Dear FMS Families,

We can’t believe it’s March! We are so proud of our Pre-Ks, many have took off on their reading and are on reading boxes! They have been working so hard, and are so happy with what they have accomplished. That being said, we recommend that they practice their handwriting at home. There are many hand writing books appropriate for their age, and are available at Barnes N’ Noble and Lakeshore. In this generation of touch screens and other smart devices, children just don’t write as much as they used to.  So there is no such thing as too much practice!

Dr. Seuss day was a blast. We had Cindy Lou Whos, Thing 1 and Thing 2s, and Cat in the Hats running about. We enjoyed eating green eggs and ham for snack, read Dr. Seuss books, and did loads of Dr. Seuss crafts and activities.

This month we will be learning about Asia, amphibians and reptiles, and dinosaurs! Please keep our themes in mind if you have volunteered for reading, art, or cooking this month.

Please don’t forget to sign up for conferences on 3/23 and 3/24. Sign- up sheets will be available on Monday, 3/6. Please note we will not be scheduling times prior to 3/6.

Please take note of these important dates:

3/9: Half-day dismissal @ 11:15 am

3/10: No school: Teachers will be at the AMS conference in San Diego, and will return with great new ideas to implement in the classroom!

3/23: Half-day dismissal @ 11:15 am for Parent/Teacher conferences

3/24: No school: Parent teacher conferences

4/1: PTO 5k fun run! Fliers with information about this fun event were emailed. If you did not receive it please let us know.

March Volunteers:

Circle reading: Robinson/Williams

Arts and Crafts: Stubler/Vanderhoof

Cooking: Porter

Please see any of us to schedule a date and time.

P3 Team

We are so happy to announce that our afternoon class has grown! New friends have joined our P3 family and we are so happy to have them. It’s amazing to watch our older friends be such great mentors!

During the last half of this month we continued to study the solar system, including the phases of the moon. The children had a blast with this lesson because we did it with Oreos! What better way to learn about moon phases by biting chunks of the frosting? We have also had several parents come in for circle time to read books about space, and polar and Antarctic animals to support our monthly themes. The children love having books read to them…thank you so much to our volunteers.

We are also very proud of your little ones, as there has been a surge of amazing progress in building words and sound blending. Keep up the good work at home! Even during this tech era, it’s so important to read with your child with a good old fashioned book for at least 20 minutes a day.

Sign-up sheets for classroom volunteers and practical life supplies are posted outside the classroom. Please feel free to sign up and set up dates with any of the teachers.

Important Dates:

2/1: Kindergarten Enrollment Information Night 5pm

2/2: First Grade Enrollment Information Night 5pm

2/7: Parent/Child Night: last name A-M 5:00-5:45pm, last name N-Z 5:45-6:00pm

2/10: PTO Family Dance 5:00-8:00pm

2/16: Estes McDonald Marine Lab Field Trip – kindergarten students only

2/20: No School, President’s Day

2/27: 100^th Day of Kindergarten

February Studies:

Fish/Marine Life

Oceans

Australia

Dr. Maria Montessori

Thanks!

P3 Team

Dear P3 Families,

We hope everyone had a fun and relaxing holiday! We are so happy to see everyone back as January is quite an exciting month! The children are learning all about the solar system, and Arctic and Antarctic animals. You might have even heard them singing the planet song at home, Venus and Jupiter being the favorites so far. We have also assigned “meteorologists” to check the daily weather for us.
The temperature feels like it is dropping every day, so please dress your child accordingly. They will not be able to participate in the outdoor classroom and may have to stay inside during recess if they do not have their jackets. Sick germs are still making their way around as well, so we included helpful articles about keeping your little ones healthy, and when they should be kept at home.
http://www.parenting.com/article/is-my-child-too-sick-for-school
http://www.suttermedicalfoundation.org/healthtips/?a=detail&id=41
January Volunteers:
Arts and crafts: Allen
Arts and crafts: Durrett
Circle reading: Robinson
Cooking project: Dancer
Cooking project: Porter
Circle reading: Krauss
Please schedule a time and day to volunteer if you are interested in helping.
Practical Life supplies:
Organic chocolate milk: Williams, Jones, Lutz
Dixie cups: Allen
Organic whole grain bread: Vanderhoof, Nguyen, Gross
Plastic knives: Smith
Organic fruit jam: Moll
Please check the sign-up sheet for the week you are assigned to bring in items.
Important Dates:
Wednesday 2/1: Kindergarten Enrollment Night 5pm
Thursday 2/2: First Grade Enrollment Night 5pm
Tuesday 2/7: Primary Parent Child Night – last name A-M 5:00-5:45pm, last name N-Z 5:45-6:30pm
Friday 2/10: Family PTO dance
Monday 2/20: President’s Day, No school. Enjoy the holiday!

The P3 Team

Dear P3 Families,

As 2016 comes to an end, we would like to take this opportunity to express our sincerest thanks for all your support and generosity. We couldn’t have asked for better parents, and appreciate all the volunteer work you have done this semester.

Thank you all for coming to cheer the kids on during the Winter Program! They worked so hard, and really could not wait to give you a wonderful show. We hope you have a great winter break with friends and family, whether you’re traveling across the world or staying at home. Cheers to 2017, and we look forward to seeing all the children’s beautiful smiles again in January!

Important Dates:

12/16: Last day of school, dismissal at 11:15am

12/16-1/3: Winter break

1/4: School resumes

1/16: No school, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Love,

The P3 Team

Hello P3 Families!

We hope everyone had an amazing Thanksgiving break! Time with friends and family is always a joy, and an invaluable experience for the children. Can you believe this weather?…80 to 50 in a blink of an eye! That being said, please send your child with a warm jacket everyday (labeled with their name please). It is also that time of year when you may want to replace their summer extra clothes for some pants and long sleeves.

Although our month is short, we have begun studying trees and have introduced the continent of Europe. We are learning about various holidays celebrated around the world including Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, St. Lucia, and Las Posadas. It’s a busy month, especially with the winter program just around the corner!

Volunteers this Month:

Circle reading: Vanderhoof 12/5 @ 9:30am

Holiday craft: Urquidez (please schedule)

Circle reading: Williams (please schedule)

Holiday t-shirts: Dancer andDunn 12/7 @8:30am

Practical Life supplies:

2 large jars blueberry jam: Krauss

2 loaves organic whole grain bread week of 12/5: Casas

2 loaves organic whole grain bread week of 12/12: Allen

2 quarts organic eggnog week of 12/5: Foster

2 quarts organic eggnog week of 12/12: Campbell

Important Dates:

Friday 12/8: Picture re-take day

Friday 12/9: Kindergarten field trip to Sunrise of Henderson 1:10-2:30 pm

Wednesday 12/14: P3 Winer Program @ 10:30am

Friday 12/16: Half-day dismissal @ 11:15am, WINTER BREAK BEGINS!

Wednesday 1/4: School Resumes

Thank you!

P3