February Events
Don't forget to wear red on February 12 . February 22 is Teddy Bear Picnic and Sleep-over. The children get to bring their favorite Teddy Bear to school for a picnic and then their bears sleep over. I wonder what they will get up to when there is no one around.
Remember to dress your child appropriately for the weather as we like to go outside as much as possible during the winter. This includes ski pants, mitts and hats. Also check the website for school closures and bus schedules during poor weather conditions.
As you are aware we have had lots of children away with the flu. We have several children who have immune compromised systems and can become quite ill if exposed to viruses. Please make sure to keep your child home until he/she is feeling better and call the school to let them know they will be away.
Thank you.
Sign Language
For anyone interested in continuing or refreshing their ASL sign language... There will be an 8 evening course offered at the Early Education & Family Wellness Centre. Wednesday Evenings--6:30 -8:30 pm Beginning-- January 13th Cost--$40 Pay at the beginning of the class To Register--Please call Jane Carlson 780-352-7182
Seeds of Empathy
The Seeds of Empathy program is going very well. The children have become very attached to both baby Duncan & baby Ryder. Both have grown and developed so much in such a short time.
It is an exciting day when they come to visit. Baby Duncan & Baby Ryder visited us on January 20, 2010. Their next visit is scheduled for February 10, 2010.
Last month our theme was Feeling loved. The children read the story the "Kissing Hand". This is the tale of a little raccoon afraid to leave his mom and go to preschool. She reassures him by giving him the secret of the kissing hand so he will always feel her love even when he is at school.
This month our theme is being Angry. The children read the story "No David!" This is a story about a little boy who is always doing things his mom doesn't want him to. Like playing ball in the house, being too loud and jumping on his bed instead of going to sleep and is sent to his room. This makes him angry. We talked about how we all get angry but how we work at calming ourselves down, by taking deep breaths & counting to three.
