March North Preschool Newsletter

Hello March~

This month, the North Preschool students will study rainbows and reptiles! They will learn about the different colors of the rainbow, make collages, and practice mixing colors. Additionally, they will learn about different reptiles with an emphasis on snakes! (Snakes seem to be a fan-favorite in North Preschool.)

“The child has a mind able to absorb knowledge. S/he has the power to teach her/himself.”--Maria Montessori

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Dates to remember:

• PFM will be closed Friday, March 8 for Teacher In-Service
• The PFM Auction and Fundraiser will be held at the WAC on Saturday, March 16

Quick Classroom Reminders:

• Please be sure your child has extra warm clothes in his/her cubby

• Please store rain gear (including boots, coats, hats, and rain pants) at school

March Birthdays:

Cameron (3) March 16 ; John (4) March 30

March South Preschool Newsletter

Hello March~

This month, the South Preschool students will learn about rainbows. (What are they? Where do they originate? What colors comprise a rainbow?) They will create art collages to show what they learn! Additionally, they will talk about the different parts of a frog, including where frogs live and what they eat.

“Whoever touches the life of a child, touches the most sensitive part of a whole which has roots in the most distant past and climbs toward the infinite future.”--Maria Montessori

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Dates to remember:

• PFM will be closed Friday, March 8 for Teacher In-Service
• The PFM Auction and Fundraiser will be held at the WAC on Saturday, March 16

Quick Classroom Reminders:

• Please be sure your child has extra warm clothes in his/her cubby

March Birthdays:

Kiano (3) March 5 ; Addison (5) March 12

March Toddler Newsletter

Hello March~

This month, the toddler students will focus on the different modes of transportation. Planes, trains, boats, buses, cars, bicycles—we are excited to explore these different methods. During circle, we will share the different ways in which our friends commute to PFM!

“The senses, being explorers of the world, open the way to knowledge.”--Maria Montessori

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Dates to remember:

• PFM will be closed Friday, March 8 for Teacher In-Service
• The PFM Auction and Fundraiser will be held at the WAC on Saturday, March 16

Quick Classroom Reminders:

Please be sure your child has dry rain gear for the playground each day!

March Birthdays:

Lily (2) March 2

February Afternoon Preschool Newsletter

Hello February~

Hello afternoon preschool parents!

Last month, the preschool students visited a winter forest. They learned about animals who hibernate and “snuggled” with bears, foxes, and owls! They also flew to the arctic to swim with narwals. After these “outdoor” adventures, they stayed around town to visit a construction site and the local veterinarian to take care of animals.

This month, the students will create and decorate boxes to hold their Valentine’s Day cards. They will enjoy working with glitter glue, sequins, and heart decals!

Afternoon Preschool Themes:

• U.S. Postal Service

• Home

• Pizza parlor

• Airport

During the early part of the month, the preschool students will enjoy learning about winter forest animals, including bears, foxes, and owls. They’ll visit a bear cave and enjoy reading books under the “night sky.” The students will also take a trip to the arctic to play on the ice and in the chilly water alongside seals, polar bears, and narwals. They’ll be surrounded by igloos and mounds of snow. We’ll have them dressed for the occasion, don’t worry!

After learning about the winter wonderland, the preschoolers will return to the city to resume their “jobs” as doctors and construction workers. It’s sure to be a fun, busy month!

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Afternoon Preschool Updates:

If you'd like to see our afternoon preschool program in action, we invite you to visit our space anytime between 4:00-5:00pm!

February Toddler Newsletter

Hello February~

This month, the toddler students will focus on two themes: love and friendship. There will be heart-shaped work in the sensory bin and a rainbow sorting work on the shelf. The toddler students will also enjoy working with pink kinetic sand. They look forward to completing several Valentine’s Day art projects!

“The senses, being explorers of the world, open the way to knowledge.”--Maria Montessori

February Song List:

• “If you’re Loving and you Know it”

• “H-E-A-R-T” (to the tune of “BINGO”)

• “Skina Marinky Dink”

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Dates to remember:

• PFM reopens after winter break on January 2
• PFM will be closed Monday, January 21 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Quick Classroom Reminders:

As the weather gets colder, please be sure your child has a warm coat, hat, mittens, and dry rain gear for the playground each day!

February Birthdays:

Mackenzie (2) February 23 ; Vera (2) February 25

February North Preschool Newsletter

Hello February~

This month, the North Preschool students will learn about Chinese New Year. They will study and make traditional decor (with lessons on its’ significance), meals that are enjoyed during this time, and more! The students will also learn about Valentine’s Day. They look forward to making special cards to share with friends and family!

“The child has a mind able to absorb knowledge. S/he has the power to teach her/himself.”--Maria Montessori

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Dates to remember:

• Valentine's Day Craft Night--February 7, from 4:00-5:30pm
• Tiny Tots--February 8
• PFM closure--February 18 for President's Day

Quick Classroom Reminders:

• Please be sure your child has extra warm clothes in his/her cubby

• Please store rain gear (including boots, coats, hats, and rain pants) at school

February Birthdays:

Avery (3) February 14 ; Mason (4) February 16 ; Grace (5) February 25 ; Meredith (5) February 26

February Infant Newsletter

Hello February~

This month, we have several infants on the verge of walking. It’s an exciting time in their development and a privilege to witness in the classroom! To support this developmental milestone, we have several “pushing works” in our environment. (This is something you can emulate at home if your child is close to walking.) Pushing work helps prepare an infant for weight shifting to their feet, strengthens hand-eye and bilateral coordination, and encourages the movement of walking! We have several rolling carts and cars throughout the classroom for students to enjoy.

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“An authentic child is one who feels secure, autonomous, competent, and connected.
When we help a child to feel secure, feel appreciated, feel that ‘somebody is deeply, truly interested in me,’ by the way we just look, the way we just listen, we influence that child’s whole personality, the way that child sees life.”

— RIE Principal

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Dates to remember:

• Valentine's Day Craft Night--February 7, from 4:00-5:30pm
• PFM closure--February 18 for President's Day

Classroom reminder:

Please check your child's cubby at pickup to see whether they are low on supplies. Also, please label your child's bottles and/or food with their first and last name, the date, and the type of milk or food. Let us know if your child has dietary restrictions! We'll update thier file and ensure these are monitored during communal snack times. Thank you!