* January was a great start to our new year. We’ll keep 2018 going with another fun filled and enriching month!
* If you have not done so, I encourage you to fill an “All About Me” handout about your kiwi student. Handouts are above the kiwi cubbies.
* Please make sure you have the latest version of the Brightwheel app for daily updates and communication.
Curriculum
Theme: Love
Value: Friendship
Color/s: Pink &Purple
Multicultural Visit: China
Animal: Farm animals
Community Helper: Doctor
Additional Theme: Presidents Day
Letters/Sounds: Gg, Ww, Aa
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 our Brightwheel app.
Circle Time
During our circle time, we begin our class by singing a good morning song, counting how many kiwis came to school today, the weather and days of the week. This is also when we we introduce the activities as well as reviewing letters and numbers.
First Week
During the first week of February, the kiwis will be learning about farm animals. We’ll have farm animal crafts along with other activities such as making play dough, sensory play, sorting and udder painting.
Second Week
We’ll then, continue to learn about love and friendship as we prepare for Valentine’s day. We’ll be making some valentine’s in class for family members. You are welcomed to send Valentine’s day cards/treats for the kiwis to distribute in class. Currently we have 15 kiwis in our class.
We will also learn about the Chinese New Year which will be on February 16th, by reading a story and making a dog puppet.
Third & Fourth Week
The kiwis will learn about Presidents day and our community helper the doctor towards the end of the month. More information to follow in our next biweekly email.
Reminders
Cubbies and Lunch Boxes
* Parents, please remember to keep your child’s cubby stocked with pull-ups/ diapers as well as wipes if needed. Along with extra clothing in case of any accident. (This includes 2 pairs of underwear, 2 shirts and 2 bottoms)
* Please label all of your kiwis things including lunch boxes and water bottles.
Upcoming Birthdays
If you’re 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.
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