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January Newsletter
January 2015 Newsletter, Vol. 1, Issue 11
Our Mission Statement: Learn and Play Montessori School provides a superior quality toddler, preschool and
Kindergarten education, assisting each child grow to his/her fullest potential by recognizing each stage of
development and creating an environment that nurtures and facilitates growth using the Montessori philosophy.
Sincerely,
Aurelia C. Florendo
IN THIS ISSUE:
Announcements..2
Classroom News.......2
School Activities.....2
A Montessori-Inspired
Winter ..........3
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent-Teacher Conferences will continue
this January, starting on Wednesday,
January 7th. Please check below for your
childs classroom schedule.
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Room 2
Dear Room 2 Parents,
Illness
Parents are advised to call the school when their
child is absent or ill. If a child has been absent
due to illness and has been seen by a doctor, a
doctors note is needed upon the childs return. A
sick clearance slip or excise slip will be filled out at
the front desk upon receipt of the doctors note.
The sick clearance slip must be turned in to the
classroom teacher.
December was a celebration of peace for Room 2 children, as they learned about different
holidays and traditions around the world. They learned how to reuse and recycle as they created
ornaments made of plastic bottles!
Thank you to all the parents who came to watch our students perform in the Winter
Concert! All the children enjoyed being Christmas bells, and they loved our songs so much they
are still singing it in class, days after the performance! Thank you for all the thoughtful gifts!
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Room 2 Teachers
Room 3
Dear Room 3 Parents,
Medication
Medication should be in its original container with
the childs full name, and it must not be expired.
An authorization form and medication log must
be filled out completely for every new medication
and signed by a parent.
In the month of December, children did a science experiment on how plants absorb water and
minerals through their roots and transport it to different parts of the plant. Children had fun
observing how the stem and leaves of celery changed colors day by day as we placed it in two
different-colored water containers.
Children had a blast making their own edible Christmas tree craft. During the process of making
the craft, children learned self-control and they used their imagination and creativity to make their
own Christmas tree. Thank you to all the parents for your donations and wonderful gifts.
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Winter Safety
Please dress your child warmly this winter
season. Ensure that the child has a jacket or
coat to wear for outdoor play. Children need to
stretch and energize their bodies, so playtime
outside is encouraged if it isnt rainy or wet.
If it is too cold, windy, or rainy, teachers engage
the children with activities in the classroom
such as games, story time, and crafts.
Room 3 Teachers
Room 4
Dear Room 4 Parents,
The teachers of Room 4 would like to thank the parents for coming to our Winter Concert. The
children worked really hard in preparing for this performance, and it makes them very happy and
proud when their parents come and show their support.
We hope you all had a happy and safe holiday!
Room 4 Teachers
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By R. Juarez
Winter is once again knocking on our doors with its frosty fingers! In such wet and chilly weather, it becomes a challenge to plan
new, engaging activities to enjoy with our children.
A day indoors could feel like a week for a child if there are no activities prepared for him/her. And while staying indoors might not
sound too inviting after a few days of rain, there are plenty of indoor activities that could be enjoyable and productive!
Digging Up Dinosaurs:
Place small toy animals such as dinosaurs inside a small container of water before freezing
it. When it is frozen, have your child dig the dinosaurs out by rubbing the surface of the
ice with a toothbrush, and record how long it takes to dig up the dinosaur. Not only will
your child be learning about the properties of ice, this activity also strengthens their small
hand and wrist muscles. You could also try freezing other toy animals such as polar bears,
and talk about hibernation!
If the sun is out on a winter day and it is warm enough to play outdoors, bundle up and bask in the crisp aroma of winter!
Here are a few ideas for outdoor winter fun:
Winter Scavenger Hunt:
Silly Songbird Game:
Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa with your child
and listen to different bird songs in your
own backyard or at a local park.
Encourage your child to imitate the
sounds and pinpoint where the bird
songs are coming from.
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WE
OUR CHILDREN.
PLEASE HOLD YOUR CHILDS
HAND DURING DROP-OFF
AND PICK-UP, ESPECIALLY IN
THE PARKING LOT.
The school opens from 7:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. The school director
gives tours at 9:00-11:00 A.M. during the Montessori activity
period. This is the best time to observe the children at work with
different subject areas. Orientations are scheduled at 1:30-3:30
P.M. daily. You may bring your child to the tour, and the child
may observe the classroom during the Montessori activity
period. Please call the front desk to schedule a tour.
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