September 2010 Newsletter
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Weekly Theme Update August 16-20, 2010
We are family! This week is All About My Family. We will explore the names, differences, similarities and what we love about each of our families. Please bring in a family photo or photos, for a fun craft by Thursday morning. If you have any childrens books about babies, grandpaprents, or pets please share! Thanks.
~Raquel~
Appreciate cha!
Thaaaank You! Parents for all the great donations & your efforts! We can slow down on the toilet paper rolls though… oh and egg cartons too. You’re awesome!
~Raquel~
Kids Kondo Art Projects
We have some exciting art projects planned and need your help! Here is a list and feel free to add anything else you can think of. Thank you for your support.
Toilet paper rolls
Fabric scraps
Newspaper
Egg crates
Ribbons
Milk Cartons
Old jewelry
Home magazines
Coffee cans
Film canisters
Cereal boxes
Old hats
Neck ties
Old cds
Rubber stamps
Streamers
Weekly Theme Update August 2nd-6th. 2010
It’s a wrap! We will spend next week making farewell crafts, enjoying each other, cleaning our classrooms, and talking about new schools. If you are a Butterfly parent and would like to keep in touch with some of your classmates, fill out the info sheet located @ the sign in book. We’ll take care of the rest! Thanks;)
~Raquel~
Weekly Theme Update July 26-30, 2010
It’s here! Dinosaur week! We’ll be exploring different types of dinosaurs, comparing sizes, and textures. We’ll be digging, reading books, viewing images, role playing, and of course art. Still looking for magnifying glasses if you’ve got one or two to share please do! Thanks.
~Raquel~
Butterfly Farewell Luau
The time has come for some of our friends to move on to new adventures… the end of the summer is right around the corner. We will be saying our goodbyes, and celebrating our friendships. We have cherished every moment with our friends, from hugs, to laughs, to runny noses, to milestones. Honestly this is what we love, your children. Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of the early years of their lives. We wish you and your families all the happiness in the future! xo.
Ok phew.. gettin all emotional.. Here’s the plan: On Friday July 30th we’ll have a Luau @ 3:30. There will be a presentation from the Butterfly class, along with refreshments. You are welcome to bring snacks or fruit, but Please no sweets. We’ve got it covered. Sign up sheet on the butterfly door.
~Raquel~
Weekly Theme Update July 12th-16th
We had a rootin’ tootin’ time this week! Saying goodbye to the Old West and onto a new theme, closely related… CAMPING!! We are doing some indoor camping this week;) We’ll sing songs round the campfire, set up tents, nap in a sleeping bag, and last but not least make Smores! mmmm.
I need 6 tents. Please see me. Also bring a sleeping bag & a flashlight on Monday. (optional)
Alright parents I’m off to rustle up some grub! Have a great weekend!
~Raquel~
Weekly theme update June 28th-July 2nd 2010
This weeks theme is All- American. In addition to water play we’ll be cooking, playing games and making red, white and blue crafts. On Friday we’ll have a picnic lunch outdoors. (weather permitting). Don’t forget we are closed on Monday July 5th. Enjoy the holiday!
~Raquel~
Weekly Theme Update June 7-11, 2010
Moving out of the Rain forest and onto the Beach!! This weeks theme is Down by the Seashore. We’ll talk about what to do and see. We’ll investigate shells, seaweed, animals and the best part… play in sand! Talking about summer safety, is also on the agenda, (like protecting your skin from the sun). If you have books to share with this theme, please do.
Please remember to bring swim suits and swim diapers. Splish splash is EVERY week for all classes! Check the website for times & dates. Each class has a different schedule. Thank you for your participation. The kids LOVE LOVE this! Thanks.
~Raquel~