Little Scientists

Little Scientists
July 15^th, 2019 to July 19^th, 2019

What we are learning?

Dear Parents,

We hope you are having a good week. We continue learning and having so much fun in our Summer Camp. This week they will learn to be little Scientist. They will explore science, participate in experiments and discuss about the materials a scientist use for work.

·         On Monday children will get to explore how objects float and sink, how we can make a color mix, and how to create prints using plastic bottles.

·         On Tuesday children will participate in puppet play and read stories regarding friends and family.  Children will also participate in experiments with colors and create a rainbow using chalk.

·         On Wednesday children will participate in experiments with plants and flowers and paint using scientific droppers. 

·         On Thursday, children will participate in magnetic experiment and create geometric shapes. To keep strengthening motor skills, children will use blocks and balls to draw a number on the floor. 

·         And on Friday, children will classify and group objects by their shape, make homemade dough and create shapes. Through the week we will keep reviewing words, syllables and sounds.

We would like to thank you for letting us play such an important role in your child’s life and we hope you have a great weekend.

Materials for Weekly Activities

·         Bring a plastic animal toy for Monday, July 15^th, 2019. 

Holidays & Upcoming Events

·         Scientist Day on Friday, July 19^th, 2019.

·         Splash Days on Mondays and Thursdays at 10:30 am.

Summer Camp Dress Code

·         Have your child wear accessories and clothing so he/she can look like a little scientist. He/she can have crazy hair, wear glasses and mismatched socks.

·         Always keep in your child’s cubby a summer hat.

·         Have your child wear swimsuit, swim diapers and water shoes for Splash Day.

·         Make sure to send a towel and a fabric tote bag for wet items. Label and pack all these items in the tote bag.

Friendly Reminders

·         Remember your child to wash his/her hands when entering the classroom and before leaving the school. This is the best way to prevent illnesses.

·         Make sure to bring your child on time so he/she can participate in circle time. This activity starts at 8:45am and will stimulate and strengthen skills in all areas.

·         Read your child’s journal, blogs and Friday Newsletter. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us in case you have any comment or any question about your child’s development or any notes/comments made in your child’s journal.

·         Avoid bringing your child with items that can cause distraction such as toys, necklaces, bracelets, watches, etc. This is needed to help him/her concentrate in the scheduled activities at school.

·         Label all your child’s clothing and items and make sure that your child has extra set of clothing that is appropriate to weather in his/her cubby.

·         Make sure to remove clothing from the cubby and just leave one set of clothing and a blanket for nap time.

·         Make sure to take the blanket home on Fridays for laundry and bring it back on Monday.

·         Make sure to have enough pull-ups or diapers in the cubby for the day, if your child has not been potty-trained yet.

·         Label all bottles and food that you bring to preschool for your child with your child’s name and the date it was prepared and drop it in the kitchen. Please keep in mind we are a nut free environment.

·         Take home the homework blue folder in your child’s cubby and take one or 2 paper sheets from the container that are next to the entrance of the classroom. Homework should be returned by Tuesday and do not forget to bring the homework folder back on Monday.

·         Do not bring your child to school if the child has a fever of over 101F or any contagious conditions.

·         Apply sunscreen to your child every morning.

·         Make sure to keep in your child’s cubby a pair of glasses and a summer hat.

·         Sunscreen and mosquito repellent are important to protect your child because he/she is very susceptible to sunburn/mosquito bites. Yet applying sunscreen and mosquito repellent to your child requires planning. If sunscreen and mosquito repellent must be applied to your child, make sure to fill out an administration or authorization form specifying when sunscreen and mosquito repellent should be applied and be sure to supply the sunscreen and mosquito repellent, label the bottles with your child's name and place them in a tote bag.

·         Have your child wear swimsuit, splashers or swim diapers and water shoes for Splash Day. Make sure to send a towel and a tote bag for wet items. Label and pack all these items in the tote bag.