Preschool Posts

Graduating is Bittersweet

 

Dear Parents,

Now you have your child back, the same one you entrusted to my care last fall.  I give them back pounds heavier, inches taller, months wiser, more responsible, and more mature than he/she was then.

Although they would have grown anyway, it has been my pleasure and privilege to watch their personalities unfold day by day and be amazed at this miracle of development.

I give them back reluctantly, after spending so many months together in the same small classroom, we have grown close and will always be a part of each other.  We have lived, laughed, cried, played and learned from each other every day in many different ways. 

Take care of my little friends, they are precious.  Keep in touch because I am interested in your child forever.....whatever happens, know that I am so proud to have had the opportunity to begin your child's school career.  It has been a fun and rewarding experience to watch them grow with confidence each and every day.

Check out the pictures of our graduation ceremony:

          

    
 

 

The Virtual Vine

                                               

Special Education at the Virtual Vine  This is a site I ran across which deals with any kind of special needs disability you can think of.  The sites are hopefully helpful if you have questions or want to answer questions for a friend.  Have you ever found that just because you have a child with special needs, everyone thinks you're an expert?   Read a few of these and you will be!

                                                                

Safari pics

          

View these photos of our "Safari" last week.  The kids had a ball and I think they learned alot about wild animals! 

I have lots more and will gladly share, just let me know.

         Patrick                                   Royce

                  Welcome to our class !

                                                     

Free Downloads for Parents

Download Welcome to Washington Learning Systems

This is great website for activities, strategies, learning differences...etc.

Check it out - it free!

A Day Out for You

  Download A Day Out for You

 

Saturday, February 28^th

Any Time between 11:00am – 3:00pm

 Use this time for you to go

out to lunch ~ shopping ~ to a movie ~ or just somewhere to relax

 and we will care for your children.

 Music

Crafts

Playtime

Lunch (Hotdogs, chips, cookies, juice & water)

Quality Care

All of your children are welcome and there will be appropriate activities for all kids!

 NorthStar Chuch

Compass Center Building ~ 3413 Blue Springs Road ~ Kennesaw, GA 30144 ~ Directions online at www.northstarchurch.org

You can fax the attached registration form to 770-420-8688, email to tricia.levy@northstarchurch.org or drop it by our church office Monday – Thursday, True North Building at the address above.  You will receive a confirmation by email or phone.

A Day Out for You

  Download A Day Out for You

 

Saturday, February 28^th

Any Time between 11:00am – 3:00pm

 Use this time for you to go

out to lunch ~ shopping ~ to a movie ~ or just somewhere to relax

 and we will care for your children.

 Music

Crafts

Playtime

Lunch (Hotdogs, chips, cookies, juice & water)

Quality Care

All of your children are welcome and there will be appropriate activities for all kids!

 NorthStar Chuch

Compass Center Building ~ 3413 Blue Springs Road ~ Kennesaw, GA 30144 ~ Directions online at www.northstarchurch.org

You can fax the attached registration form to 770-420-8688, email to tricia.levy@northstarchurch.org or drop it by our church office Monday – Thursday, True North Building at the address above.  You will receive a confirmation by email or phone.

Free Parent Downloads

  Early Language and Literacy Activities

To download materials go to http://www.walearning.com and click on the purple button that says "Free Parent Education Handouts" on the home page.
 
These materials include twenty home and community activities for adults and children birth to three that encourage early language and literacy development.  They are appropriate for children with disabilities as well as children who are developing typically.
 
Each of the twenty activities includes an activity description, and hints for making the activity fun and developmentally appropriate.  In addition to the activities, you can download an activity checklist that helps parents and caregivers notice their children's skills, and also cues adults to examine and grow their own interactions with children.
 
The materials are specifically designed to address the three key skills of 1) language development, 2) sounds and rhythms, and 3) general book and print awareness.
 
 
The files are in PDF format to allow easy and secure downloading.   
 
·        A brief introduction to the materials
 
·        Activities and hints for adapting them to the child's specific needs
 
·        Activity checklists for self-evaluation by the adult
 
 
The materials are made available by Angela Notari-Syverson and colleagues, and may be copied and distributed as long as they are not sold.
 
To download materials go to http://www.walearning.com and click on the purple button that says "Free Parent Education Handouts" on the home page.

Talk about Behaviors

January 22, Very informative seminar on different behaviors.

Download BehaviorTalk1-09.

Conference Week

Download Conference week is January 26

Santa's Visit

Download Presentation Santa

Thank you all for coming to our Holiday Social.  The kids were really surprised and just a little leary of the big guy.  It’s so much fun to see their faces in awe.  Doesn’t Ms. Owens look like the real thing next to Santa?  I’ll have to keep this picture accessible for proof that she really is “my little elf”.  Really!  Enjoy the pictures and have a wonderful holiday season.

Amy was right when she said that we were the ones who are blessed to teach your children.  This year in particular, I have seen so much growth in each one of them.

 He’s speaking Spanish to Jesus.

Keep up the good work and “follow-through” at home.  Your constant support makes everyone’s job so much easier.  I wish you all a safe and happy holiday.  Again, thank you for your support in teaching your child.

Sincerely,

Jana Hill

(These were the only pictures of mine that came out,  Amy has lots more)