The year is off to a great start so far and we’re enjoying spending the winter season with you and your children. Now that we’ve all had a chance to settle back in we want to take this opportunity to remind you about Links 2 Home and the other communication tools we use to keep in touch.
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 always know what is going on. Though we send information through Links 2 Home, our calendar can be printed or even downloaded directly to your device. Our menu and school year calendar can be printed or saved for easy reference as well.
President’s Day
Our school will be closed on Monday, February 21st for our annual Professional Development Day! We will reopen at 7 am on Tuesday, February 22nd.
Inclement weather
Winter weather has arrived! Not sure if school is open or if there is a delay? There are several places you can look. We will send out an email through Links 2 Home if there is a closure, delay, or early closure. We will also post any change in our operating schedule on our website.
Food from home
When sending in breakfast or other food for your child, please remember that we are a nut free school! This includes Nutella, peanut butter, almond milk or almond or cashew butter, etc.
Have a wonderful month!
Mary Ellen, Heather, and Michele
From Our Education Department:
4 Easy Hands-On Valentine’s Day Activities for Your Preschooler
Holidays are great opportunities to make new traditions and memories with your family. This month, we’ve compiled four of our favorite Valentine’s Day themed activities perfect for children of all ages.
1. Valentine’s Day Sensory Bin
Grab a bin and fill it with items found around your home or at your local craft or grocery store. Some ideas include pink sand, candy conversation hearts, plastic spoons, small toy shovels, rice, feathers, beads and shredded paper. Your child will have a blast scooping, digging, pouring and sorting the objects.
2. Play Dough Fun
Open-ended toys like play dough help children explore and create without the pressure of doing things the right or wrong way. Lay out a tray for your child and give them play dough, heart shaped cookie cutters, a small rolling pin and items to press into the dough, such as toothpicks, beads or dry pasta shells.
3. Cards for Loved Ones
Traditional paper valentines are not only festive but are also a precious keepsake for loved ones. Provide your child with paper, crayons, paint, markers, stickers, and other supplies, and let their creativity run wild! Encourage older children to use uppercase and lowercase letters. Show enthusiasm in any effort, as this is how they learn that words are powerful and have meaning.
4. Friendship Bracelets
A great way to focus on friendship and love this month is to make friendship bracelets. Making jewelry fosters creativity, while also practicing pattern recognition, concentration and fine motor skills. Give your child red, white and pink beads and yarn or pipe cleaners. When you child is finished making the bracelet, ask them to count the total number of beads used. You can extend the activity by also accompanying the bracelet with a homemade card, as mentioned above.
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February 2022 Newsletter
The year is off to a great start so far and we’re enjoying spending the winter season with you and your children. Now that we’ve all had a chance to settle back in we want to take this opportunity to remind you about Links 2 Home and the other communication tools we use to keep in touch.
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 always know what is going on. Though we send information through Links 2 Home, our calendar can be printed or even downloaded directly to your device. Our menu and school year calendar can be printed or saved for easy reference as well.
President’s Day
Our school will be closed on Monday, February 21st for our annual Professional Development Day! We will reopen at 7 am on Tuesday, February 22nd.
Inclement weather
Winter weather has arrived! Not sure if school is open or if there is a delay? There are several places you can look. We will send out an email through Links 2 Home if there is a closure, delay, or early closure. We will also post any change in our operating schedule on our website.
Food from home
When sending in breakfast or other food for your child, please remember that we are a nut free school! This includes Nutella, peanut butter, almond milk or almond or cashew butter, etc.
Have a wonderful month!
Mary Ellen, Heather, and Michele
From Our Education Department:
4 Easy Hands-On Valentine’s Day Activities for Your Preschooler
Holidays are great opportunities to make new traditions and memories with your family. This month, we’ve compiled four of our favorite Valentine’s Day themed activities perfect for children of all ages.
1. Valentine’s Day Sensory Bin
Grab a bin and fill it with items found around your home or at your local craft or grocery store. Some ideas include pink sand, candy conversation hearts, plastic spoons, small toy shovels, rice, feathers, beads and shredded paper. Your child will have a blast scooping, digging, pouring and sorting the objects.
2. Play Dough Fun
Open-ended toys like play dough help children explore and create without the pressure of doing things the right or wrong way. Lay out a tray for your child and give them play dough, heart shaped cookie cutters, a small rolling pin and items to press into the dough, such as toothpicks, beads or dry pasta shells.
3. Cards for Loved Ones
Traditional paper valentines are not only festive but are also a precious keepsake for loved ones. Provide your child with paper, crayons, paint, markers, stickers, and other supplies, and let their creativity run wild! Encourage older children to use uppercase and lowercase letters. Show enthusiasm in any effort, as this is how they learn that words are powerful and have meaning.
4. Friendship Bracelets
A great way to focus on friendship and love this month is to make friendship bracelets. Making jewelry fosters creativity, while also practicing pattern recognition, concentration and fine motor skills. Give your child red, white and pink beads and yarn or pipe cleaners. When you child is finished making the bracelet, ask them to count the total number of beads used. You can extend the activity by also accompanying the bracelet with a homemade card, as mentioned above.