Thursday, October 21, 2010
Thursday, October 21
We had some excitement in one of our 4s classes this morning. Our monarch chrysalises began opening! We watched as one of the butterflies dried its wings and moved around the cage. Another one of the chrysalises has darkened and we think that will be the next butterfly to emerge.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Monday, October 18
Last chance for our school photos!
Photography by Lori will have studio hours on Wednesday , October 20th from 4:00-6:00 for any child who hasn’t yet gotten a school picture taken. We’re hoping to make a yearbook available in the spring so we’d like to have a picture of everyone! Visit http://www.photographybylori.com/ for more information, phone number, address, etc.
- No school on November 11th or 12th in honor of Veterans’ Day.
- We’ll be doing a canned food drive during the weeks of November 13th and 20th.
- Grandparents Day will be Tuesday, November 23. Grandparents (or a special friend) will bring their grandchildren to school for our Thanksgiving program (10:00 a.m.) and a special treat with their classes. (We’ll be sending more information home on this in the next couple of weeks.)
- There is no school on November 24, 25, or 26 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Wednesday, October 13
It’s hard to believe that we’re almost halfway through October already. After our taste of fall weather last week, we’re ready for jacket weather!
Donations Needed!
If you have unused ceramic tiles that you would like to donate to the school, please send them in. We need 4”x4” and 6”x6” tiles for our Grandparents’ Day project. Color doesn’t matter!
Halloween Week Information
On Wednesday, October 27th, our students will go trick-or-treating next door at Summer Breeze. We’ll wear our Halloween costumes on that day and walk over to visit the residents and sing our Halloween songs for them. Because we’re just across the lawn from Summer Breeze we won’t need chaperones for this “trip” but check the class monthly calendar or ask the teacher to see which day your child’s Halloween party will be. Some classes are doing parties on Wednesday after our trick-or-treating and some are waiting until Friday.
Halloween Songs
Below are the lyrics for some of the songs we’ll be singing if you’d like to practice at home.
Salute the Flag
Salute the flag,
The grand old flag
With colors red, white and blue
It stands for truth and liberty
This flag is waving for you!
Salute!
Five Little Witches
There were five little witches flying in the air, flying in the air, flying in the air.
There were five little witches flying in the air
For this is Halloween!
There were four little skeletons jumping up &down...
There were three little ghosts that were staring everywhere...
There were two little goblins saying “Trick or Treat!”...
There was one little pumpkin swinging on a gate...
Eeensy Weensy Spider
The eensy weensy spider climbed up the water spout.
Down came the rain and washed the spider out.
Out came the sun and dried up all the rain
And the eensy weensy spider climbed up the spout again.
False Face
Who’s behind that false face?
Nobody knows but me.
Who’s behind that false face?
Nobody knows but me.
I won’t tell you.
You will have to guess.
If your guess is right,
I will answer YES!
Pumpkin Chant
Pumpkin, pumpkin
Round and fat
Turn into a jack-o-lantern
Just like that!
Stirring the Brew
Stirring and stirring and stirring our brew
(Pretend to stir something in a big pot).
WHOOO-OO, WHOO-OO
(Put hands near mouth and wiggle fingers)
Repeat
Tip-toe, tip-toe, tip-toe—BOO!
(With each tip-toe sing lower and use your fingers to tip-toe in the air, until BOO where you then close and open your hands next to your face, saying BOO loud!)
Monday, October 11, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Thursday, October 7
We had some interesting things going on around the building this morning...
If you peeked into Mrs. Reese's class, you might have seen a chrysalis.
A few reminders...
We've had a good response to our first few days of Lunch Bunch. Remember if you'd like your child to stay, pack a lunch, send a note in the morning along with payment of $5.00, and tell them to have fun! Pick-up is at 1:00.
If you peeked into Mrs. Reese's class, you might have seen a chrysalis.
Just across the hall in Mrs. Whitaker's class, there were some strange shapes taking form...
A few reminders...
- To wrap up Fire Prevention Week, we'll be visited by the fire truck tomorrow morning (Friday) at about 10:00. Check back for pictures later this weekend.
- The last day to pay October's tuition without a late fee is Tuesday 10/12.
- No school on Monday, October 11th.
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| Using bubble wrap to mix red and yellow to make orange. |
We've had a good response to our first few days of Lunch Bunch. Remember if you'd like your child to stay, pack a lunch, send a note in the morning along with payment of $5.00, and tell them to have fun! Pick-up is at 1:00.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Monday, October 4
Have you ever wondered how we manage to keep our tables so clean?
Shaving cream!!!
Friday, October 1, 2010
Friday, October 1
Happy October! It's Fire Prevention Month!
We had our first fire drill yesterday and everyone did a wonderful job. We had a lot of our children leaving the building with their hands clamped over their ears, but at least they were moving quickly! Next Friday the Fire Department will come with their truck and visit us. This month is a good time to make sure that your family's fire evacuation plan is up-to-date and known by all family members.
If you haven't placed your order for school pictures yet, go to http://www.photographybylori.com/ to the Client Proofs tab. You'll find your child's proofs online and ready to be ordered. You must order by Monday, October 4th to receive the current pricing plan.
We had our first fire drill yesterday and everyone did a wonderful job. We had a lot of our children leaving the building with their hands clamped over their ears, but at least they were moving quickly! Next Friday the Fire Department will come with their truck and visit us. This month is a good time to make sure that your family's fire evacuation plan is up-to-date and known by all family members.
If you haven't placed your order for school pictures yet, go to http://www.photographybylori.com/ to the Client Proofs tab. You'll find your child's proofs online and ready to be ordered. You must order by Monday, October 4th to receive the current pricing plan.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Monday, September 27
We had a great first day of music with Miss Caitlin! We can't wait until this Friday when she comes back!
Just a reminder that Photography by Lori will return on Thursday, September 30, to do make-up pictures and retakes. If you'd like your child's photo taken and your child is not normally at school on Thursday, please bring your child to the Fellowship Hall at 10:30. If your child is in class on Thursday, please make sure his/her teacher knows that you'd like a photo taken and we'll make sure it gets done.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Tuesday, September 21
We have a new music teacher who will start working with the 3s and 4s each Friday beginning September 24! Please help us welcome Mrs. Caitlin Whitaker to WIPP. She recently graduated from Georgia College and State University with a degree in Music Therapy. After completing a 7-month internship in the Fulton County School System, Caitlin moved to Savannah to start her pediatric private practice, Making Melodies Music Therapy. She is also certified in Kindermusik and is currently teaching classes in the Savannah area. We're thrilled to have her on board! (We haven't forgotten the 2s! Miss Caitlin will start visiting them biweekly later in October.)
Thanks for returning the forms for Lunch Bunch. Look for a flyer next week with details on our 2010-2011 Lunch Bunch program which we hope to start on Monday, October 4th!
Just a reminder that carpool will start for the 2-year-old classes next week. For those of you who have children in the MWF 2s and 3s classes using the back preschool parking lot, we expect some slow-downs. We're doing our best to move things along quickly and avoid a traffic back-up. If you could help us by:
We realize that sometimes you'll need to resettle your child(ren) or adjust things, but we ask that you pull around to the end of the driveway to do that.
Please be careful in and around the parking lot. We've tried to cut back grass and bushes for maximum visibility, but we know it's not always an easy entrance or exit. Also, please refrain from using cell phones during drop-off and pick-up so that everyone's complete attention is on our students.
Thanks for returning the forms for Lunch Bunch. Look for a flyer next week with details on our 2010-2011 Lunch Bunch program which we hope to start on Monday, October 4th!
Just a reminder that carpool will start for the 2-year-old classes next week. For those of you who have children in the MWF 2s and 3s classes using the back preschool parking lot, we expect some slow-downs. We're doing our best to move things along quickly and avoid a traffic back-up. If you could help us by:
- pulling all the way around to the front of the car pool line;
- placing your child's car seat on the passenger side of your vehicle;
- remaining in your vehicle and letting the teachers help your child in and out of the car/car seat;
- and displaying your child's name in the front window of your vehicle at afternoon pick-up.
We realize that sometimes you'll need to resettle your child(ren) or adjust things, but we ask that you pull around to the end of the driveway to do that.
Please be careful in and around the parking lot. We've tried to cut back grass and bushes for maximum visibility, but we know it's not always an easy entrance or exit. Also, please refrain from using cell phones during drop-off and pick-up so that everyone's complete attention is on our students.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Friday, September 17
As promised, here's the web version of the General Information update sent home this week:
Admission:
The preschool has a non-discriminatory admissions policy for all children.
Arrival and Departure:
Preschool carpool begins at 8:50 am and preschool activities begin at 9:00 am.
Dismissal carpool for children starts at 11:50 am. PLEASE BE PROMPT! The late pick-up fees are $5.00 for the first 15 minutes and $10.00 for each additional 15 minutes. This is a transition, planning and cleaning time for the teachers. Please call the preschool at 897-7568 if you anticipate being late because of an emergency, so we can prepare your child. It is very upsetting to a child to be picked up late. Also, please try to put your child’s car seat on the RIGHT side of the back seat for easy access in getting your child in and out quickly at carpool time.
Lunch Bunch will be offered Monday through Friday from 12:00-1:00 at a cost of $5.00 per day. Please send the money along with a note on the morning of attendance.
Written Messages:
Dismissal time is an important part of the day’s routine. If you need to change the plan you have registered with us concerning your carpool, please send us a written note. Children sometimes invent play-dates with friends without the parents’ knowledge! We need to have any changes in writing before we release your child.
Health:
The staff will make every effort possible to protect the health and safety of each child. Your cooperation is expected to prevent the spread of contagious diseases. You should keep your child home if he/she has symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, runny nose, sore throat, skin rash, earache, coughing, or fever. If your child develops a contagious disease, please notify the teacher/Director in order that other parents may be notified of the possible exposure to their children. The State Health Department REQUIRES this.
If your child becomes ill during the morning, you will be contacted immediately and your child will be isolated from the other children until you can pick up your child. Please do not send your child to school if he/she shows any signs of illness, including colds.
The Health Department and the State of Georgia require an immunization record from your doctor each year. The form 3231 must be in the office within 30 days.
All 3-year-old children who are entering the 3-year-old classes MUST be potty-trained.
Updated SEP 2010
General Information
Admission:
The preschool has a non-discriminatory admissions policy for all children.
Arrival and Departure:
Preschool carpool begins at 8:50 am and preschool activities begin at 9:00 am.
Dismissal carpool for children starts at 11:50 am. PLEASE BE PROMPT! The late pick-up fees are $5.00 for the first 15 minutes and $10.00 for each additional 15 minutes. This is a transition, planning and cleaning time for the teachers. Please call the preschool at 897-7568 if you anticipate being late because of an emergency, so we can prepare your child. It is very upsetting to a child to be picked up late. Also, please try to put your child’s car seat on the RIGHT side of the back seat for easy access in getting your child in and out quickly at carpool time.
Lunch Bunch will be offered Monday through Friday from 12:00-1:00 at a cost of $5.00 per day. Please send the money along with a note on the morning of attendance.
Written Messages:
Dismissal time is an important part of the day’s routine. If you need to change the plan you have registered with us concerning your carpool, please send us a written note. Children sometimes invent play-dates with friends without the parents’ knowledge! We need to have any changes in writing before we release your child.
Health:
The staff will make every effort possible to protect the health and safety of each child. Your cooperation is expected to prevent the spread of contagious diseases. You should keep your child home if he/she has symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, runny nose, sore throat, skin rash, earache, coughing, or fever. If your child develops a contagious disease, please notify the teacher/Director in order that other parents may be notified of the possible exposure to their children. The State Health Department REQUIRES this.
If your child becomes ill during the morning, you will be contacted immediately and your child will be isolated from the other children until you can pick up your child. Please do not send your child to school if he/she shows any signs of illness, including colds.
The Health Department and the State of Georgia require an immunization record from your doctor each year. The form 3231 must be in the office within 30 days.
All 3-year-old children who are entering the 3-year-old classes MUST be potty-trained.
Updated SEP 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Thursday, September 16
Here's a copy of the letter sent home this week with students.
If you'd like to us know about Lunch Bunch via email, send your messages to kpecic@gmail.com. I'll post the General Information sheet that was attached to the letter later this week, so don't forget to check back.
Here are some photos of our M-F 3s and 4s doing their morning work today.
Dear Families:
Thank you for helping us to get this school year off to such a great start! Most of you have already turned in all of the forms, emergency information and immunization records that we need for our files. That really helps us keep our office up-to-date.
The flu season has started early this year. In an effort to keep our students and staff healthy, please remember that if your child isn’t feeling well he/she will be more comfortable at home than at school. The attached General Information sheet spells out our guidelines for health issues, as well as some other preschool information.
Our carpool seems to be speeding up a little bit. Thank you for your efforts in streamlining this process. If you need to talk to a teacher, please contact them to set up a time to speak or meet. Carpool just doesn’t allow our staff to give you the time and attention that you and your child deserve.
We’ve finally heard back from Georgia’s Bright From the Start regarding our Lunch Bunch program. With the new regulations being enforced, the only way we can offer Lunch Bunch is from 12:00-1:00. We know this isn’t ideal, but we hope that it helps out. Please return the form at the bottom and let us know if you would be interested in using this new version of Lunch Bunch. If there is enough parent interest, we’ll try to get it started before the end of the month.
________________________________________________________________________
LUNCH BUNCH FOR 3-YEAR-OLDS AND 4 YEAR-OLDS
Please return by Friday, September 17.
____ Yes, I would be interested in having my child attend Lunch Bunch on some or all of the following days at a cost of $5 per day.
____Monday ____Tuesday ____Wednesday ____Thursday ___Friday
___ No, I would not be interested in using Lunch Bunch from 12:00-1:00.
If you'd like to us know about Lunch Bunch via email, send your messages to kpecic@gmail.com. I'll post the General Information sheet that was attached to the letter later this week, so don't forget to check back.
Here are some photos of our M-F 3s and 4s doing their morning work today.
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