Trish’s Tiny Tots December Newsletter

Christmas gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect. ~Oren Arnold

Welcome December! What an amazing blessing to be able to share this holiday season with the ones we love the most! Soon we will be leaving 2012 and ringing in the New Year with many great adventures in store for Trish’s Tiny Tots!

This Month: During this month we will be talking about forgiveness, giving, and peace. We will continue studying our five senses and spend time discussing the many feelings and emotions we have. During art time we will be creating Christmas displays, Santa’s, Snowy days and we will be making gifts for our families! We will continue the process of learning each individual letter per week as well as additional curriculum such as two letter sounds, and site words. We will learn the sounds of the letters, the sign and practice writing them. The children have gotten a great start on their ABC books, and are looking forward to showing off their finished products to their families! We will talk about shapes, colors and numbers and continue to review them for consistency. We will be learning about the months of the year, days of the week and the weather! Each week we will also talk about principles such as kindness, honesty, forgiveness and patience. I encourage you all to review the work the children take home. I would like them to share with you the topics they learn about, so as parents you can continue to review with them for consistency.

Don’t Forget About Your Family Pictures: I love for the children to be able to talk with the other children about their families. Family photos in the classrooms facilitate these conversations. I am working on a new special bulletin board or area to post pictures. I am asking you to send one or two family photos to be displayed in this area. The children really like it when grandparents and pets are included in the pictures too. Please help to complete our family photo area by providing pictures as soon as you can J

Dates to Remember: Friday, December 21^st we will he holding our annual Christmas Party.  The festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 7:30 p.m.  Please bring your favorite dessert to share with the group. This is an after dinner event, so make sure you fill your belly’s with healthy dinner before we enjoy our family’s favorite Christmas desserts! The children will also be singing songs, and giving their parents the gifts they have been working on here.  Please bring a wrapped children’s book for our book gift exchange as well.

Birthdays: Happy Birthday to my sweet Noah who turns 8 on the 13^th of December! Happy Birthday my amazing little boy!

Closures: Trish’s Tiny Tots will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (the 24^th and 25^th) and also in observance of New Years Eve and New Years Day (Dec 31^st and Jan 1^st)

Love and Blessings, Mrs. Trish

Trish’s Tiny Tots November Newsletter

 

Welcome November! This is a wonderful time of the year we can all appreciate the blessings we have all been given. November is the perfect month to honor our family and friends with thankful hearts. 

 This Month: During this month we will be talking about what it means to be thankful for all of life’s little blessings. We will continue studying our five senses and spend time discussing the many feelings and emotions we have. During art time we will be creating displays of yummy Fall foods, turkey’s, Pilgrims, Native American’s and scare crows! We will continue the process of learning each individual letter per week as well as additional curriculum such as two letter sounds, and site words. We will learn the sounds of the letters, the sign and practice writing them. The children have gotten a great start on their ABC books, and are looking forward to showing off their finished products to their families! We will talk about shapes, colors and numbers and continue to review them for consistency. We will be learning about the months of the year, days of the week and the weather! Each week we will also talk about principles such as kindness, honesty, forgiveness and patience. I encourage you all to review the work the children take home. I would like them to share with you the topics they learn about, so as parents you can continue to review with them for consistency.

 Don’t Forget About Your Family Pictures: I love for the children to be able to talk with the other children about their families. Family photos in the classrooms facilitate these conversations. I am working on a new special bulletin board or area to post pictures. I am asking you to send one or two family photos to be displayed in this area. The children really like it when grandparents and pets are included in the pictures too. Please help to complete our family photo area by providing pictures as soon as you can J

 Birthdays: Happy Birthday to our big dude Griffin who turns 7 years old on the 5th. We love you! May this year fill your days with amazing adventures and lasting memories!

Closures: Trish’s Tiny Tots will be closed in observance of Veterans Day on Monday November 12^th and also in observance of Thanksgiving from Wednesday November 21^st through Friday November 23rd.

 

                                                 Love and Blessings, Mrs. Trish

Trish’s Tiny Tots October Newsletter

“Hold on, man. We don't go anywhere with "scary," "spooky," "haunted," or "forbidden" in the title.” ~From Scooby-Doo

September has come and gone already and our preschoolers are well on their way to a successful year!  October is jam-packed with so many creative explorations, crafts and events!!  

This Month: During this month we will be busy creating Halloween art, as well as beginning our alphabet books. We will begin studying our five senses and spend time discussing the many feelings and emotions we have. We will learn about spiders in Science and find out about the life of Johnny Appleseed. We will continue the process of learning each individual letter per week as well as additional curriculum such as two letter sounds, and site words. We will learn the sounds of the letters, the sign and practice writing them. We will talk about shapes, colors and numbers and continue to review them for consistency. We will be learning about the months of the year, days of the week and the weather! Each week will also talk about principles such as kindness, honesty, forgiveness and patience. I encourage you all to review the work the children take home. I would like them to share with you the topics they learn about, so as parents you can continue to review with them for consistency.

Don’t Forget About Your Family Pictures: I love for the children to be able to talk with the other children about their families. Family photos in the classrooms facilitate these conversations. I am working on a new special bulletin board or area to post pictures. I am asking you to send one or two family photos to be displayed in this area. The children really like it when grandparents and pets are included in the pictures too. Please help to complete our family photo area by providing pictures as soon as you can J

Upcoming Events: Mark your calendars! October 15^th – October 19^th (Monday – Friday) we will be having PJ week! Your child is invited to wear PJ’s this week, bring a favorite stuffed animal, blanket and book.  We will be doing a lot of story time reading throughout this week! Our 2^nd Annual Harvest Party is scheduled for Wednesday, October 31^st during the day! We will be having a small classroom party with spooky-silly treats during lunch, pumpkin decorating and a special snack time event with kettle corn and a movie. We will wrap up the end of the day with games and songs.  Parents are encouraged to join us when they are available any time throughout the day. Your children are encouraged to wear costumes on this day with a comfy set of clothing under. Sometime during the month of October we will be planning a field trip to the pumpkin patch.  This date is TBD.

Birthdays: Happy Birthday to our sweet little Ida who turns 2 years old on the 2nd. We love you! May this year bring you joy in your heart and smiles on your face J

Closures: Trish’s Tiny Tots will be closed in observance Thanksgiving On Thursday November 22^nd and Friday November 23^rd.

                                        Love and Blessings, Trish                                    

Trish’s Tiny Tots September Newsletter

“If a child is given love, he becomes loving ... If he's helped when he needs help, he becomes helpful. And if he has been truly valued at home ... he grows up secure enough to look beyond himself to the welfare of others.”

September has come and it is BACK TO SCHOOL for all of our school aged children. What an amazing summer we had here at Trish’s Tiny Tots.  Although there is so much fun to be had in the sun, I think we are all ready for a dose of Washington’s crisp fall wondrous weather. 

This Month: Weekly Lesson plans will be themed around Back to school, Getting to know you, Forever Pets N’ Family and Manners! We will begin the process of learning each individual letter per week as well as additional curriculum such as two letter sounds, and site words. We will learn the sounds of the letters, the sign and practice writing them. We will talk about shapes, colors and numbers and continue to review them for consistency. We will be learning about the months of the year, days of the week and the weather! Each week will also talk about principles such as kindness, honesty, forgiveness and patience. I encourage you all to review the work the children take home. I would like them to share with you the topics they learn about, so as parents you can continue to review with them for consistency.

Family Pictures: I love for the children to be able to talk with the other children about their families. Family photos in the classrooms facilitate these conversations. I am working on a new special bulletin board or area to post pictures. I am asking you to send one or two family photos to be displayed in this area. The children really like it when grandparents and pets are included in the pictures too. Please help to complete our family photo area by the week of September 17th when we begin talking about Pets and Families.

**Our program has made a few adjustments as we comply with the new WAC’s recently introduced for childcare providers in Washington State.  You will notice some changes on our playground, as well as additional posted material and an updated Parent Policy for your review, reference and signature.  If you have not yet updated your Parent Policy, please see me. **

Upcoming Events: Mark your calendars!!! End of Summer Ice Cream Social! This event will be held on Friday September 7^th at 7:00 PM (weather permitting).  The event will be held at the Skate Park in Eatonville.  Ice cream will be provided and I am asking that each family bring a favorite topping (ex. Gummy bears, sprinkles, chocolate syrup, whipped cream, chocolate chips, crushed pineapple and don’t forget to add the cherry on top!)

Birthdays: Happy Birthday to our sweet little Petey who turns 1 years old on the 6^th . We love you! May this year bring you joy in your heart and smiles on your face J

Closures: Trish’s Tiny Tots will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 3^rd .

Reminders: I will be transporting my children to WES bus stop M,T,Th, F during the a.m. hours of 6:40 -7:00 and Wednesdays from 7:40 – 8:00.  I will also be transporting EES students M, T, Th, F during the a.m. hours of 7:40 – 8:05 and Wednesdays from 8:40 – 9:05.  Please be sure you are aware of these times I am in transit.

Love and Blessings, Trish

Trish’s Tiny Tots August Newsletter

“If a child is given love, he becomes loving ... If he's helped when he needs help, he becomes helpful. And if he has been truly valued at home ... he grows up secure enough to look beyond himself to the welfare of others.”

Welcome August! I hope all of our Tiny Tot families had a wonderful celebration with your families on Independence Day.  We learned a lot about this special day as we discussed freedom, liberty and why it is so important to celebrate America’s Birthday

July was an exciting, water blasting time for Trish’s Tiny Tots as we celebrated Independence Day, splashed into Surf’s Up Week, strolled into our Country Fair theme and learned about the importance of Friendship.  As we are in the heart of our summer season, we have begun to use water sensory as part of our outdoor activities (weather permitting). Please send in a bathing suit, towel and water shoes (or old sneakers that can get wet) as well as sunblock and a signed permission slip if it has not been sent in. Please do not send them in a plastic bag as this can be hazardous to young children. A canvas bag with a short handle is preferred. All bags will be in the children’s cubbies so please check for wet bathing suits and towels.

Our program has made a few adjustments as we comply with the new WAC’s recently introduced for childcare providers in Washington State.  You will notice some changes on our playground, as well as additional posted material and an updated Parent Policy for your review, reference and signature.  If you have not yet updated your Parent Policy, please see me.

Upcoming Events: Mark your calendars!!! End of Summer Ice Cream Social! This event will be held on Friday September 7^th at 7:00 PM.  The event will be held at the Skate Park in Eatonville.  Ice cream will be provided and I am asking that each family bring a favorite topping (ex. Gummy bears, sprinkles, chocolate syrup, whipped cream, chocolate chips, crushed pineapple and don’t forget to add the cherry on top!) We will also be singing Happy Birthday to our many Birthday boys and girls we have in August! These Tiny Tots are entering a new phase in their growth and development this month and it’s an absolute blessing to be a part of this amazing experience.

This Month: Weekly Lesson plans will be themed around Splish Splash, Olympic Games and Puppet Madness! We will continue the process of ABC review as well as additional curriculum such as two letter sounds, and site words. We will learn the sounds of the letters, the sign and practice writing them. We will talk about shapes, colors and numbers and continue to review them for consistency. We will be learning about the months of the year, days of the week and the weather! Each week will also talk about principles such as kindness, honesty, forgiveness and patience. I encourage you all to review the work the children take home. I would like them to share with you the topics they learn about, so as parents you can continue to review with them for consistency. This month will be the last month of review as we begin a new year of Preschool curriculum starting in September.

Birthdays: Happy Birthday to our sweet little Logan who turns 8 years old on the 5^th and Cody who turns 3 years old on the 12th!! We love you boys! May this year bring you joy in your hearts and smiles on your faces J

Closures: Trish’s Tiny Tots will be closed August 6^th through August 10^th for my annual vacation time with my family.  Please remember tuition is still due at half the rate of the contracted amount. In addition we will also be closed August 27^th through August 31^st (Labor Day following September 3^rd ) as I prepare for the school year and schedule our family’s required annual appointments.  Please keep in mind that I work very hard, and rarely close.  I am very committed to serving the needs of your families but need to also reserve time to take care of my family as I am not able to schedule time off during regular scheduled hours. Thank you for all of your understanding and support!!

Love and Blessings, Trish

Trish’s Tiny Tots July Newsletter

"You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4, not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers who file by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, but with family picnics where kids throw Frisbees, the potato salad gets iffy, and the flies die from happiness. You may think you have overeaten, but it is patriotism."

Author: Erma Bombeck

Welcome July! I hope all of our Tiny Tot Daddy’s had a wonderful celebration with your families on Father’s Day.  Each child was anxious to give their Daddy’s their very special donut (mostly excited to share it with them) as well as sharing the little treasures they had been working on here. Our Tiny Tot Daddy’s are so loved and appreciated for all of their devotion, leadership and strength they contribute to our families.

June was an adventurous time for Trish’s Tiny Tots as we celebrated Father’s Day, talked about the fun and safety of camping and fishing outdoors and as we anticipate Independence Day we made some fun flags and firework displays while learning the importance of following firework safety guidelines.  June was also Trish’s Tiny Tots ONE YEAR anniversary! Thank you to all of my amazing families who have been a part of my journey, and for those who have recently joined. I look forward to sharing my love and guidance with your precious children each and every day and I feel so blessed for the opportunity. As we have entered our summer season, we have begun to use water sensory as part of our outdoor activities (weather permitting). Please send in a bathing suit, towel and water shoes (or old sneakers that can get wet) as well as sunblock and a signed permission slip if it has not been sent in. Please do not send them in a plastic bag as this can be hazardous to young children. A canvas bag with a short handle is preferred. All bags will be in the children’s cubbies so please check for wet bathing suits and towels.

Our program has made a few adjustments as we comply with the new WAC’s recently introduced for childcare providers in Washington State.  You will notice some changes on our playground, as well as additional posted material and an updated Parent Policy for your review, reference and signature.  If you have not yet updated your Parent Policy, please see me. Also, please note that the weekly lesson plans and menus have been moved to the preschool room instead of the foyer. Please take some time to check out the new material posted. There have been updates to emergency procedures as well, which has been quite the blessing for all childcare facilities because the safety of your precious children is THE most important task we must be entrusted to accomplish. All of these administrative changes have really allowed me to see many more opportunities we can take advantage of to serve our families with the best care possible for your children. 

This Month: Weekly Lesson plans will be themed around Happy Birthday America, Surf’s Up, Country Fair, Puppet Madness and Friendship Week! We will continue the process of ABC review as well as additional curriculum such as two letter sounds, and site words. We will learn the sounds of the letters, the sign and practice writing them. This month we are really going to focus on writing our names.  Many of our preschoolers have achieved this already, and many are really, really close! We will talk about shapes, colors and numbers and continue to review them for consistency. We will be learning about the months of the year, days of the week and the weather! Each week will also talk about principles such as kindness, honesty, forgiveness and patience. I encourage you all to review the work the children take home. I would like them to share with you the topics they learn about, so as parents you can continue to review with them for consistency.

Birthdays: Happy Birthday to our little Miss Ellie, Claire and Ryder!

Closures: Trish’s Tiny Tots will be closed August 6^th through August 10^th for my annual vacation time with my family.  Please remember tuition is still due at half the rate of the contracted amount. In addition we will also be closed August 27^th through August 31^st as I prepare for the school year and schedule our family’s required annual appointments.  Please keep in mind that I work very hard, and rarely close.  I am very committed to serving the needs of your families but need to also reserve time to take care of my family as I am not able to schedule time off during regular scheduled hours. Thank you for all of your understanding and support!!

Love and Blessings, Trish

Trish’s Tiny Tots June Newsletter

My Dad
I love someone dearly. He's kind as can be; He makes me so happy;
He's my dad, you see. He takes me out fishing; We play ball and swim; He knows about everything; I'm so proud of him. And as I get bigger, I just want to grow to be like my daddy, 'Cause I love him so.
- Hazel Fletcher Young

Welcome June! HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY TO TRISH’S TINY TOTS! This year has been an amazing adventure for me and my family. I would like to thank each and every family who has become a part of the Trish’s Tiny Tot program.  You have all been such blessings to my life and to our program!! I am looking forward to many, many years of joyfully enriching the lives of children and building lasting relationships with your families!!

May was an exciting time for Trish’s Tiny Tots as we celebrated Mother’s day, filled our classroom with bumblebees and flowers, and saddled up for our western ranch theme!  Our program has made a few adjustments as we comply with the new WAC’s recently introduced for childcare providers in Washington State.  You will notice some changes on our playground, as well as additional posted material and an updated Parent Policy for your review, reference and signature.  If you have not yet updated your Parent Policy, please see me. Also, please note that the weekly lesson plans and menus have been moved to the preschool room instead of the foyer. Please take some time to check out the new material posted. There have been updates to emergency procedures as well, which has been quite the blessing for all childcare facilities because the safety of your precious children is THE most important task we must be entrusted to accomplish. All of these administrative changes have really allowed me to see many more opportunities we can take advantage of to serve our families with the best care possible for your children.

This Month: Weekly Lesson plans will be themed around Fishing, Camping, Father’s Day and Firework Safety! We will continue the process of ABC review as well as additional curriculum such as two letter sounds, and site words. We will learn the sounds of the letters, the sign and practice writing them. This month we are really going to focus on writing our names.  Many of our preschoolers have achieved this already, and many are really, really close! We will talk about shapes, colors and numbers and continue to review them for consistency. We will be learning about the months of the year, days of the week and the weather! Each week will also talk about principles such as kindness, honesty, forgiveness and patience. I encourage you all to review the work the children take home. I would like them to share with you the topics they learn about, so as parents you can continue to review with them for consistency.

Donuts for Daddy’s: Since Father’s Day lands on a Sunday this year, we are asking that parents sign up on our Daddy Donut sheet what the Daddy in your household’s favorite Donut is! If you could have this completed by Wednesday June 13^th it would give me plenty of time to order the special treats for the children to give to their Daddy’s on the Friday before Father’s Day.

Parent Questionnaire: Please take time to complete the Parent Questionnaire located on the sign in/out cubbies.  I will be using some of these statements in my next childcare flyer. Your feedback is very important to me as it is a priority to serve your children’s needs and the needs of your own family values to maintain consistency, comfort and growth for your children. As Trish’s Tiny Tots celebrates our ONE YEAR anniversary, I would like to continue to evolve as accommodation is made for each and every family enrolled. Spread the word, we are now accepting ENROLLMENTS!!!!! J

Love and Blessings, Trish

One of many fun times with the Daddy of our home! Happy Father's Day to each of our amazing, talented, hard working, appreciated, dedicated and involved fathers.  Your role in the lives of your children is indispensable and utterly important in helping to determine the healthy development of your child. The powerful impact your presence makes, will forever strengthen the body, minds and souls of these precious children you have been blessed with.  Thank you, for all you do for your family's each and every day.  We APPRECIATE YOU!!

The righteous man walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him. Proverbs 20:7 NKJV

Trish’s Tiny Tots May Newsletter

Welcome to the month of May! April was a busy time for Trish’s Tiny Tots.  Our program has made a few adjustments as we comply with the new WAC’s recently introduced for childcare providers in Washington State.  You will notice some changes on our playground, as well as additional posted material and an updated Parent Policy for your review, reference and signature.  If you have not yet updated your Parent Policy, please see me. Also, please note that the weekly lesson plans and menus have been moved to the preschool room instead of the foyer. Please take some time to check out the new material posted. There have been updates to emergency procedures as well, which has been quite the blessing for all childcare facilities because the safety of your precious children is THE most important task we must be entrusted to accomplish. All of these administrative changes have really allowed me to see many more opportunities we can take advantage of to serve our families with the best care possible for your children.

This Month: Weekly Lesson plans will be themed around Bumble Bee’s and Flowers, Mother’s Day, Birds of the Season and Western Ranch! I can’t believe we have gotten to the end of our alphabet! The preschoolers have done so well in this area of retention, and we will continue this process of ABC review as we also implement additional curriculum such as two letter sounds, and site words. We will learn the sounds of the letters, the sign and practice writing them. We will talk about shapes, colors and numbers and continue to review them for consistency. We will be learning about the months of the year, days of the week and the weather! Each week will also talk about principles such as kindness, honesty, forgiveness and patience. I encourage you all to review the work the children take home. I would like them to share with you the topics they learn about, so as parents you can continue to review with them for consistency.

Muffins with Mommy’s: Friday, May 11^th we invite all Tiny Tots and their mommy’s to join us for a Mother’s Day celebration as we enjoy Muffins, Coffee, Hot Cocoa, and Tea at 9:30 AM.

Birthdays: This month we will be celebrating Kylie’s 13^th Birthday and Wyatt’s 10^th Birthday!! Happy Birthday to our sweet children! May this year bring you many blessings and unending peace. WE LOVE YOU!!

Closures: We will be closed on Wednesday May 9^th for an unavoidable appointment.  Please speak to me about rescheduling another day for your child to attend preschool to make up for the curriculum that day, or I will credit you a day for any inconvenience.  Also, we will be closed Monday May 28^th in observance of Memorial Day.

Love and Blessings, Trish

April Showers Bring May Flowers

April showers bring May flowers… Right? Goodness we hope so! Our Tiny Tots are anxious to start planting our spring flowers and vegetables. This is the time of year we begin some outdoor bubble blowing, sidewalk chalk, jump roping, kite flying and much more! Outdoor sensory seems to always be full of endless, open ended activities for children to explore and learn. We never miss an opportunity to learn something new. As we begin to prepare for Easter, your children will be busy creating decorations to fill our classroom and your homes. These items in which your children put so much time and love into, will serve as precious keepsakes for each family.

Outdoor Reminder: Here at Trish’s Tiny Tots we make it a priority to go outside and get fresh air at least once a day.  Since this is a pretty rainy season here in the Great Northwest, please be sure to equip your children with suitable outdoor wear (rain boots, rain jackets, umbrellas or hats etc.)

This Month: Weekly Lesson plans will be themed around Easter Blessings, Farm Animals, Spring into Reading and Watch Us Bloom! I can’t believe we have gotten to the end of our alphabet! The preschoolers have done so well in this area of retention, and we will continue this process of ABC review as we also implement additional curriculum such as two letter sounds, and site words. We will learn the sounds of the letters, the sign and practice writing them. We will talk about shapes, colors and numbers and continue to review them for consistency. We will be learning about the months of the year, days of the week and the weather! Each week will also talk about principles such as kindness, honesty, forgiveness and patience. I encourage you all to review the work the children take home. I would like them to share with you the topics they learn about, so as parents you can continue to review with them for consistency.

Easter Celebrations: Friday, April 6^th we will be having our annual Easter Egg Hunt at 10:00 A.M. I am asking all families to donate 6-12 hard-boiled eggs for us to color throughout the week of April 2^nd – April 5^th.  The last day we will color eggs is on Thursday the 5^th.  For the Easter Egg hunt, the children can bring their own baskets, or I will provide bags for their hunt J
Birthdays: This month we will be celebrating Kipton’s 2^nd Birthday! We will sing him songs and have a special time during the day dedicated to celebrating this precious little Tiny Tot! Kipton, your presence has been such a blessing to Trish’s Tiny Tots.  We look forward to watching you continue to blossom as time goes by. We love you buddy!

Final Decision on Preschool Continuation: We have made the executive decision to continue Preschool all year long (even in the summer).  The only difference is in the summer, we will try to add one field trip per week that emphasizes on the preschool theme of the week.  Consistency is something all of our children thrive on, so to honor that regard I would like to continue the same type of daily schedule and learning atmosphere all year round. J

Love and Blessings, Trish

March 2012

Welcome to the Month of March! As we transition from Winter to Spring, we have many anxious little ones ready for some spring time fun! This is the time of year we begin some outdoor bubble blowing, sidewalk chalk, jump roping, kite flying and much more! Outdoor sensory seems to always be full of endless, open ended activities for children to explore and learn.  We never miss an opportunity to learn something new as the season’s change. Please remember daylight savings begins on March 11^th.   This is the time of year we spring ahead an hour! Also, since St. Patrick’s Day lands on a Saturday
(3-17-12) we will be having  special lunchtime meals and treats on the week of March 12-16^th  as we celebrate the old Irish tradition of St. Patty’s Day!  Feel free to send Irish food items with your children that week to share with the class.

Please remember: Tax forms have been complete since January and ready for each family! Please see me to retain for your records if you have not done so.

This Month: Weekly Lesson plans will be themed around community careers, rainbows, Leprechauns and Clovers and springtime fun! We will review the letters A-W as we move on to X-Z.  I can’t believe we have gotten to the end of our alphabet! The preschoolers have done so well in this area of retention, and we will continue this process of ABC review as we also implement additional curriculum such as two letter sounds, and site words. We will learn the sounds of the letters, the sign and practice writing them.  We will talk about shapes, colors and numbers and continue to review them for consistency.  We will be learning about the months of the year, days of the week and the weather!  Each week will also talk about principles such as kindness, honesty, forgiveness and patience. I encourage you all to review the work the children take home.  I would like them to share with you the topics they learn about, so as parents you can continue to review with them for consistency.
Birthdays: This month we will be celebrating Jackson’s 4^th Birthday! We will sing him songs, and have a special time during the day dedicated to celebrating this awesome little guy! Jackson, you are such a wonderful blessing to Mrs. Trish and the Tiny Tot Crew! <3
Closures: We will be closed Tuesday, March 13^th . Since so many enrollments are part time only, please see me to schedule a different day of care for you so your children do not miss out on their weekly curriculum.

Love and Blessings, Trish Betschart

February 2012

February is here and love is in the air! Winter has definitely been in full force and it seems as though we have had a very eventful, stormy, exciting and unpredictable winter season this year!  This has been a great opportunity for the children to learn more about their surroundings, and how to prepare to for unpredictable emergencies. Our students have been able to get out and experience some of our winter wonderland – when the weather wasn’t too cold or wet. We are looking forward to some warmer weather as our little ones need to have more opportunities for outdoor play, and fresh air :)

Tax forms are complete and ready for each family! Please see me to retain for your records.

This Month: Weekly Lesson plans will be themed around hearts, Valentines, lovable pets and hand print seasons! We will review the letters A-S as we move on to T-W.  We will learn the sounds, the sign and practice writing it.  We will talk about shapes, colors and numbers and continue to review them for consistency.  We will be learning about the months of the year, days of the week and the weather!  Each week will also talk about principles such as kindness, honesty, forgiveness and patience. I encourage you all to review the work the children take home.  I would like them to share with you the topics they learn about, so as parents you can continue to review with them for consistency.

VALENTINE’S PARTY:  Tuesday, February 14^th our class will be having a Valentine’s Day party in place of regular learning time/lunch.  We will feast on yummy, healthy lunch time foods, and end the meal with treats full of the best TLC! Parents, please feel free to donate healthy treats for this very special day.  Children are free to bring Valentines for the other classmates, but are not required.  If your family decides to do Valentines please be sure to send enough for the entire class, and just fill out the “from: s” while leaving the “to: s” blank.

Ill Children:  As we enter the coldest part of the year, illness seems to spread like crazy! Please remember to keep your children home if they present the following symptoms:

• Fever of 100° or above
• A contagious disease
• Drainage from eye or pink eye
• A weeping rash or itching associated with the rash
• Sore throat
• Diarrhea (three or more watery stools in a 24-Hr period)
• Vomiting (two or more occasions within a 24-Hr period)
• Children who are irritable or confused due to illness.
• Children with lice will not be allowed to return until they are lice and nit free.

Love and Blessings, Trish Betschart