March 2005

THANKS TO

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!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO the Waters family on the birth of their new baby!

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!!

PAJAMA/SLIPPER DAY was a funny and relaxing day!  We had fun bringing in our favorite stuffed animal, enjoyed making and eating pancakes for snack, and cuddled with our stuffed animal while watching the movie “Hop on Pop!”  Even the teachers wore their pj’s!!

The Teddy Bears are working on learning sight words.  We have already introduced the following words:  to, in, is, I, of, the, we.  We also continue working on our phone #'s, addresses and birthdays!  Thanks to you all for helping to reinforce these important concepts. Our next big unit will be dinosaurs!

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 12:25    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 2nd --- 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!

FUTURE EVENTS:

Fri, April 1st: TUITION BOX

Wed., April 13: NYSEG Visit!!

Mon, April 18- Fri, April 21: NO SCHOOL - SPRING RECESS

Fri., April 25 -  Sheriff's Visit!!

Wed., April 27 - Pocket Day!!