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.....................* Family Fun Fridays: “Family Fun Fridays” are opportunities for the preschoolers to enjoy some fun with their family, friends, and teachers outside of the classroom. These events are not school sponsored field trips as preschoolers do not have school on Fridays; however I will attend the events. These events are not mandatory and parents are responsible for transportation as well as any admission fees. I will try to get a group rate when possible. All admission fees will be paid at the event. Please do NOT send money to school. I will send home directions and complete information prior to each event as well as an RSVP to help with planning/coordinating. Families, siblings, and friends are all invited to join us and have some fun!
Our first “Family Fun Friday” will be on September 30, 2011 at Patterson’s Fruit Farm. The event will include a tour of the apple orchard, (participants receive and apple and cup of cider), wagon ride, and play in the Family Fun Fest area. The cost is $4.00 per person (pay at Patterson’s when you arrive). Please arrive between 11:30-11:40 and take the wagon back to the Fun Fest area. We will meet at 11:50 by the entrance gate to the Family Fun Fest area to begin our tour of the orchard. The tour will last approximately 15 minutes. We will then return to the Family Fun Fest area to play. You may stay as long as you would like (they are open until 5:00 pm).
Family Fun Fridays:
September 30th (11:30-1:00?) Patterson’s Fruit Farm (Apple Orchard/Wagon Ride/Play Area)
November 11th (11:30-2:00) Lake Farm Park (Stone Soup Activity/Explore Farm Animals)
Januarary (date/time TBA) Brecksville Nature Center (Animal Tracks Activity)
March (date/time TBA) Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Ride
May (date/time TBA) Cleveland MetroParks Zoo
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.....................* Birthday Club: We would like to celebrate your child’s birthday in our preschool classroom. We ask that parents provide a special snack for the entire class. Parents may choose what they would like to provide. Some parents will provide the snack such as cookies, popcorn, or Rice Krispie treat as well as special themed napkins, cups, or juice boxes. You do not have to provide these extra items if you choose not to as we have cups, napkins, and juice in the classroom. Please NO CUPCAKES (they make a big mess!). If you child’s birthday is on a school day, we can celebrate it on that day. For those that do not coincide with a school day, I have chosen a date close to celebrate his/her birthday. Several students have summer birthdays so we can celebrate their ½ birthday. Please let me know if the day does not work for you so that we can find better day. You are welcome to join us for the party if you choose or you could send in the snack with your child.
AM Birthday Club: 10:00 (11 children)
PM Birthday Club: 2:00 (13 children)
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....................* “Star Student of the Week”: Info will be coming home this week. This activity is a great way to get to know each other and provides another opportunity for speech and language. We will begin this week as I share some things about myself with the children. I have a space available to display pictures, favorite color, special toys, or other “favorites” that your child may have.
When it is your child's turn, please send in at least 5 pieces of information for your child so that they have some information to share. Items may include but are not limited to the following: Picture of self, Picture of family and/or pet (please send in names, Picture of home, List of favorites: favorite food, color, book (if you send it we will read it), TV show/movie, etc, What your child likes to do (ex. Fishing, ride bike, go to beach. Please send in the week prior to your child's special day so I can prepare the display.
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..........................................* Book helper for classroom library: I am looking for a parent volunteer to help me organize our classroom books. I have started an excel file and a labeling system but there is just no way I am going to get it done anytime soon. If there is a parent who is willing to help me, please let me know. You can take your time and go at your own pace! If you want to come into the classroom for a small chunk of time each week that is great, Friday’s are an option (your little one can come play…we would have to schedule around meetings though), or I can even send home a crate at time. I will provide you with a list of themes, stickers to color code/label them, and the excel file to record (title/author/theme/#/etc). Please let me know if you are up for the challenge. I appreciate any help!
**SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDERS ARE DUE ON TUESADAY, SEPT. 20th. You can send in the paper order OR register online at Scholatic.com (Class Code: HHZ7D)
