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
