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