A Note From Our Principal:
Happy New Year! I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday season. We can’t wait to start this new year 2022 with you and your children. Thank you to all who participated in our holiday giving initiative in December. We partnered with Philabundance and were able to collect 200 pieces of non perishable food to donate to the local Food Pantry. Thank you everyone for participating in the food drive and helping our children learn the value of giving to our community.
We are looking to begin this new near with a lot of excitement! Along with keeping our children and staff safe with the health and safety protocols, we have planned a lot of fun activities and ongoing learning opportunities for the children during this month of January 2022.
As always, it is an honor to work with your children and watch them grow. Thank you for giving us the opportunity for the same.
Sincerely,
Rukina Contractor
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Winter Weather
The winter season is certainly upon us! The children will continue to go outside throughout the winter season. Please be sure to dress your child accordingly and make sure to label the hat and mittens with your child’s name.
Also, please be sure that your child has 2 extra set of clothes available for the winter weather long sleeves and long pants.
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Inclement Weather
In case of Inclement weather the decision to open late, close early, or close the school for the day in bad weather will be communicated to you through email and text message through Links2Home
We also put an alert on 6ABC for any school closings or delays.
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Links 2 Home
If you’re not currently receiving photos and daily reports for your child you can easily change this by downloading the Links 2 Home app on your phone. Just type ‘Links 2 Home’ in the search bar for the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. After downloading Links 2 Home you can register with the same email address that you used to enroll your child in our school.
Kindly make sure both parents are receiving our emails and text alerts on Links2Home. Please contact us if you need help setting it up.
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Online Parent Communication
In addition to our newsletter the ‘For Parents’ section of our website also includes links to our menu, monthly calendar and school year calendar. We update these items frequently to ensure you’re always in the know.
- Monthly Calendars
- Menu
- School Year Calendar
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Updating your Information in Alma
Do you have a different email address or phone number? Need to add or remove an emergency contact? You can do this at any time in Alma. If you need help logging in or accessing the system please let us know.
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Love Our School? Review Us!
In today’s connected world, many families turn to online reviews to learn more about the reputation of schools. Just a reminder that you can find our school on Facebook, Google, Yelp and other online directories. We’d love more families like yours, so please consider spreading the word about our school.
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Important Dates
January 1st —CLOSED for NEW YEAR’S DAY
January 4th- National Spaghetti Day! Spaghetti for lunch!
January 7th- Sports Day! Wear your favorite team’s jersey!
January 10th – Wear Tie-dye day!
January 13th- Crazy Sock Day!
January 17th –Martin Luther King Day
January 19th – Pajama Day
January 25th —Pretend Snow Day! Wear white!
January 26th- Links to Learning folders sent home
January 28th- National Blueberry Pancake Day! Pancakes for Lunch!
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New from our Preschool Blog:
Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.
With Your Preschooler
January is a great time to reflect on the important work of Martin Luther King, Jr. Although we explore diversity and inclusion all year, we have many activities planned this month to celebrate his life specifically. We’ll be reading books, making arts and crafts, discussing the importance of acceptance and belonging, and much more.
Continue the fun at home by participating in some of our ideas below.
- Perform an Act of Service
Honor the work of Martin Luther King Jr. by spreading kindness and compassion. Some ideas include donating winter accessories to your local homeless shelter, baking cookies for a neighbor, or making cards for loved ones needing a smile.
- Read About His Accomplishments
Books are a great way to learn about Martin Luther King, Jr. and the theme of equality in a way your child can understand. Age-appropriate titles include, “Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King, Jr.” by Jean Marzollo, “The Story of Martin Luther King, Jr.” by Johnny Ray Moore, and “I am Martin Luther King, Jr.” by Brand Meltzer. After reading, ask your child to discuss their own hopes and dreams.
- Host a Birthday Party
Children love and can relate to birthday parties, so host one to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.! Ask your child to help you bake a birthday cake, talk about kindness, sing songs, make decorations, and watch snippets of the “I Have a Dream Speech.”
- Help Your Child Understand and Respect Differences
Martin Luther King, Jr. believed that everyone, no matter skin color, should be treated equally. Reinforce this message at home by reading some of our favorite stories: “Whoever You Are” by Mem Fox, “The Colors of Us” by Karen Katz, and “All Are Welcome” by Alexandra Penfold.
January Newsletter
A Note From Our Principal:
Happy New Year! I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday season. We can’t wait to start this new year 2022 with you and your children. Thank you to all who participated in our holiday giving initiative in December. We partnered with Philabundance and were able to collect 200 pieces of non perishable food to donate to the local Food Pantry. Thank you everyone for participating in the food drive and helping our children learn the value of giving to our community.
We are looking to begin this new near with a lot of excitement! Along with keeping our children and staff safe with the health and safety protocols, we have planned a lot of fun activities and ongoing learning opportunities for the children during this month of January 2022.
As always, it is an honor to work with your children and watch them grow. Thank you for giving us the opportunity for the same.
Sincerely,
Rukina Contractor
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Winter Weather
The winter season is certainly upon us! The children will continue to go outside throughout the winter season. Please be sure to dress your child accordingly and make sure to label the hat and mittens with your child’s name.
Also, please be sure that your child has 2 extra set of clothes available for the winter weather long sleeves and long pants.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Inclement Weather
In case of Inclement weather the decision to open late, close early, or close the school for the day in bad weather will be communicated to you through email and text message through Links2Home
We also put an alert on 6ABC for any school closings or delays.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Links 2 Home
If you’re not currently receiving photos and daily reports for your child you can easily change this by downloading the Links 2 Home app on your phone. Just type ‘Links 2 Home’ in the search bar for the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. After downloading Links 2 Home you can register with the same email address that you used to enroll your child in our school.
Kindly make sure both parents are receiving our emails and text alerts on Links2Home. Please contact us if you need help setting it up.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Online Parent Communication
In addition to our newsletter the ‘For Parents’ section of our website also includes links to our menu, monthly calendar and school year calendar. We update these items frequently to ensure you’re always in the know.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Updating your Information in Alma
Do you have a different email address or phone number? Need to add or remove an emergency contact? You can do this at any time in Alma. If you need help logging in or accessing the system please let us know.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Love Our School? Review Us!
In today’s connected world, many families turn to online reviews to learn more about the reputation of schools. Just a reminder that you can find our school on Facebook, Google, Yelp and other online directories. We’d love more families like yours, so please consider spreading the word about our school.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Important Dates
January 1st —CLOSED for NEW YEAR’S DAY
January 4th- National Spaghetti Day! Spaghetti for lunch!
January 7th- Sports Day! Wear your favorite team’s jersey!
January 10th – Wear Tie-dye day!
January 13th- Crazy Sock Day!
January 17th –Martin Luther King Day
January 19th – Pajama Day
January 25th —Pretend Snow Day! Wear white!
January 26th- Links to Learning folders sent home
January 28th- National Blueberry Pancake Day! Pancakes for Lunch!
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
New from our Preschool Blog:
Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.
With Your Preschooler
January is a great time to reflect on the important work of Martin Luther King, Jr. Although we explore diversity and inclusion all year, we have many activities planned this month to celebrate his life specifically. We’ll be reading books, making arts and crafts, discussing the importance of acceptance and belonging, and much more.
Continue the fun at home by participating in some of our ideas below.
Honor the work of Martin Luther King Jr. by spreading kindness and compassion. Some ideas include donating winter accessories to your local homeless shelter, baking cookies for a neighbor, or making cards for loved ones needing a smile.
Books are a great way to learn about Martin Luther King, Jr. and the theme of equality in a way your child can understand. Age-appropriate titles include, “Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King, Jr.” by Jean Marzollo, “The Story of Martin Luther King, Jr.” by Johnny Ray Moore, and “I am Martin Luther King, Jr.” by Brand Meltzer. After reading, ask your child to discuss their own hopes and dreams.
Children love and can relate to birthday parties, so host one to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.! Ask your child to help you bake a birthday cake, talk about kindness, sing songs, make decorations, and watch snippets of the “I Have a Dream Speech.”
Martin Luther King, Jr. believed that everyone, no matter skin color, should be treated equally. Reinforce this message at home by reading some of our favorite stories: “Whoever You Are” by Mem Fox, “The Colors of Us” by Karen Katz, and “All Are Welcome” by Alexandra Penfold.