October 1, 2014
Dear Parents,
Last month the children focused on getting acquainted with each other and learned all about Fall Fruits and Vegetables, Family/Friends, and All About Me. The children had so much fun making new friends, seeing old ones and working in their new classrooms.
This month we will talk about Fall Fruits and Vegetables, Columbus Day, Halloween, Fall, and Fire Prevention and Safety. The children will be discussing which fruits and vegetables grow in the Fall.
It is with sadness that Miss Beth-Anne will be leaving Miss Dawn’s Child Care. Her last day will be Friday, October 3, 2014. I just wanted all of the families to know how thankful I am that you let Beth-Anne into your child’s lives when she became their Teacher 3 years ago. We wish Miss Beth-Anne the best of luck on her new endeavor as she moves on to the next stage of her life, and we know whatever path she chooses she will be successful. We will miss her!
I would like to introduce Miss Erika who will be assuming the role of the Toddler Teacher. I am very excited about the fresh new ideas she will bring to our school and your children. Miss Erika already knows and has a great relationship with all of the children as she has been an Assistant in this room. Miss Erika started her career in education over 5 years ago and is looking forward to continuing to work with your children in her new position as Teacher.
The Nursery and Preschool Classes will be working on poems, Fall themed artwork, new songs, writing skills with “Handwriting Without Tears”, learning how to write and spell their name, letters, numbers and shapes. We will be starting with the letters D, E, F, and numbers 2, 3, 4. The children also enjoy doing music, movement and exercise everyday. They are really doing well and love to do their projects too! We will also be making applesauce, doing an apple graph and reading apple stories! Please check their folders every night.
Everyday at circle time the Toddler Class will continue name Recognition, 
Shapes, Numbers, Colors and Alphabet Recognition.
Our “Parent/Teacher Conferences” will be in mid November this year. It is a great way for you to talk with your child’s teacher and see what they have been working on.
We will be celebrating Fall with a Halloween Party on Friday, October 31st!! We are asking if you could please send in $1.00 for your child as the great pumpkin will be appearing to drop off pumpkins for all of the children to go pumpkin picking the day of the party. Please bring your child’s costume (nothing scary) in a separate bag with your child’s name on it, so we can change them for the party. Please do not send any masks or weapons to school. We are all looking forward to a great time! All are welcome! Please look for the sign-up sheet for snacks for our party. We encourage healthy snacks . Please be creative with the healthy snacks, Thank you!
The children have been making fun and spooky projects for Halloween. Please be sure to look around the classroom for your child’s art projects as you come in.
October is “Fire Prevention” month. Please take the time to be safe and remember to change the batteries in all of your smoke and CO detectors or replace any older or questionable detectors before months end.
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.
Please be sure to watch or check online Channel 12 News or call the schools voicemail, and we now we have an automated phone message for any days we will be closed or for important information.
Reminders:
- 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. Full Tuition price is due each month, there is no price adjustment when your child is absent, school closings or vacations.
- Please call if your child will be absent or if you are running late.
- Please send in only 2 healthy snacks (morning snack and afternoon snack) and a sandwich for lunch.
- Please remember our Health Care Policy: Children MUST be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school.
The cooler weather is here!! The children will be going outside twice a day.
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, as they are not safe for the playground. Please bring in wipes and a change of weather appropriate clothes; Jacket, pants, shirts, socks, and underwear (if needed) for your child.
Miss Dawn’s website has been updated with the 2015 school closings so please check it out at: www.missdawns.com.
Please feel free to email a wonderful review to Miss Dawn at missdawnschildcare@gmail.com if 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!
Thank you for your cooperation. Have a wonderful Month and Happy Birthday to all of the children born in October! Have a safe and Happy Halloween!!
Sincerely, Miss Dawn, Miss Christine & Staff
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