. We had the best time!

We made snow by mixing baking soda and water. The mixture was cold to the touch and we were able to form it into different shapes. Some of us made snowmen!

In Social studies, we learned about Dr Martin Luther Kind Jr. This great American helped people to accept one another and to be kind. We each expressed our own dreams for everyone!

We also had a great parade and a special lunch with all of our friends! We celebrated Chinese New Year! We made Chinese hand drums.

We had a great month!

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 our Brightwheel app.

What we will be learning……

Week 1:

We will explore the phonics and recognition of upper and lower case “Jj.” We will learn the value and recognition of number 8. We will review the heart shape. We will continue learning our own names. We will acquire these skills through some very creative avenues.

In social studies, we will learn about out 16th President, President Abraham Lincoln. We will explore his life as a child and how he became one of the most respected President of the US of America.

In science, we will learn about the “heart.” What is the heart? How big are our own hearts? What is the function of the heart? We will paint using pink and purple. We will discover what colors make pink.

Week 2:

We will explore upper and lower case “Kk.” Whats the phonetic sound of “Kk.” We will also learn the American Sign Language for the letters Jj and Kk . We will learn the value and recognition of number 9. We will review the heart and hexagon shape.

In social studies, we will learn about our nations first President , George Washington. What made him great president? What was his childhood like? Was the story about the cherry tree true or was it made up?

We will learn about farm animals. What kinds of animals live on the farm? What do we get from some of these animals?

We will discover what colors make purple. We will continue with the colors of pink and purple.

Week 3:

We will learn the phonetic sound of letter “L.” We will also learn the recognition of upper and lower case “Ll.” We will learn the American Sign Language for letter “Ll.” We will explore the value and recognition of number “10.”

In social studies, we will focus on “friends.” What are friends? How can we be kind to friends? What makes a good friend? Who are our friends?

In science, we will discover what happens when we mix baking soda and vinegar together. What is the gas that this mixture creates? What happens to the balloon?

We will continue exploring the different kinds of farm animals. We will discover what is inside an egg!

Week 4:

We will review letters, J,K, and L. We will review the sounds of these letters. We will review the letters through our own names. We will review numbers 0 – 10, value and recognition. We will also review the shapes of the heart, hexagon, rectangle, square, triangle, circle and star.

We will continue, learning about farm animals. where they live, what they eat and why these animals are so important to us.

Happy Birthday to Bax and Hillary!

Best,

Ms. Martha

Upcoming Events

Come join your little one for an art project or story time on Valentines Day!

When: February 14th

Where: Your little ones classroom

Time: 9:30 – 10:30

Valentines Sensory and Creativity play date @ PLAY Preschool!

When: Saturday , February 15th

Time: 10:30 to 1:30

Come join us and explore sensory activities, art projects and play on our playground.

Everyone is Welcome!

Tell Friends and Families

Admissions: $ 10 per family

To sign up please contact Ms. Annie via brightwheel or email (annie@playpreschools.com).

PLAY will be closed in observance of Presidents Day on February 17th!

PLAY will be CLOSED February 27th and 28th for Teachers In Service Day!

Reminders

– 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/Drop Off their child on time.

– I know saying goodbye can be hard, but you can do it and so can your child!! 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.

– 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.

– 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.

School Calendar 2020

Feb 14th – Valentines Day

Feb 17th – Presidents Day – PLAY Closed

Feb 27th-28th – Teachers In Service – PLAY Closed

Mar 17th – St Patrick’s Day

Mar 24th – Blue/Kiwi PTC

Mar 25th – Strawberry PTC

Mar 26th – Pineapple PTC

Apr 3rd – Cesar Chavez Day – PLAY Closed

April 6th – 10th – Spring Break – PLAY Closed

May 4th – Star Wars Day

May 5th – Cinco De Mayo

May 8th – Moms & Muffins

May 11th – 15th – Teacher Appreciation Week

May 22nd – Picture Day

May 25th – Memorial Day – PLAY Closed

June 12th – Parent Appreciation Breakfast

June 19th – Dads & Donuts

June 26th – Graduation Show/Potluck – PLAY Closed / No Child Care

June 29th – July 3rd – Summer Break  – PLAY Closed

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Blueberries and Kiwi’s Learn About Farm Animal Physiology And The Meaning Of Friendship and Love

What we learned……

We enjoyed January by bringing in the new year, 2020 along with the Chinese New Year. Our students had fun making noise makers and decorations for our parade. It was fun making self portraits using different materials such as yarn, wiggle eyes, foam shapes and paper.  We talked about differences and similarities among ourselves as we learned about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We also had a dentist come in with a dinosaur puppet to help teach about the importance of brushing our teeth.

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 our Brightwheel app.

What we will be learning……

During the month of February, we’ll focus on farm and farm animals, Valentine’s day, President’s day and our community helper the doctor. Please take a look at our calendar down below, along with the tab on our Brightwheel app for upcoming events.

During the first week of February, we’ll talk about what a farm is, the animals in a farm and crops. Some of the activities will include building fences with popsicle sticks, milking a cow (using a glove filled with milk), painting a vegetable garden and a sensory bin of shredded paper and possibly popcorn kernels. To further our learning, a petting zoo will come to our school on Wednesday, February 5th.

During the second week of February, our students will focus on Valentine’s day by learning about love and friendship.  We’ll also learn about the colors pink, purple by making cards for friends and family members.  On Friday, February 14th, we welcome parents to come to our classroom and volunteer to read a story along with help distribute valentine cards/ treats.  If you are interested please let us know.

*Side Note* If you are bringing valentine’s for the children, I encourage you not to personalize to whom the cards/ treats are for.  You may write your child’s name as for who it’s from, but not to who you are giving it to. This makes the distributing process much easier. We currently have 25 children in our combined Blueberry and Kiwi class.

The third week of February we’ll be closed on Monday, February 17th. We’ll continue that week to learn about Presidents and symbols of our country such as the colors, flag and the eagle.

On the last week of February we’ll learn about our community helper the doctor.  We’ll talk about our body, visiting the doctor’s office and the tools a doctor uses. We’ll have fun wearing gloves, using band aids on our dolls and  pretending to visit the doctor’s office.

A look ahead into March:

The first week of March we’ll have Read Across America event to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday by reading a different book each day and having silly dress up days. I’ll post the books and dress up days on our parent board and through Brightwheel once we get closer to March.

Potty Training

Please make sure to bring plenty of extra clothing. We highly recommend to bring at least 5 pairs of underwear, pants, extra socks and shoes.

Also, we encourage you to  bring pull-ups for nap time.

(side openings HIGHLY encouraged)

Each child is different and because of this, we’ll work with our families to get support at home through this journey.

Upcoming Events

Come join your little one for an art project or story time on Valentines Day!

When: February 14th

Where: Your little ones classroom

Time: 9:30 – 10:30

Valentines Sensory and Creativity play date @ PLAY Preschool!

When: Saturday , February 15th

Time: 10:30 to 1:30

Come join us and explore sensory activities, art projects and play on our playground.

Everyone is Welcome!

Tell Friends and Families

Admissions: $ 10 per family

To sign up please contact Ms. Annie via brightwheel or email (annie@playpreschools.com).

PLAY will be closed in observance of Presidents Day on February 17th!

PLAY will be CLOSED February 27th and 28th for Teachers In Service Day!

Reminders

Cubbies and Lunch Boxes

– Please label all of your child’s things including sweaters, hats, sunscreens, lunch boxes and water bottles.

Parking Lot

– 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.

Drop off

– I know saying goodbye can be hard, but you can do it and so can your child!! 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.

Upcoming Birthdays

If your child has an upcoming birthday, and you would like to bring a treat to share the celebration, please remember the following:

– We are a nut free school

– No frosting

– Treats are served towards the end of their lunch time, approximately around 11:15a.

– Notify the teachers in advance to let parents know in case, they would like to opt out due to allergies or other diet concerns.

School Calendar  2020

Feb 14th – Valentines Day

Feb 17th – Presidents Day – PLAY Closed

Feb 27th-28th – Teachers In Service – PLAY Closed

Mar 17th – St Patrick’s Day

Mar 24th – Blue/Kiwi PTC

Mar 25th – Strawberry PTC

Mar 26th – Pineapple PTC

Apr 3rd – Cesar Chavez Day – PLAY Closed

April 6th – 10th – Spring Break – PLAY Closed

May 4th – Star Wars Day

May 5th – Cinco De Mayo

May 8th – Moms & Muffins

May 11th – 15th – Teacher Appreciation Week

May 22nd – Picture Day!

May 25th – Memorial Day – PLAY Closed

June 12th – Parent Appreciation Breakfast

June 19th – Dads & Donuts

June 26th – Graduation Show/Potluck – PLAY Closed / No Child Care

June 29th – July 3rd – Summer Break  – PLAY Closed

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Pineapple Classroom Learns About the Chemistry Of Ice, Explore Space And Hypothesize About The Universe Beyond Earth

What we learned………

Hello parents!

In January the Pineapples got back into the groove of being at school. We read a book about different beasties and then used our imagination to create our own beasties with their own abilities. Students were encouraged to think how their beastie could help (or hinder) the children they interact with. We discussed MLK, his legacy, and what dreams we had for our own lives. They used their fine motor skills to illustrate their dreams with crayons and colored pencils. We engaged our senses by playing with hibernating animals in “snow” (shaving cream) and talked about how different animals react to the winter, including humans! We learned about Alexis’ name by identifying the letters and counting how many there are in Alexis. Finally, we talked about responsibility in the classroom: how to keep everyone safe, how to clean up after ourselves, and how to put on our own coats and jacket. If you are not already, I highly encourage you promote independence within your child by asking them to clean up

after themselves or put on their own jacket.

What we will be learning……

Week 1:

We will focus on ice and how it works. We will discuss that ice is solid form of water and conduct experiments to determine where ice will melt the fastest. Will it be outside? In a cup of cold water? At room temperature? We will also be asking what works in our school and what we wish were different. Giving the students a voice in  this way helps them feel accountable to the classroom as a whole.

Week 2:

We will be celebrating love! Students will make books about why they love their family and friends, as well as creating crafts to reflect that love and hone their fine motor skills. Come in on Friday for a fun family activity!

Week 3:

We will have us exploring space. We will celebrate Mae Jemison as the first black woman in space and wonder what there is to find in space. Students will hypothesize about the universe beyond Earth and think about how to achieve difficult goals.

Finally, for the last week of February, we will be thinking about fairy tales. We will read fairy tales and vote on which one we loved the best. We will create our own fairy tales and think about the concept of a “moral.” Students will be encouraged to create their own morals that pertain to their beliefs and lives.

Thank you,

Ms. Hannah

Upcoming Events

Come join your little one for an art project or story time on Valentines Day!

When: February 14th

Where: Your little ones classroom

Time: 9:30 – 10:30

Valentines Sensory and Creativity play date @ PLAY Preschool!

When: Saturday , February 15th

Time: 10:30 to 1:30

Come join us and explore sensory activities, art projects and play on our playground.

Everyone is Welcome!

Tell Friends and Families

Admissions: $ 10 per family

To sign up please contact Ms. Annie via brightwheel or email (annie@playpreschools.com).

PLAY will be closed in observance of Presidents Day on February 17th!

PLAY will be CLOSED February 27th and 28th for Teachers In Service Day!

Reminders

– Birthdays at PLAY – Our class celebrates all birthdays after our lunch (approx. 12:15pm).

If you’d like to be here for the festivities or if you would like to have a small celebration with decor, treats, etc. please notify me as soon as possible so we can plan it all out and I can offer my help.

Reminder, we do not allow an excess amount of frosting! The majority of our class does not nap and therefore can burn off the sugar high.

– Show and Tell is every Friday! Encourage your child to bring in a special toy, book, or game 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.

– 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 please feel free to ask .

School Calendar 2020

Feb 14th – Valentines Day

Feb 17th – Presidents Day – PLAY Closed

Feb 27th-28th – Teachers In Service – PLAY Closed

Mar 17th – St Patrick’s Day

Mar 24th – Blue/Kiwi PTC

Mar 25th – Strawberry PTC

Mar 26th – Pineapple PTC

Apr 3rd – Cesar Chavez Day – PLAY Closed

April 6th – 10th – Spring Break – PLAY Closed

May 4th – Star Wars Day

May 5th – Cinco De Mayo

May 8th – Moms & Muffins

May 11th – 15th – Teacher Appreciation Week

May 22nd – Picture Day

May 25th – Memorial Day – PLAY Closed

June 12th – Parent Appreciation Breakfast

June 19th – Dads & Donuts

June 26th – Graduation Show/Potluck – PLAY Closed / No Child Care

June 29th – July 3rd – Summer Break  – PLAY Closed

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Peachies Learn From Community Helper, Mechanic, And Learn Value Of Responsibility

Hello Peach parents!

Welcome to the beginning of May!

I hope you guys all enjoyed the fun events from last week (Disney Dress Up and the Critter Squad) and all the photos that were taken! I know the Peaches LOVED it all!

The two weeks ahead of us will have a handful of fun events!

– Star Wars Day (May 4th) – Dress up as your favorite Star Wars character!

– Date Night with Ms. Diana & Ms. Lorraine (May 5th) – Go out and celebrate Cinco de Mayo while your favorite teachers take care of your little ones!

– A Cinco de Mayo celebration (May 7th) – Gabriel will be bringing in a piñata for the school.

– A practice emergency drill (May 8th) – Our previous emergency drill was postponed and will now occur on this date.

– Moms & Muffins (May 11th) – Moms come in and spend the morning with your Peach, while enjoying some coffee and muffins! Let me know if you would like to volunteer to read a book to the class during this time!

– Travel Town Family Outing (May 12th) – We encourage families to go out and meet up with other PLAY families at Travel Town at 10am! Travel Town was chosen because it aligns with our monthly theme of transportation.

Curriculum

Theme: Transportation

Value: Responsibility

Color: Black

Multicultural Visit: Mexico

Animal: Reptiles

Community Helper: Mechanic

Additional Theme: Moms

Letters/Sounds: V & X

Shape: Review

Numbers: Review

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.

As stated above, over the month of May I will be teaching your kids about transportation, responsibility, mechanics, reptiles, Mexico, Mother’s Day, the color black, the letters “V” and “X”, and finally a review of shapes and numbers. I will also be incorporating our previous monthly letters when appropriate.

Over the course of the next two weeks we will be doing a couple surprise activities to prepare for Mother’s Day. We will also be learning the letter “X” and all about Mexico.

Some of the activities you can look forward to seeing and hearing about are…

– Mother’s Day Surprises!

I won’t tell you what we will be doing, but you’ll get to see it all on Friday the 11th (or Thursday the 10th if you only come on Tuesdays and Thursdays)!

– The letter X!

We will learn what it looks like, the sound it makes, and sound out words that begin with “X” or have “x” in it.

– Mexico!

We will locate Mexico on a map, learn to recognize the Mexican flag, & explore some of the country’s culture.

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

Travel Town Museum

Griffith Park

5200 Zoo Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90027

Join us to further explore our transportation theme on May 12th at 10am

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

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 – 28th – NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day

June

Monday – 4th – Blueberry Parent Teacher Conferences

Tuesday – 5th – Kiwi & Peach Parent Teacher Conferences

Wednesday – 6th – Strawberry & Raspberry Parent Teacher Conferences

Thursday – 7th – Pineapple Parent Teacher Conferences

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Kiwi’s Learn About Mexico And Reptiles

Welcome to May!

Hope everyone enjoyed their spring break! We have some special days coming up and  fun activities for May.

*We are a nut free school.*

**See calendar on brightwheel or on our parent board in the kiwi class as well as on the bottom of this email for upcoming events**

Curriculum

Theme: Transportation

Value: Responsibility

Color: Black

Multicultural Visit: Mexico

Animal: Reptiles

Community Helper: Mechanic

Family Outing: Travel Town

Additional Theme: Memorial Day

Letters/Sounds: Vv, Xx

Shape: Diamond

Numbers: 15

Songs:  5 Little Monkeys Swinging on a Tree, Wheels on the Bus,

Books: My Car by Byron Barton, Go, Dog, Go! by P.D. Eastman, The Mixed, Up Chameleon by Eric Carle.

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 our Brightwheel app.

Curriculum

Circle Time

During our circle time, we begin our class by singing a good morning song, counting how many kiwis came to school, the weather and days of the week. This is also when we introduce the activities as well as reviewing letters and numbers.

Curriculum

Week 1

We’ll begin the month by learning about Mexico.  We’ll locate it on the map, see some pictures, make the flag and some maracas.  The children will enjoy our Cinco de mayo celebration by breaking open a pinata on Monday, May 6th.

Week 2

The kiwis will continue the month by celebrating mother’s day!  We’ll be busy preparing for our Moms & Muffins on Friday, May 10th.  Please join us for a story or two, pictures and a craft activity with our Pewis. If you are interested in bringing your own book from home, please let me know.

Week 3

Transportation will be our focus for the week of 5/13-5/17. We’ll learn about different ways to get around such as cars, boats, airplanes, trains and bicycles.  By reading books and looking at pictures, our kiwis will learn about movement and distance. To further explore this theme, we’ll have a family meet up to Travel Town on Saturday, May 18th at 10am.

Week 4

On our 4th week of March, the Kiwis will learn about Reptiles.  We’ll have different sensory activities to help learn about reptiles. The kiwis will also have fun art and craft activities such as a tissue paper chameleon, a textured snake and a 3D turtle.

Week 5

Lastly, the kiwis will focus on  Memorial Day and Responsibility. The school will be closed on Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day. We’ll read a short story about this Holiday and make a craft.  Then, we’ll continue to learn about responsibility by switching up monitors around the classroom.

Potty Training

Please make sure to bring plenty of extra clothing. We highly recommend to bring at least 5 pairs of underwear, pants, extra socks and shoes.

Also, we encourage you to  bring pull-ups for nap time.

(side openings HIGHLY encouraged)

Each child is different and because of this, we’ll work with our families to get support at home through this journey.

Upcoming Events

May the 4th

Star Wars Dress Up Day

Friday, May 3rd

Monday, May 6th – 5 de Mayo Celebration

10:00 am

We will be celebrating with a pinata and music!

Moms & Muffins

Friday, May 10th

9:00am – 10:30am

9-9:30 – Coffee & Muffins

9:30-10:30 – Join your little one in class

Join our Pewis by reading a story and doing arts & crafts.

Hello Parents,

The week of May 6th-10th is Teacher Appreciation Week at PLAY The goal of the week is to give all families the chance to participate and show some love to the teachers who have worked so hard all year long. I invite you all to participate in one, two, three or every day, its totally up to you.

Below is a list of the daily themes for the week

Monday’s theme is “Teachers inspire creativity.” Families are invited to bring home made gifts showing their child’s creativity. You are welcome to bring in drawings, art projects or anything of the nature.

Tuesday’s theme is “Teachers help feed our children.” Parents are welcome to drop off something for the teachers to eat for breakfast or during their lunch break. You are also welcome to make something at home or bring in a favorite dish from a restaurant.

Wednesday’s theme is “Teachers help our children grow.” Families are invited to bring flowers, cut or potted.

Thursday’s theme is “Teachers touch our children lives.” Parents are welcome to donate/pool their money to send their teacher to a spa. (I would like to have a classroom parent lead this theme for the class.If you need emails please ask me).

Friday’s theme is “Teachers are a gift to our children lives.” Parents are invited to drop off gift cards in any amount to their teachers. If the classroom or certain parents are interested in pooling their funds together, I would like a classroom parent to help with this theme as well.

Please email me at annie@playpreschools.com (mailto:annie@playpreschools.com) and let me know if you are interested in leading a day or have any questions.

I thank you all for spending the year with us at PLAY and I look forward to the future together.

Best,

Annie

Assistant Director

May 17th

Family Outing to

Travel Town!

Saturday,

May 18th @ 10am

https://www.traveltown.org/

PLAY will be closed in observance of Memorial Day

May 27th

Date night:

May 4th

May 11th

May 25th

Reminders

Cubbies and Lunch Boxes

– Please label all of your kiwis things including sweaters, hats, sunscreens, lunch boxes and water bottles.

Parking Lot

– 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.

Drop off

– I know saying goodbye can be hard, but you can do it and so can your child!! 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

– Hot lunch will continue to be $8 when ordered in advance, however if ordered the day of or by the week it will be billed at $9.

Upcoming Birthdays

If your kiwi has an upcoming birthday, and you would like to bring a treat to share the celebration, please remember the following:

– We are a nut free school

– No frosting

– Treats are served towards the end of their lunch time, approximately around 11:15a.

– Notify the teachers in advance to let parents know in case, they would like to opt out due to allergies or other diet concerns.

Show & Tell on Fridays

Our Kiwis are encouraged to bring a special item on Fridays to share with our class.

(Your child is not obligated to bring a Show & Tell item every Friday) We do our Show & Tell during circle time at 9:30am. This gives our kiwis the opportunity to speak up and talk about something special to them.

Please make sure of the following:

– Must fit in our green treasure bin

– Please label name

– Will be shared with other children

– Pick up item at the end of the day. If not, it will go in your child’s cubby.

Date Night

An opportunity for you to go out and let the kids have a “slumber party” at the school with teachers they know and trust.

– Date night begins at 5PM and ends at 12AM on a Saturday night

(specific dates found on our calendar below)

– The kids play until about 7PM

– Followed by dinner of pizza and a juice box.

(Feel free to bring snacks and/ or water)

– Then, a child appropriate movie is played on a projector as the children get comfortable in their cots for bedtime.

Things to bring:

Pajamas

Blanket

Pillow

Toothbrush/ toothpaste

*A big bag to place everything in, to make it easier for carry out

Cost:

$15/hr for an individual child or $20/hr for a pair of siblings

(min. charge is $60).

School Calendar 2019

May

Friday – 3rd – Dress Up Day: Star Wars Day

Saturday -4th- Date Night

Monday – 6th-10th – Teacher Appreciation Week

Monday – 6th – Celebrating Cinco de Mayo

Friday – 10th – Celebrating Mother’s Day

Saturday – 11th – Date Night

Friday – 17th- Picture Day

Saturday – 18th- Travel Town Family Outing

Saturday – 25th – Date Night

Monday – 27th – Memorial Day (PLAY CLOSED)

June

Saturday – 8th – Date Night

Friday – 14th – Celebrating Father’s Day

Saturday – 22nd – Date Night

Friday – 28th – Graduation (PLAY CLOSED for Teachers in Service)

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Strawberries Make Mother’s Day Gifts and Learn About The Different Types of Transportation

Hello Parents!

This month is filled with eventful dates! Please check the information below!  Mother’s day is approaching and the strawberries will be creating thoughtful gifts. This will be given to you on May 10th for Moms and Muffins.  On this day, after the yummy muffins, you are welcome to join us in the classroom! You may volunteer to read a story, sing along with your child or present a special talent to the classroom. Hope to see you all there :).

Monthly Curriculum

Theme: transportation

Value: responsibility

Color: Review

Multicultural Visit: Mexico

Animal: Reptiles

Community Helper: Mechanic

Additional Theme: Mom

Letters/Sounds:  Yy and Zz

Shape:  Octagon

Numbers: 40-50

Family Outing: Travel Town

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 our Brightwheel app.

Classroom Time

We will start off learning about transportation, the strawberries will discuss how people get from one place to another on land, water and air. They will get the opportunity to create their own 3-D transportation of choice by using our recycled materials. We will also be creating our very own license plate! Using paper, tissue paper, water color and cut out letters. Many transportations aren’t able to run if it isn’t for mechanics fixing and improving it. We will be learning what a mechanic does and what tools they use.

We will have the opportunity to learn about Reptiles! They will begin to understand the different environments reptiles live in and interesting facts about them. Once completed, the children will be creating their own interpretation of chameleons, turtle/tortoise, and alligators through art.

We will be leaving Europe and taking a trip to Mexico! We will locate it on a map, we will learn their historic landmarks, tradition and culture. We will be learning about folk art from Mexico, which is and art form that express the artist’s emotions through bright and colorful designs. Many artists use these designs on pot, plates, metal etc. The strawberries are going to make their very own folk art called “metal tooling” using foil paper and paint.  We will be having a simplified explanation of Cinco de Mayo and will be creating a piñata made out of construction paper and tissue paper.

Lastly, the strawberries will discuss how important their moms are to them. As well as, appreciating everything they do for them. In honor of mother’s day, the strawberries will write a handwritten letter about what they love and appreciate about their mothers. They will be given to you in the classroom on Mom’s and muffins.

Academically, we will be focusing on identifying, sounding out, and writing Yy and Zz one letter a week. We will think up and create a list of words that start with that letter/sound, we will then begin our writing skills by practicing writing the letter and a corresponding word.

Upcoming Events

May the 4th Star wars Dress up Day!!

Friday, May 3rd

Monday, May 6th – 5 de Mayo Celebration

10:00 am

We will be celebrating with a pinata and music!

Moms and Muffins

May 10th @ 9 to 10:30 am

9 to 9:30 -Coffee & Muffin

9:30 to 10:30 – Join your little on in class

Come and read a story, sing a song or show case a talent to the classroom!

Hello Parents,

The week of May 6th-10th is Teacher Appreciation Week at PLAY The goal of the week is to give all families the chance to participate and show some love to the teachers who have worked so hard all year long. I invite you all to participate in one, two, three or every day, its totally up to you.

Below is a list of the daily themes for the week

Monday’s theme is “Teachers inspire creativity.” Families are invited to bring home made gifts showing their child’s creativity. You are welcome to bring in drawings, art projects or anything of the nature.

Tuesday’s theme is “Teachers help feed our children.” Parents are welcome to drop off something for the teachers to eat for breakfast or during their lunch break. You are also welcome to make something at home or bring in a favorite dish from a restaurant.

Wednesday’s theme is “Teachers help our children grow.” Families are invited to bring flowers, cut or potted.

Thursday’s theme is “Teachers touch our children lives.” Parents are welcome to donate/pool their money to send their teacher to a spa. (I would like to have a classroom parent lead this theme for the class.If you need emails please ask me).

Friday’s theme is “Teachers are a gift to our children lives.” Parents are invited to drop off gift cards in any amount to their teachers. If the classroom or certain parents are interested in pooling their funds together, I would like a classroom parent to help with this theme as well.

Please email me at annie@playpreschools.com (mailto:annie@playpreschools.com) and let me know if you are interested in leading a day or have any questions.

I thank you all for spending the year with us at PLAY and I look forward to the future together.

Best,

Annie

Assistant Director

May 17th

Saturday, May 18th – Family Outing

Travel Town

5200 Zoo Dr,

Los Angeles, CA 90027

Families will be meeting at 10am outside the entrance.

PLAY will be closed in observance of Memorial Day

May 27th

Reminders

– 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/Drop Off their child on time.

– I know saying goodbye can be hard, but you can do it and so can your child!! 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 $8 when ordered in advance, however if ordered the day of or by the week it will be billed at $9.

– 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.

School Calendar 2019

May

Friday – 3rd – Dress Up Day: Star Wars Day

Saturday -4th- Date Night

Monday – 6th-10th – Teacher Appreciation Week

Monday – 6th – Celebrating Cinco de Mayo

Friday – 10th – Celebrating Mother’s Day

Saturday – 11th – Date Night

Friday – 17th- Picture Day

Saturday – 18th- Travel Town Family Outing

Saturday – 25th – Date Night

Monday – 27th – Memorial Day (PLAY CLOSED)

June

Saturday – 8th – Date Night

Friday – 14th – Celebrating Father’s Day

Saturday – 22nd – Date Night

Friday – 28th – Graduation (PLAY CLOSED for Teachers in Service)