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
