March 2004

THANKS TO

--Barbara Augugliaro for organizing our pizza fundraiser and all who participated!  Thanks to you, we raised over $130.00!!
--The Meliambro Family for donating puzzles, and big crayons!!
--The Collins Family for donating pictures!
--All who helped make pajama/slipper day a success!  Great pancakes for snack!!

SPECIAL THANKS TO the Whistle Stop and Norms for collecting bottle caps for the Teddy Bear's St. Patrick's Day Jingle Sticks!!

THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR MAKING OUR COLOR DAYS SUCH A SUCCESS!!

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING NEW AM CRITTER: Alyssa Manocchi

OUR ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE was a huge success!  We paraded around our school, and although the weather was a bit nippy, the parade in NYC couldn't hold a candle to Brewster Co-op!   We were quite a sight and sound with our hats and "hand made" instruments!  Thanks for all who helped march with us!!

The Teddy Bears are working on learning sight words.  We have already introduced the following words:  a, is, and, of, the.  We also continue working on our phone #'s, addresses and birthdays!  Thanks to you all for helping to reinforce these important concepts.

The Critters will be exploring the new spring season, while incorporating nursery rhymes/fairy tales, and finishing up their senses unit.

SPRING IS OFFICIALLY HERE and everyone is eagerly anticipating the nice, warm weather!  The children are getting a bit rambunctious and restless --- helping parents beware!!  Please remember that the teachers greatly appreciate having a second pair of eyes and ears.  If you see trouble coming, please try to intervene BEFORE it actually occurs.  Don't hesitate to sit a child down or tell the teacher if they get "out of hand."  We really cannot watch all the children alone, although we do try!!

PLEASE DO NOT PARK behind the teacher's parking spaces.   This spot is reserved for handicapped, and we do have some handicapped families who rely on that space.  Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.  Another reminder: the spot just to the left of the dumpster (#9) is a spot designated to a commuter.  Please do not take that spot, as he tends to get
extremely upset with me, (Robin!!)

REMINDER: 

Please remember that when it is your helping day to arrive by 9:10 AM or 12:20    PM parents count on you to be outside to help with the drop off system.  Also, please note that school begins @ 9:15 and 12:30. Please do not drop your child before 9:10 or 12:25.  Thank you for your understanding and help!

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR ---

SPECIAL PERSON'S LUNCH - May 17th --- each child invites one special adult guest to have lunch, which the children will prepare.

ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT at 7:00 P.M.

Everyone is welcome to the concert --- family and friends!

CHILDREN'S THEATER PRODUCTION 

"The Giving Tree, and other stories," will be presented at Western Ct. State University by their theater group ~ we are scheduled to attend on Tues., May 11th, 10:00 am.

FUTURE EVENTS:

Fri, April 2nd: TUITION BOX

Mon, April 5- Mon, April 12: NO SCHOOL - SPRING RECESS

Wed., April 14: AM Critter trip to Dr. Rudolph in Croton Falls (dentist)

Fri., April 16: PM Critter trip to Dr. Rudolph in Croton Falls (dentist)

Fri., April 23 - Museum Trip to S.E. Museum. Walking trip!!

Wed., April 28 - Hat Day!!

Fri., April 30 - Sheriff's Visit!!