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.
“MEOW! MEOW!”
All of the cats and kittens have now gone to new homes – as you well know! We had such fun purring and prowling and pouncing! Decked out in customized “cat wear,” we spent days and days exploring the feline side of ourselves. The children had such fun transforming into cats as they went about their morning play. Cats were drawing, painting, building. Cats were rolling out play dough, caring for baby dolls and assembling puzzles. Cats were living in the Tree House! But it didn’t stop there! Once we “became” cats we needed to learn more about what it meant to be a cat. The small groups delved into the study of different aspects of cats – cat behavior, cat feelings, cat sounds and the way cat’s bodies work. Each small group put together a presentation to share their findings with each other. Posters, a full body cat model, recorded cat sounds listening games, photographs demonstrating how cat’s look when they are having a variety of feelings and even a filmed documentary of cat behavior were created to demonstrate our new knowledge!
Our next adventure is in full swing! Outer Space and our Solar System are tickling our imaginations and igniting our “need to know” about the wonders of the Universe! Stars and planets and meteors and orbits and black holes and dwarf planets and the Sun and our Moon are all swirling and twirling around in our brains as we journey into Space!
Studio Discovery Fridays have also begun a new focus – we are grounded on planet Earth as we embrace Spring and learn about gardening!
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 9th and Thursday May 10th
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 are 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 2018
May 9 and 10 (Wed/Thur) Mother’s Day Tea – 11:00 – 12:00 (depending on your child’s school schedule)
May 23 (Wed) End of Year Potluck Picnic 6:00pm to 7:30pm
at LaMont Does Park
EVERYONE: Main Dish to share
AND
Last name starts with A-M:Salad
Last name starts with N-Z: Dessert
May 29/30/31 (Tue/Wed/Thur) Parent Teacher Conferences Conferences will be held Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday afternoons/early evening. Conference sign up sheets will be posted in May.
May 30/ 31 (Fri) Last Day of School
May 28 (Mon) Memorial Day School closed
June 1st No school for children
June 4/5 First Day of Summer Session Summer session runs from June 4th through August 17th
July 4 Fourth of July Holiday School closed
Aug 16/17 Last days of Summer Session
August 20-24 FnF Closed for Children For cleaning, organizing and planning for Fall 2018
August 27/28 Fall Session Begins
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