Category: Peach Classroom

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

Hello Peach parents!

Welcome back! I hope all of you had a wonderful spring break!

During the month of April we have many events going on! (More information on each of these events will be provided)

– Two Date Night opportunities (April 7th & 21st)

– A PLAY family outing at Kidspace (April 14th)

– A practice emergency drill (April 19th)

– And a Disney dress up day (April 25th)

Lastly, THANK YOU to all of you that brought in fruits/vegetables/juice and/or volunteered your time for our smoothie making day!! The kids had a great time and I appreciate all your help!

Curriculum

Theme: Spring

Value: Patience

Color: Yellow / Rainbow

Multicultural Visit: Europe

Animal: Insects

Community Helper: Teacher

Additional Theme: Weather Cycle

Letters/Sounds: J, K, Q

Shape: Diamond

Numbers: 13 & 14

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 February I will be teaching your kids about Spring, patience, teachers, insects, Europe, Cesar Chavez Day, weather cycles, diamonds, rainbows, the color yellow, the numbers 13 & 14, and finally the letters “J”, “K”, and “Q”. I will also be incorporating our previous monthly letters, shapes, and numbers when appropriate.

The activities I have planned for this coming week will focus on Cesar Chavez, Springtime, and rainbows. For the second week we will be focusing on all sorts of insects.

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

– A brief history on Cesar Chavez

The kids will learn that Cesar Chavez was a Mexican American non-violent civil rights leader who helped farm workers receive better safety conditions.

– Insect Yoga

We will use the practice of yoga to create a fun gross motor activity about insects. Some of the poses/movements we will be doing will be butterfly pose, “slug pose” (Child’s pose), “fly pose” (airplane pose), etc.

– The letter J!

We will learn what it looks like, the sound it makes, and sound out many words that begin with “J”.

– Cut & paint our own flower

We will continue to work on our fine motor skills by cutting the edges of a paper plate to create flower petals. Afterwards we will paint them to decorate our classroom for Spring!

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

April

Tuesday – 3rd- Back from Spring Break

Saturday – 7th- Date Night with Mrs. Gloria

Saturday – 14th – PLAY Family Outing

Saturday -21st – LAST Date Night with Ms. Jennifer

Wednesday – 25th – Disney Character dress up day!

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

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

Hello Peach parents!

Welcome to the month of March!

This month is going to busy with many fun activities, such as picture day, our annual egg AND coin hunt, a Pewi smoothie making day, and lastly 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 the following two weeks will mainly focus on the environment and plant life cycles in the first week, and then Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day in the second week.

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

– A discussion on what is good v. bad for our environment

– Your child planting their own seed and watching it grow!

– An investigation on the variations of different types of seeds

– Learning about the life cycle of an apple

– A discussion on the basic history of Ireland

– & much more!

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, March 10th!

The entire school community is invited to meet up at The Natural History Museum on Saturday March 10^th 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 2017

March

Saturday – 10th – Date Night with Ms. Cynthia

Friday – 16th – Celebrating St Patrick’s Day

Tuesday – 20th – Egg Hunt

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 -21st – Date Night with Ms. Jennifer

Hello Peach parents!

Welcome to the second half of February!

Thank you to those of you that came and hung out with us on Valentine’s Day. An extra helping hand on busy days in our classroom is always appreciated.

Curriculum

Theme: Love

Value: Friendship

Color: Pink & Purple

Multicultural Visit: China / Asia

Animal: Farm Animals

Community Helper: Doctor

Additional Theme: President’s Day

Letters/Sounds: G, W, A

Shape: Rectangle

Numbers: 9 & 10

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 love, friendship, doctors, farm animals, China & Asia, the Lunar New Year, President’s Day, rectangles, the colors pink & purple, the numbers 9 & 10, and finally the letters “G”, “W”, and “A”. I will also be incorporating our previous monthly letters, shapes, and numbers when appropriate.

Hopefully you all enjoyed our activities focused on farm animals, love, and the Chinese New Year! The activities I have planned for the following weeks will mainly focus on President’s Day & friendship in the first week, and then doctors in the second week.

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

– Learning about 2 of our most influential presidents & what they did for our country

– Reading the book The Rainbow Fish & discovering how friendship and happiness coincide.

– Learning what’s inside our body & creating our own “x-ray”

– An important discussion on what germs are & why we need to use soap!

– & much more!

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

The Petting Zoo is coming to PLAY!

One of our learning themes this month is Farms. On Wednesday, February 21st the children will have the opportunity to see and pet small/baby sheep, goats, bunnies, chickens, ducks, guinea pigs, and a pony.

Feel free to dress up your child in a fun Farmer or animal outfit!

Picture Day is Monday, March 5th!

All pictures will be taken between 8a – 11a. If Monday is not your regular school day you are welcome to bring your child in for just the pictures or for an extra school day as a Drop-In.

Feel free to pack a spare play outfit for when pictures are all done!

School Calendar 2017

February

Wednesday- 21st – Petting Zoo

March

Saturday – 3rd- Date Night with Ms. Jennifer

Monday – 5th – Picture Day

Saturday – 10th – Date Night with Ms. Cynthia

Friday – 16th – Celebrating St Patrick’s Day

Tuesday – 20th – Egg Hunt

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 -21st – Date Night with Ms. Jennifer

Hello Peach parents!

Welcome to the month of February! Thank you to those of you that came to Parent Teacher Conferences last week. I hope to have answered all your questions and plan to fulfill all of your goals for your little ones! If you missed them, not to worry, I am always available via Brightwheel and am open to chatting anytime you see me on the playground!

For the rest of the school year you should be receiving biweekly emails, such as this one, that will give you some insight on what we will be learning in class.

Throughout the month of February I plan on enriching your children with meaningful memories and experiences where they will come to love their new school (if they don’t already!). I will do my best to incorporate all of our monthly themes in depth, however many of the things we do are based off of their interest level and engagement in a particular subject. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

Curriculum

Theme: Love

Value: Friendship

Color: Pink & Purple

Multicultural Visit: China / Asia

Animal: Farm Animals

Community Helper: Doctor

Additional Theme: President’s Day

Letters/Sounds: G, W, A

Shape: Rectangle

Numbers: 9 & 10

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 love, friendship, doctors, farm animals, China & Asia, the Lunar New Year, President’s Day, rectangles, the colors pink & purple, the numbers 9 & 10, and finally the letters “G”, “W”, and “A”. I will also be incorporating our previous monthly letters, shapes, and numbers when appropriate.

The activities I have planned for the following weeks will mainly focus on farm animals and the letters “G” and “W”  in the first week, and then Valentine’s Day, love, and the Chinese New Year in the second week.

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

– Learning a variety of farm animals and the sounds they make.

– Learning what different farm animals may provide for us (such as milk or wool).

– A fine motor activity that simulates milking a cow.

– A special Valentine’s Day card made just for you!

– Learning what the Chinese New Year is

– & much more!

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!

Highlights from Back to School Orientation

Just to recap on some of the information I went over at Back to School Orientation…

– 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 $17/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

School Calendar 2017

February

Saturday – 3rd – Date Night with Ms. Jennifer

Saturday – 10th – Date Night with Ms. Jennifer

Friday – 16th – Chinese New Year

Monday – 19th – NO SCHOOL – President’s Day

March

Saturday – 3rd- Date Night with Ms. Jennifer

Monday – 5th – Picture Day

Saturday – 10th – Date Night with Ms. Diana

Friday – 16th – Celebrating St Patrick’s Day

Tuesday – 20th – Egg Hunt

Friday – 23rd to 2nd – NO SCHOOL- Spring Break

April

Tuesday – 3rd- Back from Spring Break

Saturday – 7th- Date Night with Mrs. Gloria

Saturday -21st – Date Night with Ms. Jennifer