July South Class Newsletter

Happy Summer!

Hello July!

Happy Summer!

This summer we will explore the mysteries of the ocean! We will learn about the creatures that live there, the parts of the fish, and its life cycle. We also have lots of fun and exciting adventures ahead this summer both here at school and out in our neighborhood!

Sarah

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“We cannot create observers by saying ‘observe’, but by giving them the power and the means for this observation and these means are procured through education of the senses.”

— Maria Montessori

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Dates to remember:

• June 29th - July 6th: Summer Break; PFM Closed

• Monday July 9th: Pajama Day!

• Friday July 13th: Ice Cream Social at PFM (3:30pm)

• Thursday July 19th: Bubble Man visits PFM (3pm)

• Thursday July 27th: Field trip to the Burke Museum! (depart at 9am)

Please feel free to bring in any of the following:

• Salad scraps/veggies/fruits for the bunnies

• Old necklaces or necklace beads for stringing

• Water or bubble toys for the playground

Thank you

Birthdays this month…

Jack turns 4 July 8th!

Arya turns 4 July 22nd!

Happy Birthday friends!

Happy Summer!

July North Class Newsletter

Happy Summer!

Hello July!

Happy Summer!

We will continue our Dinosaur study this July! On our shelves we will keep sorting different dinosaurs by when they lived, where they lived, and what they ate. Our focus will be fine-tuned to learn about the dinosaurs that lived in Washington State way back when. We will add materials to the shelf to help practice a dinosaur excavation, create skeleton pictures and even materials to make some dinosaur costumes! Part of the Montessori method is following the child’s interests. Undoubtedly summer will inspire new topics of study that will make their way into the classroom 
At the end of the month we will be taking a school field trip to the Burke Museum. We will be able to see a life sized T. Rex skull, the first dinosaur fossil found in Washington state, and displays showcasing the landscapes and animals of Washington during dinosaur times. This will be a super fun field trip! Not only will we be seeing a dinosaur exhibit, but we will ride the city bus to get there! Public transit is always an exciting way to go on a field trip.
July will be a great month!

Hope

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“We cannot create observers by saying ‘observe’, but by giving them the power and the means for this observation and these means are procured through education of the senses.”

— Maria Montessori

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Dates to remember:

• Monday July 9th: Pajama Day!

• Friday July 13th: Ice Cream Social at PFM (3:30pm)

• Thursday July 19th: Bubble Man visits PFM (3pm)

• Thursday July 27th: Field trip to the Burke Museum! (depart at 9am)

Birthdays this month…

July 5th Riley turns 5!

Happy Birthday!

Happy Summer!

July Infant Newsletter

Happy Summer!

Hello July!

Happy JULY Families!

Happy Summer Families! This summer we will be playing outdoors as much as possible on the small side of the playground. We will be focusing on developing our gross motor both outdoors and indoors through using climbers and tunnels. We also have push cart work that we will bring out in the afternoons to help babies practice moving!

On hot days please bring your child to school in sunscreen! Thank-you!

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“Learn to move, move to learn:
Babies need to move freely in a safe
place. When babies are allowed to move
and explore on their own, they learn about
their environment and abilities. Babies
develop confidence and problem-solving
skills as they move, explore, and relate to
their environment. ”

— RIE Principal

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Dates to remember:

June 29th - July 6th:

Summer Break; PFM Closed

Weekly Focus:

July 9 th-13th {Physical} – small & large motor, example: Climber

July 16th-20th {Social/emotional} exapmle: Baby dolls

July 23rd-31st {Language} exapmle: Books

Happy Summer!

July Toddler Newsletter

Happy Summer!

Hello July!

To celebrate the height of
summer, this month we will
be focusing on the ocean!
We will be discussing the
difference between
freshwater and saltwater,
working with water in our
sensory bin, and talking
about who lives in the sea!

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Dates to remember:

• Monday July 9th: Pajama Day!

• Friday July 13th: Ice Cream Social at PFM (3:30pm)

• Thursday July 19th: Bubble Man visits PFM (3pm) on PFM playground. You may join if you'd like but please take your little one home with you after the show.

Weekly lessons:

Week one: Sea bubbles and scoop transfer

Week two: Sponge squeezing

Week three: Goldfish gluing work 

Happy Summer!