Our Program


C is for Curriculum
Letter of the week:  

  • We will use the Letter People to teach beginning phonics.  Each week a new Letter Person will come to school and the class will concentrate on that letter sound.
  • We will learn to write the letter of the week using Handwriting Without Tears in the Zaner-Bloser (ball and stick) style.
Literature:

  • We will use a wide variety of children's literature relating to each letter and weekly theme.
Math:

  • We will focus on counting skills, patterns, daily calendar, estimation, and graphing.
Writing:

  • We will use Handwriting Without Tears to strengthen fine motor skills while learning letters.  
  • We focus on many skills to further fine motor coordination like cutting, gluing, play-doh, and also name writing practice.
Cooperative Learning and Play:

  • There will be structured learning centers and unstructured free play times during the day.
  • We also use large and small group settings.
Show and Share:

  • We will have a scheduled show and share time each week.
Star of the Week:

  • Each child will get to be star of the week.
P is for Parent Information
    Arrival
    • School opens at 9:00 a.m.
    • Please make sure your child has used the restroom before school
    • Circle time starts at 9:15 a.m. (Please be on time)
    Dismissal:
    • School is dismissed each day at 1:00 p.m.
    • Please be prompt.  Your child anticipates your arrival and is excited to share with you the events of the day.
    • Stay and Play is dismissed at 2:00 p.m.
    Backpack/Tote Bag
    • Please send a backpack or tote bag with an extra change of clothes.
    Snack
    • We provide a healthy snack each day.
    • Please send a drink for snack and a drink for lunch.
    Lunch
    • Send a healthful lunch and drink to school in a container your child can open.
    • Do not send peanuts.
    Birthdays
    • We love birthdays and will make this day special!
    • Feel free to celebrate your child's birthday from 12:30-1:00.
    • You are welcome to bring individual treats like cupcakes and cookies.
    • Invitations may be passed out at school ONLY if every child in the class is invited.
    Clothing
    • We get messy so don't dress fancy!
    • Dress for the weather and don't forget sunscreen!
    • NO flip flops or crocs they are not safe on the playground!
    Illness
    • Fever free, vomit and diarrhea free for 24 hours.
    • Green snot and pink eyes need a doctor's note to come to school.
    Absence
    • Please let us know when your child will be absent from school.
    Label everything you bring to school!


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