Rachael's Super Star Preschool
Newsletter October 2010
What Your Child Will Be Learning
show you what he or she has been learning.
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ball catching
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ball rolling and bouncing
Proudly display your child's work, ● hopping on one foot and ask your child questions about ● balancing the papers that are brought home. Remember your child is in the Music skills will be process of learning and the act of ● singing songs creating the project is more important than the finished project, ● movement to music Many of the activity papers have a but your child will be proud of his Safety taught will be P.S. (Parent Suggestions) noted on or her accomplishments if you are. ● crossing at corners the page. These suggestions are to If you see an opportunity to help you discuss work done at school reinforce concepts taught in the and create a follow-up learning preschool, be sure to do so. Concepts experience. If you have a young Examples: “Bring me the big ball. Concepts taught will be child, don't expect the activity papers All these spoons are the same. ● big and little to be colored. The most important Which two objects are alike?” things are the concepts taught, i.e. Point out red and orange objects ● same and different beginning sounds, number of objects, and ask your child what color they ● copying patterns etc. Most of the learning takes place are. in the daily group floor activities ● sequencing with real objects and discussion. Skills ● memory development The activity papers can reinforce the learning activity. They are mainly a Skills taught this month will be ● same amount as link with the home so your child can ● direction following ● colors red and orange The theme for the month of October is Halloween. The children will be learning about the holiday and making Halloween decorations. You are also welcome to send your child in costume on Halloween.
Contents Introduction................................1 What Your Child Will Be Learning.....................................1 Skills......................................1 Concepts................................1 Friendly Reminders....................2 Special Announcements.............2 Dates of Importance...................2 Current Enrollment.....................2 Creator........................................2
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listening in a group
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sharing
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pasting and gluing
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coloring
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painting
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finger painting
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clay dough modeling
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stringing
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cutting for older children
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The Monthly Theme, Skills, and Concepts are courtesy of the Home Preschool Program monthly parent newsletter.
P.E skills taught will be Page 1
Special Announcements Please be aware that I will be hiring a replacement teacher for Anna as soon as possible. Anna has decided to pursue other career goals, and we wish her the best of luck and success in the future. Please be assured that the highest of standards will still be in place while searching and interviewing for a replacement aide.
Saturday, October 2nd Samantha's 3rd Birthday!
Wednesday, October 6th – Natalie's 2nd Birthday! Friday, October 15th – Orders due for Scholastic Book Club Wednesday, October 20th – Please dress your child is something red. Send something red to share at sharing time. Tuesday, October 26th – Please dress your child is something orange. Send something orange to share at sharing time.
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Below is a current list of enrolled children and their ages so you will have an idea of who your child is playing and interacting with. ●
Savannah – 6 years
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Eli – 4 years
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Ray – 4 years
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Josephyne – 3.5 years
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Nathan (pt) – 3 years
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Samantha – turning 3 years!
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Oscar (pt) – 2.5 years
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Natalie – turning 2 years!
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Rhys (pt) – 16 months
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Adelynn – 15 months
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Aiden – 5 months
Creator This newsletter was written by Rachael Taylor of Rachael's Super Star Preschool.
7403 Summit Ridge Ln. Sachse, TX 75048 ● We have full-time and part-time positions open for older infants, 214-558-2866 toddlers, and preschoolers. Word- http://www.WeDontWatch.TV of-mouth is the best advertisement, You can find us and archived so please pass the word on to any newsletters on Facebook using the – interested parties! keywords “super star preschool”. ●
Dates of Importance
Current Enrollment