Pink-E-Pie’s Play Palace, Inc. August 2014

1. Pink-E-Pie’s Play Palace, Inc. August 2014 August 2014 Lazy Day-10th Middle Childs Day-12th Left Handers Day-13th Public Schools Start-18th Tonti. town Grape Festival-5th-9th Washington Country Fair 8/28-9/1 Infant News Ms. Melissa For the month of August, we will be doing some painting and exploring different colors. We will also introduce numbers and counting objects. It’s never too early to start. Lastly, we will focus on loving touches and sharing with our friends, while continuing working on our self-help skills. Please remember to dress your children in summer attire as we will be going outside when we can. • What’s Happening? • Well, the new school year is among us, along with a few new changes. First, we want to send a big farewell to all our children on their way to kindergarten this year. We are very proud of you and you all will be very missed. We know that you are going to do amazing on your new journey! • If you did not get the memo, there has been a staff schedule change. Ms. Alex will be the person now opening at 6:30, followed by Ms. Leanna at 7:00. The closers will either be Ms. Brandee or Mrs. Robin. If you have any questions regarding the schedule change • Justa reminder that we now except debit and credit cards. Robin is the one able to run them, so when you see her, feel free to have her run your card to pay on your bill! • August Birthdays • Bailey 20th • Rylee Jae 22nd • Parents- • We will celebrate all children’s birthdays on August 22ndso that no child is forgotten. We will provide cupcakes for the center and your child will go home with a fake tattoo and balloon animal. If you wish to bring something on that Friday, you are more than welcome! • We are still offering the computer parenting classes. Ask Mrs. Robin or • Ms. Leanna for details!

2. Toddler News • Ms. Desirae • Toddlers will have a full month this August. We will start with some bird watching and duck hunting, then follow it up with learning many of the nursery rhymes, we grew to love. We are also going to experience the great outdoors by having a lunch picnic outside. To end our month, we will begin the lesson of dinosaurs. I am super excited to get this month underway!! Pink-E-Pie’s Play Palace, Inc. August 2014 • Notes from Ms. Leanna • If you have any stresses or concerns regarding our center, please fill out a stress buster card located by clock in computer. • Please remember to clock your child in and out everyday. This helps us keep track for billing and food servicing purposes. • Please report any changes to addresses and or phone numbers for home, cell and work. • Please remember that your child’s artwork can be viewed in their art portfolio, located in the lobby. • If your child is missing any socks, please take a look in our Lost & Found sock drawer. They may have found their way in there. Preschool News Ms. Alexandria & Mrs. Brandee For the next four weeks, we are going to cover various topics, including Night & Day, Our 5 Senses, and starting week 3, will introduce parts of our new curriculum, beginning with All About Me and Families! We are excited to begin our curriculum and discover what all it has in store for us. Also, upon week 3, we will start back up on our homework, which will be out on Monday’s and be due back on Fridays. We are excited for the new school year and hope you are too! 10 Tips for Back to School Prep Buy School Supplies Early Mark Your Calendar With All Upcoming School Events Reestablish Bedtimes And Mealtimes Turn Off The TV Visit Childs School And New Teacher Select The Designated Homework Spot Together Select The Designated Backpack And School Lunch Spot Set Alarms Around House Make Lunches The Night Before Have A Positive Attitude About School