Newsletter - September 4

Star Class News

Week of September 4th

Welcome to the Star Class!  We are so excited about the year ahead and look forward to getting to know your family.  This will be the only newsletter we print out for your cubby and we are starting with a lot of information!  If you did not get an e-mailed copy or need a hard copy each week, please let Teacher Jo know.

Space Available
Our class still has spots available on Monday, Wednesday (very limited), and Friday.  Please let us know if you would like to add a day to your current schedule.  We also have space available in classes for all age from age 2 ½ to Kindergarten.  Please spread the word about our wonderful program!

Spanish Friday
This year we are going to offer an introduction to Spanish for our Children that come on Friday.  If you are interested or want more information, please ask Teacher Jo or check in the Teacher Katie in the office.

Classroom Needs
We need a couple pictures of your child for our class. Please send copies of the pictures just in case something happens to them. We need one picture for their cubby (please no larger then 3X5) and one of your family.   Also remember to send an extra pair of clothes for your child, even if they already use the potty.   Sometimes the first few weeks in with new experiences can cause accidents that would not normally happen.  

Allergies/Medical Forms
Due to allergies, this year we are asking that no treats come in to our class that have not been approved before hand.  If you would like to celebrate your child's birthday, we will have a list of fun ideas for your children to share with their friends that are not food related.

If your child has any allergies, please provide us with a list of what they are allergic to and what kind of reactions you have seen in the past.   We also need to have a medical release on file for any medication that needs to be left in the building.  You can get a copy  in the preschool office from Teacher Katie.

Wash Hands
Please have your child wash their hands before coming to class.  This will not only help spread germs, but it can help our children with allergies.  

Good-Byes
The first few days of school can be hard (on the parents, I mean). So I encourage you to have positive energy when you bring your child to school and say a short good bye at the door. You need to convey to your child that this is a safe fun place and you know that they are going to be fine.  They need to know that you have confidence in them and their ability to go school and make new friends.  We won't let you child remain miserable, if they are unable to calm down, we will call you.

Communication
We look forward to building a positive partnership with you, so if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to talk with me after school or you can always reach me at
(360)771-1833 or e-mail me at Joanna@threepaw.com.

For school information and news, we will try to keep you posted in our newsletters, but you can also check out our Facebook page or school website.

This week in the Star Class
This week we will be getting to know each other and the classroom.  Starting something
new can be intimidating so we will be easing into our year with some simple projects and games that will help us make new friends and get to know the classroom.  Since we are the Star class, we are going to be creating different types of Stars to decorate our classroom.

Important dates and events
September 4rd First day of School
September 10th Tuition Due
September 17th & 18th First trips to Kindred
September 22-24 Class pictures, we will have more information as soon as we can

This weeks songs in the Star Class

I’m a Star

I’m a Star, I’m a Star
Big and Bright, Big and Bright
Ready to Shine, Ready to Shine
Day or Night, Day or Night

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
How I wonder what you are
Up Above the world so high
Like a Diamond in the sky
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
How I wonder what you are

Volunteer opportunities 
(please let us know if you are interested in any of the following and haven't had a chance to sight up)

Each family is responsible for 2 hours of volunteer time per child per year.  Here are just a few ways you can work towards your volunteer time in our class.  We will also have school events throughout the year such as our book fair, playground clean up, auction, and school carnival where your help would be greatly appreciated.

- Organize classroom auction basket (2 hours)
- Clean toys (especially during cold season) (30 Minutes)
- Make Playdoh (30 minutes)
- Recycling (15 minutes)
- We will have a list of supplies we need that can go toward volunteer time

Newsletter - June 16th

Star Class News

Week of June 16th

This time of year is always hard on us.  We have loved watching your children grow this year and we will miss all of them so please stop by and visit us next year!  We will be sending home Star Class books, portfolios, place mats, Job Stars, and art work toward the beginning of the week.  It will be hard to see the classroom becoming more and more bare but it also helps offer the children closure so we hope to see everyone this week.  Also remember NOT to bring in helmets, we will not have the bikes out this week.

Fathers Day Gift
Fathers Day gifts will be coming home this week.  We are sorry they weren't sent home for you to open on Fathers day, Teacher Jo had some technical difficulty with uploading things off her phone.

Last Day of Class
We have reached our last week in class.  We will be in class until June 18th, then meeting at Felida Park on June 19th from 10-1 for an all school picnic.  Come hang out at the park with Teacher Jaylene even if that is not your normal school day!  Teacher Jo is hoping to make an appearance at the beginning and end of the picnic, but has her son's 5th grade graduation to attend from 11-12 that day.

Summer Camp
Summer is coming, and we have two weeks of fun and activities planned for summer camp this year!
July 14-18 Dinosaurs OR Disney
July 21-25 Pirates and Princesses OR Lego

Summer camp runs from 9:00-12:00. A keepsake, fun snacks, and enjoyable activities are included in your tuition - $95.00 per child, or $175.00 for two siblings per week. There is is non-refundable materials fee of $25.00 per week per child, due at the time of registration that will be applied to your first week’s tuition.  Check in at the office if you are interested in signing up!

2014-2015
If you know of anyone that is looking for a preschool next year, we still have openings in some of our morning classes and afternoon classes. So please refer your friends!

Lost and Found
There are a lot of items in our lost and found.  If you are missing any jackets, sweaters, or misc items please check the Lost and Found in the office.

This week
This week we are going to be cleaning up our classroom for the summer.  We will be taking the children on small tours to their classes they are signed up for next year.  We will be exploring with our senses as we play with shaving cream and play-doh, as well as have water and soap out to help clean our toys.  We will also be building with Legos.   Each day sections of the class will be closing but we still plan on having fun!  If the weather cooperates we will be watching pop bottle rockets outside.  We will also be walking across the street on Wednesday to enjoy the park by VSAA.  

Word Wall
No word wall this week!


Important dates and events
June 18th – Walk to the park if weather permits
June 19th – End of Year All School Picnic at Felida Park

This weeks songs in the Star Class

Children will get to choose the songs we sing...(as long as Teacher Jo or Teacher Jaylene know the words!!)

Volunteer Opportunities
Recycling – 15 minutes
Washing toys – 30 minutes

Newsletter - June 9th

Star Class News

Week of June 9th

Last Day of Class
We can't believe this is our last full week in class.  We are going to miss your children so much.  We will be in class until June 18th, then meeting at Felida Park on June 19th from 10-1 for an all school picnic.  Come hang out at the park with Teacher Jaylene even if that is not your normal school day!  Teacher Jo is hoping to make an appearance at the beginning and end of the picnic, but has her son's 5th grade graduation to attend from 11-12 that day.

June Tuition
June Tuition is discounted! You only pay half of the normal tuition price for the month of June.

Summer Camp
Summer is coming, and we have two weeks of fun and activities planned for summer camp this year!
July 14-18 Dinosaurs OR Disney
July 21-25 Pirates and Princesses OR Lego

Summer camp runs from 9:00-12:00. A keepsake, fun snacks, and enjoyable activities are included in your tuition - $95.00 per child, or $175.00 for two siblings per week. There is is non-refundable materials fee of $25.00 per week per child, due at the time of registration that will be applied to your first week’s tuition. If you have any questions, please talk to Teacher Jo, Teacher Jaylene, or stop by the office to talk to Caroline. We would love to spend time playing and creating with your awesome kiddos this summer!

2014-2015
If you know of anyone that is looking for a preschool next year, we still have openings in some of our morning classes and afternoon classes. So please refer your friends!

Lost and Found
 If you are missing any jackets, sweaters, or misc items please check the Lost and Found in the office.

This week
This week we are going to be working on our Fathers Day gifts and info, working on our last name sheet of the year, then finishing our Space unit as we learn about some of the planets in our solar system and create some of our own planets!

Word Wall
This week it’s time to review! Please have your child bring in items that start with T, U, V, W, X, Y, and Z and put them in the pelican so we can share them at the end of the day.


Important dates and events
June 10th -  Tuition Grace period ends at noon
June 19th – End of Year All School Picnic

This weeks songs in the Star Class

Climb aboard the Spaceship!
Sung to: "itsy bitsy spider"

Climb aboard the spaceship,
We're going to the moon.
hurry and get ready,
We're going to blast off soon.
Put on your helmets
And buckle up real tight.
Here comes the countdown,
Let's count with all our might.
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1---BLAST OFF!!

Volunteer Opportunities
Recycling – 15 minutes
Washing toys – 30 minutes

Newsletter - June 2nd

 Star Class News

Week of June 2nd

Family Fun Night
Thank you to everyone who showed up to our last Family Fun Night.  It was a lot of fun to see all of the children and parents engaged in fun ways to explore math and science concepts.  We hope you had as much fun as we did!!

Summer Camp
Summer is coming, and we have two weeks of fun and activities planned for summer camp this year!
July 14-18 Dinosaurs OR Disney
July 21-25 Pirates and Princesses OR Lego

Summer camp runs from 9:00-12:00. A keepsake, fun snacks, and enjoyable activities are included in your tuition - $95.00 per child, or $175.00 for two siblings per week. There is is non-refundable materials fee of $25.00 per week per child, due at the time of registration that will be applied to your first week’s tuition. If you have any questions, please talk to Teacher Jo, Teacher Jaylene, or stop by the office to talk to Caroline. We would love to spend time playing and creating with your awesome kiddos this summer!

2014-2015
If you know of anyone that is looking for a preschool next year, we still have openings in some of our morning classes and afternoon classes. So please refer your friends!

Last Day of School 
Our last week of school is only a few weeks away!  We will be in class until June 18th, then meeting at Felida Park on June 19th from 10-1 for an all school picnic.  Come hang out at the park with Teacher Jaylene even if that is not your normal school day!  Teacher Jo is hoping to make an appearance at the beginning and end of the picnic, but has her son's 5th grade graduation to attend from 11-12 that day.

Book Bag Returns
This week we will be collecting everyone’s book bags. Please return them this week, along with the borrowed book from our classroom. If you aren’t sure which book your child borrowed, just as Teacher Jo or Teacher Jaylene. We have a list!   We will be returning the kids bags the last week of school with their portfolios, please let us know if you will be not be around the last week so we can get you all of their stuff!

This week
This week we are going to be taking off into space.  We will start our space unit talking about astronauts, suns, moons, stars, and of course Rocket ships as we get ready to turn our classroom into a space station!

Word Wall
This week it’s time to review! Please have your child bring in items that start with N, O, P, Q, R, or S and put them in the pelican so we can share them at the end of the day.


Important dates and events
June 1st – Tuition Due
June 7th – Playground Clean up 8:00-10:00
June 10th -  Tuition Grace period ends at noon
June 19th – End of Year All School Picnic

This weeks songs in the Star Class

Climb aboard the Spaceship!
Sung to: "itsy bitsy spider"

Climb aboard the spaceship,
We're going to the moon.
hurry and get ready,
We're going to blast off soon.
Put on your helmets
And buckle up real tight.
Here comes the countdown,
Let's count with all our might.
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1---BLAST OFF!!

Volunteer Opportunities
Recycling – 15 minutes
Washing toys – 30 minutes

Newsletter - May 26th

Star Class News

May 26th

Book Bag Returns

This week we will be collecting everyone’s book bags. Please return them this week, along with the borrowed book from our classroom. If you aren't sure which book your child borrowed, just as Teacher Jo or Teacher Jaylene. We have a list!

Family Fun Night This Friday Night

We are having our final Family Fun Night of the school year this Friday, from 5:30-7pm. We will have several hands-on math and science stations that are going to be a lot of fun! If you are planning on coming, please let us know. Hope to see you there!

Star Class, Star Class Books

We will be assembling our Star Class Books this Thursday and Friday. If you are able to help put these keepsakes together, just let Teacher Jo or Teacher Jaylene know. Thanks!

Summer Camp

We still have spots available - ALL AGES, including KINDERGARTEN

July 14-18 Dinosaurs OR Disney

July 21-25 Pirates and Princesses OR Lego

Summer camp runs from 9:00-12:00. A keepsake, fun snacks, and enjoyable activities are included in your tuition - $95.00 per child, or $175.00 for two siblings per week. There is is non-refundable materials fee of $25.00 per week per child, due at the time of registration that will be applied to your first week’s tuition. If you have any questions, please talk to Teacher Jo, Teacher Jaylene, or stop by the office to talk to Caroline.

2014-2015

If you know of anyone that is looking for a preschool next year, we still have openings in some of our morning classes and afternoon classes. So please refer your friends!   

This week

We are continuing to ride our train around the Zoo! We will be doing some Hippo and Elephant projects, a fun zoo cooking project, and continuing to enjoy the Zoo Reports as they are returned. If anyone has any zoo books they would like to share, feel free to bring them in.

Word Wall

This week it’s time to review! Please have your child bring in items that start with H, I, J, K, L, or M and put them in the pelican so we can share them at the end of the day.

Important dates and events

May 30th – Family Fun Night (Math and Science Night)

June 7th – Playground Clean up 8:00-10:00

June 19th – End of Year All School Picnic

This weeks songs in the Star Class

Koala Bear, Koala Bear

Koala bear, koala bear, Turn around, (Turn around)

Koala bear, koala bear, Touch the ground (Touch the ground)

Koala bear, koala bear, Dance on your toes, (Dance on tip toes)

Koala bear, koala bear, Touch your nose (Touch your nose)

Koala bear, koala bear, Give a little clap, (clap)

Koala bear, koala bear, Take a nap (Put head on hands like sleeping)

We are Going to the Zoo

Sung to: "London Bridge"

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.

Volunteer Opportunities

Recycling – 15 minutes

Washing toys – 30 minutes

Newsletter - May 12th

Star Class News

Week of May 12th

Family Fun Night
We are having our final Family Fun Night of the school year on Friday, May 30, 5:30-7pm. We will have several hands-on math and science stations that are going to be a lot of fun! If you are planning on coming, please let us know. There is a sign-up sheet next to the sign-in clipboard by the classroom. Hope to see you there!

Summer Camp
Summer is coming, and we have two weeks of fun and activities planned for summer camp this year!
July 14-18 Dinosaurs OR Disney
July 21-25 Pirates and Princesses OR Lego

Summer camp runs from 9:00-12:00. A keepsake, fun snacks, and enjoyable activities are included in your tuition - $95.00 per child, or $175.00 for two siblings per week. There is is non-refundable materials fee of $25.00 per week per child, due at the time of registration that will be applied to your first week’s tuition. If you have any questions, please talk to Teacher Jo, Teacher Jaylene, or stop by the office to talk to Caroline. We would love to spend time playing and creating with your awesome kiddos this summer!

Star Class, Star Class Books
We are so excited to create our Star Class books! If you have signed up, but haven’t paid yet, please pay Teacher Jo or Teacher Jaylene $5 per book by May 16th so we have time to get the pictures developed. Thanks!

Volunteers Needed
We will need help assembling the Star Class, Star Class books on Thursday, May 29th and Friday May 30th. This will count towards your volunteer hours, needed by the end of the school year. If you can help, please let either Teacher Jo or Teacher Jaylene know. Thank you!

2014-2015
If you know of anyone that is looking for a preschool next year, we still have openings in some of our morning classes and afternoon classes. So please refer your friends!

Spring Assessments
This week we will be finishing up our Spring Assessments. Feel free to talk to us at any time if you have any questions or concerns, but the progress reports will be going home the end of this week.  

This week
All aboard! We are beginning our class-inspired train curriculum this week, with lots of fun projects, our favorite train books, and using our newly painted boxes that look like trains. We will be creating our own Name Trains, as well as counting trains and painting with trains. If anyone has any train books they would like to share, feel free to bring them in.

Word Wall
This week is our last letter of the alphabet! We will be introducing the letter S for Star and Summer.  Please have your child bring in items that start with the letter and put them in the pelican so we can share them at the end of the day. Next week, watch for a group of letters the kids can choose from for sharing, as we review the alphabet for the next four weeks.

Important dates and events

May 26th – Memorial Day/No School
May 30th – Family Fun Night (Math and Science Night)
June 7th – Playground Clean up 8:00-10:00
June 19th – End of Year All School Picnic

This weeks songs in the Star Class

The Wheels on the Train Sung to "The Wheels on the Bus"
The wheels on the train go clickity clack, clickity clack, clickity clack.
The wheels on the train go clickity clack,
All down the track.

The engine on the train goes chug, chug, chug.......
The smoke from the train goes puff, puff, puff……
The whistle on the train goes whoo, whoo, whoo…..
The conductor on the train goes “All aboard!”......
The people on the train rock side to side…….

Volunteer Opportunities
Recycling – 15 minutes
Washing toys – 30 minutes

Newsletter - May 5th

Star Class News

Week of May 5th

Summer Camp
Summer is coming, and we have two weeks of fun and activities planned for summer camp this year!
July 14-18 Dinosaurs OR Disney
July 21-25 Pirates and Princesses OR Lego

Summer camp runs from 9:00-12:00. A keepsake, fun snacks, and enjoyable activities are included in your tuition - $95.00 per child, or $175.00 for two siblings per week. There is is non-refundable materials fee of $25.00 per week per child, due at the time of registration that will be applied to your first week’s tuition. If you have any questions, please talk to Teacher Jo, Teacher Jaylene, or stop by the office to talk to Caroline. We would love to spend time playing and creating with your awesome kiddos this summer!

Star Class, Star Class Books
Each year we like to create a fun book for the kids so they can remember their Star Class friends.  It is a fun book, kind of like Brown Bear, Brown Bear but with pictures of their Star Class friends. We would like to create one for your child this year, but will need to ask for help in printing out pictures. Check out the sample (a previous year’s book) next to the sign-in sheet! If you are interested in getting one, please pay Teacher Jo or Teacher Jaylene $5 per book by May 16th so we have time to get the pictures developed. Thanks!

Volunteers Needed
We will need help assembling the Star Class, Star Class books on Thursday, May 29th and Friday May 30th. This will count towards your voluteer hours, needed by the end of the school year. If you can help, please let either Teacher Jo or Teacher Jaylene know. Thank you!

2014-2015
If you know of anyone that is looking for a preschool next year, we still have openings in some of our morning classes and afternoon classes. So please refer your friends!

Spring Assessments
This week we will be continuing our Spring Assessments. Feel free to talk to us at any time if you have any questions or concerns, but the progress reports will be going home the middle of next month.  

This week
This week we are going to learn about butterflies, ladybugs, and get ready for Mother’s Day. We will be reading two of our favorite Eric Carle books, The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Grouchy Ladybug, as well as creating our very own Hungry Caterpillar. We will continue to watch our tadpoles change and grow as we move on to learn about these beautiful and helpful bugs. Feel free to come in and visit the tadpoles when dropping off or picking up your child!

Word Wall
This week we will be introducing the letter J for Jar, Jewels, and Jump.  Please have your child bring in items that start with the letter and put them in the pelican so we can share them at the end of the day.

Important dates and events
May 10th – Tuition grace period ends at noon
May 26th – Memorial Day/No School
May 30th – Family Fun Night (Math and Science Night)
June 7th – Playground Clean up 8:00-10:00
June 19th – End of Year All School Picnic

This weeks songs in the Star Class

Caterpillar/ Butterfly Song Sung to "The Wheels on the Bus"
The caterpillars are wiggling around
Wiggling around, wiggling around
The caterpillars are wiggling around
All around the yard

The caterpillars are munching and a crunching
Munching and a crunching
The caterpillars are munching and a crunching
All around the yard

The caterpillars are building a cocoon
Building a cocoon, Building a cocoon
The caterpillars are building a cocoon
All around the yard

The butterflies are flying around
Flying around, flying around
The butterflies are flying around
All around the yard.

Little Ladybug Sung to Mary Had a Little Lamb
I have a little ladybug,
ladybug, ladybug
I have a little ladybug,
It's wings are black and red.


Volunteer Opportunities
Recycling – 15 minutes
Washing toys – 30 minutes