Chrsitmas Party

Our Christmas party this year will be on Thursday December 16th. During class on Thursday we picked names for our gift exchange. (See below - the person's name is a BIG SECRET!) Please help your little one choose a $5 gift for our party. It does not take much to please these little ones. On our party day, please bring your gift, wrapped with a gift tag saying: To:_____ and From:_____, so we will know whose is whose. We will open our gifts, one at a time, so everyone can enjoy the excitement. The child that is giving is truly as excited as the one receiving, what a special feeling!


Alyssa to buy for: Koko
Ashley to buy for: Bailey
Bailey to buy for: Max
Brodie to buy for: Kennedy
Cece to buy for: Dallin
Dallin to buy for: Ruby
Grant to buy for: Brodie
Katie to buy for: Alyssa
Kennedy to buy for: Ashley
Koko to buy for: Cece
Max to buy for: Grant
Ruby to buy for: Katie

HAPPY SHOPPING!

December Newsletter

Dear Parents:
Warmest Holiday Wishes and an early Merry Christmas! This month is going to be really exciting as we begin back where we left off on learning our letter sounds, starting with...

1. J=Jungles. This unit is going to be super busy and fun. We will learn everything from what a safari is, to all the animals that live out in the deep of the jungle! Snack will Jello.

2. K = Kings and Queens. This week your children will become royalty! We will learn about what rulers do, how they dress, where they live, etc. Snack will be Kabobs of fruit!

3. Christmas Week. Our party will be on Thursday December 16th. We will be picking names for our gift exchange this week.

Book orders are due December 2nd. Also, we will be closed for Christmas break from Tuesday December 21st through the 3oth. Our first day back will be January 4th!
As always, please call with any questions or concerns.


Britni

November Newsletter

November Newsletter

Dear Parents:

Happy Fall/Thanksgiving! I have so much to be thankful for including you, wonderful parents, and your sweet little ones! This month is going to cover the following:

1. H= Health. We are going to cover some VERY important basics, including, but not limited to: why it is important to brush your teeth, wash your hands, and eat certain foods! Snack will be Hot Dogs (by popular vote from the children who keep asking me when we get to eat hots dogs at school!)

2. I = Insects and Spiders. This creepy, crawly unit is a favorite. We will talk about and handle some of our most favorite critters (i.e. ladybugs, butterfly, crickets, etc) Snack will be Ice Cream.

3. Thanksgiving Week. We will be learning about the first Thanksgiving as well as having our very own feast on the 18th. For that day we are asking each child to bring a food to share with his or her friends in honor of Thanksgiving Day! Please respond via the comments section with something you can bring - and remember to please cut or make the portions sizes very small, it does not take much to fill these little tummies up! This feast will take place at 11:15 to 11:45 - so your child can count this as their lunch for that day!

Please remember there is no school on the 11th for Veterans Day nor the 23rd or the 25th for our Thanksgiving break! Enjoy this special time with your family and loved ones.
Firefly book orders due on November 2nd!

Call me if you have any questions about this information! Thanks for always blessing me with your smiles and sweet attitudes. Have a great month and know that I love your children!

Love,
Britni

October Newsletter

October Newsletter

Dear Parents:

Happy Fall! We're having a great year so far, and zipping right along with our alphabet. Now that we are done with A, B, and C here is what your child can look forward to this month:

1. D= Dinosaurs. This unit is going to be a blast. We are going to read about, recognize, and learn some names of various dinosaurs. Snack will be Donuts.

2. E= Everyone is Different - Don't forget to have your child bring in a family picture on or before October 12th (preferably a 5x7 size!) We are going to discuss how everyone is unique, comes from different families, and has different feelings. Snack will be Eggs.

3. F= Farms. We will be learning about how farmers work with fruit, vegetables, and animals! We are taking our next field trip on the 20th of this month - that coincides with this unit. Snack will be Fruit Snacks.

4. G= Ghosts and Goblins (Our Halloween Unit). On the 28th the children can wear their costumes over their clothes! What they take off will just come home in their buckets. This week will be filled with lots of Halloween stuff including "Trick or Treating" around our neighborhood. Snack will be Grapes (eyeballs).

Firefly book orders due on Thursday, October 12th!

Thanks for your support and trust. I am really enjoying your little ones so much. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns; I am always open to helpful suggestions. Enjoy October!

Britni

September Newletter

Dear Parents:

This month we will be covering:

1. Welcome Week - This unit centers mainly around the story "The Kissing Hand" by Audrey Penn. If you have it please read it to your child prior to the first day of school so that he/she is familiar with it. Snack will be "Kissing Hand" cookies

2. A= Apples - Don't forget to have your child bring his or her favorite color apple (9/14/10)! Snack will be Apples dipped in peanut butter and carmel.

3. B= Bodies - An introduction to the 5 senses which will be applied in almost every lesson here on out. Snack will be Bananas

4. C= Community Helpers - A look at the people in our neighborhood and what they do. Snack will be Cheese and Crackers

***If your little one does not seem interested in the letter sounds, don't worry - they will bloom in their own time!

Reminder Firefly book orders are due September 9th!

Sharing time will also begin on the first day of school. Please see the list on the right hand side to find out what day of the week your child gets to bring something special. Please help your child pick out ONE item and discuss with them what they would like to say about it.

Thanks to everyone who made it out for the open houses. Please e-mail or call me with any questions!

See everyone Tuesday,

Britni

A New School Year!

Hello All:
It is time to start up the preschool blog again! I can not believe the school year is almost here. I hope you all had a wonderful summer and are ready to get back in the grove of things. We have some new and exciting things coming up this year, but the most exciting is our new teacher: Ms. Trish! She will be here on Tuesday and Thursdays from 10:30 to 12:00 when we have all the children are here. Trish has many years of preschool/childcare experience as well as a degree in child development. We are excited to have her on board!
Other than that, we hope to see everyone at the Open House on the 31st. We will be there to answer all your questions and to help your child feel ready for his/her first day! Please check the website regularly for a list of upcoming events. See everyone soon!

Dear Parents:
Where has this year gone? I want to share some year end thoughts with all of you. What a pleasure and privilege to have shared in your little ones lives this past year. To watch their growth and development, engage with them in learning, and watch their imagination has truly been an amazing experience. When I look back over his year's experiences, I feel that some how the tables have been turned. I have been the student and your children have been the master teachers.

From them I have learned to trust, to be happy, to hope, to look for good in others, to laugh, to be forgiving, to take great joy and pride in the simplest of pleasures, and to not upset another student or they might disinvite you from their birthday party! Don't worry - you always get the invite back!

And THANKS to you parents, your children are wonderful because of your examples. Even with all of life's interesting twists and turns, it is wonderful and so full of goodness. Enjoy your summer and remember to laugh and say "I Love you" a lot. Come back and see me anytime!

Wishing you all Love and Happiness, Britni Nelson

Summer School Information

Hello Summer School Friends!

This summer we will be using popular children's literature for our themes! The outline goes something like this:

JUNE: School every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 to 12:30 starting Thursday June 3rd to Tuesday June 29th.We will be covering the "If you give a ...." book series by Laura Numeroff as well as doing a section on Father's Day/ Independence Day

JULY: School will NOT be held July 1st (in observance of the holiday) but will be every T/TH from July 6th to July 29th. We will be covering some Dr. Seuss stories as well as David Soman's Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy series

AUGUST: School will be held the first two weeks of August only, from Tuesday August 3rd to Thursday August 12th.We will be covering Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and Chicka Chicka 123 in review for the up and coming school year!

Tuition is as follows:

June $160

July: $160

August: $80

Please pass this along to anyone who might be interested!

THANKS

Britni

May Newsletter

Dear Parents:
I can not believe that Spring is here and that school is almost over. We have a busy few weeks coming up, and then you will have your summers to enjoy!!! Here are what we are working on during our last month here:

1. Y= Yawning. This is our bedtime unit. We will be having fun talking about routines, bedtime stories, and even having a pajama party on Thursday! Snack will be Yogurt.

2. Z = Zoo. We will be talking about and exploring all the different animals that one might encounter at the zoo, plus taking a field trip to the Folsom Zoo. Snack will be Zoo Crackers (o.k. so they are called Animal crackers - but I tried!)

3. We will be doing make-up work and gradution prep.

You children have been such a joy. They have learned so much and have taught me so much! I am so happy that so many are returning next year, and am so proud of those going on to Kindergarden!!

Britni

Dear Parents:

Hello and welcome back from Spring Break! Hope everyone enjoyed their time off. This month we are going to get really busy learning about...

1. U = Under the Sea. We will learn about marine life, and make some fun crafts to help us better understand our water friends. Also, be on the look out when you come to school as some stuff might be Upside-down! Snack will be an Upside-down cake.

2. V = Vegetables. This unit will focus on healthy eating. We will learn where veggies come from as well as sample quite a few of them. Snack will be Vegetables of course!

3. W = Weather. We will explore the wonderful world of weather as we observe and create some of our own! Snack will be Waffles.

4. X = X marks the spot. This is our fun pirate week. Snack will be X-tra cheese pizza!

Book Orders will be due on April 27th!

This is always such a busy, joyful time of the year! I am happy to be a part of your little one's lives. "It's no small matter to be loved by one who is so fresh from God."

Britni Nelson

March Newsletter

Dear Parents:

Happy Almost Spring! This month on the 10th we will be going to the Fire Station at 8890 Roediger Lane in Fair Oaks. Be there at 10:00 a.m. or meet a few minutes early at my house. If the weather is nice, I will be walking! Then on the 17th at 12:15 we get to watch Orangevale Open's Willy Wonka play! This should be really fun - and they will be providing a snack. If your child needs a ride to any of these activities let me know and I can arrange this. Also during the month of March you can expect your child to learn about...

1. R = Rainbows. This unit deals mainly with colors. We will be mixing and matching and experimenting with them all week! Snack will be Raisins and Roll-Ups

2. S = Safety. We will learning about all different kinds of safety from traffic to strangers. Of course there will be a section on fire safety which will correspond nicely with our field trip! Snack will be Sandwiches.

3. T = Transportation. This section is a sure favorite. We will talk about all the different ways people can be transported! Snack will be a Trail Mix.

4. Easter Week = Activities will revolve around this favorite holiday!

There will be no school on March 30th and April 1st as the school district observes this week for Spring Break. Returning students need to have registration in by March 4th and Book Orders due Tuesday March 9th. What a wonderful time of year! Enjoy the newness of each day and look for the joy along the way!

Britni Nelson

2010-2011 School Year Registration

It's that time of year again folks: time to sign up for next year!
Next year brings some fun changes in time and activities available. I will be adding an outdoor messy easel and a listening center that the children can use during free time among other things. =)
In order to maximize the opportunity to get to know other children and combine for large group activities, I am leaving the 9:00 session and changing the 12:30 to a 10:30. The proposed schedule would go something like this:

9:00 - 12:00:
9:00 - Free time
9:30 - Circle Time
9:45 - Theme
10:15 - Snack
10:45 - Letter
11:15 - Combined Sharing
11:45 - Closing Circle

10:30 - 1:30:
10:30 - Free time
11:00 - Circle Time
11:15 - Combined Sharing
11:45 - Letter
12:15 - Snack
12:45 - Theme
1:15 - Closing Circle

Of course during the window of time that there will be all the children here, I will have another teacher on hand! This new schedule will work nicely because when one group is doing an indoor activity another will be doing an outdoor activity. This will also allow us to combine for parties/large group activities! I am really excited for this next year as I have some great new ideas to share with your children!

Of course registration is open to returning students FIRST! Please have:

Your registration form into me by March 4, 2010!

a. If you are a returning student you do not have to pay the $50 deposit.

b. If EITHER time would work for you do not select a preference. This way I can organize the children into groups that I think would learn well together.

Please look in your e-mail for a registration form!
THANKS!

February Newsletter

Dear Parents:

Where has time gone? I can not believe it is February already! As many of you have noticed we have started our sign in process. Each morning, as the children come in they will have to find their name on the table and trace it. This will give them a chance to practice writing their name daily as well as an opportunity to read not only their own name, but their friend's as well! I handed out copies to everyone last week - so make some copies and practice at home! This month we are going to get going on....

1. P = Pets. We will be talking about different types of pets and what having a pet entails. Parents are welcome to bring pets the last 10 minutes of class on Thursday February 4th! Snack will be Pizza.

2. Presidents and Valentine's Day Week. (There will be no lettered objects to bring to me.) The actual Valentines party will be Thursday February 11th. Each child should bring a Valentine for each of their 5 classmates.

3. Q = Quilts. We will be learning about how although we may just be one person, we can make a large difference! (Just as a piece of fabric is not much until combined with others to make a quilt.) Thursday February 25th each student can bring a Teddy Bear which will be used for a picnic on the quilts! Snack will be Quesadillas.

There will be no school the week of 15th to the 19th in observance of Presidents Day.
Book Order due Tuesday February 9th.

Your little ones continue to bring much joy, and I learn from them daily!

Britni Nelson

January Tree

January Newsletter

Dear Parents:
HAPPY NEW YEAR! I am so happy to have everyone back together and hope that all of you have had a joyful Christmas Holiday. Thank you for all the wonderful treasures that I received at our Christmas party! And thanks too, for your support in helping your little one be prepared with their gift for that special day; it was a fun day! This month we are focusing on....

1. L =Luau. This unit is so fun to do in the dead of winter! We will be talking about the beach, playing limbo, and learning customs. Hopefully all this warm talk will make spring come soon! Snack will be Lemon and Lime flavored treats.

2. M =Music. This week we will be experimenting with different musical instruments - and even making some of our own! Snack will be Macaroni and Cheese.

3. N = Nursery Rhymes. We will be learning, acting out, and reciting nursery rhymes, some will be familiar and some will not. This unit should be really fun and enjoyable. Snack will be Noodles.

4. O =Outer Space. This week will be take our adventures out of this world. Our focus will be things we can see in the sky and our solar system. Snack will be Oranges.

Book orders are due Tuesday, January 12th.
May your New Year be filled with happiness!
Britni