Happy Spring!
As the children spring in to fun and learning, I want to remind you as well as inform you of a few things..
Picture Day
Picture Day will be Friday, April 10th. The children will have to be here by 8 AM. Please dress children in their Spring best :).
Immunization/Records
Please make sure I have an up to date Immunization record for your child. Also, if any information has changed for you , such as Address, phone, or emergency contact for home or work I will need for you to fill out a new packet to keep on file.
Homework
If you have your child's' homework book please send it back in as soon as possible.
Stepping Up Day 2015!
This year I would just like to do a small gathering as the children "step up" into the next level of learning.. We will present songs and poems we have learned. I am aiming for first week in June. Possibly June 5th
Tuition
I am considering using Pay Pal for childcare payments. It would do away with checks and cash and my trips to the bank. It will be way more inconvenient for you and I. You can just send your payment straight to Pay Pal . My email for pay pal is kembaluv@aol.com You will have to have a pay pal account. Here is a link that may answer some questions. Let me know if this will work for you.
https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/helpcenter/helphub/article/?solutionId=FAQ1684&topicID=&m=ARA
Notes and Reminders
Toys
It is very hard for me to keep track of outside toys. And again it becomes a fight so please, please try to keep them home. I will allow Friday share for show and tell.
Starting time
My hours will be now from 8 - 6. If you need me before then I will make my self available. Please let me know in advance (preferably the day before) if you will becoming before 8 so I can be prepared.
Lateness
Please, if you are coming in later than your usual time in the mornings, please give me a courtesy call. If you are picking up late, please give me a courtesy call. . Arrival after 6 will result in late fees. Thanks for understanding.
Trips
I would like to take the children Strawberry Picking at Washington Farms in Loganville next month.
I would also like to take them to the Children's Museum . Parents are welcome. Please let me know if you would like your child to go via text message.
Special Thanks
I would like to say a special thanks To Mrs. Garner for helping us with the T shirts for our Circus trip. Also to Ms. Kisha and Mrs. Douglas for accompanying us. Mrs. Douglas has also donated fruits, folders, pencils and snacks. Thanks to all parents who have donated recently and in the past for your efforts..it is greatly appreciated.
Holiday Schedule ***Amended***
Personal Day - May 8th
Memorial Day - May 25
Independence Day - July 3
*Summer Break (Tentatively Aug 3 - 7)
Labor Day - Sept 1
Columbus Day - Oct 12
Thanksgiving - Nov 25 - 27
Christmas Break - Dec 24 - Jan 4
Reading With Your Child
Start Young and Stay With It
At just a few months of age, an infant can look at pictures, listen to your voice, and point to objects on cardboard pages. Guide your child by pointing to the pictures, and say the names of the various objects. By drawing attention to pictures and associating words with both pictures and real-world objects, your child will learn the importance of language.Children learn to love the sound of language before they even notice the existence of printed words on a page. Reading books aloud to children stimulates their imagination and expands their understanding of the world. It helps them develop language and listening skills and prepares them to understand the written word. When the rhythm and melody of language become a part of a child's life, learning to read will be as natural as learning to walk and talk.
Even after children learn to read by themselves, it's still important for you to read aloud together. By reading stories that are on their interest level, but beyond their reading level, you can stretch young readers' understanding and motivate them to improve their skills.
It's Part of Life
Although the life of a parent is often hectic, you should try to read with your child at least once a day at a regularly scheduled time. But don't be discouraged if you skip a day or don't always keep to your schedule. Just read to your child as often as you possibly can.If you have more than one child, try to spend some time reading alone with each child, especially if they're more than 2 years apart. However, it's also fine to read to children at different stages and ages at the same time. Most children enjoy listening to many types of stories. When stories are complex, children can still get the idea and can be encouraged to ask questions. When stories are easy or familiar, youngsters enjoy these "old friends" and may even help in the reading.
Taking the time to read with your children on a regular basis sends an important message: Reading is worthwhile.
One More Time
You may go through a period when your child favors one book and wants it read night after night. It is not unusual for children to favor a particular story, and this can be boring for parents. Keep in mind, however, that a favorite story may speak to your child's interests or emotional needs. Be patient. Continue to expose your children to a wealth of books and eventually they will be ready for more stories.Talking About Stories
It's often a good idea to talk about a story you're reading, but you needn't feel compelled to talk about every story. Good stories will encourage a love for reading, with or without conversation. And sometimes children need time to think about stories they've read. A day or so later, don't be surprised if your child mentions something from a story you've read together.Remember When You Were Very Young
It will help to consider some things adult readers tend to take for granted. It's easier to be patient with children when we remember how much they don't know. Here are a few concepts we adults know so well that we forget sometimes we ever had to learn them:- There's a difference between words and pictures. Point to the print as you read aloud.
- Words on a page have meaning, and that is what we learn to read.
- Words go across the page from left to right. Follow with your finger as you read.
- Words on a page are made up of letters and are separated by a space.
- Each letter has at least two forms: one for capital letters and and one for small letters.
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Thank you so much for allowing me to partner with you in the education of your child/children.
Many Blessings to you and your family
Ms Sheri
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