Hello to all !
YEAH!!!!!! We have confirmation on pictures! First: they are going to be individual pictures ;)
Pictures for ALL classes are still going to be on Thursday October 13th. Here are the times for each class:
Penguins- Please meet in the Multi-purpose room NO LATER than 9am. The Multi-purpose room is on the bottom floor of the Lamy Center. Go through the GREEN double doors of the Lamy Center. Go down the stairs and the double wood doors lead into the Multi-purpose Room.
**Please make sure you bring the picture envelope and money the day of the pictures.
Seals- Please bring your child to the classroom as normal on Thursday morning and the office will call us when the photographers are ready for us and Mrs. Bloom and I will escort the children over. Again, please send the picture envelope and money the day of the pictures.
PRE-K Polar Bears- Please bring your child to the classroom like normal but please try to be their by 12 noon! As soon as we have all the students gathered. Mrs. Bloom and I will escort the children over. Please send the picture envelope and money the day of the pictures.
Any questions, please do not hesitate to call the classroom at 1-740-345-4049 ext 236 OR email me at: mburd@cdeducation.org if you may have any questions or concerns!
Q&A of the Day:
1. " Could you please post the prayers on the blog so we can pray these at home?"
Absolutely...here they are! God bless you all.
Opening and Closing Prayer:
" As I start another day, keep me close to you I pray. Be with me both day and night. Help me follow Christ our Light. AMEN"
Snacktime Prayer:
"Thank you for the food we eat, thank you for the world so sweet. Thank you for the birds that sing. Thank you God for everything! AMEN"
Starting in December, we will close Penguin and Polar Bear classes with the Guardian Angel Prayer.
This is how it goes. (This is a great bedtime prayer too.)
" 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, to guide. AMEN"
Have a super great weekend. May God's peace and grace be with all of you on this beautiful autumn weekend.
Mrs. Burd and Mrs. Bloom
Friday, October 7, 2011
Thursday, October 6, 2011
News from School and Q&A ;)
Happy Fall Marvelous families!
What an absolutely beautiful day today. WOW... God is so good!
A few things for your information:
Pictures:
Yes ;) we are still planning on pictures for the 13th of October. Mrs. Walsh and I are waiting on the picture company to contact us regarding a quote of a price and time slots. As of now, I think we are going to simply do group pictures and not individual. (Ex.: a group picture of the Seals class at one time block, then Penguins class, and then Polar Bears class) I will confirm all this information as soon as I find out. I want to apologize about not having this information as soon as I had hoped to have it.
Another Super Q&A:
"My child would like to bring in a snack for his/her birthday/holiday. Can you recommend something that will not conflict with the allergy issue of the room?"
Here are some ideas. If you happen to have any others, please feel free to email me your suggestions:
* little baggies of fruit (ex: grapes, strawberries, blueberries. Could be individual or mixed?)
* Fruit chews/ Fruit Roll-ups
* Tubes of Go-gurt/ Moo tubes (if you shop at Aldi)
* Danimals
* little baggies of popcorn, pretzels, chips (Sun chips seem to be a favorite)
* popcicles (not real healthy but a yummy treat non the less!) We do have a freezer for storage.
Please stay away from certain fruit cereal bars and granola bars as they still contain traces of peanuts, walnuts, and or almonds oils. Even a trace of the oils on a hand or tranferred to a toy or table top can prove dangerous. Thanks so much for your diligence on this.
Scholastic Book Orders:
Watch your child's folder for upcoming book orders. These will be sent out Friday, Monday and Tuesday. The books you order count toward points to get classroom books for our preschool.
Saint of the Month of October:
St. Vincent de Paul...Pray for US! I stress to the children that we NEVER worship any type of saint or angel but we simply ask for them to talk to God for us since they are closer in Heaven to Him than we are! The big word we talk about is "intercession". We have talked about how St. Vincent de Paul was good to the poor and sick. He saw God in everyone just like we need to do.
The children LOVE to learn about these wonderful Christian people!
Preschool Time Line:
Mrs. Bloom and I have put together a "Preschool Time Line" on the bulletin board above the cubbies. It will stay up all year and will include monthly events with pictures. Check out September that just went up today!
Concluding words...
Since it has only been a 3 day week, we will extend our "Farms" theme into next week as well so as not to rush through it.
* Children are such wonderful truth tellers...I love their frank comments and opinions...what a true gift! Have a fantastic weekend!
"You have taught children and infants to tell of your strength, silencing your enemies and all who oppose you." Psalm 8:2
What an absolutely beautiful day today. WOW... God is so good!
A few things for your information:
Pictures:
Yes ;) we are still planning on pictures for the 13th of October. Mrs. Walsh and I are waiting on the picture company to contact us regarding a quote of a price and time slots. As of now, I think we are going to simply do group pictures and not individual. (Ex.: a group picture of the Seals class at one time block, then Penguins class, and then Polar Bears class) I will confirm all this information as soon as I find out. I want to apologize about not having this information as soon as I had hoped to have it.
Another Super Q&A:
"My child would like to bring in a snack for his/her birthday/holiday. Can you recommend something that will not conflict with the allergy issue of the room?"
Here are some ideas. If you happen to have any others, please feel free to email me your suggestions:
* little baggies of fruit (ex: grapes, strawberries, blueberries. Could be individual or mixed?)
* Fruit chews/ Fruit Roll-ups
* Tubes of Go-gurt/ Moo tubes (if you shop at Aldi)
* Danimals
* little baggies of popcorn, pretzels, chips (Sun chips seem to be a favorite)
* popcicles (not real healthy but a yummy treat non the less!) We do have a freezer for storage.
Please stay away from certain fruit cereal bars and granola bars as they still contain traces of peanuts, walnuts, and or almonds oils. Even a trace of the oils on a hand or tranferred to a toy or table top can prove dangerous. Thanks so much for your diligence on this.
Scholastic Book Orders:
Watch your child's folder for upcoming book orders. These will be sent out Friday, Monday and Tuesday. The books you order count toward points to get classroom books for our preschool.
Saint of the Month of October:
St. Vincent de Paul...Pray for US! I stress to the children that we NEVER worship any type of saint or angel but we simply ask for them to talk to God for us since they are closer in Heaven to Him than we are! The big word we talk about is "intercession". We have talked about how St. Vincent de Paul was good to the poor and sick. He saw God in everyone just like we need to do.
The children LOVE to learn about these wonderful Christian people!
Preschool Time Line:
Mrs. Bloom and I have put together a "Preschool Time Line" on the bulletin board above the cubbies. It will stay up all year and will include monthly events with pictures. Check out September that just went up today!
Concluding words...
Since it has only been a 3 day week, we will extend our "Farms" theme into next week as well so as not to rush through it.
* Children are such wonderful truth tellers...I love their frank comments and opinions...what a true gift! Have a fantastic weekend!
"You have taught children and infants to tell of your strength, silencing your enemies and all who oppose you." Psalm 8:2
Saturday, October 1, 2011
SAVE the DATE: Preschool Pictures!!
Hello Super-Duper Families :)
Save the Date !!! -Thursday, October 13 we have saved for Pre-School Pictures! On Friday morning, our principal, Mrs. Walsh, asked me if the preschool would like the opportunity to have school pictures done. I said YES! as many parent have inquired about this very thing. I am unsure of the times for any of the classes as this is also the elementary re-take day so Mrs. Walsh and I will be working on these details when we get back from our professional days. I will confirm the date and time again on Wednesday/Thursday and will send an "official" hardcopy notice home this upcoming week.
The only class that will have to come on their "off day" is the Penguin class and I touched base with most parents on Friday morning to inquire if you would be willing to come in that day to get pictures done as well. Most Penguin parents said it would not be a problem BUT if it turns out that you can not get away this day, please call me, email me, or talk with me directly and we will try to see what we can work out.
Q&A session:
Again...some absolutely great questions! Read below.
Q#1.) My child got Lucky Ducky. What exactly does Lucky Ducky get to do?
Lucky Ducky is my helper for the day. He/She gets to: * Lead Intentions, Prayer and Prayer Song, *helps with Circle Calendar time, * is the first one to pick what Literacy Station he/she would like to work at, *leads the class to restroom break and outside gross motor time, and when we have our "Brain Breaks" can pick our song for this break. EVERYONE gets Lucky Ducky as it is a rotation system. I have the students' names on a checklist paper to ensure no one gets left out of the rotation that we are on. Once everyone has had a turn, we start over again. We are currently all on our second rotation meaning everyone has had at least one time of being "Lucky Ducky". Of course, the Polar Bears are starting their third soon as they come everyday.
Q#2.) What is a "Brain Break"?
A "Brain Break" is a time we take when the children have been working so hard and we take a break to give our brains a rest from so much thinking and working ;)
Q#3.) I know in the past years, the preschool did fundraising to enhance the outside play area. Will there be another fundraiser this year?
Yes, we will be doing the Pasta Fundraiser again. More info to come soon!
Q#4.) Will the preschool be doing Scholastic Book orders again?
Yes we will be doing orders again. I just recieved the Winter forms this Thursday. They will go out next week some time. Watch your child's folders.
Ending Thoughts:
*With colder weather coming upon us, please make sure you change your child's "extra clothes" that are in his/her backpack to warmer clothes.
* All classes have had their first session of gym class :0 It was a parachute and bean bag activity that also implemented color recognition and some fine motor skills. On days that are rainy or too cold to go outside, we have the multipurpose room reserved in the elementary school. It was an absolutely great time!
"...And anyone who welcomes this little child on my behalf is welcoming me..."
Matthew 18
Save the Date !!! -Thursday, October 13 we have saved for Pre-School Pictures! On Friday morning, our principal, Mrs. Walsh, asked me if the preschool would like the opportunity to have school pictures done. I said YES! as many parent have inquired about this very thing. I am unsure of the times for any of the classes as this is also the elementary re-take day so Mrs. Walsh and I will be working on these details when we get back from our professional days. I will confirm the date and time again on Wednesday/Thursday and will send an "official" hardcopy notice home this upcoming week.
The only class that will have to come on their "off day" is the Penguin class and I touched base with most parents on Friday morning to inquire if you would be willing to come in that day to get pictures done as well. Most Penguin parents said it would not be a problem BUT if it turns out that you can not get away this day, please call me, email me, or talk with me directly and we will try to see what we can work out.
Q&A session:
Again...some absolutely great questions! Read below.
Q#1.) My child got Lucky Ducky. What exactly does Lucky Ducky get to do?
Lucky Ducky is my helper for the day. He/She gets to: * Lead Intentions, Prayer and Prayer Song, *helps with Circle Calendar time, * is the first one to pick what Literacy Station he/she would like to work at, *leads the class to restroom break and outside gross motor time, and when we have our "Brain Breaks" can pick our song for this break. EVERYONE gets Lucky Ducky as it is a rotation system. I have the students' names on a checklist paper to ensure no one gets left out of the rotation that we are on. Once everyone has had a turn, we start over again. We are currently all on our second rotation meaning everyone has had at least one time of being "Lucky Ducky". Of course, the Polar Bears are starting their third soon as they come everyday.
Q#2.) What is a "Brain Break"?
A "Brain Break" is a time we take when the children have been working so hard and we take a break to give our brains a rest from so much thinking and working ;)
Q#3.) I know in the past years, the preschool did fundraising to enhance the outside play area. Will there be another fundraiser this year?
Yes, we will be doing the Pasta Fundraiser again. More info to come soon!
Q#4.) Will the preschool be doing Scholastic Book orders again?
Yes we will be doing orders again. I just recieved the Winter forms this Thursday. They will go out next week some time. Watch your child's folders.
Ending Thoughts:
*With colder weather coming upon us, please make sure you change your child's "extra clothes" that are in his/her backpack to warmer clothes.
* All classes have had their first session of gym class :0 It was a parachute and bean bag activity that also implemented color recognition and some fine motor skills. On days that are rainy or too cold to go outside, we have the multipurpose room reserved in the elementary school. It was an absolutely great time!
"...And anyone who welcomes this little child on my behalf is welcoming me..."
Matthew 18
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Just a Reminder ;)
Hello Wonderful Preschool Parents,
Just a reminder that there is NO SCHOOL on Monday Oct. 3 and Tuesday Oct. 4. The instructors have professional development conferences to attend.
Your children make my day! Thank you for allowing me to be part of their lives.
God bless and have a super weekend!!
Just a reminder that there is NO SCHOOL on Monday Oct. 3 and Tuesday Oct. 4. The instructors have professional development conferences to attend.
Your children make my day! Thank you for allowing me to be part of their lives.
God bless and have a super weekend!!
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Fireman visits today!!
Hello to all you wonderful parents!
Well, let me just say that our community fireman Lieutenant Rehbeck "rocks"!....at least that is a quote from one or our Pre-K Polar Bears ;) It was a super day today when Fireman Darby Rehbeck visited our Penguins and Polar Bears classes. Lots of great questions and "brave students" as we practiced : Stop, Drop and Roll!, Go Low and Go (crawling under the smoke) as well as what to expect to see when a fireman has on their full fire garb. What a super learning experience about fire safety and what a day in the life of a fireman is like. Thanks Fireman Darby!!!!
Thanks to all the families who have donated Fall Harvest decorations! WOW! You rock! The students have so much fun seeing the turn to the beautiful season of autumn. It's wonderful to bring it into the classroom too.
Thank you so much for sharing your sweet children with us. We are blessed.
Mrs. Burd and Mrs. Bloom
Well, let me just say that our community fireman Lieutenant Rehbeck "rocks"!....at least that is a quote from one or our Pre-K Polar Bears ;) It was a super day today when Fireman Darby Rehbeck visited our Penguins and Polar Bears classes. Lots of great questions and "brave students" as we practiced : Stop, Drop and Roll!, Go Low and Go (crawling under the smoke) as well as what to expect to see when a fireman has on their full fire garb. What a super learning experience about fire safety and what a day in the life of a fireman is like. Thanks Fireman Darby!!!!
Thanks to all the families who have donated Fall Harvest decorations! WOW! You rock! The students have so much fun seeing the turn to the beautiful season of autumn. It's wonderful to bring it into the classroom too.
Thank you so much for sharing your sweet children with us. We are blessed.
Mrs. Burd and Mrs. Bloom
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Q&A session
Hello Wonderful Preschool Parents,
I just wanted to address a couple of great questions that came up today. I thought it would be beneficial to all of us to touch on them just in case someone else has/had these same questions. Here they are:
Q#1. "Is my Polar Bear supposed to be counting to 100?"
No, not at all. The objective for the end of Pre-K Polar Bear year is for your child to count to 30. Some children have the desire or drive to want to try to count higher and that is completely fine. You will find that outside our door, we have little "shout out" counting strips to those children who have volunteered to count to 10, 20, 30 or even 100. We have "share time" most afternoons and some of the children have volunteered to share how far they can count to (whatever they are comfortable with). Some children are a bit more shy/reserved and chose not to share this in front of their peers and this, again, is perfectly fine. I will start doing more formal assessments starting in the first of October assessing how far they can all count as well as other objectives.
Q#2. "I notice my Pre-K Polar Bear child sometimes does the same craft as the younger classes (Penguins/Seals)...why are they doing all the same craft."
First, art/crafts are supposed to do a few things: 1.) should be fun while teaching a course objective ;) 2.) teach some type of fine motor skill and 3.) should teach or relate to a topic we are studying. All Creative Curriculum art is leveled according to the child's ability and level. For example, the Seals (3 yr olds) were not required to cut out any of the pieces of the fire truck however they practiced gluing and logically knowing where the parts of the fire truck went. (teaching up, down, front, back, etc) The older 2 classes had increasingly more difficult objectives they had meet for this craft. Even though the end result showed the same project, the objectives and goals of the lesson were very different. Everything that is planned has a state objective connected to it in same way. All the planned objectives must meet the State of Ohio Pre-K educational requirements.
***Don't Forget....Our Community helper comes to visit on Wednesday!
Thank you for these GREAT inquiries! You are a such a super group of parents. I know I have said it before but I will continue to say it....we are blessed to have you!
Mrs. Burd and Mrs. Bloom
I just wanted to address a couple of great questions that came up today. I thought it would be beneficial to all of us to touch on them just in case someone else has/had these same questions. Here they are:
Q#1. "Is my Polar Bear supposed to be counting to 100?"
No, not at all. The objective for the end of Pre-K Polar Bear year is for your child to count to 30. Some children have the desire or drive to want to try to count higher and that is completely fine. You will find that outside our door, we have little "shout out" counting strips to those children who have volunteered to count to 10, 20, 30 or even 100. We have "share time" most afternoons and some of the children have volunteered to share how far they can count to (whatever they are comfortable with). Some children are a bit more shy/reserved and chose not to share this in front of their peers and this, again, is perfectly fine. I will start doing more formal assessments starting in the first of October assessing how far they can all count as well as other objectives.
Q#2. "I notice my Pre-K Polar Bear child sometimes does the same craft as the younger classes (Penguins/Seals)...why are they doing all the same craft."
First, art/crafts are supposed to do a few things: 1.) should be fun while teaching a course objective ;) 2.) teach some type of fine motor skill and 3.) should teach or relate to a topic we are studying. All Creative Curriculum art is leveled according to the child's ability and level. For example, the Seals (3 yr olds) were not required to cut out any of the pieces of the fire truck however they practiced gluing and logically knowing where the parts of the fire truck went. (teaching up, down, front, back, etc) The older 2 classes had increasingly more difficult objectives they had meet for this craft. Even though the end result showed the same project, the objectives and goals of the lesson were very different. Everything that is planned has a state objective connected to it in same way. All the planned objectives must meet the State of Ohio Pre-K educational requirements.
***Don't Forget....Our Community helper comes to visit on Wednesday!
Thank you for these GREAT inquiries! You are a such a super group of parents. I know I have said it before but I will continue to say it....we are blessed to have you!
Mrs. Burd and Mrs. Bloom
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Fall Harvest/Halloween donation request
Hello Everyone!
I forgot to include this in my last post. The Preschool is looking for Fall type of decorations to be donated. Decorations like window clings, fall leaf garland, wreath type things, cut out decorations would be very much appreciated. If you feel that you would like to contribute, we would be most grateful. Thanks for all you do and God bless!
I forgot to include this in my last post. The Preschool is looking for Fall type of decorations to be donated. Decorations like window clings, fall leaf garland, wreath type things, cut out decorations would be very much appreciated. If you feel that you would like to contribute, we would be most grateful. Thanks for all you do and God bless!
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