APRIL 2017 NEWSLETTER

Dear Parents,

Spring has sprung!  The landscape is greening up with pops of color waiting to be discovered and enjoyed.   My, how the children have all grown this school year – in so many ways beyond physically!  We love that we get to be a part of this with you.  Thank you for sharing your children with us.  We are honored that you have all been a part of Friends ‘n Fun this year.

“BEEP BEEP! I AM A ROBOT!”

The Robot Study was so much fun and resulted in so many experiences!

  Some of us built small “toy” robots; some of us made huge cardboard robots. Some of us learned about robots as machines and made “Twirl Bots” powered by battery packs; some of us made robot “costumes” and “became” robots. Some of us were photographed and transformed into robot puppets; some of us co-authored stories about robots. Some of us made real live movies about robots; some of us performed a robot themed puppet show. ALL of US  had  a wonderful time learning about robots and using our imaginations as we made robots come to life!

Our next adventure will involve HATS!! Some of you may want to stop by and do a little shopping at our well stocked HAT SHOP. There are lots of different styles to choose from!

Our millinery talents will be called in to play as  we design custom hats to suit our individual interests and personalities. We are certain that a Hat Fashion Show will be needed in order to display our creations.

We  also plan to use our hats in a theatrical production of the Mem Fox book THE MAGIC HAT.

We, as teachers, continue to be inspired by what is interesting and exciting to the children.  They have led us on some amazing journeys this year!

This newsletter has lots of dates for and information about upcoming events!  Keep reading for more news and dates!!!!

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FRIENDS ’N FUN’S ANNUAL

MOTHER’S DAY TEA

CALLING ALL MOMS!!!!

Wednesday May 10th and Thursday May 11th

Please be sure to attend this special event! Your child will be at your “beck and call” as he or she attends to your every need during our Mother’s Day Tea Party. Your child should arrive at school at their regular time so we can prepare for the school’s magical transformation. You are invited to return at 11:00 to enjoy tea and treats served to you by your children. Be ready to shed a tear or two!

Due to our limited space and the nature of this special celebration, siblings or other family members will not be able to attend. If you unable to come a substitute would help your child join the celebration.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE SPECIAL DATES IN THIS NEWSLETTER AND MARK THEM ON YOUR CALENDARS…..

IMPORTANT DATES – SPRING & SUMMER 2017

May 10 and 11  (Wed/Thu)    Mother’s Day Tea – 11:00 – 12:00

                                              (depending on your child’s school schedule)

May 17 (Wed)                 End of Year Potluck Picnic  6:00pm to 7:30pm

                                        at La Monte Does Park.

                                      EVERYONE: Main Dish to share

                                                         AND

                                     Last name starts with A-M: Dessert

                                     Last name starts with N-Z: Salad

May 23/25 (Tues/Thurs)                Parent Teacher Conferences

                                                  Conferences will be held Tuesday and Thursday                                                                  afternoons/early evening. Conference sign up sheets will                                                      be posted in May.

May 25/ 26 (Fri)               Last Day of School

May 29 (Mon)                Memorial Day  School closed

May 30/31                    No school for children

         

June 1/2                         First Day of Summer Session

                                      Summer session runs from June 1st through August 18th.

July 4     Fourth of July Holiday  School closed

Aug 17/18               Last days of Summer Session

August 21-25                FnF Closed for Children

                                    For cleaning, organizing and planning for Fall 2017.

August 28/29                  Fall Session Begins