February 1, 2014
Dear Parents,
This past month we have been singing January winter songs, such as the Penguin Song, and 5 Little Snowmen, we learned about Martin Luther King, read stories and talked about PEACE and what it means. The children are practicing being peaceful and using kind words when speaking to their friends.
This month we will be learning about Dinosaurs and Forest Animals, this will be very exciting. We will be learning about the beginning of time by studying dinosaurs. The children will have fun pretending to be different dinosaurs.
In the classroom, the children will create different kinds of forest animals and have fun acting out the different forest animals while we read the books at circle time. The children will learn about bears, squirrels, turtles, etc. and will be fascinated to learn that some animals go to sleep in caves and stay there until Spring. They will also learn that squirrels and chipmunks collect food in the fall so it will last them all winter.
For our science experiment the children will learn that ice turns into water. The class will learn and watch how ice melts into water when brought into a warmer climate.
This month we will learn about Groundhog Day, will he see his shadow? We will also be focusing on Dental Health/Personal Hygiene, Valentine’s Day, & President’s Day. We will have the children locate their teeth, identify a toothbrush and even pretend to brush their teeth. The dentist will be visiting us on Feb. 5th. She will give all of the children a goodie bag to take home too! The children will be reinforced that it is important to brush their teeth everyday and what good foods to eat.
On Friday, February 14th we are having our Valentine’s Day party (be sure to send your child dressed in Red!). We will have a sign up sheet if you would like to bring in a special treat. The class is decorating hearts and learning about the heart shape. They also will discuss the nice things to do for someone you love. You may send in Valentine’s but please DO NOT put names on them, it is easier to distribute. Please ask your child’s teacher for how many children are in their classroom.
For President’s Day the children will be learning about George Washington, Abe Lincoln and making an American flag.
The toddler class continues their review of learning to recognize the letters, colors & shapes. The class is also learning nursery rhymes. They are doing very well learning all the words to the rhymes.
The Nursery and Pre-K class are learning all about the presidents. The children will learn that Barack Obama is our current president and that George Washington was our first president.
Both classes are continuing to learn the letters K-P and the numbers 8-10. The children also review on a daily basis name recognition and writing their name, shapes, colors, etc. We count objects and are starting to add numbers together.
Please take some time to identify objects in your home that begin with different letters of the alphabet. The classes are using their math skills by adding, counting, and matching Too!
Since Miss Claudia’s medical leave, Miss Betty and Miss Alison have been co-teaching to ensure the continuation of the children’s preparation for Kindergarten. Miss Alison has her BA in teaching and Miss Betty has 28 years in teaching Pre-K. The children have been continuing with their notebooks, circle time, projects, etc. as they always have. The teachers have also rearranged the classroom to benefit the children and to keep it fresh and exciting for them.
Happy Birthday to all of the February birthday children!
If anyone would like to donate tissues, we have been going through so many boxes this winter season. We appreciate it!
If you are interested in Direct Deposit from your bank it is now available, please contact Dawn for further information.
Reminders:
- We will be we will be closed on Monday, Feb. 17th for President’s Day.
- Please pick your children up on time. If you will be late, please advise the staff as soon as possible – thank you.
- Tuition payments are due on the first and no later than the 10th of the month unless otherwise arranged.
The cold weather is here. Please be sure to watch or check online Channel 12 News or call the schools voicemail for any snow days we will be closed. Please remember to dress your children appropriately for the cold weather, we do go outside weather permitting. Please bring in a hat, gloves, boots, and a change of winter clothes with your child’s name labeled on everything.
Miss Dawn’s website has been updated with the new 2014 closings so please check it out at: www.missdawns.com. Please feel free to write a wonderful review for us too if you haven’t already!!
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask. Happy Valentine’s Day!! Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely, Miss Dawn, Miss Christine & Staff
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