Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Dear Parents,
During February we celebrated friendship and encouraged lots of "friendly" activities.Our children seem to be on their way to understand what being a friend means,caring ,sharing,cooperation and respect.We feel that helping relationships and feelings grow is one of the most important things we do at Joytime.We try to be "children of peace" and to follow Rule #1:Never hurt anyone on the outside and never hurt anyone on the inside,an ongoing goal throughout the year.We enjoyed making lots of kinds of valentines and had fun being a "mail carrier" on Valentine's Day.
The letter "P" helped us celebrate Presidents,as we discussed what a president does,how Washington and Lincoln lived and traveled,including discovering that Lincoln was born in "Hodgenville",Kentucky!Purple,with purple clothes,purple food and art work.And how red and blue mixed together makes purple.Pajama Day was wonderful spending the day in our P.J.'s on our giant bed,including snacks of pancakes & pizza.The M/W/F a.m. and M/T/W/Th p.m. classes also enjoyed a visit from a staff member of the Lake Forest Library who read and told bedtime stories.
We finished the month with alphabet and number recognition(via games,puzzles,songs) art work and even alphabet and number counting snakes.
MARCH INTEREST UNITS:
1.March 4-8.....Real weather
2.March 11-15.....Crazy weather
3.March 18-22.....Welcome to Spring/Green
MARCH TO MAY CALENDAR:
March 23-April1.....NO SCHOOL:Spring Break School resumes on April 1st.
MAY 27.....NO SCHOOL:Memorial Day
May 28.....Last day of school for the T/Th a.m. class
May 29.....Last day of school for the M/W/F/a.m. class
May 29.....Last day graduation picnic for the M/T/W/Th p.m. class
June 8.....Diamond Jubilee Open House (more info later)
PLEASE NOTE:
1.February words:Valentines,friends,presidents,alphabet,numbers,dissolve,sink,float and peace.
2.The M/T/W/Th class will continue to recognize their own telephone number and address during March.You can help by working with your child also.Many children know their phone number now.
HAVE A WONDERFUL SPRING BREAK.Kathleen Hodgen
During February we celebrated friendship and encouraged lots of "friendly" activities.Our children seem to be on their way to understand what being a friend means,caring ,sharing,cooperation and respect.We feel that helping relationships and feelings grow is one of the most important things we do at Joytime.We try to be "children of peace" and to follow Rule #1:Never hurt anyone on the outside and never hurt anyone on the inside,an ongoing goal throughout the year.We enjoyed making lots of kinds of valentines and had fun being a "mail carrier" on Valentine's Day.
The letter "P" helped us celebrate Presidents,as we discussed what a president does,how Washington and Lincoln lived and traveled,including discovering that Lincoln was born in "Hodgenville",Kentucky!Purple,with purple clothes,purple food and art work.And how red and blue mixed together makes purple.Pajama Day was wonderful spending the day in our P.J.'s on our giant bed,including snacks of pancakes & pizza.The M/W/F a.m. and M/T/W/Th p.m. classes also enjoyed a visit from a staff member of the Lake Forest Library who read and told bedtime stories.
We finished the month with alphabet and number recognition(via games,puzzles,songs) art work and even alphabet and number counting snakes.
MARCH INTEREST UNITS:
1.March 4-8.....Real weather
2.March 11-15.....Crazy weather
3.March 18-22.....Welcome to Spring/Green
MARCH TO MAY CALENDAR:
March 23-April1.....NO SCHOOL:Spring Break School resumes on April 1st.
MAY 27.....NO SCHOOL:Memorial Day
May 28.....Last day of school for the T/Th a.m. class
May 29.....Last day of school for the M/W/F/a.m. class
May 29.....Last day graduation picnic for the M/T/W/Th p.m. class
June 8.....Diamond Jubilee Open House (more info later)
PLEASE NOTE:
1.February words:Valentines,friends,presidents,alphabet,numbers,dissolve,sink,float and peace.
2.The M/T/W/Th class will continue to recognize their own telephone number and address during March.You can help by working with your child also.Many children know their phone number now.
HAVE A WONDERFUL SPRING BREAK.Kathleen Hodgen
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
Friday, January 11, 2013
Joytime Diamond Jubilee Year!
This sixieth year heralds the celebration of all our children's achievements and also the retirement of this venerable Lake Forest institution.With the graduating class of 2013,Joytime will officially say thank you and goodbye to our families and friends who have susutained and nurtured us through the years.
The Hodgen family and staff of Joytime Preschool have so enjoyed nurturing and educating three generations of North Shore children.Cooperation,collaboration and seeking peaceful solutions to problems large and small have been at the heart of our philosophy and what we have strived to teach our students.
In our newsletter and on our blog,watch for installments of our Joytime retrospective as well as preparations for our Alumni Open House Grand Finale.Mark your calendars for June 8,2013;families are invited to drop in,visit with old friends,and wish your Joytime clan good cheer and best wishes for the future.
This sixieth year heralds the celebration of all our children's achievements and also the retirement of this venerable Lake Forest institution.With the graduating class of 2013,Joytime will officially say thank you and goodbye to our families and friends who have susutained and nurtured us through the years.
The Hodgen family and staff of Joytime Preschool have so enjoyed nurturing and educating three generations of North Shore children.Cooperation,collaboration and seeking peaceful solutions to problems large and small have been at the heart of our philosophy and what we have strived to teach our students.
In our newsletter and on our blog,watch for installments of our Joytime retrospective as well as preparations for our Alumni Open House Grand Finale.Mark your calendars for June 8,2013;families are invited to drop in,visit with old friends,and wish your Joytime clan good cheer and best wishes for the future.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Peaceful New Year to us all,as well as a happy,healthy and prosperous one.Since the new year will not bring us these things at all the same times,we hopefully will work together to maximize the opportunities that we do have.
We look forward to January and to having fun in the snow.We like to slide down Joytime Mountain,build snow people and enjoy the outdoor time.We do not stay out for long peiods,but find that we all love the outdoor time if we are adequately dressed.
December's activities were conductive to the ongoing sharing process,with gift making for others,decorations for the home and discovering some of the many ways in which people celebrate this wonderful season.Since the giving of gifts is a part of most celebrations,I am hopeful the gifts your children received reflect creative and constructive play.
INTEREST UNITS:
Jan.7-11.....Welcome to New Year/Blue
Jan.14-18.....Snow-Real and Pretend
Jan.21-25.....Peaceful Classroom/Summer in Winter Days
Jan.28-Feb.1.....People & Aniamls in cold places
PLEASE NOTE
1.Reminder:Due to the increase in peanut allergies,Joytime is asking parents when sending in snacks to check labels for peanut oil or when baking.Do not send any treats containing nuts or peanut oil.
2.Car safety:We have had several instances of children heading into the street when coming to their car.If the curbside door is open,this can be avoided.An accident would be a terrible tragedy.Please DO NOT pull forward after your child has been allowed out of the school door.This too,could cause an accident.
3.Winter dressing:(weather permitting)All afternoon children are asked to arrive fully dressed for outdoor play,as our outdoor period is at the beginning of the afternoon.Morning children can carry snow pants,if desired and will wear them home.
4.New envelopes:We start the new year with new envelopes.How long can we recycle them and make them last?
ITEMS OF INTEREST:
1.December words:Customs,Hanukkah,Kwanza,Las Posadas,Christmas,celebrations.
2. Summer in Winter days.January 24&25th.(more information later)
3.Updated name lists will be sent out in the middle of January.
4.We will remain OPEN on Martin Luther King day to observe his birthday and his peaceful philosophy.
5.Picture days will be January 29&30th.Reminder will be sent out closer to the date.
Jan.-May Calendar
Feb.18th-Presidents Day -NO SCHOOL
March 23rd-April 1-Spring Break-School starts again on April 1st.
May 27th-Memorial Day -NO SCHOOL
May 30th-Last day for the T/Th a.m. and last day for the M/T/W/TH p.m. class
May 31st-Last day for M/W/F a.m. class
We look forward to January and to having fun in the snow.We like to slide down Joytime Mountain,build snow people and enjoy the outdoor time.We do not stay out for long peiods,but find that we all love the outdoor time if we are adequately dressed.
December's activities were conductive to the ongoing sharing process,with gift making for others,decorations for the home and discovering some of the many ways in which people celebrate this wonderful season.Since the giving of gifts is a part of most celebrations,I am hopeful the gifts your children received reflect creative and constructive play.
INTEREST UNITS:
Jan.7-11.....Welcome to New Year/Blue
Jan.14-18.....Snow-Real and Pretend
Jan.21-25.....Peaceful Classroom/Summer in Winter Days
Jan.28-Feb.1.....People & Aniamls in cold places
PLEASE NOTE
1.Reminder:Due to the increase in peanut allergies,Joytime is asking parents when sending in snacks to check labels for peanut oil or when baking.Do not send any treats containing nuts or peanut oil.
2.Car safety:We have had several instances of children heading into the street when coming to their car.If the curbside door is open,this can be avoided.An accident would be a terrible tragedy.Please DO NOT pull forward after your child has been allowed out of the school door.This too,could cause an accident.
3.Winter dressing:(weather permitting)All afternoon children are asked to arrive fully dressed for outdoor play,as our outdoor period is at the beginning of the afternoon.Morning children can carry snow pants,if desired and will wear them home.
4.New envelopes:We start the new year with new envelopes.How long can we recycle them and make them last?
ITEMS OF INTEREST:
1.December words:Customs,Hanukkah,Kwanza,Las Posadas,Christmas,celebrations.
2. Summer in Winter days.January 24&25th.(more information later)
3.Updated name lists will be sent out in the middle of January.
4.We will remain OPEN on Martin Luther King day to observe his birthday and his peaceful philosophy.
5.Picture days will be January 29&30th.Reminder will be sent out closer to the date.
Jan.-May Calendar
Feb.18th-Presidents Day -NO SCHOOL
March 23rd-April 1-Spring Break-School starts again on April 1st.
May 27th-Memorial Day -NO SCHOOL
May 30th-Last day for the T/Th a.m. and last day for the M/T/W/TH p.m. class
May 31st-Last day for M/W/F a.m. class
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