Beginning Steps Early Learning Center

Dear Families, We have noticed that everyone at school does not have extra clothes. Each child needs a change of clothes appropriate for the season in their cubbie labeled with their name.

Every child also needs a hat and gloves to go outside. State licensing rules state that we are required to go outside for an hour each day.

What’s new…

For the last two weeks we have been concentration on a book a week and tailoring our activities around what is happening in the book. This next week we will talk about Moon Shadow, By: Frank Asch.

Then we will talk about Brown Bear Brown Bear what do you see? On Wednesday Feb. 8th Please bring in a teddy bear. We will be going on a bear hunt:).

During the week of Brown Bear Brown Bear ( Feb. 6-10 ) we will be sending home a literacy bag. In this bag there will be a book to read and and activity to do. If you do not wish to be responsible for bringing the bag back please let a teacher know that your family is not interested.

We will also be having a small Valentines party for our class. It will be at 10 am on Tuesday Feb. 14th. Please watch the door for a sign up

sheet. If you wish to you can also bring in valentines to pass out. You can either write them to a “friend” or we can provide you with a list .

New Year 2012

Sleep: Did you know that your child needs over 10 hours of sleep!

If your child is 4-12 months they need 14 to 15 hours of total sleep. If your child is 1 to 3 years old they need 12-14 hours of total sleep. If your child is 3 to 6 years old they need 10 to 12 hours of total sleep.

When your child does not get enough sleep their development suffers. They have a harder time concentrating and accomplishing tasks. Lack of sleep also makes bed time a struggle because they get over tired.

Please fill out the attached sheet on sleep habits so that we know more about your child and can help them reach their full potential.

Reminders:

Everyone needs a Blanket for Nap time!

Tuition is Due on Friday for the next week, if not paid by Monday at closing $10 is added if not paid by Tuesday at closing $15 is added. If any balance is carried over week to week then 10% is added weekly till paid in full.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN YOUR CHILD IN AND OUT

accurate attendance is a must!

If you have any questions or concerns please let me know.

Respectfully-

Ms. Abbie