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January 2007

CALENDAR
Monday, January 1	WE ARE CLOSED. Happy New Year!
Monday, January 15	WE ARE CLOSED for ML KING Day

REGISTRATION	NEW NAEYC CRITERIA
Currently enrolled families will have priority for siblings entering our program in Summer and Fall. We will be having registration forms available and will collect fees to ensure your child’s space for both Summer and/or Fall. The date to remember is Feb. 1st-9th for registration! THANK YOU Your generosity for the Adopt-A-Family gifts, the food bank donations, and for teacher/staff gifts, the greetings, cards, and well-wishes---all so overwhelming! THANKS so very much for everything!	Please sign and return your letter that outlined the new NAEYC criteria. We are anxious to get it into place, but we need parent help! Handwashing is critical, and don’t forget to bring in a toothbrush. WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR CHILD’S ART Create a folder or box to put things in. Let your child see your excitement and/or interest in his creation or effort. Display special pieces in inexpensive frames or on the refrigerator. Have an art wall and let the child tape up his favorites.
"SNIPPETS" FROM THE NEWSLETTER:
HOW TO FIND TIME FOR LEISURE Watch out for sinkholes. Managing your leisure time is crucial. One tv show easily leads to another and sometimes another. Ask yourself—do I really want to watch this? What other options do I have? Am I really too tired to do anything else? The reality is that tv often does not make us feel more rested; instead, it drains energy and makes us feel slightly guilty for not spending the time in more fulfilling ways. How do you invest your time? Take stock once in a while by asking questions like, “Is this the way I want to spend Saturday morning?” Will I do this (carpool kids to soccer practice) and then feel resentful later.? Create change by setting priorities. Write down what you do with your time. Then write a plan that’s possible (fighting off perfectionism) and be sure to include some personal time for your interests. We’ve heard it said many times, but it’s true: we must take care of ourselves to be the best we can be for others. Don’t forget that kids need down time too. Tips for saving time: Use a shopping bag for gifts. If baking isn’t one of your favorite things to do, buy baked goods instead of making them from scratch. Use comforters on the beds so kids can easily make their beds. Have a place for everything. Schedule doctor and dentist appointments in the morning, so you are the first patient… Do a reality check. It’s impossible to do it all, so one way to stay on track is to learn to say no…	THE PAPER TRAIL In busy families (and who isn’t these days?), it’s easy to lose track of field trip schedules, school lunches, teacher conferences, and special programs you don’t want to miss. This simple filing system takes only minutes to set up and keeps everything in one place at your fingertips. Purchase a pocket folder for each child, and let him decorate it with drawings and stickers. Keep the folders in a desk or kitchen drawer… LINKING LITERACY TO PRETEND PLAY You see it every day, children playing house, school, and office. They pretend to read books to their teddy bears, write menus for their restaurant, and playschool using chalk and a chalkboard. Literacy development starts at a very early age. With the right kind of materials, modeling, and support, you can help your child… Honey Bran Meat Loaf -1 lb. ground beef -1 cup bran cereal -2 eggs, beaten -1 tsp., salt -½ c honey Mix and put in a loaf pan. Bake at 350 for 1 to 1 ½ hr. Top with1 sm. can tomato paste.
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