January in Miss Mary's Class

Parents

 

    We have been learning about the Arctic environment.  We have an Igloo set up in our classroom for your children to play in.  We have put Artic animals in our block area and have pretend snow to play with.  We have been doing experiments with eggs and ice. Ask your child what happens when you put a raw egg into vinegar

    We are still working on letter recognition and are starting a safety unit.

   Please make sure that your child is dressed for the weather since we try to go outside every day.

    Thank you for sharing your children with me.  I believe I learn just as much from them as they do from me.

 

                                Miss Mary

Parent Ed: Brain Series

Here is a copy of the flyer about the upcoming Bates Brain Series. I am especially excited about this one because I have taken many workshops sessions with Jody McVittie and always find her information compelling. She is also  a compassionate and articulate advocate for parents and children.

Carol

Click here for details.

Safety: 72 Hour Emergency Kits

72 Hour Kit

After a major disaster the usual services we take for granted, such as running water, refrigeration, and telephones, may be unavailable. Experts recommend that you should be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least three days. Store your household disaster kit in an easily accessible location. Put contents in a large, watertight container (e.g. a large plastic garbage can with a lid and wheels) that you can move easily.

Your basic emergency kit should include:

• Water – one gallon per person per day
• Food – ready to eat or requiring minimal water
• Manual can opener and other cooking supplies
• Plates, utensils and other feeding supplies
• First Aid kit & instructions
• A copy of important documents & phone numbers
• Warm clothes and rain gear for each family member.
• Heavy work gloves
• Disposable camera
• Unscented liquid household bleach and an eyedropper for water purification
• Personal hygiene items including toilet paper, feminine supplies, hand sanitizer and soap
• Plastic sheeting, duct tape and utility knife for covering broken windows
• Tools such as a crowbar, hammer & nails, staple gun, adjustable wrench and bungee cords.
• Blanket or sleeping bag
• Large heavy duty plastic bags and a plastic bucket for waste and sanitation
• Any special-needs items for children, seniors or people with disabilities. Don’t forget water and supplies for your pets.

A component of your disaster kit is your Go-bag. Put the following items together in a backpack or another easy to carry container in case you must evacuate quickly. Prepare one Go-bag for each family member and make sure each has an I.D. tag. You may not be at home when an emergency strikes so keep some additional supplies in your car and at work, considering what you would need for your immediate safety.

• Flashlight
• Radio – battery operated
• Batteries
• Whistle
• Dust mask
• Pocket knife
• Emergency cash in small denominations and quarters for phone calls
• Sturdy shoes, a change of clothes, and a warm hat
• Local map
• Some water and food
• Permanent marker, paper and tape
• Photos of family members and pets for re-identification purposes
• List of emergency point-of -contact phone numbers
• List of allergies to any drug (especially antibiotics) or food
• Copy of health insurance and identification cards
• Extra prescription eye glasses, hearing aid or other vital personal items
• Prescription medications and first aid supplies
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Extra keys to your house and vehicle
• Any special-needs items for children, seniors or people with disabilities. Don’t forget to make a Go-bag for your pets.

This information comes from 72hour.org

Please feel free to visit the website for more information.

Welcome Back from Winter Break

Dear Parents,

Welcome back to preschool! I hope that all of you had a wonderful and
restful holiday. These last few months I have truly enjoyed getting to better
know you and your children. That process will continue as I will be doing
parent shares this month. (Please check dates below.) I will have chocolate
and you will earn a parent ed credit. Of course there will be opportunity for
your questions and sharing with your fellow parents.
Believe it or not, while we are still enjoying and working hard on this
year, it is time to start thinking about the next year. Soon we will be
selecting new board members and enrolling for the next school year. If
your child will be “graduating” begin exploring ways to facilitate that
process. (Take advantage of the Bates Kindergarten Panel - info below.)
While you continue to get the most out this year, start planning on what
will be happening next. Think about joining the board if you really want to
understand the workings of your school and to make the most out of your
participation. Ongoing information about what will occur will be coming in
the days and weeks ahead.

Mark your calendars with these upcoming dates:
Parent Shares - during class
Vaughn 2-day and Evergreen
Thursday, January 17
Vaughn 3-day
Friday, January 18

Bates Parent Ed.
Getting School Ready
Learn how to get your child ready for school from a panel
of local public school kindergarten teachers.
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 7-8:30 p.m., South Campus Auditorium

If you have any questions, feel free to call me @ 680-7517 or
cgulczynski@bates.ctc.edu

Carol Gulczynski/ Bates Home and Family Life Instructor