Head of School Newsletter: October

Hello PFM families,

I am so proud of our amazing teachers getting their classrooms in tip-top shape and set up beautifully for the new school year! The children have had an amazing day back to school and our new friends are already enjoying their time here as well. It is so fun to watch them all play together and look through their classrooms for new things to do.

Some exciting news was announced at our in-service day on Friday (in addition to all the cleaning and meetings). We are excited to tell you that Teresa (infant room) will be training to be a co-lead in the infant room. And Mimi (infant room) has become our afternoon infant lead teacher. You will now see Mimi in the afternoons with Brenda and our new employee, Yoanna (pronounced Joanna) who began today!

Erika (North Preschool) has become the North Preschool co-lead teacher with teacher Lex! Teacher Lex and Erika are excited to work together in North Preschool and have very compatible skill sets. Lex will be in charge of the Montessori lessons, emails to parents, tracking student progress and Erika will focus on classroom management, organizational duties and making materials for the classroom, among other things. Both teachers have their teaching degrees so this is sure to be a plus for the classroom as they can share in the responsibilities of teaching!

Today we welcome Kelsey back to school from her maternity leave. She is co-leading the preschool afternoon program with Teacher Liz! They have lots of fun things planned for the afternoon program and are excited to get started.

Have a great week everyone!

Teddi Blades

Director & Owner, PFM

Afternoon Preschool October Newsletter

Happy Fall!

Summer is officially over and it's that time of year again when the leaves are falling and harvesting begins. This month, Afternoon Preschool will start by going to the farm. The children will be able to ride horses, take care of chickens, and gather some pumpkins. After all their fun on the farm, they will head to the apple orchard. Here they will be able to collect apples, make pies, and maybe even "eat" a slice or two.

 
 
“The things he sees are not just remembered; they form a part of his soul.”
— Maria Montessori

Dates to Remember:

October 11: PFM Closes for In-Service

quick classroom reminders…

  • Afternoon Preschool is collecting gourds and pumpkins for dramatic play. Please bring one if you’d like to contribute to their farm.

  • Late afternoon snack for North Preschool starts at 4:40. South Preschool starts at 4:50.

    • Please be mindful of this time when picking up your child as we are not allowed to provide snack on the go.

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South Preschool October Newsletter

A Season of Change

This month, South Preschool will take a closer look at the signs of seasonal change. Students will match gourds and learn the life cycle of a pumpkin. They will also spend time carefully observing leaves shedding their green colors to reveal their fall splendor. during circle, they’ll sing ‘autumn leaves are falling down’ and ‘there’s a spider on the floor.’

 
 
 
“Growth is not merely an increase in size, but a transformation.”
— Maria Montessori
 

Dates to Remember:

October 11: PFM Closed for In-Service

October 23: Craven Farms @ 9:30

October 31: Halloween Sing @ 9:35

HAPPY FALL!

 

quick classroom reminders…

  • Breakfast Club ends at 8:30. If your child would like to eat breakfast at school, please make sure you are here before then.

  • Please remember to keep toys at home or in the car, unless your child is bringing them in for their sharing day.

  • HOME VISITS start this month. Please sign up for a date and time in the lobby. If you are in need of a particular day or time that is not listed, feel free to email. You may alternatively opt to have a CONFERENCE at school instead of a home visit.

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September Infant Newsletter

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Hello September~

Welcome back, infant families! A warm welcome to our new students, Jack and Rose. Lyla will soon transition to the toddler classroom—we will miss her but know she will thrive in her new environment.

This month, our theme is fruit. Fruit will be incorporated into weekly lessons that promote language development, fine motor skills, sensory development, and self-expression.

Weekly focus—

  • Week one: Language (fruit flashcards)

  • Week two: Fine motor (fruit-cutting puzzle)

  • Week three: Sensory (fruit-biting work)

  • Week four: Self-expression (stamp art project)

 
“Focus on quality and ease of movement, not on the age a milestone is accomplished.”
— RIE Principal
 

Dates to remember:

  • September 2: PFM closed for Labor Day
  • September 3: First day of school

Classroom reminder:

Please label your child's bottles and/or food with their first and last name, 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!

September Birthdays:

Coming soon!

 
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September North Preschool Newsletter

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Hello September~

 
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This month, the North Preschool students will study trees! They’ll study the life cycle of trees, the many types of trees, parts of a tree, and enjoy tree exploration in the sensory bin. At circle, the students will sing, “Way Up High in the Apple Tree,” “Five Little Leaves,” “I’m a Little Pine Cone,” and more.

“Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by listening to words but by experiences in the environment.”--Maria Montessori

Dates to remember:

  • September 2: PFM closed for Labor Day
  • September 3: First day of school
  • September 26: Curriculum Night 4:30-5:30pm

Quick Classroom Reminders:

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

 

 

 

September Birthdays:

Coming soon!

 
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September South Preschool Newsletter

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Hello September~

 
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This month, our themes are apples and worms! The preschool students will study the life cycle of both. They’ll enjoy making delicious, homemade applesauce and practice digging for worms in the sensory bin. During circle, the students will read, “Ten Apples Up On Top” and sing “Way Up High in the Apple Tree.”

“Indeed there are powers in the small child that are far greater than is generally realized.”--Maria Montessori

Dates to remember:

  • September 2: PFM closed for Labor Day
  • September 3: First day of school
  • September 26: Curriculum Night 4:30-5:30pm

Quick Classroom Reminders:

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

 

 

 

 

September Birthdays:

Coming soon!

 
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September Toddler Newsletter

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Hello September~

 
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This month, the theme in the toddler classroom is the home. The students will read books about families, practice setting the table, and work with “The Napping House” felt board. During circle, we will read, “Henry Helps with the Laundry,” “Let’s Nosh,” “At Night,” and more.

“Establishing lasting peace is the work of education.”--Maria Montessori

Dates to remember:

  • September 2: PFM closed for Labor Day
  • September 3: First day of school

Quick Classroom Reminders:

Please check to see that your child has extra clothes and diapers in the classroom.

 

 

 

September Birthdays:

Coming soon!

 
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Head of School Newsletter: September

Hello PFM families,

I am so proud of our amazing teachers getting their classrooms in tip-top shape and set up beautifully for the new school year! The children have had an amazing day back to school and our new friends are already enjoying their time here as well. It is so fun to watch them all play together and look through their classrooms for new things to do.

Some exciting news was announced at our in-service day on Friday (in addition to all the cleaning and meetings). We are excited to tell you that Teresa (infant room) will be training to be a co-lead in the infant room. And Mimi (infant room) has become our afternoon infant lead teacher. You will now see Mimi in the afternoons with Brenda and our new employee, Yoanna (pronounced Joanna) who began today!

Erika (North Preschool) has become the North Preschool co-lead teacher with teacher Lex! Teacher Lex and Erika are excited to work together in North Preschool and have very compatible skill sets. Lex will be in charge of the Montessori lessons, emails to parents, tracking student progress and Erika will focus on classroom management, organizational duties and making materials for the classroom, among other things. Both teachers have their teaching degrees so this is sure to be a plus for the classroom as they can share in the responsibilities of teaching!

Today we welcome Kelsey back to school from her maternity leave. She is co-leading the preschool afternoon program with Teacher Liz! They have lots of fun things planned for the afternoon program and are excited to get started.

Have a great week everyone!

Teddi Blades

Director & Owner, PFM

Contact

tblades@pacificfirstmontessori.com