Lunch question

Hello Parents!
I had some great questions yesterday from some of our afternoon families. Take sometime to read these as they may be questions you have had. The questions posed were as follows:

1.) " Do you serve lunch for the students since the afternoon starts at 11:45am?" No, we do not serve lunch nor do we have a lunch time for the afternoon class. We do have SNACK and a drink for the afternoon classes around 1pm.

2.) "Do you have gym classes?" Yes we are starting gym classes! They will be twice a month for each class. They will be taught by me. I coached for many years and when I taught, as a classroom teacher, we were responsible for our own gym class activities. I do have experience with teaching Physical Education. For preschool, P.E is ALOT about refining the Gross Motor Skills and encouraging good sportsman-like conduct.

3.) "Can you publish your lesson plans so we know what you are doing?"
I am required by the state and the diocese to hand in weekly lesson plans for preschool to our headmaster, Mrs. Walsh. I use the State Early Childhood Standards to create the Literacy Stations and activities we do in class. I take these standards very seriously however, I will not publish the plans for every parent to see. I do publish a THEME CALENDAR, the DAILY/WEEKLY Schedule, and "SCOOP FROM SCHOOL" and post it outside the room. I feel this is allows you to see what we are doing each week.

4.)" Will you be doing field trips this year?" YES!!!! In fact the first one is coming up in a couple of weeks! We will be going to the Granville Apple Orchard during the week of our Apple Theme. We will be driving out to the Orchard and picking our own apples! Later on that week we will use some of these apples to make our own HOME Made APPLESAUCE! Yummo! An information sheet/permission slip will be sent with your child on the first day of school so be on the look for it.

GREAT Questions! Keep them coming and I will post a "FaQ" sheet for anymore of these great questions. God bless.

Mrs. Burd

Drop off Reminders & Change to POLAR BEAR pickup

** Calling all AFTERNNOON POLAR BEAR (PreK) PARENTS.....

After discussing the pick up situation with our principal Mrs. Walsh, it was decided that it would be best for all if we made the AFTERNOON PreK pick-up at 2:50 instead of 2:45. HOPEFULLY, this will give the elementary school traffic some time to clear out and make it easier for you to park and pick up your students. We will continue to monitor this and adjust if necessary.
Please have patience with us as this new school starts. Thank you so much!
POLAR BEAR Pickup- 2:50p.m.


* Please take note of when doors open for DROP OFF:

All Morning SEALS and PENGUINS: Doors will open at 8:05
POLAR BEAR-PreK: Doors will open at 11:40
THANK YOU for your help with this. God bless and have a great week!

Mrs. Burd and Mrs. Bloom

OPEN HOUSE- and THINGS TO COME

Hello Preschool Families!
It was GREAT to see everyone last Sunday. What wonderful group of moms, dads, guardians, grandmas and grandpas! I am so very excited to get started the wonderful world of learning with your sweet little ones!
With preschool only a couple of weeks away, here are few things to remember:
For SEALS and POLAR BEARs(PRE-K)- School starts on Tuesday Sept. 6th
For PENGUINS- School starts on Wednesday on Sept. 7th.

*POLAR BEAR FAMILIES: Please be patient with us as we work through the afternoon pick-up line. Mrs. Walsh and I are working on this so I will keep you posted on how this will best be handled. STAY TUNED:)

*Please be aware we have students with severe peanut/tree nut allergies and chocolate allergies. As such, we are keeping our room peanut/tree nut free and chocolate free. When you bring in birthday treats and holiday goodies, please keep this in mind.

* On the first day of school, I will be sending home a preschool calendar for the year as well as our " About Me" schedule with all students. Please keep an eye out for these.

* Please remember to send a change of clothes (seasonally appropriate) with your child. They will be kept in their backpacks in case of any accidents.

Thanks again for allowing me to work with your precious little one. It will be a super year. May God bless all of you.

Mrs. Burd and Mrs. Bloom