A Note from Our Principal
Starting a new school year is always so exciting! We have loved meeting our new families and welcoming back our returning ones. We would like to extend a sincere thank you for trusting us with your little ones. We are well underway with learning new routines, forming friendships and of course lots of learning through play using our Links to Learning curriculum.
Sincerely,
Ms. Vici
Online Family Communication
We want to make sure our families are kept in the know. In addition to this newsletter, our website’s “For Parents” section also includes links to our menu, monthly calendar, and school year calendar. If you’re not currently receiving photos and daily reports for your child, you can easily change this by downloading the Links 2 Home app on your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. After downloading, you can register with the same email address that you used to enroll your child in our school.
Important Dates
September 2 – School CLOSED for Labor Day
September 3 – Session 1 After School Clubs Begin
September 6 – Spirit Day – Jersey Day! Wear your favorite team shirt/jersey
September 8 – Grandparents Day (we will celebrate throughout the week, please see communication from your classroom teacher)
September 11 – PO Meet and Greet, KTR 4pm – 6pm
September 14 – National Parents Day Off – sign up to join us!
September 15 – Hispanic Heritage Month begins
September 16 – National Play-doh Day!
September 19 – No After Care, Staff Meeting
September 20 – Spirit Day – Dress Like a Pirate Day!
September 25 – PO Dine Out at Oreganos
September 27 – End-of-month folders go home
September 30 – Scholastic Book Fair Begins, will run all week!
New On Our Education Blog
Creative Activities to Build Your Child’s Vocabulary
Building a strong vocabulary is not only essential for academic success, but also enhances a child’s ability to express themselves effectively and understand the world around them. While traditional methods like reading aloud together are invaluable, integrating creative activities can make the process of learning new words fun and engaging for children. Here are some creative activities you can try with your child at home.
Storytelling Sessions
Encourage your child to create and narrate their own stories. This strengthens their imagination and allows for opportunities to try out new vocabulary. Allow for plenty of silliness and wild ideas! Giving freedom to openly express their ideas will build their speaking confidence. Ask questions to keep their ideas flowing! Tell a story with them. You can begin with “Once upon a time…” and then take turns making up events.
Playing Guessing Games
Classic games like “I Spy” and “20 Questions” are fun ways to build vocabulary. In “I Spy,” take turns providing clues about an object in the room using descriptive vocabulary. For example, instead of saying “I spy with my little eye… something pink,” you could say “I spy with my little eye… something brightly colored that bees like to land on.” In “20 Questions,” think of a word and let your child guess it by asking yes or no questions that require descriptive answers. Get them started by narrowing down the topic. “What I’m thinking of is something I use in the kitchen.”
Reciting Nursery Rhymes
Nursery rhymes introduce children to rhyming words, alliteration, and rhythmic patterns which are all foundational for reading and vocabulary development. Many include words that are not typically in our conversational vocabulary, broadening their horizon. Some of our favorites to recite with your child are “Hey Diddle, Diddle,” “The Itsy Bitsy Spider,” and “One, Two, Buckle My Shoe.”
By integrating these creative activities into your child’s daily routine, you can make vocabulary building an enjoyable and enriching experience! Visit our Links to Learning page to learn more about how we integrate vocabulary-building activities into your child’s day.
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September Newsletter
A Note from Our Principal
Starting a new school year is always so exciting! We have loved meeting our new families and welcoming back our returning ones. We would like to extend a sincere thank you for trusting us with your little ones. We are well underway with learning new routines, forming friendships and of course lots of learning through play using our Links to Learning curriculum.
Sincerely,
Ms. Vici
Online Family Communication
We want to make sure our families are kept in the know. In addition to this newsletter, our website’s “For Parents” section also includes links to our menu, monthly calendar, and school year calendar. If you’re not currently receiving photos and daily reports for your child, you can easily change this by downloading the Links 2 Home app on your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. After downloading, you can register with the same email address that you used to enroll your child in our school.
Important Dates
September 2 – School CLOSED for Labor Day
September 3 – Session 1 After School Clubs Begin
September 6 – Spirit Day – Jersey Day! Wear your favorite team shirt/jersey
September 8 – Grandparents Day (we will celebrate throughout the week, please see communication from your classroom teacher)
September 11 – PO Meet and Greet, KTR 4pm – 6pm
September 14 – National Parents Day Off – sign up to join us!
September 15 – Hispanic Heritage Month begins
September 16 – National Play-doh Day!
September 19 – No After Care, Staff Meeting
September 20 – Spirit Day – Dress Like a Pirate Day!
September 25 – PO Dine Out at Oreganos
September 27 – End-of-month folders go home
September 30 – Scholastic Book Fair Begins, will run all week!
New On Our Education Blog
Creative Activities to Build Your Child’s Vocabulary
Building a strong vocabulary is not only essential for academic success, but also enhances a child’s ability to express themselves effectively and understand the world around them. While traditional methods like reading aloud together are invaluable, integrating creative activities can make the process of learning new words fun and engaging for children. Here are some creative activities you can try with your child at home.
Storytelling Sessions
Encourage your child to create and narrate their own stories. This strengthens their imagination and allows for opportunities to try out new vocabulary. Allow for plenty of silliness and wild ideas! Giving freedom to openly express their ideas will build their speaking confidence. Ask questions to keep their ideas flowing! Tell a story with them. You can begin with “Once upon a time…” and then take turns making up events.
Playing Guessing Games
Classic games like “I Spy” and “20 Questions” are fun ways to build vocabulary. In “I Spy,” take turns providing clues about an object in the room using descriptive vocabulary. For example, instead of saying “I spy with my little eye… something pink,” you could say “I spy with my little eye… something brightly colored that bees like to land on.” In “20 Questions,” think of a word and let your child guess it by asking yes or no questions that require descriptive answers. Get them started by narrowing down the topic. “What I’m thinking of is something I use in the kitchen.”
Reciting Nursery Rhymes
Nursery rhymes introduce children to rhyming words, alliteration, and rhythmic patterns which are all foundational for reading and vocabulary development. Many include words that are not typically in our conversational vocabulary, broadening their horizon. Some of our favorites to recite with your child are “Hey Diddle, Diddle,” “The Itsy Bitsy Spider,” and “One, Two, Buckle My Shoe.”
By integrating these creative activities into your child’s daily routine, you can make vocabulary building an enjoyable and enriching experience! Visit our Links to Learning page to learn more about how we integrate vocabulary-building activities into your child’s day.