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