Newsletter - June 8th

 Star Class News

Week of June 8th

Can you believe there are only two more days in class this school year?

Last week we had a lot of fun learning with and about the Ninja Turtles.   We practiced tracing Ninja Turtles (and I was very impressed with everyone's fine motor skill) and painting inside the turtle Circles.  We also practiced tearing paper and following directions to make some really fun Ninja turtles.  The kids even attempted to teach us who each Turtle is and what makes them special.  By the end of the week Teacher Jo was still confused as to which character was which but they kept on trying.

End or the Year Picnic
Our end of the year picnic is going to be June 10th at Felida Park.  We will be meeting at the park instead of in class that day!  This is a fun Pot luck to say good-bye to our school year!  Please check out the sign up sheet to see what you want to bring.

Summer Camp
Looking for some fun summer camps for your preschoolers this summer!  Little Acorn has 3 wonderful camps for only $95/child per week. (There is a discount if you have more than one preschooler).  Sign up today with a $25 non-refundable registration fee that will be applied towards camp tuition.

June 15-19 Art Explosion  (Class is Full)

July 13-17 Knights and Princesses

Welcome to the Kingdom of Little Acorn!  Your knight or princess will spend a fun week of make believe filled with dragons and castles.  They'll make crowns, shields, go on a dragon egg hunt and even have a dress-up day! We will have lots of outside play, sandcastle building and fun snacks.

July 20-24 Superhero Week

"Super Hero in Training" will be our theme of the week as we have fun with all our favorite super hero's!  Campers will make their own cape and mask and make some yummy SUPER snacks!  This week will be full of outside activities, water play and messy art. We will top the week off with dress-up day!

This week in the Star Class
With the last two days of school, we will be putting our paints away and projects just for the fun of it.  We will attempt spin markers with CD's taped to them to see what happens.  We also found some fun projects in our class that we can do.  As we play we will be closing up our classroom, putting toys away and closing sections.  We will also be able to visit our classrooms for next year to meet the teacher in those classes.
 
Word Wall
Normally we don't do word wall the last couple of days of school but the kids still seem to love it! So this week they can bring in any item they want and we will try to guess the letter it starts with and write it up on the board for them.

Important dates and events
June 10th Tuition Grace Period Ends
2 days a week $95.00 a month
3 days a week $122.50 a month
4 days a week $150.00 a month
5 days a week $177.50 a month
Kindergarten $202.50 a month
June 10th All School End of the Year Picnic at Felida Park 9:30-12:30

This weeks songs in the Star Class

Favorite Songs of the year

Fund-raising
Fred Meyer rewards  -   Add Little Acorn to your Fred Meyer rewards card by going online to www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.
Shoparoo app - You can also download the shoparoo app, and each time you take a picture of your reciept, Little Acorn can get “roo points” (cash donations).  You can scan receipts from resturants, department stores, hardware stores, craft stores, electronics, sports stores, office suppy, bookstores and cafe's.  Shoparoo will not ask for personal information and all information is anonymous. If you try either of these we would love to hear feedback on what you think.

Volunteer Opportunities
Classroom Volunteer Opportunities:
Recycling - 15 minutes
Washing toys/dress-up

Newsletter - May 25th

Star Class News

Week of May 25th

Last week we started our Transportation unit, we made our own road, and our working on creating some cars.   We also loved singing a new version of one of our songs.... Teacher Jo messed up while teaching the Traffic light song and sang a new version that the kids loved and picked up very quickly.
End or the Year Picnic
Our end of the year picnic is going to be June 10th at Felida Park.  We will be meeting at the park instead of in class that day!  This is a fun Pot luck to say good-bye to our school year!  We will have a sign up sheet out soon!

Fit & Fun at First
The First United Methodist Church is hosting the fit and Fun at first.  Both the 5K walk/run and the 1K Run Run will travel through the beautiful Shumway and Rose Village neighborhoods. Parents are welcome to join their kids for the 1K Fun Run for free but only those 12 and under will receive FREE Tshirts. (Additional t-shirts may be purchased for $10). Following the run, join us for a neighborhood carnival with games, prizes and food.

Event schedule and times

8:15am Registration/Check-in Begins
9:00am 5K Run/Walk Begins
10:00am 1K Fun Run Begins
10:00am - noon Neighborhood Carnival

Progress Reports
Progress Reports are done and should be going out this week.  Watch for them in your child's cubbies.  Please remember that you are welcome to ask questions if you have any.  Also some children were not in the mood to “play games” with me when we tried, so if the results on the progress report are not what you expected it may have just been the mood of the child that day.

Summer Camp
Looking for some fun summer camps for your preschoolers this summer!  Little Acorn has 3 wonderful camps for only $95/child per week. (There is a discount if you have more than one preschooler).  Sign up today with a $25 non-refundable registration fee that will be applied towards camp tuition.

June 15-19 Art Explosion  (One Spot Available)

Amazing things can happen when art and science collide! Our budding artists will have fun bowling in paint, creating volcano art and perfecting their Jackson Pollack splatter techniques!

July 13-17 Knights and Princesses

Welcome to the Kingdom of Little Acorn!  Your knight or princess will spend a fun week of make believe filled with dragons and castles.  They'll make crowns, shields, go on a dragon egg hunt and even have a dress-up day! We will have lots of outside play, sandcastle building and fun snacks.

July 20-24 Superhero Week

"Super Hero in Training" will be our theme of the week as we have fun with all our favorite super hero's!  Campers will make their own cape and mask and make some yummy SUPER snacks!  This week will be full of outside activities, water play and messy art. We will top the week off with dress-up day!

Helmets 
The weather is starting to get warmer, and we are able to spend more days outside.  We will be once again putting the bikes out on any nice days, so if your child wants to ride a bike, have them bring their helmets to school.  Our policy is if they do not bring a  helmet from home, they can not ride the bikes.

Elevator
The elevator is only for families with strollers, or people who need physical assistance.  At no time should a child be in the elevator by themselves.  We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

This week in the Star Class
This week we are going to be finishing up our Transportaion Unit by creating and discussing Trains and Planes.  We will be creating some fun hand-print trains (the last entry that will be going into our Portfolios), creating colorful trains, and making some paper Airplanes that we will experiment flying in class.  We will be doing some transportation patterns, and counting train cars, and learning what the kids know and can teach us about trains and planes.

Word Wall
We finished our alphabet last week...so this week we get to start all over and have some fun.  Instead of only having one letter, we will have multiple letters.  Your child can bring in items that start with any of these letters, and we will try to figure out by listening to the sound which letter it starts with.  This week we will be doing the letters: T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z. They can put their item in our pelican that is by the word wall.

Important dates and events
May 25th No School – Memorial Day
May 26th – 29th Progress Reports Go Home
May 30th Fit n Fun at First – FUMC Family Fun Run
June 1st Tuition Due – ½ off
2 days a week $95.00 a month
3 days a week $122.50 a month
4 days a week $150.00 a month
5 days a week $177.50 a month
Kindergarten $202.50 a month
June 10th Tuition Grace Period Ends
June 10th All School Picnic at Felida Park 9:30-12:30

This weeks songs in the Star Class

Traffic Light Song... (Our Version)
Can you see the traffic light, the traffic light, the traffic light?
Can you see the Traffic Light? Green means Go
Can you see the traffic light, the traffic light, the traffic light?
Can you see the Traffic Light? Yellow means S L O W
Can you see the traffic light, the traffic light, the traffic light?
Can you see the Traffic Light? Red means Stop

The Wheels on the Train(Tune of Wheels on the Bus)
The wheels on the train go clackety clack
Clackety clack, clackety clack
The wheels on the train, go clackety clack
All along the track.
The whistle... goes whoo, whoo, whoo
The conductor... says, "All Aboard"
The people ... go bumpety, bump

I'm An Airplane (Tune: Clementine)
 I'm an airplane, I’m an airplane
Flying up into the sky.
Flying higher, flying higher
 As I watch the clouds go by.
 I'm an airplane, I'm an airplane
See me flying all around.
 Flying lower, flying lower,
Till I land down on the ground.

Fund-raising
Fred Meyer rewards  -   Add Little Acorn to your Fred Meyer rewards card by going online to www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.
Shoparoo app - You can also download the shoparoo app, and each time you take a picture of your reciept, Little Acorn can get “roo points” (cash donations).  You can scan receipts from resturants, department stores, hardware stores, craft stores, electronics, sports stores, office suppy, bookstores and cafe's.  Shoparoo will not ask for personal information and all information is anonymous. If you try either of these we would love to hear feedback on what you think.

Volunteer Opportunities
Classroom Volunteer Opportunities:
Recycling - 15 minutes
Washing toys/dress-up

Newsletter - May 11th

 

Star Class News

Week of May 11th

We hope that everyone had a wonderful Mothers Day weekend.  The weather was wonderful all weekend! Last week we started one of my favorite Caterpillar projects and we will be finishing them up this week. It is a multiple stage project, starting with creating caterpillars, then putting them in a “Chrysalis”.  At the end of the week we hope to send them home for you all to unwrap.  (Be careful unwrapping them, they may have turned into Butterflies.)

Playground Clean-up
Our playgroud clean-up is this Saturday.  We could use your help pulling weeds, adding sand and gravel to our playground and cleaning out our toy bin!  The more help the easier and more fun the work is! Please join us at the school from 9-11 on Saturday to help, this time will go toward your volunteer time if you still need to complete it and it is our last opportunity to get then time done!

Family Fun Night
We have one more Family Fun Night this year.   Thursday 5/21, 5:30-7 will be our Math and Science Family Fun Night where you can come play games, have some hands on Science Experiences, and have fun with the staff here at Little Acorn.

Summer Camp
Looking for some fun summer camps for your preschoolers this summer!  Little Acorn has 3 wonderful camps for only $95/child per week. (There is a discount if you have more than one preschooler).  Sign up today with a $25 non-refundable registration fee that will be applied towards camp tuition.

June 15-19 Art Explosion  (Limited Space)

Amazing things can happen when art and science collide!  Our budding artists will have fun bowling in paint, creating volcano art and perfecting their Jackson Pollack splatter techniques!

July 13-17 Knights and Princesses

Welcome to the Kingdom of Little Acorn!  Your knight or princess will spend a fun week of make believe filled with dragons and castles.  They'll make crowns, shields, go on a dragon egg hunt and even have a dress-up day! We will have lots of outside play, sandcastle building and fun snacks.

July 20-24 Superhero Week

"Super Hero in Training" will be our theme of the week as we have fun with all our favorite super hero's!  Campers will make their own cape and mask and make some yummy SUPER snacks!  This week will be full of outside activities, water play and messy art. We will top the week off with dress-up day!

Volunteer Hours
Our class has been doing great at helping our school with their volunteer hours.  We have a mandatory 2 hours per year, per child.  I you haven't had a chance to get your hours in remember:   Playground clean-up is the last chance to get in their hours or to help out our school one last time this year if you already got your hours in!!!

Helmets 
The weather is starting to get warmer, and we are able to spend more days outside.  We will be once again putting the bikes out on any nice days, so if your child wants to ride a bike, have them bring their helmets to school.  Our policy is if they do not bring a  helmet from home, they can not ride the bikes.  

Elevator
The elevator is only for families with strollers, or people who need physical assistance.  At no time should a child be in the elevator by themselves.  We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

Seussical Jr.
Thank you all for being understanding about the available seating for the Seussical play and for some of you moving to another time slot.  This is going to be a wonderful show!  Don't forget to stop by the office and pay for your tickets if you haven't already done so.

This week in the Star Class
This week we are going to be finishing up our Butterflies, then moving on to the zoo.  We are going to be doing fun zoo projects, as well as getting our assessing done for our end of the year progress reports.  
 
Word Wall
We finished our alphabet last week...so this week we get to start all over and have some fun.  Instead of only having one letter, we will have multiple letters.  Your child can bring in items that start with any of these letters, and we will try to figure out by listening to the sound which letter it starts with.  This week we will be doing the letters : G, H, I, J, K, L and M. They can put their item in our pelican that is by the word wall.

Important dates and events
May 11th Tuition Grace Period ends
2 days a week $190.00 a month
3 days a week $245.00 a month
4 days a week $300.00 a month
5 days a week $355.00 a month
Kindergarten $405.00 a month
May 16th Playground Clean up 9-11
May 19th Seussical Jr,  9:30. 11:45 (No School)
May 20th or 21st Kindred @ 10:15
May 21st Family Fun Night 5-7:30
May 25th No School – Memorial Day
May 26th – 29th Progress Reports Go Home
May 30th Fit n Fun at First – FUMC Family Fun Run

June 1st Tuition Due – ½ off
June 10th Tuition Grace Period Ends
June 10th All School Picnic at Felida Park 9:30-12:30


This weeks songs in the Star Class

We are going to the zoo (sung to London Bridges)

We are going to zoo,
To the zoo, to the zoo.
We are going to the zoo,
Won't you join us too?
We'll see lions, tigers too,
Tigers too, tigers too.
We'll see lions, tigers too,
All at the zoo.

We will find some chimpanzees,
Chimpanzees, chimpanzees.
we will find some chimpanzees,
Swinging from the trees.

We will look for kangaroos,
Kangaroos, kangaroos.
We will look for kangaroos,
Hopping at the zoo.
Add on your favorite zoo animals...

Fund-raising
Fred Meyer rewards  -   Add Little Acorn to your Fred Meyer rewards card by going online to www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.
Shoparoo app - You can also download the shoparoo app, and each time you take a picture of your reciept, Little Acorn can get “roo points” (cash donations).  You can scan receipts from resturants, department stores, hardware stores, craft stores, electronics, sports stores, office suppy, bookstores and cafe's.  Shoparoo will not ask for personal information and all information is anonymous. If you try either of these we would love to hear feedback on what you think.

Volunteer Opportunities
Playground Clean up is coming May 16th.

Classroom Volunteer Opportunities:
Recycling - 15 minutes
Washing toys/dress-up or Making playdough - 30 minutes

Newsletter - May 4th

Star Class News

Week of May 4th

Last week we had fun learning about flowers and planting our seeds.  Please remember to water them and hopefully they will grow.  They are annuals, and would look love in a garden bed or flower pot.  My understanding is they can be planted in the pots that we provided.

Art ala Carte Fundraiser
We are partnering with Art ala Carte on Saturday May 9th, from 9-1.  Families can go to Art ala Carte and the kids can get messy and creative with all sorts of art mediums and activities.  Art ala Carte will donate 50% of sales from 9-1, back to the preschool!

Family Fun Night
We have one more Family Fun Night this year.   Thursday 5/21, 5:30-7 will be our Math and Science Family Fun Night where you can come play games, have some hands on Science Experiences, and have fun with the staff here at Little Acorn.

Volunteer Hours
Our class has been doing great at helping our school with their volunteer hours.  We have a mandatory 2 hours per year, per child.  I you haven't had a chance to get your hours in remember:   Playground clean-up is the last chance to get in their hours or to help out our school one last time this year if you already got your hours in!!!

Helmets 
The weather is starting to get warmer, and we are able to spend more days outside.  We will be once again putting the bikes out on any nice days, so if your child wants to ride a bike, have them bring their helmets to school.  Our policy is if they do not bring a  helmet from home, they can not ride the bikes.  

Elevator
The elevator is only for families with strollers, or people who need physical assistance.  At no time should a child be in the elevator by themselves.  We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

Seussical Jr.
I was informed yesterday that the 9:30 play on 5/19 is sold out. They are 30 seats short for us…I am sending out a notice to families to see if anyone is willing to attend them 11:45 show on 5/19.  Please make note of this in newsletters as well, thanks!

This week in the Star Class
Our caterpillars have been growing, and at the end of last we noticed they are all in their chrysalis.  We figure this is the best time to start our Butterfly and Bug unit.   We will be creating our own Caterpillars, and spinning them into a Chrysalis.  Then next week we will send them home and see if our caterpillars we made in class will turn into Butterflies.  We will also be talking about the lifecycle of a butterfly and making some fun bug creations.
 

Word Wall
We finished our alphabet last week...so this week we get to start all over and have some fun.  Instead of only having one letter, we will have multiple letters.  Your child can bring in items that start with any of these letters, and we will try to figure out by listening to the sound which letter it starts with.  This week we will be doing the letters : A, B, C, D, E, and F   . They can put their item in our pelican that is by the word wall.

Important dates and events
May 9th Art ala Carte Fundraiser, 9-1
May 11th Tuition Grace Period ends
2 days a week $190.00 a month
3 days a week $245.00 a month
4 days a week $300.00 a month
5 days a week $355.00 a month
Kindergarten $405.00 a month
May 16th Playground Clean up 9-11
May 19th Seussical Jr,  9:30. 11:45 (No School)
May 20th or 21st Kindred @ 10:15
May 21st Family Fun Night 5-7:30
May 25th No School – Memorial Day
May 26th – 29th Progress Reports Go Home
May 30th Fit n Fun at First – FUMC Family Fun Run

June 1st Tuition Due – ½ off
2 days a week $95.00 a month
3 days a week $122.50 a month
4 days a week $150.00 a month
5 days a week $177.50 a month
Kindergarten $202.50 a month
June 10th Tuition Grace Period Ends
June 10th All School Picnic at Felida Park 9:30-12:30


This weeks songs in the Star Class

The Butterfly song
(to the tune of "Up on the Housetop")
First comes a butterfly and lays an egg,
Out comes a caterpillar with many legs,
Oh see the caterpillar spin and spin,
A little chrysalis to sleep in.
Oh, oh ,oh wait and see
oh oh oh wait and see
Out of the chrysalis,my oh my
out comes a pretty butterfly.

Fund-raising
Fred Meyer rewards  -   Add Little Acorn to your Fred Meyer rewards card by going online to www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.
Shoparoo app - You can also download the shoparoo app, and each time you take a picture of your reciept, Little Acorn can get “roo points” (cash donations).  You can scan receipts from resturants, department stores, hardware stores, craft stores, electronics, sports stores, office suppy, bookstores and cafe's.  Shoparoo will not ask for personal information and all information is anonymous. If you try either of these we would love to hear feedback on what you think.

Volunteer Opportunities
Playground Clean up is coming May 16th.

Classroom Volunteer Opportunities:
Recycling - 15 minutes
Washing toys/dress-up or Making playdough - 30 minutes

Newsletter - April 27th

 Star Class News

Week of April 27th

It was so great to get back into our routine last week.  As the weather improves we will be heading outside.  We are unable to apply sunscreen to the kids so it might be a good idea to apply it before class starts.

 Penny Drive
In honor of a Little Acorn alumni, Grant Jensen, we will be holding a change drive for the next two weeks. The money raised here will be donated in Grant's name towards research to end childhood cancers, which took Grant's life too early. Grant attended Little Acorn and his grandmother was one of our teachers here. This family would be honored by having the Little Acorn family support this great cause!

Elevator
The elevator is only for families with strollers, or people who need physical assistance.  At no time should a child be in the elevator by themselves.  We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

Seussical Jr.
Our sign-up is out for our Spring time play, Tuesday, May 19th at 9:30 at the Theater at Fort Vancouver High School.  The fee will be $6 per ticket.  Please let us know if you will be able to attend by filling out our sheet so we can make sure we have enough seats!  I need turn in our numbers the beginning of this week.  We will not be having school on Tuesday May 19th, just meeting at the Theater.

This week in the Star Class
This week we are going to create different types of flowers and talk about what flowers need to grow.  We will be doing a few science projects this week as well as we plant our own seeds and change the color of carnations through their water.  We are also going to turn our kitchen area into a garden shop (this may take some time!)  

Word Wall
This week we will be bringing in items that starts with the letter Zz. . They can put their item in our pelican that is by the word wall.

Important dates and events
May 1st Tuition Due
  2 days a week $190.00 a month
3 days a week $245.00 a month
4 days a week $300.00 a month
5 days a week $355.00 a month
Kindergarten $405.00 a month
May 19th Seussical Play
May 25th No School – Memorial Day

This weeks songs in the Star Class

Flower Garden

The farmer plants the seeds
The Farmer plants the seeds
Hi, Ho and Cheery O
The farmer plants the seeds.
(Use the following verses.)
The sun begins to shine
The rain begins to fall
The plants begin to grow
The flowers smile at us

Flowers Growing Song

Have your children lay on the floor and curl up into balls.
Have them pretend they are tiny seeds buried in the ground.

This is the way we sprout our roots,
Sprout our roots, sprout our roots.
This is the way we sprout our roots,
When spring time is here.

This is the way we pop through the dirt,
Pop through the dirt, pop through the dirt.
This is the way we pop through the dirt
When spring time is here.

Additional verses:
This is the way we stretch and grow.
This is the way we shoot up so tall.
This is the way we open our buds.
This is the way we bend in the breeze.
This is the way we smile at the sun.


Fund-raising
Fred Meyer rewards  -   Add Little Acorn to your Fred Meyer rewards card by going online to www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.
Shoparoo app - You can also download the shoparoo app, and each time you take a picture of your reciept, Little Acorn can get “roo points” (cash donations).  You can scan receipts from resturants, department stores, hardware stores, craft stores, electronics, sports stores, office suppy, bookstores and cafe's.  Shoparoo will not ask for personal information and all information is anonymous. If you try either of these we would love to hear feedback on what you think.

Volunteer Opportunities
Approved snack donations are now a way to fulfill part of your 2-hour volunteer requirement. Check out the new volunteer opportunities posted outside the classroom.

Classroom Volunteer Opportunities:
Recycling - 15 minutes
Washing toys/dress-up or Making playdough - 30 minutes

Newsletter - April 20th

Star Class News

Week of April 20th

Thank you to all of the wonderful visitors that came to visit us last week.  We didn’t get a lot of time for projects but the kids really enjoyed the hands on story time with Ryan, the librarian, rock exploration, checking out the police cars and cement mixer, and listening to our firefighter and Taekwondo demonstrations.

Elevator
The elevator is only for families with strollers, or people who need physical assistance.  At no time should a child be in the elevator by themselves.  We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

Seussical Jr.
Our sign-up is out for our Spring time play, Tuesday, May 19th at 9:30 at the Theater at Fort Vancouver High School.  The fee will be $6 per ticket.  Please let us know if you will be able to attend by filling out our sheet so we can make sure we have enough seats!  We will not be having school on Tuesday May 19th, just meeting at the Theater.

Auction
Thank you to everyone who donated, helped and supported us by bidding! It was a great Auction this year. Thank you for all of your support!

This week in the Star Class
This week we will be will be starting our Spring unit by having fun with and learning about Rain and what it brings.   Hopefully we won't be bringing the rain with us as we talk about it!  We will also be going on a Spring scavenger hunt...looking for signs of spring as we head outside to hopefully enjoy the sunshine!

Word Wall
This week we will be bringing in items that starts with the letter Yy. . They can put their item in our pelican that is by the word wall.

Important dates and events
April 22nd or 23rd Kindred 10:15
May 1st Tuition Due
  2 days a week $190.00 a month
3 days a week $245.00 a month
4 days a week $300.00 a month
5 days a week $355.00 a month
Kindergarten $405.00 a month
May 19th Seussical Play
May 25th No School – Memorial Day


This weeks songs in the Star Class

April Showers
Dance little raindrop (wiggle fingers)
Tap with tiny feet (tap feet)
The seeds will awaken (pretend to sleep and awake)
When they hear our beat (cup hand over ear)
Grow little seeds (sq
And see the cloudy sky (point to sky)

Spring Song

Put up your Umbrella
When the rain comes down
Wear a happy smile
And wipe away a frown
Splash in all the puddles
And do a little dance
Rain is just the thing we need
For new Spring Plants


Fund-raising
Fred Meyer rewards  -   Add Little Acorn to your Fred Meyer rewards card by going online to www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.
Shoparoo app - You can also download the shoparoo app, and each time you take a picture of your reciept, Little Acorn can get “roo points” (cash donations).  You can scan receipts from resturants, department stores, hardware stores, craft stores, electronics, sports stores, office suppy, bookstores and cafe's.  Shoparoo will not ask for personal information and all information is anonymous. If you try either of these we would love to hear feedback on what you think.

Volunteer Opportunities
Approved snack donations are now a way to fulfill part of your 2-hour volunteer requirement. Check out the new volunteer opportunities posted outside the classroom.

Classroom Volunteer Opportunities:
Recycling - 15 minutes
Washing toys/dress-up or Making playdough - 30 minutes

Newsletter - April 13th

Star Class News

Week of April 13th

We hope that everyone had a great Spring Break.   Teacher Jo spent the spent most of the week Spring Cleaning so not a lot of fun stories, but she can't wait to hear about everyone's adventures.

Elevator
The elevator is only for families with strollers, or people who need physical assistance.  At no time should a child be in the elevator by themselves.  We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

Seussical Jr.
Our sign-up is out for our Spring time play, Tuesday, May 19th at 9:30 at the Theater at Fort Vancouver High School.  The fee will be $6 per ticket.  Please let us know if you will be able to attend, this is a fun lively musical for all ages.  

Auction
Mark your calender for our Auction Saturday April 18th at Big Al's.  Tickets will be $22/person or $40/couple.  This is an adult-only night, and a night where we can have lots of fun, play games and have a good time.
**Families who purchase auction tickets will get free bowling coupons

This week in the Star Class
This week we are going to be celebrating the Week of the Young Child with guests speakers, daily themes, and fun snacks.  See the list below for each days themes.

Monday 
Story time with Ryan Ellis
Silly Hair Day
Tuesday 
Science day with Christina Wheeler
Silly socks and Silly hair day
Wednesday 
Driver Darrell & the Concrete Truck
Hat Day
Thursday 
Taekwondo Demonstration from Vancouver Taekwondo Academy
Stripes & dots day
Friday 
Fireman Scott
Wear your favorite color day

We will also be getting ready for our Spring Unit by doing some “Spring Cleaning” in the Star Class.  Even though the toys were sanitized at the beginning of Spring Break, we thought the kids would enjoy helping us clean the toys with soap and water in our sensory area.

Word Wall
As we get back into the swing of things we thought that it would be fun if your child wanted to bring in things to share from their Spring Break Adventures or something that starts with the letter Xx.  (Especially since this really is a hard letter to find things around the house for). They can put their item in our pelican that is by the word wall.

Important dates and events
April 13th-17th Week of the Young Child
April 14th Tuition Grace Period Ends
  2 days a week $190.00 a month
3 days a week $245.00 a month
4 days a week $300.00 a month
5 days a week $355.00 a month
Kindergarten $405.00 a month
April 18th Spring Auction – 5-8
April 22nd or 23rd Kindred 10:15

This weeks songs in the Star Class

The kids will get to pick from their favorite songs, and we may try to find some that go along with our Spirit week!

Fund-raising
Fred Meyer rewards  -   Add Little Acorn to your Fred Meyer rewards card by going online to www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.
Shoparoo app - You can also download the shoparoo app, and each time you take a picture of your reciept, Little Acorn can get “roo points” (cash donations).  You can scan receipts from resturants, department stores, hardware stores, craft stores, electronics, sports stores, office suppy, bookstores and cafe's.  Shoparoo will not ask for personal information and all information is anonymous. If you try either of these we would love to hear feedback on what you think.

Volunteer Opportunities
Approved snack donations are now a way to fulfill part of your 2-hour volunteer requirement. Check out the new volunteer opportunities posted outside the classroom.

Classroom Volunteer Opportunities:
Recycling - 15 minutes
Washing toys/dress-up or Making playdough - 30 minutes

Newsletter - March 30th

 Star Class News

Week of March 30th

Thank you for everyone who was able to make it to the library field trip last week.  We have been working with different authors and illustrators over the last few months.  It was great to begin the end of our books unit with a trip to the Library where there is a world of new authors and illustrators to enjoy.   If you didn't get a chance to come to the field trip and have never been to the downtown library, please check it out.  The Early Learning Center is free and fun for the kids.

Seussical Jr.
Our sign-up is out for our Spring time play, Tuesday, May 19th at 9:30 at the Theater at Fort Vancouver High School.  The fee will be $6 per ticket.  Please let us know if you will be able to attend, this is a fun lively musical for all ages.

Auction Basket
Thank you to everyone who has brought in items for the Star Class Basket.  We will be taking donations through the end of the week.  This year the Star Class will be putting together a gift wrapping basket.  We are looking for donations of Wrapping Paper, Tape, Gift Bags, Tissue Paper, Bows, decorations, etc.  Donations are not mandatory but if you want to help create a wonderful basket you can either bring in any Gift Wrapping materials or donate money and we will purchase the items.

Auction
Mark your calender for our Auction Saturday April 18th at Big Al's.  Tickets will go on Sale March 16th!  Tickets will be $18/person, or $34/couple until April 10th.  After April 10, tickets will be $22/person or $40/couple.  This is an adult-only night, and a night where we can have lots of fun, play games and have a good time.
**Families who purchase auction tickets will get free bowling coupons

This week in the Star Class
With Spring Break around the corner, we will be spending this week getting some projects done that we need to have finished and finishing our book author/illustrator unit.   This week we will be working on our Classes Auctions Projects, finishing up our book unit by creating our very own books, and exploring colors with one of our new books from the book fair, “Mix it Up”.

Word Wall
This week we will be continuing with the letter Ww for Watch and Whale.  Your child can bring in an item that starts with the letter of the week and we will write the word out and put on our word wall.  They can put their item in our pelican that is by the word wall.

Important dates and events
April 1st Tuition Due
2 days a week $190.00 a month
3 days a week $245.00 a month
4 days a week $300.00 a month
5 days a week $355.00 a month
Kindergarten $405.00 a month
April 6th-10th Spring Break – No School
April 13th-17th Week of the Young Child
April 18th Spring Auction – 5-8
April 22nd or 23rd Kindred 10:15

This weeks songs in the Star Class

If your wearing Red

If you are wearing red, shake your head,
If you are wearing red, shake your head,
If you are wearing red,
Then please shake your head.
If you are wearing red, shake your head.

Others:  Blue touch your shoe
Black, pat your back
Green, bow like a queen
Yellow, Shake like Jell-O
Brown, Turn around
Pink, give us a wink

Fund-raising
Fred Meyer rewards  -   Add Little Acorn to your Fred Meyer rewards card by going online to www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.
Shoparoo app - You can also download the shoparoo app, and each time you take a picture of your reciept, Little Acorn can get “roo points” (cash donations).  You can scan receipts from resturants, department stores, hardware stores, craft stores, electronics, sports stores, office suppy, bookstores and cafe's.  Shoparoo will not ask for personal information and all information is anonymous. If you try either of these we would love to hear feedback on what you think.

Volunteer Opportunities
Approved snack donations are now a way to fulfill part of your 2-hour volunteer requirement. Check out the new volunteer opportunities posted outside the classroom.

Classroom Volunteer Opportunities:
Recycling - 15 minutes
Washing toys/dress-up or Making playdough - 30 minutes

Newsletter - March 23rd

 Star Class News

Week of March 23rd

Last week we had fun learning with Eric Carle.  We creating our own Eric Carle textured paper and pictures, and some hand print caterpillars.  On Monday we attempted to make Gak (but failed miserably!)  We also had fun learning what we can do with Eric Carle's Head to Toe book and game!
Library Fieldtrip
We will be having our Library Field trips on  March 24th and 25th.  We will be meeting at the downtown library a little before 9:30.   We will be meeting in the lobby of the library by the stairs, but if you are running late just meet us in the children's section.  You are welcome to come to either of the Library days, or to both if you would like.  I will have a sign up out this week, please let me know if you plan on attend and what days so we know who to watch out for!

Just a reminder to our new families:
The pre-school has the policy that you, as parents, are responsible for transporting your own child to and from field trips. Teachers may not transport the children. If you cannot transport your child, then you may authorize another parent to do so. This needs to be done in writing.

Monday
Please remember our Monday group is now meeting in the Star Class.

Auction Basket
Thank you to everyone who has brought in items for the Star Class Basket.  We will be taking donations through the end of the week.  This year the Star Class will be putting together a gift wrapping basket.  We are looking for donations of Wrapping Paper, Tape, Gift Bags, Tissue Paper, Bows, decorations, etc.  Donations are not mandatory but if you want to help create a wonderful basket you can either bring in any Gift Wrapping materials or donate money and we will purchase the items.

Auction
Mark your calender for our Auction Saturday April 18th at Big Al's.  Tickets will go on Sale March 16th!  Tickets will be $18/person, or $34/couple until April 10th.  After April 10, tickets will be $22/person or $40/couple.  This is an adult-only night, and a night where we can have lots of fun, play games and have a good time.
**Families who purchase auction tickets will get free bowling coupons

This week in the Star Class
We will only have 3 days in class due to our field trips on Tuesday and Wednesday.  In class, we will be reading the story “the Day the Crayons Quit”  and talking about the different colors, and using the different colors in our projects.  We will be creating practicing the steps to draw our own pictures using many colors and shapes, while practicing our listening skills and following directions.

Word Wall
This week we will be continuing with the letter Vv for Vegetable and Vaccuum.  Your child can bring in an item that starts with the letter of the week and we will write the word out and put on our word wall.  They can put their item in our pelican that is by the word wall.

Important dates and events
March 21st-27th Scholastic Book Fair
April 1st Tuition Due
2 days a week $190.00 a month
3 days a week $245.00 a month
4 days a week $300.00 a month
5 days a week $355.00 a month
Kindergarten $405.00 a month
April 6th-10th Spring Break – No School

This weeks songs in the Star Class

Five Little Crayons 

Five little crayons colored a scene. (Hold hand up)
Yellow, blue, orange, red and green. (Wiggle each finger)
“Look,” said Yellow, “My sun is bright!” (Move yellow in a circle to make the sun)
Blue said, “Great! My river's just right!” (Wiggle blue back and forth to make a river) Orange said, “Flowers! I'll add some, too!” (Wiggle orange)
“Sigh,” said Green, “I'm tired of trees, (Hold up green)
And grass and bushes and tiny leaves.
I think I'll draw a big green cloud!” (Draw a cloud in the air with green)
“A big green cloud should be allowed!”
 The crayons all smiled and didn't think twice (Wiggle fingers)
A big green cloud sounded rather nice! (Wave hand) .

Fund-raising
Fred Meyer rewards  -   Add Little Acorn to your Fred Meyer rewards card by going online to www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.
Shoparoo app - You can also download the shoparoo app, and each time you take a picture of your reciept, Little Acorn can get “roo points” (cash donations).  You can scan receipts from resturants, department stores, hardware stores, craft stores, electronics, sports stores, office suppy, bookstores and cafe's.  Shoparoo will not ask for personal information and all information is anonymous. If you try either of these we would love to hear feedback on what you think.

Volunteer Opportunities
Approved snack donations are now a way to fulfill part of your 2-hour volunteer requirement. Check out the new volunteer opportunities posted outside the classroom.

Classroom Volunteer Opportunities:
Recycling - 15 minutes
Washing toys/dress-up or Making playdough - 30 minutes

Newsletter - March 16th

Star Class News

Week of March 16th

We loved the Laura Numeroff books we read last week.  It was fun creating characters from all of the books we read and the kids really enjoyed the healthy muffins we made on Thursday.  We were told by several of the children that animals should not get muffins, donuts, cookies, or pancakes....only animal food otherwise it could make them sick.  It was wonderful to see they understood that we really shouldn't share our food with animals.

Monday
Our class will be meeting in the Star Class on Mondays!  We will have a small group, but this will give us opportunities to work closely with each child.  It is not too late to add Mondays if you are interested.

Hough St. Paddys Day Parade - Tuesday
Tuesday March 16th our school will be walking in the Parade to celebrate St. Patricks Day and our wonderful community.  We will be releasing students 15 minutes early to have time for them to eat lunch and meet us at the parade around 12:15.  It starts at Hough Elementary School and goes in a loop through the neighborhood and onto main street then back to the school.  It is a very easy walk and strollers, wagons, etc.  are welcome.  Please consider coming with your family and showing your support for our school by joining us in the parade.  Please remember, parents are responsible for transporting and supervising their children during this event.

Family Breakfast and Art Show - Saturday
On Saturday March 21st, we would like to invite you and your family to join us to for breakfast to celebrate our wonderful families and childrens art.

Auction Basket
We will start collecting items for our Classroom Basket.  This year the Star Class will be putting together a gift wrapping basket.  We are looking for donations of Wrapping Paper, Tape, Gift Bags, Tissue Paper, Bows, decorations, etc.  Donations are not mandatory but if you want to help create a wonderful basket you can either bring in any Gift Wrapping materials or donate money and we will purchase the items.

Auction
Mark your calender for our Auction Saturday April 18th at Big Al's.  Tickets will go on Sale March 16th!  Tickets will be $18/person, or $34/couple until April 10th.  After April 10, tickets will be $22/person or $40/couple.  This is an adult-only night, and a night where we can have lots of fun, play games and have a good time.
**Families who purchase auction tickets will get free bowling coupons

Library Fieldtrip
Next week, we will be having our Library Field trips on  March 24th and 25th.  We will be meeting at the downtown library a little before 9:30.  You are welcome to come to either of the Library days, or to both if you would like.  I will have a sign up out this week, please let me know if you plan on attend and what days so we know who to watch out for!

Just a reminder to our new families:
The pre-school has the policy that you, as parents, are responsible for transporting your own child to and from field trips. Teachers may not transport the children. If you cannot transport your child, then you may authorize another parent to do so. This needs to be done in writing.

This week in the Star Class
This week we will be learning with Eric Carle.  We will be creating our own Eric Carle paper, mixing colors and using different materials to make the paper look textured.  Once dried we will be creating out own pictures using our paper.  We will also be creating gak (also known as flubber) in our class, and then learning what happens when we color on it with markers.

Word Wall
This week we will be continuing with the letter Uu for Underwater and Umbrella.  Your child can bring in an item that starts with the letter of the week and we will write the word out and put on our word wall.  They can put their item in our pelican that is by the word wall.

Important dates and events
March 16th Auction Tickets go on Sale
March 17th Hough Parade
March 18th Kindred
March 21st Pancake Breakfast & Art Show
March 21st-27th Scholastic Book Fair
April 1st           Tuition Due
         2 days a week $190.00 a month
        3 days a week $245.00 a month
        4 days a week $300.00 a month
        5 days a week $355.00 a month
        Kindergarten $405.00 a month
April 6th-10th Spring Break – No School

This weeks songs in the Star Class

Fuzzy Caterpillar

The fuzzy caterpillar curled up on a leaf.
Spun her little chrysalis and then fell fast asleep.
While she was sleeping, she dreamed that she could fly.
And later when she woke up, she was a butterfly

Itsy Bitsy Spider

The itsy bitsy Spider went 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 itsy bitsy spider went up the spout again.

Continue with Big Gigantic spider or weensy teensy spider.

Fund-raising
Fred Meyer rewards  -   Add Little Acorn to your Fred Meyer rewards card by going online to www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.
Shoparoo app - You can also download the shoparoo app, and each time you take a picture of your reciept, Little Acorn can get “roo points” (cash donations).  You can scan receipts from resturants, department stores, hardware stores, craft stores, electronics, sports stores, office suppy, bookstores and cafe's.  Shoparoo will not ask for personal information and all information is anonymous. If you try either of these we would love to hear feedback on what you think.

Volunteer Opportunities
Approved snack donations are now a way to fulfill part of your 2-hour volunteer requirement. Check out the new volunteer opportunities posted outside the classroom.

Classroom Volunteer Opportunities:
Recycling - 15 minutes
Washing toys/dress-up or Making playdough - 30 minutes

Newsletter - March 9th

Star Class News

Week of March 9th

Last week we had a lot of fun with Dr Seuss.  Especially with creating art with our feet.  Most of the children were willing to have the feet painted, but for those that wouldn’t (and I feel the same way as they do) we traced their shoes and made shoe prints.  Check out our prints in the hall!

Hough St. Paddys Day Parade
Tuesday March 16th our school will be walking in the Parade to celebrate St. Patricks Day and our wonderful community.  It starts at Hough Elementary School and goes in a loop through the neighborhood and onto main street then back to the school.  It is a very easy walk and strollers, wagons, etc.  are welcome.  Please consider coming with your family and showing your support for our school by joining us in the parade.  Please remember, parents are responsible for transporting and supervising their children during this event.

Family Breakfast and Art Show
On Saturday March 21st, we would like to invite you and your family to join us to for breakfast to celebrate our wonderful families and childrens art.

Auction Basket
We will start collecting items for our Classroom Basket.  This year the Star Class will be putting together a gift wrapping basket.  We are looking for donations of Wrapping Paper, Tape, Gift Bags, Tissue Paper, Bows, decorations, etc.  Donations are not mandatory but if you want to help create a wonderful basket you can either bring in any Gift Wrapping materials or donate money and we will purchase the items.

Auction
Mark your calender for our Auction Saturday April 18th at Big Al's.  Tickets will go on Sale March 16th!  Tickets will be $18/person, or $34/couple until April 10th.  After April 10, tickets will be $22/person or $40/couple.  This is an adult-only night, and a night where we can have lots of fun, play games and have a good time.
**Families who purchase auction tickets will get free bowling coupons

Library Fieldtrip
We will be having our Library Field trips on  March 24th and 25th.  The time will be in the next newsletter hopefully.  Instead of meeting at the school, we will meet at the downtown Vancouver Library with the Sunshine Class.

Just a reminder to our new families:
The pre-school has the policy that you, as parents, are responsible for transporting your own child to and from field trips. Teachers may not transport the children. If you cannot transport your child, then you may authorize another parent to do so. This needs to be done in writing.


This week in the Star Class
This week we will be learning with the stories of Laura Numeroff which include:  If you give a Moose a Muffin, If you give a Mouse a Cookie, If you give a pig a pancake and more.   We will be talking about the concept of “If-then” throughout our projects, stories and play all week.

Word Wall
This week we will be continuing with the letter Tt for Treasure and Tiny.  Your child can bring in an item that starts with the letter of the week and we will write the word out and put on our word wall.  They can put their item in our pelican that is by the word wall.

Important dates and events
March 10th Tuition grace period ends
2 days a week $190.00 a month
3 days a week $245.00 a month
4 days a week $300.00 a month
5 days a week $355.00 a month
Kindergarten $405.00 a month
March 16th Auction Tickets go on Sale
March 17th Hough Parade
March 18th Kindred
March 21st Pancake Breakfast & Art Show
March 21st-27th Scholastic Book Fair

This weeks songs in the Star Class

Who Stole the Cookies

Who stole the cookies from the cookie jar?
Who, me? Yes, you!
Couldn't be! Then who?
(child's name) stole the cookies from the cookie jar.
Who, me? Yes, you!
Couldn't be! Then who?

Fund-raising
Fred Meyer rewards  -   Add Little Acorn to your Fred Meyer rewards card by going online to www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.
Shoparoo app - You can also download the shoparoo app, and each time you take a picture of your reciept, Little Acorn can get “roo points” (cash donations).  You can scan receipts from resturants, department stores, hardware stores, craft stores, electronics, sports stores, office suppy, bookstores and cafe's.  Shoparoo will not ask for personal information and all information is anonymous. If you try either of these we would love to hear feedback on what you think.

Volunteer Opportunities
Approved snack donations are now a way to fulfill part of your 2-hour volunteer requirement. Check out the new volunteer opportunities posted outside the classroom.

Classroom Volunteer Opportunities:
Recycling - 15 minutes
Washing toys/dress-up or Making playdough - 30 minutes

Newsletter - March 2nd

Star Class News

Week of March 2nd

Thank you to all of the families who came to Family Fun Night on Friday.  It was wonderful seeing so many of our Star Friends.  Teacher Jo wishes she could have stayed for the Dance Party, it sounded so much fun!    

Auction Basket
We will start collecting items for our Classroom Basket.  This year the Star Class will be putting together a gift wrapping basket.  We are looking for donations of Wrapping Paper, Tape, Gift Bags, Tissue Paper, Bows, decorations, etc.  Donations are not mandatory but if you want to help create a wonderful basket you can either bring in any Gift Wrapping materials or donate money and we will purchase the items.  We will have a sign up outside of the Star Class this week.

Auction
Mark your calender for our Auction Saturday April 18th at Big Al's.  Tickets will go on Sale March 16th!  Tickets will be $18/person, or $34/couple until April 10th.  After April 10, tickets will be $22/person or $40/couple.  This is an adult-only night, and a night where we can have lots of fun, play games and have a good time.
**Families who purchase auction tickets will get free bowling coupons

Spread the Word
We have started our open registration for next year.   The best way to get our preschools name out there is for our families to spread the word.  If you hear of anyone looking for a preschool, please let them know what you think of our school and send them our way if you have had a good experience.  We have a 2 ½ year old class, 3 three year old options, (Star, Sunshine and Dragonfly), 3 four year old options (Dragonfly, Busy Bee, and Butterfly), and a Kindergarten class.

Library Fieldtrip
We are planning a Library Field trip for the end of the month.  I will have the dates this week and will put out a sign up sheet so we know how many kids to expect each day.  If you don't come on one of the days, you are welcome to us!

This week in the Star Class
We are still working with Dr. Seuss this week.   Monday we will be enjoying Green Eggs and Ham.  We will also be making creating our own Dr. Seuss hats, counting apples and stacking, and working with shadows and the shapes of the star class and other stuff, with the help of the Shape of me and other things by Dr. Seuss.

Word Wall
This week we will be continuing with the letter Ss for Seuss and Silly.  Your child can bring in an item that starts with the letter of the week and we will write the word out and put on our word wall.  They can put their item in our pelican that is by the word wall.

Important dates and events
March 2nd Tuition Due
2 days a week $190.00 a month
3 days a week $245.00 a month
4 days a week $300.00 a month
5 days a week $355.00 a month
Kindergarten $405.00 a month
March 10th Tuition grace period ends
March 17th Hough Parade
March 18th Kindred
March 21st Pancake Breakfast & Art Show
March 21st-27th Scholastic Book Fair

This weeks songs in the Star Class

Rhyming Words

Dog and Frog are rhyming words,
Rhyming words, rhyming words
Dog and Frog are rhyming words
Dog and Frog

Repeat with:
Cat, Hat
Star, Car
Knee, Tree
(We have been having fun with this song and have been trying to find words that rhyme with our names!)


Fund-raising
Fred Meyer rewards  -   Add Little Acorn to your Fred Meyer rewards card by going online to www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.
Shoparoo app - You can also download the shoparoo app, and each time you take a picture of your reciept, Little Acorn can get “roo points” (cash donations).  You can scan receipts from resturants, department stores, hardware stores, craft stores, electronics, sports stores, office suppy, bookstores and cafe's.  Shoparoo will not ask for personal information and all information is anonymous. If you try either of these we would love to hear feedback on what you think.

Volunteer Opportunities
Approved snack donations are now a way to fulfill part of your 2-hour volunteer requirement. Check out the new volunteer opportunities posted outside the classroom.

Classroom Volunteer Opportunities:
Recycling - 15 minutes
Washing toys/dress-up or Making playdough - 30 minutes

Newsletter - February 23rd

Star Class News

Week of February 23rd

Last week not only did we finish up our Mo Willems unit, but we had also got to see special guests.  On Wednesday, we got to see Kyle's dad talk to us about Fire trucks with the Rainbow Room, and on Friday we learned how to take care of our teeth with Dr. Susie.   The kids did wonderfully changing up their schedule last minute and were wonderful audiences for both guests.

Family Fun Night
Come Celebrate Dr. Seuss with us this Friday Night from 5:30 -7:00.  We will have fun games, crafts, and books as well as a dance party at the end of the night!

Usborne Book Fair
This week you will find fliers for our current Usborne Book Fair.  We will have our online eFair code to attach to the flyer but in case you need it the code is:  https://n3313.myubam.com/64160 .  

Auction Basket
We will start collecting items for our Classroom Basket.  This year the Star Class will be putting together a gift wrapping basket.  We are looking for donations of Wrapping Paper, Tape, Gift Bags, Tissue Paper, Bows, decorations, etc.  Donations are not mandatory but if you want to help create a wonderful basket you can either bring in any Gift Wrapping materials or donate money and we will purchase the items.

Auction
Mark your calender for our Auction Saturday April 18th at Big Al's.  Tickets will be $18/person, or $34/couple until April 10th.  After April 10, tickets will be $22/person or $40/couple.  This is an adult-only night, and a night where we can have lots of fun, play games and have a good time.
**Families who purchase auction tickets will get free bowling coupons

Spread the Word
We have started our open registration for next year.   The best way to get our preschools name out there is for our families to spread the word.  If you hear of anyone looking for a preschool, please let them know what you think of our school and send them our way if you have had a good experience.  We have a 2 ½ year old class, 3 three year old options, (Star, Sunshine and Dragonfly), 3 four year old options (Dragonfly, Busy Bee, and Butterfly), and a Kindergarten class.

Box Tops
We will turn in box tops by March 1st.  Please bring any box tops you have and turn them in to the directors office or put them in our Box Top envelope hanging on our bulletin board.  The person who brings in the most box tops will receive a free ticket to the auction.

This week in the Star Class
This week we are going to be learning through the work of Leo Lionni.  We will be reading books suck as Little Blue and Little Yellow, A color of his own, and Fredrick.  On Tuesday we have another special guest coming to talk to us about how to care for our teeth.

Word Wall
This week we will be continuing with the letter Rr for Robot or Red.  Your child can bring in an item that starts with the letter of the week and we will write the word out and put on our word wall.  They can put their item in our pelican that is by the word wall.

Important dates and events
February 27th Family Fun Night 5:30-7:00
March 2nd Tuition Due
2 days a week $190.00 a month
3 days a week $245.00 a month
4 days a week $300.00 a month
5 days a week $355.00 a month
Kindergarten $405.00 a month
March 10th Tuition grace period ends
March 17th Hough Parade
March 18th Kindred
March 21st Pancake Breakfast & Art Show
March 21st-27th Scholastic Book Fair

Songs for this week

Can you Find?

Can you find the color ___________., the color _____
The color__________________
Can you find the Color ___________
Somehwere in this room.

Something New

Red and blue, red and blue,
Mix them and find something new.
Purple like a fresh ripe plum,
Purple like a poor sore thumb,
Red and blue, red and Blue,
Mix them and find something new.

Fund-raising
Fred Meyer rewards  -   Add Little Acorn to your Fred Meyer rewards card by going online to www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.
Shoparoo app - You can also download the shoparoo app, and each time you take a picture of your reciept, Little Acorn can get “roo points” (cash donations).  You can scan receipts from resturants, department stores, hardware stores, craft stores, electronics, sports stores, office suppy, bookstores and cafe's.  Shoparoo will not ask for personal information and all information is anonymous. If you try either of these we would love to hear feedback on what you think.

Volunteer Opportunities
Approved snack donations are now a way to fulfill part of your 2-hour volunteer requirement. Check out the new volunteer opportunities posted outside the classroom.

Classroom Volunteer Opportunities:
Recycling - 15 minutes
Washing toys/dress-up or Making playdough - 30 minutes

Newsletter - February 15

 Star Class News

Week of February 16th

We hope you all had a wonderful Valentines/Presidents Day weekend.  The weather this week has been wonderful and we hope it continues into next week.  Last Thursday, we were fascinated by our shadows and had to stop to “capture” them as we came in from outside.  As this weather continues we will be going outside as much as possible, (except for our Pajama Day).  Please remember to dress your children in layers.  Remember there is no school on Monday!

It was fun to see the kids run around for Laps for LAPS.  Thank you to everyone who participated.

Pajama/Valentines Party
Our last Valentines party is this Tuesday, February 17th in the Pajamas for a Valentines Pajama Party.

You are welcome to bring in Valentines.  You do not have to have your child address them but they can practice writing their own names if they want.  We know that several Valentines have treats that go along with them.  Lisa has provided a list of treats that are safe for children with Allergies.  They include:

1) Starbursts
2) Skittles
3) Surf Sweets Candy (they make a variety of things, including Valentine's Gummies) - a little harder to find, but I picked up the Valentine's ones at New Season's in Portland last night. Their website says that Natural Grocer's, Vancouver Food Co-op and Chuck's also carry their products. www.surfsweets.com  As an aside, they are also free of high-fructose corn syrup and a lot of other artificial ingredients).

Spread the Word
We have started our open registration for next year.   The best way to get our preschools name out there is for our families to spread the word.  If you hear of anyone looking for a preschool, please let them know what you think of our school and send them our way if you have had a good experience.  We have a 2 ½ year old class, 3 three year old options, (Star, Sunshine and Dragonfly), 3 four year old options (Dragonfly, Busy Bee, and Butterfly), and a Kindergarten class.

Box Tops
We will turn in box tops by March 1st.  Please bring any box tops you have and turn them in to the directors office or put them in our Box Top envelope hanging on our bulletin board.  The person who brings in the most box tops will receive a free ticket to the auction.

This week in the Star Class
This week we are going to be continuing our Mo Willems unit, reading and creating with books like Goldilocks and the three dinosaurs, Elephant and Piggie, and more.

Word Wall
This week we will be continuing with the letter Qq for Quilt or Queen.  Your child can bring in an item that starts with the letter of the week and we will write the word out and put on our word wall.  They can put their item in our pelican that is by the word wall.

Important dates and events
February 16th Presidents Day – NO SCHOOL
February 18th Kindred 10:15
February 27th Family Fun Night 5:30-7:00
March 2nd Tuition Due
2 days a week $190.00 a month
3 days a week $245.00 a month
4 days a week $300.00 a month
5 days a week $355.00 a month
Kindergarten $405.00 a month
March 10th Tuition grace period ends
March 17th Hough Parade
March 18th Kindred
March 21st Pancake Breakfast & Art Show
March 21st-27th Scholastic Book Fair

This weeks songs in the Star Class

The Wheels on the Bus

The Wheels on the Bus go round and round,
round and round, round and round
The Wheels on the bus go round and round
Round and round, all through the town

Doors go open and shut
Driver says move on Back
People go up and down
Horn says beep, beep, beep
Wipers go swish, swish, swish
Babies go Wah, wah, wah
Mommy's go shh, shh, shh
Daddy's go read, read, read
Pigeon says “let me drive”

Fund-raising
Fred Meyer rewards  -   Add Little Acorn to your Fred Meyer rewards card by going online to www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.
Shoparoo app - You can also download the shoparoo app, and each time you take a picture of your reciept, Little Acorn can get “roo points” (cash donations).  You can scan receipts from resturants, department stores, hardware stores, craft stores, electronics, sports stores, office suppy, bookstores and cafe's.  Shoparoo will not ask for personal information and all information is anonymous. If you try either of these we would love to hear feedback on what you think.

Volunteer Opportunities
Approved snack donations are now a way to fulfill part of your 2-hour volunteer requirement. Check out the new volunteer opportunities posted outside the classroom.

Classroom Volunteer Opportunities:
Recycling - 15 minutes
Washing toys/dress-up or Making playdough - 30 minutes