NEWSLETTER “Huntington Location” MAY 2021

May 1, 2021

Unknown-2HAPPY MAY!!

     We hope everyone had a wonderful April! The children had so much fun learning about Jungle Animals, Spring, Easter, Passover & Plants. We had great fun at our Spring party! Thank you to all who contributed goodies for our party. We look forward to a very fun and exciting May!images-6

     This month the children will be focusing on Mother’s Day, Ocean, Butterflies / Birds / Flowers, Zoo / Circus. The children are learning new words during our circle time, such as: Mother, May, Spring, Butterfly, Bird, Flower, Memorial Day and many more.

images-3     The Nursery and Preschool Classes will be working on poems, Holiday themed artwork, new songs, writing skills, learning how to write and spell their name, letters, numbers and shapes. We will be working on the letters Yy, Xx, numbers 25, 26, 27, colors, patterns, months, seasons. The children also enjoy doing music, movement and exercise everyday. They are really doing well and love to do their projects too! We will be learning colors, patterns, shapes, sounds and seasons.images-3

     Everyday at circle time the Toddler Class will continue name Recognition, Shapes, Numbers, Colors and Alphabet Recognition. The children also enjoy doing music, movement and exercise everyday. They are really doing well and love to do their projects too!

images-7     In our Ocean Unit we will talk about what animals and plants live in the ocean. We will make project of ocean animals.

     For our Mother’s Day Unit we will talk about the concept of Mother’s Day. Why do we honor and thank our mothers and other special women in our lives. In art, we will make a variety of cards and gifts for moms.

     For our Butterflies / Birds / Flowers Unit we will talk, show, draw, color and paint Unknown-1pictures to explain the different stages of a butterflies life span. We will also discuss different birds and how they build their nest, lay eggs and hatch them. The children are also fascinated by how caterpillars turn into butterflies and the rebirth of all animals and plants in the Spring. We will talk about how seeds sprout and grow. We will draw and color the different parts of a plant and many different flowers in arts and crafts.

     For our Zoo / Circus Unit we will discuss the many zoo and circus animals. The children will dress up, jump and make the different sounds these animals make.

     images-13The Graduating children are preparing for our “End of the Year“ 80’s Theme Concert on Friday, June 18th. Additional information to follow.

     Due to the Covid-19 Virus all staff are required to wear masks covering their nose and mouth. All high touch surfaces are sanitized multiple times daily and all door handles and knobs after each child or staff enters the area. Children and staff have their temperatures taken as they enter the building and have to attest that they are feeling healthy and to their knowledge have not been in contact with anyone who has tested positive with another person with Covid-19. We are following all directives from NYS and OCFS regarding Covid-19.

money     We now have Quick Pay – The new and easy way to pay your child’s tuition! This is available through an email invoice which will be sent to you monthly. The directions are on our website for online and automatic payments, please refer to the e-flier for a direct link and instructions. If you are interested in Direct Deposit from your bank it is now available, please contact Dawn for further information.

     Please don’t forget, each month tuition is the full tuition price and due on the 1st, no later than the 10th. A late fee of $35 will be charged for any payments made after the 10th of the month and the provided Credit Card will be charged on the 11th of the month with a 3.5% processing fee unless other arrangements have been made between the parent and provider in writing.Unknown

     Please be sure to watch or check online Channel 12 News or your email for any days we will be closed or for important information.

Don't ForgetReminders:

  • We are CLOSED: Monday, May 31, 2021 – Memorial Day!
  • Graduating Class “End of the Year“ 80’s Theme Concert on Friday, June 18th.
  • Please call if your child will be absent as soon as possible. Please pick your children up on time. Overtime pay will be $1.00 a minute for each minute after 6:00 pm. If your child will be absent or if you will be late picking up, 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. Full Tuition price is due each month, there is no price adjustment when your child is absent, school closings or vacations.
  • Please send in only breakfast, 2 healthy snacks (morning snack and afternoon snack) and lunch as per the OCFS Meal and Snack Regulations.
  • Breakfast is served until 9:15am. If you arrive after this time please ensure your child has been fed breakfast at home.
  • Please remember our Health Care Policy: Children MUST be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school. Please remember to bring a doctors note to school if you brought your child to the doctor.tissue

     If anyone would like to donate wipes and/or tissues, we have been going through so many boxes. We appreciate it!

images-1     The warm weather is coming soon!!  The children will be going outside twice a day as weather permits. Please dress your child appropriately and label ALL items (with child’s first and last name) that are brought to the school and also bring in an extra change of clothes too. To ensure safety, please have your child wear sneakers everyday, no open shoes, flip flops, or crocs as they are not safe for the playground. Please bring in wipes and a change of weather appropriate clothes; pants, shirts, socks, and underwear (if imagesneeded), shoes (no laces – velcro only) and jacket for your child.

     Please remember to return sippy cups, fitted sheet and blanket on Monday’s after bringing them home to be washed. **For the safety of the children please DO NOT send in GLASS containers as they break**

     We please ask that all children leave their toys and jewelry home as we encourage sharing of the schools toys. This will ensure their safety and we do not want the children to be upset images-4if an item may get lost or broken.

     Please be sure to check the website for the 2021 closings: http://missdawns.com/miss-dawns-closings/.

     Please feel free to email a wonderful review to Miss Dawn at: missdawnschildcare@gmail.com Unknown-11if you haven’t already and your child will receive a surprise! Thank you so much to all of the wonderful parents who have written a testimonial for us, it is greatly appreciated!

images      Have a wonderful Month. Happy Birthday to all of the May birthday children! If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask. Happy Mother’s Day!! Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely, Miss Dawn & Staff

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