TINY TOT TIMES      
             September 2011 
                     

    NEWS AND NOTES

                 

 
August 29, 2011

Dear Parents,
     Welcome to the 2011 school year at Tiny Tot Preschool and Kindergarten. Whether you are new to Tiny tot or a returning family, we are thrilled that you have chosen us as a partner in your child’s early care and education. We know your child will have many positive experiences in the classroom. The adjustment period will be minimal compared to the skills and friendships that your child will make at Tiny Tot.
     Early childhood education is very important in the development of many skills such as social and emotional, self-help, fine and gross motor as well as cognitive development. We are confident that our program will lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning. We are honored that you have entrusted us to nurture and educate your child during these most formative years.
     Communication is essential for a productive relationship between home and school. Please feel free to call the school and talk with those who may be of help. The office is available to you any time and you may speak directly with your child’s teacher between the hours of 12:30 and 2:30 daily. We also provide information about events and activities on the parent information board in each classroom and in the weekly classroom newsletter, and the director’s monthly newsletter. Each class has their own web page that can be accessed by checking out the Home page on our school website at
www.tinytotskokie.com You can also go there to familiarize yourself with our handbook. Both the handbook and the newsletters are on our website for your convenience. The parent handbook is an excellent tool for answering any questions you may have regarding policies, curriculum and our philosophy.
     Tiny Tot strives to provide the best experience possible for your child and your family. We are driven by a history of excellence combined with current best practices in early care and education. We are looking forward to having you as part of our Tiny Tot Family for the 2011-2012 school year.

Sincerely,


Bonnie Shanahan

MEET YOUR TEACHERS!

 

 
 
 Miss Lori and Miss Lorina
are thrilled to be working
with your toddlers this year. 
Miss Eve and Miss Eryka
will be helping during the day.
They promise lots and lots of fun!
   
 Miss Becky and Miss Melissa and Miss Maggie can hardly wait to
enrich the lives of every one of your three year-olds.
 
   
   

 

Our Fours are in the great hands
 of Miss Laura,  Miss Lily a.m.
and Miss Yelizabeta p.m.

 

   
Miss Eva is excited to be back as the Fives teacher.
She has plans to fill each day with many exciting activities to help the Fives get ready
for "the big kids school."
   
Miss Bonnie, the Director, is always available
to answer any of your questions or concerns. 
Miss Donna, the Curriculum Director,
is ready and willing to help
each and every student
any way she can.
 
"JUST A FEW REMINDERS"


TINY TOT WILL BE CLOSED ON
Monday, September 5th
in honor of Labor Day.
 

   

      









                 
                          

What your child wears to
school can make a significant
difference in his/her day.
Please have your children
wear gym shoes.
Choose clothes that are soft
and flexible. This allows your
child to run, climb, peddle
without restriction.
We don’t have to dress up for school.
We encourage you to send your
child in clothing that can and will
get dirty. A young child’s work
and play is active and messy.
Leave jewelry at home.
Necklaces, bracelets and rings
can get caught on play equipment
and cause injury to your child.
Also jewelry can get lost or broken
and we all feel bad.

 
From the Office of the Director:

                              Why is Play SO Important?
 

No over the counter medication
will be given without a note or fax
from the doctor. 
We will administer only prescription
medication in the original container
with your written consent.
     

 

September  Birthday List

Miss Laura September 3rd
Mireya M. September 9th
Sophia A. September 15th
Jaden N. September 17th
Abigail W. September 23rd


HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

 

 

One of the best gifts to your child is
a lifelong love of reading, and that begins
by reading out loud every day.
It’s never too early to start, and it’s
the single most important thing
you can do to help your child
build his literacy skills.
Research shows that children
who have been read to
since their earliest years do better
in reading than their peers
who haven’t had the same advantage
-and the edge persists
all the way to high school.

Most libraries today have
wonderful children’s section
and even story hours.
It’s a great field trip.

Happy reading!

Check out this great article on
The Joy of Reading!

 

Please wash your child’s hands
when you bring your child to school. 
It is  the single most important
thing we can do to prevent
the spread of germs.

 

 
 
TINY TOT PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN
2011-2012 CALENDAR
 
AUGUST 29 MONDAY SCHOOL OPENS
     
SEPTEMBER 5 MONDAY LABOR DAY, NO SCHOOL
     
OCTOBER 13 WEDNESDAY PICTURE DAY
     
OCTOBER 31 MONDAY HALLOWEEN PARTY
     
NOVEMBER 17 -close at 3 p.m. PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE WEEK
     
NOVEMBER 24 & 25 THURS. & FRI. THANKSGIVING VACATION
     
DECEMBER 23-JANUARY 2   WINTER VACATION
     
JANUARY 3 TUESDAY SCHOOL REOPENS
     
FEBRUARY 14 TUESDAY VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY
     
MARCH 16 FRIDAY ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARTY
     
APRIL 6 FRIDAY NO SCHOOL
     
May 3 THURSDAY PICTURE DAY
     
MAY10 -close 3 p.m. PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE WEEK
     
MAY 28 MONDAY MEMORIAL DAY-NO SCHOOL
     
JUNE 7 THURSDAY END OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION
     
JUNE 18 MONDAY SUMMER CAMP BEGINS
     
JULY 4 WEDNESDAY NO SCHOOL
     
AUGUST 10 FRIDAY at 6:00 p.m. LAST DAY OF CAMP
     
AUGUST 13-24   CLOSED 2 WEEKS
     
AUGUST 27 MONDAY SCHOOL OPENS
       

 

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