January Recap and February News:
January Recap:
January was filled with discussions about snow, winter weather, animals, and hibernation. The children were excited to study polar bears, penguins, and other hibernating animals. They were especially interested in animals that hibernate in caves! Our book of the month, The Mitten, was a huge success. We also studied Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. In which we discussed freedom and cultural differences. After returning from break, the children took time to readjust, and we were happy to have everyone back in school mode.
The children had lots of fun in enrichment classes this month. For Music, the children learned about Beethoven and his impact on classical music. In Art class the children studied about Vincent Van Gogh, they even created a Van Gogh-inspired work based on our book of the month. In Cooking, the children made terrific and delicious treats insipired on the witner animals. For Spanish, the children learned new winter words, along with reviewing all the Spanish words they've learned thus far. Lastly, for computers the children continued their self-pace curriculum through ABCMouse.
February News:
In February, we are studying cultural awareness, friendship, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and the Asian continent. The children will discuss family traditions and cultures, what it means to be a good friend, and what George Washington and Abraham Lincoln mean to our country. Due to the rising number of illnesses, we will be canceling our annual open house scheduled for Feb. 2nd. On Feb. 14th, we will celebrate a Valentine’s Day-themed party in each classroom. Your child is welcome to bring in a Valentine for each class member. Sign-ups for the celebration will be posted on your child’s classroom door the week prior.
We are looking forward to the exciting activities February will bring.
Our snack host program is an excellent opportunity for direct involvement in assuring the children eat a healthy snack each morning. We want to thank our parents for your commitment to our program. Your continued dedication to ensuring our program succeeds is much appreciated. Once again, thank you for all you do!
