Change of home number for Alex Andrasz
M-Th p.m. class (Elana/Albert) 224-636-7210
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Monday, February 4, 2013
Joytime Diamond Jubilee Year
Mr.Hodgen-resident "Grandfather" to decades of Joytime children was an important element of our school.Though mostly behind the scenes as head maintance man,bookkeeper,ect.He frequently came in to greet the children and give high fives and the children looked forward to his appearances!The graduating class of 2001,generously presented Joytime with a popcorn machine and Mr.Hodgen lovingly became known as "Mr. Popcorn Man" when he would put on the popcorn hat and apron.Mr. Hodgen was more than owner of Joytime,he was a beloved part of our school and still missed today!
Mr.Hodgen-resident "Grandfather" to decades of Joytime children was an important element of our school.Though mostly behind the scenes as head maintance man,bookkeeper,ect.He frequently came in to greet the children and give high fives and the children looked forward to his appearances!The graduating class of 2001,generously presented Joytime with a popcorn machine and Mr.Hodgen lovingly became known as "Mr. Popcorn Man" when he would put on the popcorn hat and apron.Mr. Hodgen was more than owner of Joytime,he was a beloved part of our school and still missed today!
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Dear Parents,
We welcomed the new year by considering some of our companions on Spacecraft Earth.Our "after Christmas"tree was decorated in rice cakes with lard and birdseed,plus cherrios chains.We observed many birds and squirrels dining on our patio.We also enjoyed watching the squirrels who come to our window to dine on corn we put out.We also had a discussion about how January was named (after the mythical Janus,who has two faces,one for the old year and one for the new year).
The Tuesday/Thursday class have name cards now to start recognizing their own names.We also celebrated the color blue with stories,water table and art.The M/W/F a.m. and M/T/W/Th p.m. classes learned about Martin Luther King Jr.and his dream.We are discussing how to be peaceful people. (In all the classes.)
We are hoping for more snow days!We hope to play in it,shovel it and tube down "Joytime Mountain".Inside we also enjoyed hanging snowflakes,painting with "snow",lots of snow work including pictures with "popcorn snow" lots of snow songs.We look forward to more fun in the snow.
PLEASE NOTE:
1.PARENTS:With cold and flu season upon us,just as a friendly reminder.If your child has a persistent cough or runny nose,play it safe for others and PLEASE KEEP THEM HOME.Thank you.
2.Please respect our arrival and departure times.If you have a special need to be early or late,please call in advance.If someone new is bringing your child(dad,grandparents,sitter,ect)please tell them not to come to the door untill it is opened.We have had several occasions of children arriving early,or people leaving before their child is inside(the biggest no-no).For your child's safety please see that she/he is entering school before you leave.Gentle reminder:We encourage our children to get into their cars on the CURB side for their safety,as Maywood Road sometimes can be quite busy.
3.The ground hog has predicted an early spring,but winter will be with us still for awhile.Please provide your child with appropriate outdoor clothing,boots,mittens,hats,ect.A jacket is not sufficient.Please help us all enjoy the winter outdoor time.Reminder:Afternoon children need to come fully dressed as we continue to go out first in the winter,weather permitting.
ITEMS OF INTEREST:
1.January words:Happy New Year,Janus,snow,snowflakes,artic,Antartica,Eskimo,Inuit,crystals,experiment and Peace.
2.Our "Summer in Winter"days were enjoyed by all.We played with Florida sand and shells,dipped in the pool and had a summer picnic on our blankets,including Popsicles.What a day,while the cold wind blew outside.
FEBRUARY INTEREST UNITS:
Feb.4-8.....Valentines and friends
Feb.11-15.....Valentine celebration
Feb.18-22.....Presidents & the color purple
Feb.25-March 1.....Fun with alphabet & numbers & Pajama Day(more info later)
FEBRUARY TO MAY CALENDAR:
Feb.13th and 14th Valentine's Day observed.Children may bring in Valentine's.Please DO NOT address them.
Feb.13th...M/W/F a.m. class Valentine's day will be observed.
Feb.14th....T/Th a.m. class and M/T/W/Th p.m. class Valentine's day will be observed.
Feb.18th...NO SCHOOL-PRESIDENTS DAY
March23rd-April 1st....Spring Break
School resumes Monday April 1st.
May 27th ....NO SCHOOL-MEMORIAL DAY
May 30th...Last day of school for the T/Th a.m. class and for th M/T/W/Th p.m. class
May 31st....Last day of school for the M/W/F a.m. class
We welcomed the new year by considering some of our companions on Spacecraft Earth.Our "after Christmas"tree was decorated in rice cakes with lard and birdseed,plus cherrios chains.We observed many birds and squirrels dining on our patio.We also enjoyed watching the squirrels who come to our window to dine on corn we put out.We also had a discussion about how January was named (after the mythical Janus,who has two faces,one for the old year and one for the new year).
The Tuesday/Thursday class have name cards now to start recognizing their own names.We also celebrated the color blue with stories,water table and art.The M/W/F a.m. and M/T/W/Th p.m. classes learned about Martin Luther King Jr.and his dream.We are discussing how to be peaceful people. (In all the classes.)
We are hoping for more snow days!We hope to play in it,shovel it and tube down "Joytime Mountain".Inside we also enjoyed hanging snowflakes,painting with "snow",lots of snow work including pictures with "popcorn snow" lots of snow songs.We look forward to more fun in the snow.
PLEASE NOTE:
1.PARENTS:With cold and flu season upon us,just as a friendly reminder.If your child has a persistent cough or runny nose,play it safe for others and PLEASE KEEP THEM HOME.Thank you.
2.Please respect our arrival and departure times.If you have a special need to be early or late,please call in advance.If someone new is bringing your child(dad,grandparents,sitter,ect)please tell them not to come to the door untill it is opened.We have had several occasions of children arriving early,or people leaving before their child is inside(the biggest no-no).For your child's safety please see that she/he is entering school before you leave.Gentle reminder:We encourage our children to get into their cars on the CURB side for their safety,as Maywood Road sometimes can be quite busy.
3.The ground hog has predicted an early spring,but winter will be with us still for awhile.Please provide your child with appropriate outdoor clothing,boots,mittens,hats,ect.A jacket is not sufficient.Please help us all enjoy the winter outdoor time.Reminder:Afternoon children need to come fully dressed as we continue to go out first in the winter,weather permitting.
ITEMS OF INTEREST:
1.January words:Happy New Year,Janus,snow,snowflakes,artic,Antartica,Eskimo,Inuit,crystals,experiment and Peace.
2.Our "Summer in Winter"days were enjoyed by all.We played with Florida sand and shells,dipped in the pool and had a summer picnic on our blankets,including Popsicles.What a day,while the cold wind blew outside.
FEBRUARY INTEREST UNITS:
Feb.4-8.....Valentines and friends
Feb.11-15.....Valentine celebration
Feb.18-22.....Presidents & the color purple
Feb.25-March 1.....Fun with alphabet & numbers & Pajama Day(more info later)
FEBRUARY TO MAY CALENDAR:
Feb.13th and 14th Valentine's Day observed.Children may bring in Valentine's.Please DO NOT address them.
Feb.13th...M/W/F a.m. class Valentine's day will be observed.
Feb.14th....T/Th a.m. class and M/T/W/Th p.m. class Valentine's day will be observed.
Feb.18th...NO SCHOOL-PRESIDENTS DAY
March23rd-April 1st....Spring Break
School resumes Monday April 1st.
May 27th ....NO SCHOOL-MEMORIAL DAY
May 30th...Last day of school for the T/Th a.m. class and for th M/T/W/Th p.m. class
May 31st....Last day of school for the M/W/F a.m. class
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