TEACHING AND LEARNING
MONTHLY THEME
Welcome back parents and students! This month, students will participate in various art projects and activities that promote strong bonds with friends, building a positive self-esteem and self-reflection---children will get to know each other a bit better by playing games together! The children will also discuss and model school guidelines, conflict resolution and self-help skills.
Students will reflect on their summer break through writing and art assignments. Students will also learn about dental hygiene, nutrition and will participate in their monthly field trip. Lastly, students will learn to incorporate various art techniques, using different art mediums and tools, as well as to learn about Salvador Dali and Latin American cultures.
LESSON PLAN
Week of August 2---summer break reflections and introduction art making techniques/mediums, (painting {arts and crafts decor} with straws and rollers, dinosaurs, cars, Lego's, etc.), Salvador Dali, painting, and dreams,
*Ii, #16, Buff, Crescent, el verano
Week of August 9--- Introducing our new friends and getting to know them (my best friend jewelry making), self-portrait, DENTAL HYGIENE PRESENTATION WITH DR. MENDOZA ON 8/12/10 (head anatomy and nutrition), bean art (name tracing), create school guidelines with child participation (language vs. hitting, spitting, biting, etc.), *Jj, #17, Vanilla, Heart, los amigos
Week of August 16--- Emotions and classroom pictures wall mosaic (name tags and self-reflection, staff picture day!), newspaper flower collage with colored tape, self-help skills (potty training, hand washing, clean-up, helping others, etc.) and conflict resolution (instead of hitting my friend, what can I do when I’m angry?),*Kk, #18, Tangerine Yellow, Oval, la escuela
Week of August 23—PARENT PARTICIPATION FIELD TRIP TO LITTLE FARM: PARENTS MAY BRING CELERY AND LETTUCE TO FEED THE FARM ANIMALS,
8:30AM-12:00PM, Learning about El Salvador (food Science, punta dance lesson)
and Peru (clothing, food lesson),*Ll, #19, Maize, Rhombus, la comunidad
Week of August 30--- Learning about Brazil (flag, samba dance lesson) and Cuba (drum, music lesson), *Mm, #20, Saffron, Semicircle, la cultura
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. We would like to welcome our new teachers and students to PPLA. Welcome Nina and Sandra. Welcome Narayan, Isaiah and Gina!
B. In an effort to enhance the communication system between our families and school, we would like to encourage parents to comment on school activities, policy and procedure by using the anonymous suggestion envelope. The envelope is located in the school hallway and posted on the parent bulletin board. In addition, feel free to comment on the blogged photographs. Thank you for your time and continued support!
C. The following parent participation field trip will take place on Friday, August 27, 2010, 8:30-12:30pm. The children will have the opportunity to feed farm animals at the Little Farm in Berkeley, as well as to explore the local museum, play and eat at the local park.
D. Parent conferences will take place during the last full week in August (8/24-8/26: 4:30PM & 5:00PM, WITH 30 MINUTE SESSIONS). Parent conference dates and time slots will be announced very soon and will be available for sign up.
E. Starting on Friday, August 13, 2010, the children will participate in dramatic weekly activities in correlation with “drama Fridays (i.e. crazy hair day, bring your costume to school day, pj day, wear your clothes backwards day, face paint day, etc.).”
F. We ask that parents take their child’s linens home to wash. This will allow for providing a germ free environment. Thank you!
G. As requested by parents, we have developed a detailed calendar for parents. Please check the school blog for the latest school announcements and reminders.
REMINDERS
1. We still have plenty of space available for the Parent’s Night Out! If you would like to enroll, place your information on the enrollment form (attached to the parent’s bulletin board). The children will eat pizza and play games, as well as watch a children’s movie before pick-up.
2. For safety purposes, we ask that children leave their wear flip flops and other open toe shoes, with lack of foot support, at home and bring comfortable shoes to wear in school.
3. We ask that your child carry a labeled lunch box to school and store inside the kitchen and on his/her assigned hook. Children who bring food to school will be given an additional hook to store their lunch box daily.
4. If PPLA will be administering herbal and non-herbal medicine to your child, please write down directions inside the student observation log and remember to turn in a medicine administration form (place inside Maestra’s mail pocket). All medicines should be placed inside the kitchen and on top of the food counter (preferably on top of the microwave). Your medicine should be labeled with your child’s name.
*We ask that parents administer the first dose of medicine at home, before school hours.
5. As the weather warms up, we ask that child arrive to school with applied sunscreen, in order to protect the children from the sun rays.
6. In order to keep a safe atmosphere for our students we ask that only adults handle doors and light switches at all times. As a precaution measure we ask that parents maintain all school doors and gates closed at all times. In addition, we ask parents, relatives and visitors to leave shoes and large personal items on the front porch area (strollers may be stored on the side of the school house). All hand bags (purses) must be hung on front door hooks or placed behind the child safety gate at the foot of the staircase. We ask that parents leave their shoes in the front porch (inside the pot). Thank you for your continued support!
7. *We ask that parents sign in and out daily—parents will place the time or arrival and departure, as well as initial the student observation log (SOL). This is a great way to learn about your child’s school experience!
8. In an effort to further improve communication and social skills, the children may participate in the daily show and tell session during AM/PM circle time. If your child is a Part Time and Full Time student, he/she may bring an item from home for show and tell.
The item may only be used during show and tell and will be placed inside your child’s art project shelf or cubby after show and tell. We understand that children are very excited to show and tell about their favorite toys and are willing to share with their peers. As a result we ask that children leave all noise making toys at home, if they are not participating in their show and tell session. PPLA is not responsible for lost and/or damaged personal item from home.
9. In an effort to improve the environment of our school and maintain a competitive Teachers Assistant salary, as well as provide professional development opportunities, PPLA will be increasing monthly tuition fees in the near future. Effective September 1, 2010, PPLA will be increasing monthly tuition fees for both P-T and F-T care. To view an updated tuition fee schedule, log on to the school blog and read the postings under the date, December 16, 2009. Thank you.
10. The updated field trip schedule has been emailed to all parents and will also be posted on the school blog (see December 16, 2009 posting).
11. Parent conferences will take place in the month of August and there will be a date sign-up sheet available for parents in the weeks to come.
Wish List
*An asterisk has been placed next to the item (s) in most need.
We are asking for parent assistance in maintaining a stimulating school experience for our children. Due to our limited funds, we are asking parents to donate what they can from the list of items below. We appreciate your commitment to the program and value your support and understanding in these harsh economic times. Thank you!
1. Outdoor large sea animals
2. *Outdoor storage shed
3. Indoor costumes and rack
4. *Indoor mirrors
5. *Classroom wall mounted shelves for organizing of art materials, etc.
6. *Multicultural dolls
7. *Imaginative play furniture—, washer and dryer, cash register, phones, cooking accessories, etc.
8. 3 Classroom storage outdoor baskets/containers (for outdoor classrooms)
9. Building blocks (large wooden, bristle, etc.)
10. *Indoor play house/play structure (for Toddler classroom)
11. *DISHWASHER AND INSTALLATION
12. 2 tires and chains for student swings (to be mounted on trees)
13. Outdoor floor mats
14. *SAND OR BEANS FOR THE SANDBOXES
15. *PARENT LABOR FOR SCHOOL MAINTENANCE
¡GRACIAS FAMILIA!
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