This week we are finishing up our apple unit. We are making our own version of the Dr. Seuss classic Ten Apples Up On Top. The MWF class made apple chips on Friday and will get to taste test them on Monday.
Color of the Week - Purple- don't forget your purple contribution to our class collage.
We will finish up the week and our fall color study experimenting with the three primary colors to see how many shades of secondary colors we can make.
A special WOO WOO Award goes out to the parents who were able to participate in last Saturdays work party. To be honest, I was a little concerned at first because not that many came...but boy were they worker bees! Toys and chairs were sanitized inside and the playground looks AMAZING!! The garden is prepped and ready for planting. Hopefully we will get some seeds and plants in within the next couple weeks. Thank you,...we recognize and know Saturday morning are precious...it makes us as a staff feel very good when you take the time out of your busy lives to give that little extra to the kiddos. In their own special way they really do appreciate it!
Next work party is Saturday, November 5th...if you just can't wait that long, there is a good possibility we will be looking for a few grass/landscaping fairies to help us over seed the playground on Saturday, October 8th...more info to come....
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
September 19th - Sepember 23rd
This Week in School…
Apples, Apples & More Apples!
We will paint with, count, graph, taste and cook with apples…YUM! Book Selection:
· Apples
· Pick Me An Apple
· The Little Red House
· Apples Up On Top
Being a co-op, our monthly tuition is lower than other schools because our families “work” at our school completing tasks that otherwise would have be hired out. Working in the classroom as “Teacher’s Aides” is one example. Another example is participating in our work parties. During work days, our families complete tasks such as sanitizing toys, tables and surfaces in the classrooms. Outside, they roto-till the sand and wood chips, paint equipment, pull weeds, wash windows etc. These are all tasks that are done for the safety of our kiddos. Each family is responsible for participating in two work days per year.
Remember these tips for your work party day...
- Wear appropriate clothing and shoes (get ready to get dirty and grimy!)
- Leave the kiddos at home..sharp tools, lawn equipment, bleach and kiddos do not mix!
- Check out our "to-do" list posted outside room 4 and 5. Bring any tools or equipment you think you will need.
- ??????? Please ask either myself or Amy in the office.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
September 12th-16th
Happy Monday Everyone!
Last week the MWF class made a class book themed after the ever loved Mo Willems book Don't Let The Pigeon Drive the Bus. We asked ourselves where does the pigeon want to drive the bus? We got some great answers. Be sure to read it the next time you work in the classroom!
This week we will continue our transportation theme with crafts and activities centered around trains, boats and planes.
Our Color of the week is orange!...remember something for the class collage.
Friday is yoga day. Please be sure to dress you child in clothes that don't hinder their ability to crawl, slither, stretch or jump. (simple shorts, t-shirts, or loose pants work best ...dresses not so much) - Thanks!!
Speaking of yoga....in case you are not able to co-op on Fridays, this is your chance to meet and participate in a Fitness Fusion class taught by Yogini Jeanie. This Friday evening please join us for our first Learn n' Burn of the year.
Date & Time: Friday, September 16th Check-In time is 5:45*
Where: Burgess Hall
What: Parents participate in a 45 minute Fitness Fusion class then can leave the kiddos with us and go have some adult time. Kiddos must be picked up no later than 8:30. You must participate in the parent education class in order to take advantage of the free babysitting!
RSVP to Amy in the office - space is limited!!!
Last week the MWF class made a class book themed after the ever loved Mo Willems book Don't Let The Pigeon Drive the Bus. We asked ourselves where does the pigeon want to drive the bus? We got some great answers. Be sure to read it the next time you work in the classroom!
This week we will continue our transportation theme with crafts and activities centered around trains, boats and planes.
Our Color of the week is orange!...remember something for the class collage.
- How do you make orange? Having covered the world of primary colors, (red, yellow, blue), we will now move onto secondary colors and the combination of primary colors that create them.
Friday is yoga day. Please be sure to dress you child in clothes that don't hinder their ability to crawl, slither, stretch or jump. (simple shorts, t-shirts, or loose pants work best ...dresses not so much) - Thanks!!
Speaking of yoga....in case you are not able to co-op on Fridays, this is your chance to meet and participate in a Fitness Fusion class taught by Yogini Jeanie. This Friday evening please join us for our first Learn n' Burn of the year.
Date & Time: Friday, September 16th Check-In time is 5:45*
Where: Burgess Hall
What: Parents participate in a 45 minute Fitness Fusion class then can leave the kiddos with us and go have some adult time. Kiddos must be picked up no later than 8:30. You must participate in the parent education class in order to take advantage of the free babysitting!
RSVP to Amy in the office - space is limited!!!
Monday, September 5, 2011
September 5th - 9th
Hope everyone had a wonderful Labor Day Weekend!!!
Can you believe it is September? Soon we will all be wearing coats and watching the leaves change. We will harvest apples and the smell of a burning chimney will permeate the air. Oh wait....we live in southern Arizona....soon we will be able to drive with our AC off and windows open (if it is before 9 am), and we won't be able to swim because the water temperature in the pool will fall below 80 degrees BURRRRRR. Oh well, at least we can welcome fall along with everyone else and enjoy baseball...
GO D-BACKS, and football...GO CARDINALS!!!
During this short week, we will concentrate on the following...
Color of the week is BLUE
Transportation
GREAT NEWS!!! The weather forecast is cooler some days this week. I am really hoping for some more outside time. Can you tell these kids have been cooped up a lot?
Can you believe it is September? Soon we will all be wearing coats and watching the leaves change. We will harvest apples and the smell of a burning chimney will permeate the air. Oh wait....we live in southern Arizona....soon we will be able to drive with our AC off and windows open (if it is before 9 am), and we won't be able to swim because the water temperature in the pool will fall below 80 degrees BURRRRRR. Oh well, at least we can welcome fall along with everyone else and enjoy baseball...
GO D-BACKS, and football...GO CARDINALS!!!
During this short week, we will concentrate on the following...
Color of the week is BLUE
- Bring something from home to add to our class collage!
Transportation
- cars, planes, boats, horse -
- How do you get to school? To the park?
- How does your family get the food you eat?
GREAT NEWS!!! The weather forecast is cooler some days this week. I am really hoping for some more outside time. Can you tell these kids have been cooped up a lot?
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