Merry Christmas Everyone!
Mrs. Bloom and I would like to extend a huge "THANK YOU" to all the families that shared Christmas treats with their class as well with us! The yummy treats and presents were quite delightful and so thoughtful! Thank you so much and we hope that your Christmas break is joyful! See you all in January!
Many blessings,
Mrs. Burd and Mrs. Bloom
Monday, December 19, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
PASTA is HERE!!!!
Hello Dynamic Preschool Families!
This afternoon, our pasta from our fundraiser arrived! YEAH! Mrs. Bloom and I sorted this evening so orders for the Penguins will be ready to go when you arrive in the morning. PENGUIN parents- please pick the orders up when you drop your child off in the morning. I will have them ready for you.
SEALS moms and dads- I will have yours bagged up and ready to go tomorrow as well. If you would like your orders BEFORE we leave for holiday, you are more than welcome to come at any point tomorrow(Friday) to pick your order up. Please note that Mrs. Bloom and I will not be available from 11:05-11:55. After 12:00, however, we will be back in our classroom and will be able to ring you in to get your pasta orders if desired.
POLAR BEAR Parents/Guardians- Your orders will also be bagged and ready for you to take home when you drop your child off tomorrow. Please take them at drop off as pick up time is not condusive with trying to juggle children, backpacks, lunch boxes on top of bags of pasta ;) Thank you so much for your cooperation with this.
Speaking of cooperation...I wanted to take this time to extend a sincere "thank you" to all our Polar Bear parents that have transitioned so nicely to our new pick up routine. You guys are so awesome. I think it is going pretty smoothly so far. Thanks so much for NOT parking in the turn around. We appreciate your cooperation and support. I truly hope that pick up is actually easier for you rather than more complicated. The children have also transitioned very well.
God bless you all!
Mrs. Burd and Mrs. Bloom
This afternoon, our pasta from our fundraiser arrived! YEAH! Mrs. Bloom and I sorted this evening so orders for the Penguins will be ready to go when you arrive in the morning. PENGUIN parents- please pick the orders up when you drop your child off in the morning. I will have them ready for you.
SEALS moms and dads- I will have yours bagged up and ready to go tomorrow as well. If you would like your orders BEFORE we leave for holiday, you are more than welcome to come at any point tomorrow(Friday) to pick your order up. Please note that Mrs. Bloom and I will not be available from 11:05-11:55. After 12:00, however, we will be back in our classroom and will be able to ring you in to get your pasta orders if desired.
POLAR BEAR Parents/Guardians- Your orders will also be bagged and ready for you to take home when you drop your child off tomorrow. Please take them at drop off as pick up time is not condusive with trying to juggle children, backpacks, lunch boxes on top of bags of pasta ;) Thank you so much for your cooperation with this.
Speaking of cooperation...I wanted to take this time to extend a sincere "thank you" to all our Polar Bear parents that have transitioned so nicely to our new pick up routine. You guys are so awesome. I think it is going pretty smoothly so far. Thanks so much for NOT parking in the turn around. We appreciate your cooperation and support. I truly hope that pick up is actually easier for you rather than more complicated. The children have also transitioned very well.
God bless you all!
Mrs. Burd and Mrs. Bloom
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
The waiting will soon be over....
Hello Blessed Preschool Families!
Maybe it's because of my age, but it feels like just yesterday we were just starting Advent! How fast the beautiful season flies by. The day of the Christ Child is soon upon us and it is absolutely precious to see the children's faces light up when we do our Jesse Tree or our Advent countdown posters! They know the time is near too!
* Before we go on Christmas holiday, I want to tell you how wonderful of a time we ALL had at The Works last week! What a super experience. We are so fortunate to have The Works so close in our community. It provides GREAT science experiences for our children. Thanks to all the parents that served as chaperones. We simply could not have done it without you. I want to give a shout out to the behavior of our wonderful students. The Works science director, Miss Rori, commented many times on how wonderfully behaved the children were in the classes as well as the museum. Super job kids!
* Just a reminder, this week is our last week as St. Francis is on break starting Monday December 19th. The following classes will resume as follows:
* SEALS and POLAR BEARS- Tuesday January 3rd
* PENGUINS - Wednesday January 4th
As we embark upon this most blessed time, Mrs. Bloom and I want to wish you all a
peaceful and joyful Christmas and New Year. We will certainly miss all of the children during our break.
Merry Christmas!
Mrs. Burd and Mrs. Bloom
" Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has visited and brought redemption to his people. He has raised up a horn for our salvation within the house of David his servant.."
Luke 1: 68-69
Maybe it's because of my age, but it feels like just yesterday we were just starting Advent! How fast the beautiful season flies by. The day of the Christ Child is soon upon us and it is absolutely precious to see the children's faces light up when we do our Jesse Tree or our Advent countdown posters! They know the time is near too!
* Before we go on Christmas holiday, I want to tell you how wonderful of a time we ALL had at The Works last week! What a super experience. We are so fortunate to have The Works so close in our community. It provides GREAT science experiences for our children. Thanks to all the parents that served as chaperones. We simply could not have done it without you. I want to give a shout out to the behavior of our wonderful students. The Works science director, Miss Rori, commented many times on how wonderfully behaved the children were in the classes as well as the museum. Super job kids!
* Just a reminder, this week is our last week as St. Francis is on break starting Monday December 19th. The following classes will resume as follows:
* SEALS and POLAR BEARS- Tuesday January 3rd
* PENGUINS - Wednesday January 4th
As we embark upon this most blessed time, Mrs. Bloom and I want to wish you all a
peaceful and joyful Christmas and New Year. We will certainly miss all of the children during our break.
Merry Christmas!
Mrs. Burd and Mrs. Bloom
" Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has visited and brought redemption to his people. He has raised up a horn for our salvation within the house of David his servant.."
Luke 1: 68-69
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
SEALS- The Works trip
Hello Stupendous Parents...
It will be the SEALS' turn to attend The Works on THURSDAY morning. Seals will attend from 9am to 11:05. Please DO NOT drop your student off to The Works anytime before 8:55 am as The Works does not open until 9am. Parents may begin picking children up between 10:55 and 11. ALL Seals students must be picked up by 11:05 as we have to prepare for the afternoon class as normal;) Thanks so much for your consideration with this.
Remember SEALS -do not drop off or pick up at school tomorrow (Thursday) but go directly to The WORKS.
Also, your student may bring a small snack to have after the color mixing class. After the snack, the students will have the remaining time to play in the museum.
The Penguins and Polar Bears had a GREAT time today. I think the Seals will enjoy it just as much. Polar Bears: It is back to class as normal on Thursday ;)
Penguins: It is back to class as normal on Friday ;)
See you all then!
Mrs. Burd & Mrs. Bloom
It will be the SEALS' turn to attend The Works on THURSDAY morning. Seals will attend from 9am to 11:05. Please DO NOT drop your student off to The Works anytime before 8:55 am as The Works does not open until 9am. Parents may begin picking children up between 10:55 and 11. ALL Seals students must be picked up by 11:05 as we have to prepare for the afternoon class as normal;) Thanks so much for your consideration with this.
Remember SEALS -do not drop off or pick up at school tomorrow (Thursday) but go directly to The WORKS.
Also, your student may bring a small snack to have after the color mixing class. After the snack, the students will have the remaining time to play in the museum.
The Penguins and Polar Bears had a GREAT time today. I think the Seals will enjoy it just as much. Polar Bears: It is back to class as normal on Thursday ;)
Penguins: It is back to class as normal on Friday ;)
See you all then!
Mrs. Burd & Mrs. Bloom
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Field Trip and Such ;)
Just a reminder, WEDNEDAY the 7th will be PENGUINS and POLAR BEAR's trip to The Works.
Penguins- Your time is from 9 am to 11:15am. Please DO NOT show up too much before 9am as The Works does not open until 9am. I will be at The Works at approximately 8:55am. Penguin pick up time is starting from 11:00am and no later than 11:15 (at The Works) as I have the Pre-K class coming at 12:15 and will need to grab lunch before the afternoon class arrives.
Pre-K Polar Bears- Your time is from 12:15 to 3:00pm Please arrive closer to 12:05pm You may begin picking your student up starting at 2:55 but no later than 3pm.
REMEMBER: Drop off AND pick up is at The Works. Please DO NOT come to the school on Wednesday. Any questions, please feel free to contact me on my cell at: 364-8280.
Today's Christmas Program for Polar Bears:
Today's Pre-K 'ers did a WONDERFUL job today at the Christmas program. I am so proud of them. Not only did they perform beautifully but also sat so patiently while the rest of the program went on. Kudos!
FOR AFTERNOON Polar Bear Pick up ONLY:
Starting Thursday afternoon, Mrs. Bloom and I will begin escorting the Polar Bears to the pick up line at the end of their school day. We will be outside our Preschool door at 2:55. Please get into the elementary pick up line and we will bring them directly to you. If you have a child that goes to the elementary, they can wait for their preschool sibling on the playground close to our door. When we come out, the elementary sibling can then join us and we will escort them to your door.
The school administration request that you DO NOT park and wait as this defeats the whole purpose of getting in the pickup line. Any questions, please let me know ;)
New Prayer for PENGUINS and POLAR BEARS:
The children are learning a new closing prayer. I thought I would share it with you so that you can help them pray it. It is the 'Angel of God' prayer.
Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God's love
commits me here.
Ever this day be at my side. To light, to guard, to rule,
and to guide.
Amen
Penguins- Your time is from 9 am to 11:15am. Please DO NOT show up too much before 9am as The Works does not open until 9am. I will be at The Works at approximately 8:55am. Penguin pick up time is starting from 11:00am and no later than 11:15 (at The Works) as I have the Pre-K class coming at 12:15 and will need to grab lunch before the afternoon class arrives.
Pre-K Polar Bears- Your time is from 12:15 to 3:00pm Please arrive closer to 12:05pm You may begin picking your student up starting at 2:55 but no later than 3pm.
REMEMBER: Drop off AND pick up is at The Works. Please DO NOT come to the school on Wednesday. Any questions, please feel free to contact me on my cell at: 364-8280.
Today's Christmas Program for Polar Bears:
Today's Pre-K 'ers did a WONDERFUL job today at the Christmas program. I am so proud of them. Not only did they perform beautifully but also sat so patiently while the rest of the program went on. Kudos!
FOR AFTERNOON Polar Bear Pick up ONLY:
Starting Thursday afternoon, Mrs. Bloom and I will begin escorting the Polar Bears to the pick up line at the end of their school day. We will be outside our Preschool door at 2:55. Please get into the elementary pick up line and we will bring them directly to you. If you have a child that goes to the elementary, they can wait for their preschool sibling on the playground close to our door. When we come out, the elementary sibling can then join us and we will escort them to your door.
The school administration request that you DO NOT park and wait as this defeats the whole purpose of getting in the pickup line. Any questions, please let me know ;)
New Prayer for PENGUINS and POLAR BEARS:
The children are learning a new closing prayer. I thought I would share it with you so that you can help them pray it. It is the 'Angel of God' prayer.
Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God's love
commits me here.
Ever this day be at my side. To light, to guard, to rule,
and to guide.
Amen
Sunday, December 4, 2011
St. Nicholas Day and the second week of Advent;)
Hello Splendid Preschool Families!
Happy Second Week of Advent! What wonderful week it has been. Our first literature-based theme went so well! I hope the children enjoyed Laura Numeroff 's books and all the activities we did with them.
The SEALS "made" their own muffins they would give the moose from
"If You Give a Moose a Muffin".
The PENGUINS created puppets of the moose from "If You Give
a Moose a Muffin" and counted muffins to give the moose in our
"Muffin Math" activity.
The POLAR BEARS work on "Cookie Math" after we read "If You Give
a Mouse a Cookie", graphed their favorite cookie, and we even played
"If You Give..." games on our Smartboard!
Our next literature theme will be on Jan Brett stories. This theme will be done in February ;)
THE WORKS Day!
I am so excited about the science classes at The Works! Here are the details:
PENGUINS will attend on Wednesday the 7th of Dec. from 9:00-11:15
POLAR BEARS will attend on Wednesday the 7th of Dec. from 12:15-3:00
SEALS will attend on Thursday the 8th of Dec. from 9:00-11:15
* Remember that drop off AND pick up will be at The Works. If you need directions or the address to THE WORKS, please see Mrs. Burd.
* Remember to return the permission slip and class fee by Tuesday the 6th.
* Remember that The Works does not open until 9:00 so please do not drop off your child at the "normal time" (8:05) as no one will be there. Please do not come to the school this day either.
*** Any other inquires, please see Mrs. Burd.
POLAR BEAR PARENTS:
Polar Bear Pre-K class will be performing on December 6th at 1:30 in the afternoon at the elementary school Christmas Program. We will be reciting a Christmas poem, singing "J-E-S-U-S" as well as singing an Advent song. I am not sure the order in which the Pre-K will be as the first and second graders have a performance to do as well.
ALL Polar Bear parents are invited to come watch their little one at the afternoon show! (We will NOT be performing in the evening.)
St. Nicholas's Feast Day- Tuesday, December 6th
We will be learning about St. Nicholas (the saint) this week in class. The children will be making stockings on Monday for St. Nick to fill as he did to the peasant man who could not afford his daughter's dowry. St. Nicholas's story is a beautiful one of humble giving just a Jesus humbly gave himself to us as our personal Savior! We will also be reading about St. Nicholas in class on Monday and Tuesday.
THIS WEEK's "GOINGS ON":
Letter of the Week: "N" for (St.) Nicholas
Color of the Week: PINK
Number of the Week: 9
Science Station Theme: Dinosaurs and their Tracks
Apology regarding the Community Helper of the Month:
I want to apologize for not having the promised community helpers. Unfortunately, the Optometrist (for the letter "O") ended up not being able to come until January so we will see Dr. Deitz in January. The Farmer we were supposed to have for October, ended up cancelling and I could not find a replacement;(
We will be having two community helpers in January. Along with Dr. Brett Dietz, we will also have a policeman into the class. Exciting stuff!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!
I want to extend my most sincere appreciation to all the families who sold pasta. We brought in about $2000.00 in which we get approximately 40% of this! Some of you expressed some frustration at the short selling duration. This completely falls on me. I apologize about this! I will do better;) Again, thanks for all you do!
AFTERNOON Pre-K Parking:
It has been brought to my attention that some afternoon Polar Bear parents are not being treated very respectfully regarding the parking issue. First off, allow me to apologize if you are being treated in a rude or disrespectful in any way. This issue with the treatment of Pre-K parents is being addressed and hopefully can be resolved. I will keep you abreast on what comes from my meeting regarding this unfortunate issue.
CONCLUDING THOUGHTS...
I hope this Advent is proving to be a blessed season of waiting and preparation. I remember thinking that, somehow, the Advent and Christmas season was supposed to be miraculously perfect and peaceful. I quickly came to realize that it is in the "craziness" of our everyday life (the noisy and over-excited children, the crowded places, the busy streets, and yes, even the irritable store clerks) that Christ is giving us the opportunity to strengthen our abililty to see Him more clearly. When we are able to see Him in each other in the busiest or craziest of days, that is when we will be able to hold the peace and joy of Advent and Christmas in our heart. May God continue to bless you as we near Christ's birthday!
Mrs. Burd and Mrs. Bloom
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
Isaiah 7:14
Happy Second Week of Advent! What wonderful week it has been. Our first literature-based theme went so well! I hope the children enjoyed Laura Numeroff 's books and all the activities we did with them.
The SEALS "made" their own muffins they would give the moose from
"If You Give a Moose a Muffin".
The PENGUINS created puppets of the moose from "If You Give
a Moose a Muffin" and counted muffins to give the moose in our
"Muffin Math" activity.
The POLAR BEARS work on "Cookie Math" after we read "If You Give
a Mouse a Cookie", graphed their favorite cookie, and we even played
"If You Give..." games on our Smartboard!
Our next literature theme will be on Jan Brett stories. This theme will be done in February ;)
THE WORKS Day!
I am so excited about the science classes at The Works! Here are the details:
PENGUINS will attend on Wednesday the 7th of Dec. from 9:00-11:15
POLAR BEARS will attend on Wednesday the 7th of Dec. from 12:15-3:00
SEALS will attend on Thursday the 8th of Dec. from 9:00-11:15
* Remember that drop off AND pick up will be at The Works. If you need directions or the address to THE WORKS, please see Mrs. Burd.
* Remember to return the permission slip and class fee by Tuesday the 6th.
* Remember that The Works does not open until 9:00 so please do not drop off your child at the "normal time" (8:05) as no one will be there. Please do not come to the school this day either.
*** Any other inquires, please see Mrs. Burd.
POLAR BEAR PARENTS:
Polar Bear Pre-K class will be performing on December 6th at 1:30 in the afternoon at the elementary school Christmas Program. We will be reciting a Christmas poem, singing "J-E-S-U-S" as well as singing an Advent song. I am not sure the order in which the Pre-K will be as the first and second graders have a performance to do as well.
ALL Polar Bear parents are invited to come watch their little one at the afternoon show! (We will NOT be performing in the evening.)
St. Nicholas's Feast Day- Tuesday, December 6th
We will be learning about St. Nicholas (the saint) this week in class. The children will be making stockings on Monday for St. Nick to fill as he did to the peasant man who could not afford his daughter's dowry. St. Nicholas's story is a beautiful one of humble giving just a Jesus humbly gave himself to us as our personal Savior! We will also be reading about St. Nicholas in class on Monday and Tuesday.
THIS WEEK's "GOINGS ON":
Letter of the Week: "N" for (St.) Nicholas
Color of the Week: PINK
Number of the Week: 9
Science Station Theme: Dinosaurs and their Tracks
Apology regarding the Community Helper of the Month:
I want to apologize for not having the promised community helpers. Unfortunately, the Optometrist (for the letter "O") ended up not being able to come until January so we will see Dr. Deitz in January. The Farmer we were supposed to have for October, ended up cancelling and I could not find a replacement;(
We will be having two community helpers in January. Along with Dr. Brett Dietz, we will also have a policeman into the class. Exciting stuff!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!
I want to extend my most sincere appreciation to all the families who sold pasta. We brought in about $2000.00 in which we get approximately 40% of this! Some of you expressed some frustration at the short selling duration. This completely falls on me. I apologize about this! I will do better;) Again, thanks for all you do!
AFTERNOON Pre-K Parking:
It has been brought to my attention that some afternoon Polar Bear parents are not being treated very respectfully regarding the parking issue. First off, allow me to apologize if you are being treated in a rude or disrespectful in any way. This issue with the treatment of Pre-K parents is being addressed and hopefully can be resolved. I will keep you abreast on what comes from my meeting regarding this unfortunate issue.
CONCLUDING THOUGHTS...
I hope this Advent is proving to be a blessed season of waiting and preparation. I remember thinking that, somehow, the Advent and Christmas season was supposed to be miraculously perfect and peaceful. I quickly came to realize that it is in the "craziness" of our everyday life (the noisy and over-excited children, the crowded places, the busy streets, and yes, even the irritable store clerks) that Christ is giving us the opportunity to strengthen our abililty to see Him more clearly. When we are able to see Him in each other in the busiest or craziest of days, that is when we will be able to hold the peace and joy of Advent and Christmas in our heart. May God continue to bless you as we near Christ's birthday!
Mrs. Burd and Mrs. Bloom
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
Isaiah 7:14
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