A Note From Our Principal
We Love the month of February since we LOVE creating smiles on our little learners faces in the classrooms! Most importantly we LOVE having your support each and every day! February brings Groundhog Day celebration, Valentines party and Pajama day! We are very excited since our local Philadelphia EAGLES Team is going to the Super Bowl! Woo Hoo! We are looking forward to have Eagles Spirit Days and Parades!
Looking forward to this exciting month! Again, as always, it is an honor to work with and watch your children grow. Thank you for choosing our preschool for your family.
Sincerely,
Rukina Contractor
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* Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Our students will learn about local and influential African Americans through books, learning experiences, and classroom discussions.
* Valentine’s Day
We will be celebrating Valentine’s Day on Tuesday, February 14th. Children are invited to bring in valentines to share with their classmates and will participate in Valentine-themed activities throughout the day. We will have Valentine’s Day Party sign up lists on our classroom doors if you want to participate. Also we will be sharing the class lists for Valentine’s exchange.
* Priority Re-Enrollment
For all eligible families, our priority registration program for the 2023-2024 school year will kick off on Monday, February 6th and continue through Friday, March 17th. We will be sending reminders via our Links 2 Home communication tool to ensure you secure your child’s spot for the coming school year and take advantage of the priority re-enrollment registration discount. Stay tuned for more information.
*Join us for our next Virtual Parenting Workshop, “Setting Limits with Love”, on February 7 at 4PM PST / 7PM EST
Parenting expert, Rachel Sklar, will discuss how and when to set limits in a way that creates a positive relationship with your child. Sign up at https://conta.cc/3iQoeyI.
* Family Referral Bonus
Do you know a colleague who has recently had a baby, a friend in need of care who just relocated to the area, or a family member who is seeking a new preschool for their child? When you refer a friend and they enroll, you’re eligible for a free week of tuition. Ask us for details!
* Special Upcoming Visits from our Sister Elementary School!
This month, we will have a visit from the 4th graders from our Chesterbrook Academy Elementary School that’s just around the corner. The 4th grade class will partnering up with the Pre-K2 classroom to make Valentine Arts and Crafts. We are thrilled to have an opportunity for students to participate in these rich learning experiences while budding up with the Elementary school children from our sister school.
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Important Dates
February 2 – Groundhog Day
February 10th- Eagles’ Parade- Wear Green!
February 14 – Valentine’s Day celebrations
February 20 – School CLOSED for Professional Development Day/Presidents’ Day
February 24- Pajama Day
February 27 – End-of-month folders go home
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New On Our Preschool Blog
Exploring Valentine’s Day at School and at Home
Valentine’s Day is a favorite holiday among our students. They love exchanging cards and treats with their classmates and participating in all the themed activities we plan throughout the month.
Activities include learning about different types of flowers typically given for the holiday, how to care for them, and where they are grown. Students also learn about the postal service and practice their writing skills by making and mailing cards. We also integrate conversations and books about kindness, friendship, and family throughout our day.
Below are four activities to continue the learning and fun at home with your little one.
Sink the Candy Heart Boat
For this fun sink vs. float experiment, you’ll need a bucket or tray filled with water, candy conversation hearts, and lightweight plastic containers. Place the containers in the water and ask your child to guess how many candy conversation hearts will sink the container. Encourage your child to count as they fill the container one candy heart at a time. They may find that the container sinks faster depending on where the candy hearts are placed!
Sponge Painting
Create colorful heart prints using sponges and paint. Cut heart shapes out of sponges and provide them to your child along with pink, white, and red paint. Ask them to pick up the sponge, dip it into the paint, and press it onto paper to create festive prints. This is a great project to foster creativity and to practice fine motor skills. Encourage older children to use the prints to create Valentine’s Day cards for family or friends.
Indoor Heart Hopscotch
Put your child’s balance and gross motor skills to the test by playing a fun game of hopscotch. Gather markers, 10 pieces of construction paper, and painter’s tape. Draw a large heart on each piece of paper, add a number from 1-10 inside each heart, and tape it to the floor to create a hopscotch board. You can make the game as easy or difficult as you’d like. Some ideas include asking your child to say the numbers aloud as they hop, jumping over specific numbers, or encouraging them to create their own game.
Valentine’s Day Books
Valentine’s Day is a perfect time to reinforce themes of love, kindness, friendship, and acceptance through books. Some of our favorites include, Llama Llama I Love You by Anna Dewdney, The Day It Rained Hearts by Felicia Bond, The Night Before Valentine’s Day by Natasha Wing, and Little Blue Truck’s Valentine by Alice Schertle.
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February Newsletter
We Love the month of February since we LOVE creating smiles on our little learners faces in the classrooms! Most importantly we LOVE having your support each and every day! February brings Groundhog Day celebration, Valentines party and Pajama day! We are very excited since our local Philadelphia EAGLES Team is going to the Super Bowl! Woo Hoo! We are looking forward to have Eagles Spirit Days and Parades!
Looking forward to this exciting month! Again, as always, it is an honor to work with and watch your children grow. Thank you for choosing our preschool for your family.
* Black History Month
* Valentine’s Day
We will be celebrating Valentine’s Day on Tuesday, February 14th. Children are invited to bring in valentines to share with their classmates and will participate in Valentine-themed activities throughout the day. We will have Valentine’s Day Party sign up lists on our classroom doors if you want to participate. Also we will be sharing the class lists for Valentine’s exchange.
* Priority Re-Enrollment
For all eligible families, our priority registration program for the 2023-2024 school year will kick off on Monday, February 6th and continue through Friday, March 17th. We will be sending reminders via our Links 2 Home communication tool to ensure you secure your child’s spot for the coming school year and take advantage of the priority re-enrollment registration discount. Stay tuned for more information.
*Join us for our next Virtual Parenting Workshop, “Setting Limits with Love”, on February 7 at 4PM PST / 7PM EST
Parenting expert, Rachel Sklar, will discuss how and when to set limits in a way that creates a positive relationship with your child. Sign up at https://conta.cc/3iQoeyI.
* Family Referral Bonus
Do you know a colleague who has recently had a baby, a friend in need of care who just relocated to the area, or a family member who is seeking a new preschool for their child? When you refer a friend and they enroll, you’re eligible for a free week of tuition. Ask us for details!
This month, we will have a visit from the 4th graders from our Chesterbrook Academy Elementary School that’s just around the corner. The 4th grade class will partnering up with the Pre-K2 classroom to make Valentine Arts and Crafts. We are thrilled to have an opportunity for students to participate in these rich learning experiences while budding up with the Elementary school children from our sister school.
Important Dates
February 27 – End-of-month folders go home
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New On Our Preschool Blog
Exploring Valentine’s Day at School and at Home
Valentine’s Day is a favorite holiday among our students. They love exchanging cards and treats with their classmates and participating in all the themed activities we plan throughout the month.
Activities include learning about different types of flowers typically given for the holiday, how to care for them, and where they are grown. Students also learn about the postal service and practice their writing skills by making and mailing cards. We also integrate conversations and books about kindness, friendship, and family throughout our day.
Below are four activities to continue the learning and fun at home with your little one.
Sink the Candy Heart Boat
For this fun sink vs. float experiment, you’ll need a bucket or tray filled with water, candy conversation hearts, and lightweight plastic containers. Place the containers in the water and ask your child to guess how many candy conversation hearts will sink the container. Encourage your child to count as they fill the container one candy heart at a time. They may find that the container sinks faster depending on where the candy hearts are placed!
Sponge Painting
Create colorful heart prints using sponges and paint. Cut heart shapes out of sponges and provide them to your child along with pink, white, and red paint. Ask them to pick up the sponge, dip it into the paint, and press it onto paper to create festive prints. This is a great project to foster creativity and to practice fine motor skills. Encourage older children to use the prints to create Valentine’s Day cards for family or friends.
Indoor Heart Hopscotch
Put your child’s balance and gross motor skills to the test by playing a fun game of hopscotch. Gather markers, 10 pieces of construction paper, and painter’s tape. Draw a large heart on each piece of paper, add a number from 1-10 inside each heart, and tape it to the floor to create a hopscotch board. You can make the game as easy or difficult as you’d like. Some ideas include asking your child to say the numbers aloud as they hop, jumping over specific numbers, or encouraging them to create their own game.
Valentine’s Day Books
Valentine’s Day is a perfect time to reinforce themes of love, kindness, friendship, and acceptance through books. Some of our favorites include, Llama Llama I Love You by Anna Dewdney, The Day It Rained Hearts by Felicia Bond, The Night Before Valentine’s Day by Natasha Wing, and Little Blue Truck’s Valentine by Alice Schertle.