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September 2007
| CALENDAR | |
| Monday, September 3 |
WE ARE CLOSED Labor Day |
| Monday, September 10 | Little Bears (2s) Parent Night |
| Tuesday, September 11 | Koalas (3s) Parent Night |
| Wednesday, September 12 | HoneyBears (4s) Parent Night |
| Thursday, September 13 | Grizzlies (4-5s) Parent Night |
| Mon.-Fri. September24-28 | Fall Conferences for Grizzlies(4-5) and Little Bears (2s) |
| WELCOME NEW FAMILIES | TUITION |
| This is the start of our 2007-2008 school term and we welcome our new students with their families to ACLC. Please plan to come to Parent Night which is scheduled for each class. There will be lots of information you need to know! | Remember to pay your monthly tuition on the first of the month, in the box on the sign in/out table. It will be considered late if paid after the fifth. ($25 late fee) |
| FALL CONFERENCES | HANDWASHING |
| Please sign up for your 15 minute conference with your primary teacher. There is a sign up board on the door of the classroom. Be prompt…We look forward to meeting with you! | As you bring your child to school each day, please help him wash his hands. This is a requirement to meet our NAEYC standards. |
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In To Good Communication We can jump-start conversations with children by using skills that can be learned… -Follow your child’s lead. -Ask the right questions. -Actively listen. -Ask open-ended questions. -Give your child enough time to answer questions. -Listen to what your child has to say. -Timing is everything. -Simplify or rephrase a question if you need to. -Repeat what your child has said, to make sure you understand. -Ask another question to extend thinking. |
Back To School Yes, going back to school can be stressful, but it also is a time filled with new adventures. There are tons of things on the to-do lists and lots of advice to give. Most parents are faced with back-to-school purchases like lunch boxes, backpacks, the right paper and the best box of crayons. Along with your child’s school supplies, you might want to pick up a notebook for yourself, too. You can use it for your lists, but it’s especially good for recording the many amazing events that happen throughout the year.
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Some Practical Advice Be interested and involved in your child’s school experiences. Ask specific questions about his day. If your schedule allows, volunteer in the classroom or help with a special event. It’s a great way to get to know the teacher, children, and the routine. Nut and Peanut Allergies The American Academy of Allergy Asthma, and Immunology estimates that up to 8 percent of children in the US are affected by food allergies and that six foods account for 90 percent of those food allergy reactions: milk, eggs, peanuts, wheat, soy, and tree nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews, and often sunflower and sesame seeds. Diagnosing a Nut or Peanut Allergy: Children generally don’t outgrow allergies to peanuts or nuts. The first signs of a reaction could be a runny nose, a skin rash all over their body, or a tingly tongue. Symptoms can quickly become more serious—including difficulty … |
Cut Up Collages Children love to create collages. Give them a sheet of paper to glue on, some old magazines or catalogs, glue or a glue stick, and children’s scissors. Toy collage: Let children cut or tear (great for small muscles) pictures of toys from magazines. Older children can make collages of different categories of toys such as wheel toys, toys for building, toys for outside play, or musical toys. Name collage: his type of collage is quite challenging for older children and helps with letter recognition. Encourage them to find the letters of their name in all sizes and colors of print. Once they’ve collected the letters, …
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