September 2014
Dear Learn and Grow Families,
Welcome to our preschool! We look forward to a great year with your family. At Learn and Grow, it is our goal that you
feel welcome and informed. We hope to
provide a place where kids feel safe to explore, enjoy new friends, and learn how
a real classroom works. Below, please
find some information about how you can help this be a tremendous year for
all.
Routine and Welcome Circle Time
Welcome circle is one of the most important parts of the
day. During circle time the children are
learning to listen, sit still, and participate in a small group. Please try to arrive on time with your
child’s bathroom needs taken care of. Also,
it’s best for all if you attempt to say goodbye at the door. We understand that
some children struggle periodically with drop off. If your child is having a tough morning or
you need to give us special information, please always feel free to come in. We are comfortable helping you and your child
get used to being separated and want to assist you in any way we can.
Behavior
Your child is expected to be courteous while at preschool.
Hitting, biting, grabbing and/or aggressive behavior directed towards other
children or teachers will not be allowed.
Siblings
We have an open door policy at Learn and Grow Preschool. When joining us at circle time, please
monitor any additional children you have with you. It’s distracting to the students when visitors
play with toys or the day’s art activities while they are expected to sit still
and behave. At pick up, please keep
younger siblings in the hallway rather than allowing them to run into the
classroom. It’s helpful if we keep the
flow of children heading in the outbound direction. Once all of the students have been dismissed,
we are always happy to answer questions and chat.
The Ramp
Please be mindful that there are many different activities
going on in the building each day.
Please try to remind your children to use inside voices and quiet feet
while walking up the ramp to the classroom.
Snack
Please sign up for a snack day. There are between 10 to 14 school days per
month depending on which class your child attends. It’s most fairly distributed if everyone
brings snack once every 6 to 8 weeks. When it’s your snack day, please remember
to pack a healthy snack and something to drink.
Sugary treats are fine for birthdays and special occasions. Also, please pack all supplies needed for
your snack including napkins. If you are
sending a large carton of juice or milk to drink, please include cups. (5 ounce
Dixie cups work great for small hands.) If
plates or utensils are needed, please send those too. We do have a back up supply, but can run out
quickly.
Toilet Training
All Tweener and Pre-K students must be self-sufficient in
using the restroom by the start of school in September.
Clothing and Shoes
We are very active and get messy at preschool. Please send your child in well fitting
washable clothing because we can’t guarantee that your child’s clothes will
stay paint and glue free. Also, sometimes
children wear dress up costumes to school.
Costumes and shoes that are too big or floppy can become bothersome when
they are playing. They can end up
spending more time trying to keep their clothes and shoes on than they do
playing and learning.
Information
The main source of school information will be the
monthly newsletters. Look for them in
your child’s cubby a week or two prior to a new month. Here you’ll find information about the
concepts we intend to cover, Show and Tell themes and announcements. Extra copies of the newsletters are posted
outside the classroom door and in a marked bin on the cubby shelf.
Show and Tell
Show and Tell takes place on either Wednesdays or Thursdays. 3 day Pre K class has Show and Tell on
Wednesdays. The Tuesday/Thursday class
has Show and Tell on Thursdays. Show and
Tell themes are listed in the newsletters.
Please try to find something to bring that fits the theme. On Show and Tell days there will be a basket
placed near the sign in sheet. Place
your child’s item in the basket and put their name on it with the tape provided
so that we can return all items to their correct owners.
Again, we look forward to a great year with your
children. Please let us know if you have
any questions.
Thank You,
Ms. Amy, Ms. Faye
& Ms. Pam
Disclaimer: All information is subject to change without notice. Please check https://secure.rec1.com/WA/poulsbo-parks-recreation/ or call us at 360.779.9898 for the most current information.
