Tuesday 2s: Playground Time!

Our 2s had a lot of fun with their new friends on the playground today. We were really glad that the rain held off!

First Day of School

We had a few tears, made some new friends and had lots of fun! There are some pictures below of our students on their first day of the 2017-18 school year.  (A lot of them are from the 2s because Miss Kathleen spent some time with them on the first day!  Thanks also to our awesome older siblings who helped settle down some of our unsure little two-year-olds!)

Parent Email: August 27, 2017

Thank you for a great Open House and Get Acquainted Day last week.  As we begin our first full week of school, our 2s will be walked in and picked up at the classroom by their parents. We ask that you park in the front parking lot and hold your child's hand as you cross the paved area. School doors will open at 8:50.

Carpool begins tomorrow for our 3s and 4s.  We're keeping our fingers crossed for good weather, but if it rains and you'd prefer to walk your child in rather than wait in line, please park in the front parking lot with the parents of our 2s.  Since we haven't yet learned all of the cars for the kids in our classes, it would be a big help if you'd hold up the class name tag as you get near the front of the carpool line.  Also, we ask that you hold off talking on your phone during drop-off and pick-up.  There are kids and teachers walking through the parking lots to reach cars and we want distractions at a minimum to make sure everyone stays safe.

In order for us to put your child in the car during carpool, you must have an appropriate car/booster seat for him/her.  Please make sure if someone else is picking up your child, they are also in compliance.  Georgia Child Passenger Safety Law (code 40-8-76) states that children under age 8 must be properly secured in an approved car seat or booster seat while riding in passenger automobiles, vans, and pickup trucks. The car seat and/or booster seat must: 

• Be in the rear seat
• Be appropriate for the child’s weight & height
• Meet all U.S. Federal standards
• Be installed and used according to the manufacturer’s instructions  

If you have any questions, please check http://www.gahighwaysafety.org/fullpanel/uploads/files/childpassengerc3.pdf .

We're expecting some paving work on our back driveway this week--but we'll keep our fingers crossed that it's all done in the afternoons and doesn't interfere with us!

Some additional carpool helps and hints:

• In the front parking lot we'll have our 4s classes, Miss Didi's 3s and Mrs. Knudsen's 3s.
• In the back parking lot we'll have Mrs. Heebner's 3s and all of our 2s (once they start carpool!)
• For our student siblings, we use the parking lot of the youngest sibling for carpool.  If you have a child in the 4s and one in the 2s, both children will be ready for carpool in the back parking lot.  (For this week, if you have children in the 2s and 4s, please just walk both of them into the building.)
• Placing your child's car seat on the passenger side of your car will help us keep things moving.  We know this isn't always possible, but if it can be done, we appreciate it!
• Staff members will get your child out of the car during morning carpool and secure him/her into a car seat at afternoon carpool.
• If you need an extra carpool name tag, let us know and we'll get you one ASAP.

Please be patient with us at the beginning as we learn the children's names and cars.  It gets better quickly!

Thanks for sharing your child/children with us!

Kathleen

Get-Acquainted Day

We had a wonderful time at our Get-Acquainted Day!  

We can't wait until next week!

Welcome Back Week!

Our Parent Open House is Wednesday, August 23, at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.  This gives our parents an opportunity to meet their child's teacher and get some additional details on the start of the school year. This meeting is for parents and should be over by about 7:45.   

Our Student Get-Acquainted Day is Thursday, August 24, 9:00-10:30.   

• With our 3s and 4s we ask that you walk your child to his/her class at 9:00, say a quick goodbye, and then return at 10:30 to pick up him/her.  Your child will have a chance to meet his/her teacher, interact with friends in the classroom, and have a little snack.  You can send supplies in your child's bookbag on the Get-Acquainted Day.  

• Our 2s have their visit as a "playdate" with mom or dad, (or grandma or grandpa) some time between 9:10-10:30.   We ask that you bring your child to his/her class, come in and look around with him/her, play a little bit and/or do an activity.   After 15-20 minutes, you can pack up for home--but please talk to your child before classes start up the week of August 28th about all of the fun things and good friends that he/she will have to look forward to.  You can send supplies in your child's bookbag on the Get-Acquainted Day.

• Because one classroom has a class who will be attending TTh and a class who will be attending MWF, we're asking that all of our MWF students come by with their parents from 9:15-9:45 while our TTh students visit between 9:50 and 10:20.  That way there will be plenty of room for everyone!  Our M-F class can stop by for a visit any time between 9:10 and 10:30 since all of these students will be in our five-day classroom. We anticipate some crowds around the 9:00 drop-off time and the 10:30 pick-up time for the rest of the building, so you might want to avoid those times! 

There is no school on Friday, August 25.  Regular classes and carpool begin Monday, August 28.

Comcast Email Issues!

Hi Families!

Many of you who have an email account with comcast aren't getting our school emails.  I've talked to a comcast rep (and tried this out on my own account!) and it's because of the comcast spam filters.  Unfortunately, there's not an easy fix.  Because we send out emails to multiple parties, there's a good chance our emails will be blocked by comcast accounts.

To view school emails:

• Go to preferences in your comcast/xfinity email account.
• Click on Emails.
• Go to Spam Filtering.
• Place a check in Save a copy of emails marked as spam.

This will allow you to view messages being flagged as spam--including WIPP emails.  In your spam folder, select the WIPP email and mark it as not spam from the little email menu bar.

This doesn't mean that all WIPP emails will now get through--they'll still end up in your spam folder, but at least you'll know where they are!

Thanks for your patience!

Hope this helps with our communication!

Kathleen

Class Supply Lists!

Hi Families!

We're still a few weeks away from our start date, but with all of the back-to-school activity going on at our local stores, we're putting out our lists too!

Below you'll find the basic supply list for each of our classes.  At our parent orientation, your child's teacher may also have a wishlist posted of some additional items if you'd like to help out a little more.  We're looking forward to seeing you next month!




             All classes

• Large (full size) book bag
• 1 complete change of clothes, including socks, in a gallon Ziploc bag labeled with your child’s name
• $15 Walgreens gift card (used for photo processing)

           

                 4s

• 5 Elmer's glue sticks 
• 1 foaming hand soap
• 3 large pkgs of baby wipes
• Boys: 1 box Ziploc bags (gallon or sandwich)
• Girls: 2 cans plain white shaving cream
• 3 full size cans of Playdoh (any color)
• 1 pack of stickers, ANY kind (ABC, Seasonal, Fun themes)

                  3s

• one box resealable baggies
• glue sticks (Avery brand preferred)
• baby wipes or disinfectant wipes
• box of tissues
• foaming hand soap

                  2s

• one box resealable baggies 
• glue sticks 
• 3 boxes of baby wipes/disinfectant wipes 
• box of tissues
• foaming hand soap 
• light brown pillowcase (for a Thanksgiving project!)

Islands YMCA Gymnastics at WIPP

Each year Islands YMCA offers a Tuesday gymnastics class for our students.  They pick up the students at WIPP during carpool and have them ready at the Y for parent pick-up at 1:00.  Space is very limited so if you're interested in having your child participate, please contact the Islands YMCA ASAP!

General registration info is included below.  Please note that WIPP kids are on a month-to-month basis and that our classes start in September.  All classes and registration is handled through the Y so if you have questions, please call Amanda at the Y @ 912-897-1192.

The sport of gymnastics is a great way to develop body awareness and coordination, increase confidence and independence, and learn social skills and good sportsmanship. The Islands YMCA gymnastics program is dedicated to producing successful gymnasts by providing a fun, safe and motivating atmosphere that enhances physical and mental well-being while encouraging all gymnasts to reach their full potential. We offer a variety of boys and girls recreational and preschool gymnastics classes. These classes utilize all of the gymnastics equipment and events. Class programs are based on skills as defined by USA Gymnastics. Required skills must be mastered at each level before advancing to the next class. The gymnastics program also offers summer camps, open gym, Parent’s Night Out and other special activities throughout the year.

Program fees are session based; classes are a first come, first serve basis. Fees are due by the end of week 5 in each session. Students are guaranteed priority enrollment in the following session, as long as payment is received one week prior to the beginning of the new session. A $10.00 late fee is applied to any tuition not paid by the first week of the new session and your gymnasts spot will be forfeited. New students may join a session already in progress. Please contact the GymnasticsOffice for pricing details or to schedule a free trial class!

Fall/Winter 2017/2018 Sessions

Session 1: August 7,2016-September 15, 2017

Session 2: September 18 ,2017- October 27, 2017

Session 3: October 30, 2017-December 15,, 2017

Session 4: January 1, 2018-February 9, 2018

Session 5: February 12, 2018-March 23, 2018

Session 6: April 2, 2018-May 11, 2018

**Special Note: UMC and WIPP are scheduled on a month to month basis following the school year start date**

Dates to Remember

No Classes: September 4, 2017 (Labor Day)

November 20-24, 2017 (Thanksgiving Week)

December 18-29, 2017 (Christmas Holiday)

January 15, 2018 (Martin Luther King Day)

March 26 - 30, 2018 (Spring Break)

Santa Rama: December 9, 2017

Spring Showcase: May 12, 2018

Open Gym: September 9, October 7, November 11,

January 13, February 10, March 17, April 14

Parent’s Night Out: February 10, December 9

All Sessions	Member	Non-Member
Preschool: UMC, WIPP	$45.00
Jumping Jitterbugs & Mighty Munchkins	$66.00	$93.00
Hi 5/6, Beginner Girls & Boys & Tumbling	$85.00	$116.00
Adv. Beginner Boys & Girls	$90.00	$121.00
Intermediate Girls & Pre-Team Boys	$154.00	$193.00
Advanced Intermediate	$185.00	$230.00
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday PRESCHOOL CLASSES Jumping Jitterbugs 10:00-10:45 10:00-10:45 Mighty Munchkins 3:45-4:30 10:45-11:30 11:30-12:15 3:45-4:30 10:45-11:30 11:30-12:15 3:45-4:30 10:45-11:30 3:45-4:30 United Methodist 1:00-1:45 WIPP 12:15-1:00 GIRLS RECREATION Hi 5/6 3:45-4:45 5:00-6:00 3:45-4:45 5:00-6:00 Beginner 3:45-4:45 3:45-4:45 5:30-6:30 3:45-4:45 3:45-4:45 Advanced Beginner 5:00-6:15 5:30-6:45 6:30-7:45 4:00-5:15 6:30-7:45 3:45-5:00 4:45-6:00 Intermediate A Intermediate B 5:15-6:45 4:00-5:30 5:15-6:45 4:00-5:30 Advanced Intermediate A Advanced Intermediate B 5:15-7:15 4:00-6:00 5:15-7:15 4:00-6:00 BOYS RECREATION Beginner 4:00-5:00 3:45-4:45 3:45-4:45 Advanced Beginner 3:45-5:00 4:45-6:00 Pre-Team 5:00-6:30 5:00-6:30 ADDITIONAL CLASSES Tumbling 7:00-8:00

CLASSES

Jumping Jitterbugs 45 minutes Jumping Jitterbugs is for 18 months up to 3 years old. Parents are asked to assist their child. Children develop their body control and movement coordination through gymnastics obstacle courses.	Beginner Girls and Hi 5/6 1 hour The beginner class is a fun introduction to the four women’s competitive events. The class focuses on body awareness and begins progressions for the basic skills on each event. The Hi 5/6 class follows the same lesson plans as the Beginner class but is reserved for 5 and 6 year olds.
Mighty Munchkins 45 minutes Children age 3-4 years old participate in the Mighty Munchkins preschool class. The class helps to develop motor skills through the use of obstacle courses and also teaches about colors, shapes, and counting.	Advanced Beginner Girls 1 hour 15 minutes The Advanced Beginner Girls class continues the skill progressions introduced in the Beginner or Hi 5/6 classes with emphasis on correct technique while developing greater strength and flexibility.
Beginner Boys 1 hour This class introduces the six men’s competitive events: vault, high bar, pommel horse, parallel bars, rings and floor exercise. The class focuses on body awareness and works progressions for the basic skills on each event.	Intermediate Girls 1.5 hours twice weekly The Intermediate class helps gymnasts continue the skill progressions introduced in earlier classes and develop greater strength and flexibility.
Advanced Beginner Boys 1 hour 15 minutes The Advanced Beginner Boys class continues the skill progressions introduced in the Beginner class while emphasizing correct technique and building strength. Pre-Team Boys 2 hours twice weekly (invite only) This class is designed as a preparation for USAG Level 4 of the competitive program. Gymnasts continue to develop their strength and flexibility while beginning to learn the skills required for Level 4. Open Gym 2 hours (1 Saturday per month) Open gym allows time in the gym to develop gymnastics skills that athletes want to work in a fun and safe environment	Advanced Intermediate Girls 2 hours twice weekly (invite only) This class is designed as a preparation for USAG Level 2 of the competitive program. Gymnasts continue to develop their strength and flexibility while beginning to learn the skills required for Level 2. Tumbling 1 hour The tumbling class (for both boys and girls) teaches proper tumbling skill progressions while building strength, flexibility and confidence. Skills include handstands, cartwheels, round-offs back handsprings.