September Newsletter · 2017-03-09 · Welcome to the 2016/2017 school year We are very excited to begin a new year, to meet many new families, ... September Newsletter News and Notes

Dear Families,

Welcome to the 2016/2017 school year

We are very excited to begin a new

year, to meet many new families, and to

reunite with our returning families.

We hope that you have had a relax-

ing summer. We already have many

wonderful activities planned for the

month of September. Weekly lesson

plans are posted in the classroom. To

the right you will find this months

themes and the skills we will focus

on in all areas of learning and

development. Informal assess-

ments will be completed for each

student this month. Once finished

the teachers will share them with

You. These help us individualize the

program and ensure we are targeting

the needed areas of learning and

developmental skills. Let us know if

you have any questions.

Themes:

Back to School

All About Me

Apples

Shapes

Language & Literacy:

Recognize, spell, write name

Identify birthday

Intro to Zoo Phonics

Recognize/name body parts(YS)

Social & Emotional Skills:

Intro / review class rules

Cognitive & Mathematical Skills:

Numbers 1-10

Colors & Shapes

Science/Sensory & Social Studies:

Pledge of Allegiance / US flag

Seasons

Dumping & pouring (YS)

Textures & touch (YS)

Large & Small Motor Skills:

Self help skills

(YS)=Yellow Sunshine specifically

September

Newsletter

News

and

Notes

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at the

month

September 5th

School Closed - Labor Day

September 9th

Patriotic Day - Wear red, white & blue!

September 12th � 16th

Make a “Family Collage”. A collage of photos,

stickers, etc. that represents your child & family

for your child’s classroom. No larger than 12X12

September 16th

Grandparents /VIP Day - Bring your grandparent

or VIP for a special breakfast! Look for sign-up

sheet soon.

September 20th

Back to School Family Night @Chuck E Cheese

September 23rd

Apple Day - Bring an apple in for your child by

Friday 9/16 to be used during “Apple Week”

September 30th

Picture Day (Fall Portraits) Orange location only.

October 3rd � 14th

Cookie Dough Fundraiser

•  Complete and return any forms you were emailed for the new

school year. It is important to have the most up to date information.

•  Please label all of your child's belongings.

•  Your child must have a crib size fitted sheet and a small blanket for nap-time

(in a backpack if attending AIL in Orange).

•  Make sure your child has extra clothes in a zip lock bag in their cubby. Keep sizes and

the season in mind.

•  Sign your child in and out everyday with a full legal signature and the time.

•  Please drive safely in our parking lot. Always use a parking spot so you do not block

other cars, the walkway or the entrance.

Special Days

Questions? Contact us!

We want to help!

Tustin (714) 730-5458

Orange (714) 538-7800

Information & Reminders

•  Ms. Diana will be out on maternity leave as of

September 9th. Ms. Nelly will be working with Ms.

Nora during her leave.

Revised: 8/19/2016 ADVENTURES IN LEARNING 2016-2017 CALENDAR – ORANGE

29 1st day of school 5 Closed - Labor Day 9 Patriotic Day 16 Grandparents VIP Day 20 Back to School Family Night @ Chuck E Cheese 23 Apple Day 30 Picture Day (Fall portraits)

SEPTEMBER ‘16 M T W Th F 29 30 31 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30

OCTOBER ‘16 M T W Th F 3 4 5 6 7

10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 31

3-14 Cookie Dough Fundraiser 14 Breast Cancer Awareness – Pink Day 20 The Great Shake Out @ 10:20am 27 Read for the Record 31 Halloween class parties @ 9AM & Trink or Treat

4 50th day of school 11 Closed - Veterans Day (observed) 18 Thanksgiving Feast (class parties) @ 11 AM 24 & 25 Closed - Thanksgiving Break

NOVEMBER ‘16 M T W Th F 1 2 3 4

7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30

DECEMBER ‘16 M T W Th F 1 2

5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30

16 Holiday Feast (class parties) @11 AM 23 & 26 Closed - Winter Break TBA Holiday Show

2 Closed - New Year’s Day 16 M.L. King Jr. Day (Closed) 24 100th day of school

JANUARY ‘17 M T W Th F 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13

16 17 18 19 20 23 24 25 26 27 30 31

FEBRUARY ‘17 M T W Th F 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10

13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 27 28

6-10 Mixed Bag Fundraiser 14 Valentine’s Day class parties @ 9AM 20 Presidents’ Day (Closed)

2 Dr. Seuss Birthday 17 St. Patrick’s Day class parties @ 9AM

MARCH ‘17 M T W Th F 1 2 3

6 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 31

APRIL ‘17 M T W Th F 3 4 5 6 7

10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28

3-7 Book Fair Week 14 Spring Celebration (class parties) @ 9AM 7 Picture Day (Spring portraits & graduation portraits w/cap & gown)

1-5 Teacher Appreciation Week 12 Muffins with Mom @9AM 29 Closed - Memorial Day

MAY ‘17 M T W Th F 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12

15 16 17 18 19 22 23 24 25 26 29 30 31

JUNE ‘17 M T W Th F 1 2

5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30

16 Donuts with Dad @9AM 22 Family Night @ Chuck E Cheese 22 Preschool graduation Red Robins must be picked up no later than 3PM 23 RR graduation party

4 Closed - Fourth of July

JULY ‘17 M T W Th F 3 4 5 6 7

10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 31

AUGUST ‘17 M T W Th F 1 2 3 4

7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 31

25 Teacher work day – No Students (Closed)