February News

OFFICIAL GROUNDHOG NEWS
Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil DID see his shadow
at the 122st annual Groundhog Day celebration
in Pennsylvania, February 2^nd.
Looks like we will have 6 more weeks of Winter !!!

Remember: Valentine's Day breaks the heart of winter!

Fortunately, Phil is only accurate
39% of the time , BUT you've probably still
got six more weeks of boots, hats, mittens,
scarves and snow pants.

DON'T FORGET!

The Village of Skokie Health Department
will conduct a vision and hearing screening
for our children on Thursday, March 6.
The nurse will be at school at 9:00 a.m.
As the children arrive, they will be screened.
Please return the forms to your child's teacher.
The screening is for children three and above.

VALENTINE'S NEWS...

We will have our Valentine parties on Thursday, February 14^th. Your child's teacher will be sending home specific information for your classroom. If you want to get started early, we ask for a valentine card for each child in his/her classroom. PLEASE do not put names on the envelope. You or your child can sign the back.

To see of list of suggested items click here.

Just in time for Valentine's Day,
let's open our hearts for those in need.
Tiny Tot will be conducting
a personal care/food drive
to help Heartland Alliance.
Based in Chicago, Heartland Alliance,
founded in 1888. provides counseling, parenting classes,
work placement for abused women and their children.
These families live in Chicago and surrounding suburbs.
Beginning Monday,
January 28^th through February 8^th,
please leave items in your child's classroom.
Each classroom will have
a designated place for these items.
Everything will be delivered
to Heartland Alliance
on the morning of February 11^th.

Meet Your Child's Teachers
Tiny Tot prides itself on having the most qualified and compassionate people caring for your child.
Click here to see them.

The teachers and I will be attending
Insights 2008 on February 22^nd.
Insights is a conference sponsored
by the Illinois Childcare Association.
We will be attending workshops
during the day as part of our
in-service training.

On February 18^th,
the teachers and I
will renew
our CPR certification.

FEBRUARY IS DENTAL HEALTH MONTH!

*How do you keep your teeth healthy?*

1.	Brush your teeth at least twice a day.
2.	Limit sugary foods and drink.
3.	Eat crunchy foods such as raw carrots, apples and celery. These foods help scale tartar from teeth.
4.	Eat calcium rich foods such as cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables. Calcium builds strong bones and teeth.
	February TLC

Early Years
is newsletter to provide busy parents with practical ways
to promote school readiness, parent
involvement, and more effective parenting.
Click here to read the February Edition.
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	February Birthday List Cyril D. February 15^thLexi C. February 16^th Anne B. February 20^th Christian M. February 22^ndKayla R. February 22^nd^{HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!}

WHAT'S HAPPENING...

Our Teddy Bears, the two's ... In January talked about snow, snowflakes, snowmen and ice and Winter animals. During "Winter Animal Week" we enjoyed learning about penguins, seals and polar bears! We made our own penguins, painted seals and made a snow scene with polar bears.



The Bunny Bunch, the threes ... during the month of January the three-year-olds learned about winter sports, penguins and polar bears, stars and constellations. We talked about the sports we play in Winter. We made ice skates, hockey sticks and pucks. We also made Winter snow scenes. We learned about Martin Luther King, Jr.. He was a nice man who wanted everyone to get along. We are also talking about different letters of the alphabet.



Our 4's, our Junior Kindergarten ... "Matters of the heart" - month! Hearts full of love and patriotism. On the first and second week of the month, we will celebrate Groundhog's Day and St. Valentine's Day. We will have some history lessons and learn the Pledge of Allegiance. We will celebrate President's Day and learn important facts about presidents Abraham Lincoln and George Washington.



Our 5's, our Kindergartener's... made snowmen for our family project this month. This is a wonderful project because we see so many unique snowmen. No two are alike. It is also a great opportunity for our parents to interact with their children for a fun activity! Thanks, Parents, for everything you do!



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