NEW LIFE PRESCHOOL NEWSLETTER
February 2010
“FAMILY DINNER/DESSERT EXTRAVEGANZA
OUR TREAT, FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY”
“We Are Honoring YOU!!! Our Families
We Love & Appreciate All You Do!!”
Dinner/Dessert -Thurs. February 25th @ 6:30 pm. Dinner/Dessert will be served in McCray Hall @ 6:30 p.m. Entertainment provided by our Students. They will be sharing with you some of their fondest songs. WE WILL ANNOUNCE THE RAFFLE WINNERS THROUGHOUT THE EVENT. (you may park in the Savings Bank parking lot).
Registration for 2010-2011 School Year: TO BE ANNOUNCED. YOU WILL GET A FLYER REGARDING DATES ON OR AFTER FEB. 9TH .
Bible Verse: “Jesus said,” Love one another.”…” John 13:34
Bible Stories: Feb 1st. Mark 4:35-41 Jesus calms the storm
Feb. 8th Luke 17:11-19 Jesus heals 10 lepers (the man who said thank you).
Feb. 15th No School
Feb. 22rd Luke 19:1-6 Zacchaeus
Curriculum: Friendship, Sharing, Books, Valentines Day & Dental Health
SPA Letters MWF classes are O- Opossum, O-Octopus P- Pelican
Valentine’s Day Parties:
MWF/Kinder 10th 10:30a.m. & 2:00p.m. T-Th 11th 10:30a.m. & 2:00p.m.
Sign-ups for party items will be in the hallway. Each class will exchange Valentines. Homemade Valentines are the best as it fills the child with pride as well as provides “together” time for parent and child. If your child can sign his/her name please encourage him/her to do so. (Don’t do them all in one night but a little each day).
School Holidays: No School Mon. Feb. 12th & 15th President’s Break
Color Day: Pink MWF Classes Wed. Feb. 3rd
T-Th Classes Thurs Feb. 4th
Wear the color pink (child will share with the class what he has worn that is the color pink) and bring a pink colored snack (child will share what he has brought to eat that is the color pink).
Income Tax: We are licensed by the State of California- Dept. of Social Services, and our Federal Tax number is 94-2776640. This will be helpful in preparing your tax returns.
Pajama Day MWF Classes: Wed. 17th- We will be having a “Pajama Read In”. Your child will want to show up in their favorite PJ’s with their favorite book/pillow & blanket. If you would like to sign up to come in your PJs and read in your child’s class please see the teachers board. We encourage grandma’s/grandpa’s/auntie’s/uncles/siblings etc.. to join us if they can. Bring your favorite children’s book /Bible story to share.
Field Trip MWF CLASSES: Fri. 19th Leave 8:45 a.m Leave 12:45p.m.
For our study on dental health, we will be visiting Dr. Jutzy, DDS's office. Oral health is a vital part of our over all general health & were very excited to be learning more information with any parents who would be able to join us. WE WILL NEED DRIVERS. WE NEED YOUR PROOF OF INS. BY WED. 17TH SHOWING LIABILITY 100-300-100 UNINSURED MOTORIST 100-300 & A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT DRIVERS LICENSE. The above information is essential to making this field-trip happen. THANK YOU!!
“Few children learn to love books by themselves. Someone has to lure them into the wonderful world of the we written: someone has to show them the way.” – Orvillie Prescott
Make Reading a habit at Home
Research shows that children who read books for just 20 minutes a day perform better in school
Here are some great ways to get your child reading!
Set aside a reading time. Pick a reading time that is good for everyone. It might be before bedtime or even after homework.
Pick a reading place. It is important that everyone is comfortable so they can enjoy the book. Try reading in the living room, or maybe the dinner table works best.
Read together. One person can read the book, or people can take turns.
Involve and engage listeners. Before you read, point to the book’s title, author and illustrator. Ask listeners, “What do they think the story is going to be about?” As you can ask your family members what they think will happen next. And be sure to engage listeners with exiting voices!
Fill your house with reading materials. Place books, magazines, newspapers, cookbooks, and more throughout the house so your child is surrounded by things to read.
Get caught reading yourself. When your child sees you read, he/she will be inspired to read.
Older siblings read to younger siblings. By reading to a younger sibling, the reader will gain confidence.
Start seasonal traditions. Pick a book to read every year when your child goes back to school. You can also read the same special book during a holiday.
Keep favorite books around. It can be comforting for a new reader to build confidence and fluency by practicing when rereading a favorite book.
