Now Enrolling Children 6 weeks to 12 years

 

Dar-Lings Newsletter

****DON’T FORGET****
*ALL CLASSES WILL HAVE An easter party ON thursdAY 4/5, SIGN UP SHEETS WILL BE ON THE CLASSROOM DOORS.
*Easter Egg Hunt will also be on thursday 4/5.
*We are closed on Friday April 6th in observance of Good Friday!
Happy Birthday this month to Mrs. Alisha and Ms. Amy!!!

Infants & Toddlers
For April our theme is Sounds and also Construction. Our baby sign this month is water and our color is purple. The shape for April is Oval. Also we will be doing Easter projects and Earth Day projects this month. Have a Happy April!

Pre-School I
Our newest number is 8. As a class, we are counting from 1 to 20; have your child count for you to help him/her practice! This month’s study of the pond has brought a new song into our classroom. The “Little White Duck” may be a favorite at your house as well as the poem “Two Eyes to See”. Ask your child about the animals that live on the pond and have them count the pictures on the number papers as they come home.

Pre-School II
This month’s study of the pond has brought a new song into our classroom. The “Little White Duck” may be a favorite at your house. Our new letters, Ss and Tt, could stand for interesting animals that live in the pond, such as snakes and turtles. We have even brought the study of the pond into our numbers time as we count tadpoles, frogs, and ducks. Keep your eyes open for some “I did it all by myself” artwork that will be coming home this month.

Pre-Kindergarten
April showers are here, but playing “Doggie, Doggie, Who Has the Bone?” in the classroom at recess makes even rain enjoyable. The vowels and consonants are taking on a new meaning as the children continue with their reading. A good foundation is being laid now which prepares the children for the five-year old reading program next year. Writing is a special time each day. The children are proud of being able to write their first name on their papers. If you have not already made arrangements for your child to attend our Private Kindergarten in the fall, we urge you to stop by the front office to do so soon. Spaces are limited. Your child must be five by December 31st, 2012 to enroll.

Private Kindergarten
This month we will introduce subtraction and learn to count and write our numbers by 2’s. We will continue to practice our handwriting skills in writing with phonics. We will do many exciting art projects for spring. We will work on marking vowels and special sounds. We will go over all of the ABeka poems we have learned so far and will continue to practice our reading skills during reading groups and start writing our own sentences. We will also be practicing for our graduation and will be ordering caps and gowns very soon.

Youth
During our studies, we will be constructing family trees, and sharing family traditions & values. Students will be engaged in the many uses of plants, identifying the parts & observe plants on a nature walk. We will analyze the 3 properties of water, measuring liquids, & sampling watery fruits & vegetables. We will use models to learn about the Earth’s changing seasons, observe the Earth’s soil up close & experiment with energy. We will also learn about temperature, air pressure, winds, moisture, & make predictions about the weather. Our summer program is filling up rapidly. Please stop by the front office to reserve your child’s spot now. We hope everyone has a great April.