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IN THIS ISSUE:
Announcements..2
School Activities.....2
Safety and Security4
Special Thanks ...4
February 2015 Newsletter 35699 Niles Blvd., Fremont, CA
Classroom News.......2
What Parents Say.....3
Dear LAPMS Families, This month is a time for celebrating love
and friendship. Children will be celebrating
Valentines Day in the classrooms by learning about ways of
showing love and appreciation to
parents and family, as well as their friends and teachers.
Children will be making and exchanging
Valentines Day cards in the classrooms.
We are also celebrating our students unique skills and talents
on our Talent Show,
which will be held on Thursday, February 26th at 10:00 a.m. in
the courtyard. Parents are invited!
Our talent show is a great opportunity for our children to
showcase their talents. Children ages 4
through 6 years old are participating this year. On Friday,
February 27th, the children will do a
second performance for LAPMS students only.
We continue to build strong connections and lines of
communication with all LAPMS
families. Each child will have a new Childs Success Summary
Report (CSSR) this month, and will
be distributed on Tuesday, February 17th. The CSSR is a
comprehensive report on each childs
social, developmental, and academic growth. Please sign and
return the CSSR II by Monday,
February 23rd.
We truly appreciate all the parents who continue to show their
support of our events
and programs, especially to parent volunteers who volunteer
their time for the children. We
continue to strive for the health and safety of our children and
excellence in our curriculum.
Please let us know if you have comments or suggestions.
Sincerely,
Aurelia C. Florendo
Mark Your Calendars! Feb. 5- Students 100th Day of School Feb.
13- Valentines Day Celebration Feb. 14- Valentines Day Feb. 16-
Presidents Day: No School Feb. 17- Distribution of Childs Success
Summary Report II (CSSR) Feb. 19- Chinese New Year Feb. 23- Return
of CSSR II Feb. 26- Talent Show Feb. 27- Talent Show Encore for
Student Audience Only Plan Ahead! Mar. 3- Readathon- Dr. Seuss
Birthday Celebration Mar. 10-13- Spring Picture Days/Graduation
Pictures Mar. 17- St. Patricks Day: School Day Mar. 26- Science
Fair Mar. 27- Science Fair Viewing for Students Only Mar. 31-
Student Appreciation Day
A child becomes a person
through work.
-Dr. Maria Montessori
Learn and Play Montessori School LLC
February Newsletter
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Our Mission Statement: Learn and Play Montessori School provides
a superior quality toddler, preschool and Kindergarten education,
assisting each child grow to his/her fullest potential by
recognizing each stage of development and creating an environment
that nurtures and facilitates growth using the Montessori
philosophy.
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What is the Childs Success Summary Report (CSSR)? It is a brief,
individualized summary of your childs behavior and academic
performance in the classroom. Please review it at home, sign it,
and return it to your childs teacher by Monday, February 23
rd.
The first CSSR was distributed in November. The second CSSR is a
great way to check your childs areas of growth and improvement
since CSSR I. The upcoming Science Fair in March will be LAPMS
first science fair in the history of LAPMS! Children ages 4 and
above are participants this year.
Our Talent Show is coming!!! It will be held on Thursday,
February 26
th at
10:00 a.m. in the courtyard. Parents are invited! The Talent
Show program will be distributed to parents participants to inform
parents of the order of performances. Performances will be limited
to 2-3 minutes in length only in order to accommodate all
participants. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Front row seating is reserved for parents whose children are
performing. Please be considerate of all parents, and take a front
row seat only if your child will be one of the next ten
performers.
We are holding our annual Readathon in your childs classroom on
Tuesday, March 3
rd. On this day, children may bring their
favorite books to school. Parents may volunteer to read a book
for your childs classroom. If interested, please inform your childs
teacher.
Our Annual Talent Show is scheduled for Thursday, February
26
th!
Talent Show participants have been practicing in their
classrooms for the past month! On Monday, February 23
rd and
Tuesday, February 24th
at 10:00 A.M. Performers must bring their CDs, props, or musical
instruments to be used for the performance. Please label CDs with
the childs name, song title, and track number.
LAPMS GOT TALENT!
ANNUAL TALENT SHOW REHEARSALS!
Distribution of CHILDS SUCCESS SUMMARY REPORT (CSSR) II:
Tuesday, Feb. 17th
Illness
Dear Room 2 Parents, The month of January was productive and
exciting for Room 2 students! We did an experiment on how roots
absorb water. Teachers carved a small cavity in an uncooked potato
and a cooked potato and placed it in water. Students observed
whether or not the salt placed in each cavity is absorbed. They are
amazed that the salt began to appear wet in the uncooked potato!
They concluded, based on their observations, that the salt in the
cooked potato cannot be absorbed because its cells are no longer
alive. Thank you to our Room 2 parent, Ms. Fettes, for an in-depth
presentation on the South American countries of Ecuador and
Bolivia! The posters on the two countries hang proudly in our
walls, and the two stuffed toy llamas have found a cozy little spot
in our classroom! Students wanted to name our llamas and read more
about them.
- Room 2 Teachers
Room 2
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Parents are advised to call the school when their
child is absent or ill. If a child has been absent
due to illness and has been seen by a doctor, a
doctors note is needed upon the childs return. A
sick clearance slip or excise slip will be filled out at
the front desk upon receipt of the doctors note.
The sick clearance slip must be turned in to the
classroom teacher.
Medication
Medication should be in its original container with
the childs full name, and it must not be expired.
An authorization form and medication log must
be filled out completely for every new medication
and signed by a parent.
Winter Safety
Please dress your child warmly this winter season. Ensure that
the child has a jacket or coat to wear for outdoor play. Children
need to stretch and energize their bodies, so playtime outside is
encouraged if it isnt rainy or wet. If it is too cold, windy, or
rainy, teachers engage the children with activities in the
classroom such as games, story time, and crafts.
Readathon: Tuesday, March 3rd Science Fair: Thursday, March
26th
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light under the microscope?
The child who said she saw the rainbow then said,
Well, a rainbow has different colors and layers. So
maybe the fish scale also has layers?
Needless to say, the child later drew the fish scale
with amazing accuracy, after having only a few
minutes of observation using the microscope.
Parents can take advantage of teachable moments
such as these by asking the right questions. Here are
a few more tips:
Show enthusiasm and wonder. Whether
it is a discussion on why it rains or why
the sky is blue, children can often sense
your enthusiasm and will mirror it by
asking questions.
Encourage observation. As you walk
through the park, or even on your way to
school, ask what kinds of sounds are
present, or point out the different bird
songs.
If a child shows interest in something,
build upon it by offering to help in a
special project, like building a birdhouse
or researching books at the library on a
topic of choice.
Parents are the childrens first teachers, and, more
than anything academic that they learn at school,
they begin to thirst for knowledge and crave
answers about the world around them. Through our
attitude and enthusiasm, parents and teachers pave
the path towards a lifetime of learning.
By R. Juarez
Arrivals at School
Water-themed Experiments
Digging Up Dinosaurs: Place small toy animals such as dinosaurs
inside a small container of water before freezing it. When it is
frozen, have your child dig the dinosaurs out by rubbing the
surface of the ice with a toothbrush, and record how long it takes
to dig up the dinosaur. Not only will your child be learning about
the properties of ice, this activity also strengthens their small
hand and wrist muscles. You could also try freezing other toy
animals such as polar bears, and talk about hibernation!
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My daughter is currently enrolled in Rm. 9, and she LOVES
it! The staff is very nice, accommodating, and helpful. It
is
truly an "open door" policy at the school, which my husband
and I really, really appreciate. It's nice to be able to talk
to
staff and teachers, at really anytime
They have been phenomenal with my daughters potty
training as well! Her vocabulary/sentence structure is
exploding and expanding by the minute. Honestly, we have
no complaints about this campus. Thank you L&P!!!!
Sue Ann D.
(Room 9 Parent)
Learn and Play Montessori School has been a positive
influence
on my sons social, academic, and personal developmental
growth. Starting out with Ms. Rukshana, he grew eager to
come to school each day and become an advocate for himself,
speak up for his needs and concerns (something he was shy
about when he started). He recently moved up to the 4-5 year
old room and he is enjoying receiving daily jobs, making new
friends, and learning mathematical concepts. Learn and Play
Montessori is a great school where children explore and grow
developmentally.
Markell Coats Sr. and Marquel Coats
(Room 4 Parents)
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Only an authorized parent/guardian may drop-off and
pick-up the child. If someone other than the parent is
picking up the child, please sign a parent authorization
form, and turn it in to the front desk.
When checking in and out from ProCare at the front desk,
the computer plays a short sound when the procedure is
finished. Please wait for this sound to ensure that you
have successfully completed the signing-in or signing-out
process.
Late Pick-Ups: Please call us if you are going to be late in
picking up your child. Please note that a fee of $2.00 per
minute will be applied.
The school opens from 7:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. The school
director
gives tours at 9:00-11:00 A.M. during the Montessori
activity
period. This is the best time to observe the children at work
with
different subject areas. Orientations are scheduled at
1:30-3:30
P.M. daily. You may bring your child to the tour, and the
child
may observe the classroom during the Montessori activity
period. Please call the front desk to schedule a tour.
An important part of our admissions process is the
orientation
where the parents and the child are invited to meet with the
director.
Tour Time: 9:00-11:00 A.M. Daily Orientations: 1:30-3:30 P.M.
Daily
We would like to express our warmest thanks to our Room 2
parent, Ms. Fettes, for a wonderful
presentation on the South American countries of Ecuador and
Bolivia!
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Learn and Play Montessori School Irvington Campus will
open soon! Learn more by emailing us at
[email protected] or call us at
(510) 299-5054.
LIC #: 013420604
WE OUR CHILDREN. PLEASE HOLD YOUR CHILDS
HAND DURING DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP, ESPECIALLY IN
THE PARKING LOT.
A 30-day notice is required if your child will be going on
vacation, or if you are withdrawing your child. Please
ask the front desk for a 30-day notice form.