Dear Joyful Beginnings Bluebirds Families,
We had a wonderful first week in Bluebirds class. We are gradually building our daily rhythm and getting used to our transition periods as we move to and from our indoor classroom. Each child had his or her own special symbol in the classroom, and they did a wonderful job remembering and finding their symbols. In Circle Time, we learned the song “Morning Has Come” as well as learning each other’s names. During story time, the children enjoyed the story The Kissing Hand. It is a classic story about how a mother raccoon helps her child understand that her love will stay with him wherever he goes, even to school.
The trees in the forest provided us with coolness on hot summer days. It was magical to see children building blocks on the platform, climbing on the dome, and running in the forest. The children are learning to stay inside our outdoor boundaries. During transition periods, we have a special rope for the children to hold onto in line. Each child gets his or her “mousy ear” to hold tightly so that we can safely move from one space to another. The students are doing well as they learn all about our school!
This week, we will continue to explore our indoor and outdoor spaces. Thank you so much for bringing vegetables and fruits as important ingredients for our shared snack. This week, we will assist our students in chopping vegetables and fruits to help prepare the snacks.
If your children are in the three-day program, you only need to bring a vegetable on Mondays; if your children are in the two-day program, you only need to bring a fruit on Thursdays. Please bring both if your children are in school every day.
Announcements and Reminders
Creating a goodbye ritual can be very helpful at drop off, such as sharing a special handshake with your child or saying encouraging words when you hug goodbye.
Please send two water bottles and bug spray everyday
Please label all the belongings.
Joyful Beginnings Curriculum Night is September 3, from 6:00 - 7:00 pm, adults only, please.
Thank you for sharing your lovely children with us, and thank you for your support.
Warmly,
Ki Siyu and Ki Cecilia
