Ms. Mikki’s Classroom News

January 30th

ITTY BITTY CITY was AWESOME!  Thank you to everyone who was able to share in the fun.  We plan to have our Spring preschool field trip there on April 13th.   Stay tuned for more information.

Sweetheart Dance:  Don’t forget next Tuesday, February 7th is our Sweetheart Dance.  It will be held in the FEMA shelter (where Santa Bash was) from 6-7.  Door will not open until 6:00.  We have lots of fun activities planned including a photo booth so don’t forget to bring your camera!  We will also be hosting an UsBorne Book Fair.  They will have lots of great cash and carry books to choose from!  

IMPORTANT PRESCHOOL INFO FOR NEXT YEAR:  Please be on the lookout for an email from Ms. Paula early next week.  This email will include very important information regarding preschool enrollment for next year.  Preschool enrollment packets will be passed out at the Sweetheart Dance for those who are granted a spot in our program next year.  

This week:  This week we continued our Author study (Jan Brett), and read The Hat.  We continued to work on shape recognition and identification and read The Shape of Things, and Shapes, Shapes, Shapes.  We are learning that everyday objects are shapes (ex: pizza is a circle, a slice of pizza is a triangle). We have had fun looking for shapes all around us.  Please keep working on shapes at home.  Rectangle and square seem to be the ones they get confused.   

Next week:  Next week we will begin a new author study on Laura Numeroff. We’ll be starting off with, If You GIve A Mouse A Cookie.  You better believe we’ll be making some cookies in class!

Valentine’s Day Bags:  We will be making bags to collect valentines in during class next week.  We are in need of plain white gift bags with handles, stickers of any kind or theme (Valentine’s day, TMNT, Batman, Shopkins, etc), and other crafty things to decorate them with.  If you are able to send any of the items in that would be wonderful! You do not need to send in a decorated valentine’s box, however you do need to send in valentines for each student in class.  You should have received a letter from your homeroom mom.  

Parent Surveys-  We are sending home parent surveys.   We value your input and feedback and would appreciate you taking a few moments to fill out the survey and return it to school next week.  Thank you!

Scholastic Book Orders:  Book orders are due next Thursday, February 9th.  

Other News:

The Ronald McDonald Tooth Truck is planning to be at Clever Schools on March 8th-10th, 2017.  The scheduled dates for service is dependent on the number of returned eligible applications.  The requirements for being seen and treated on the Tooth Truck are:

-Qualify for the free and reduced lunch program at school

-Cannot be an established patient of a local dentist

-Cannot have a private dental insurance

-Must complete a Tooth Truck application form.

The Tooth Truck treats Medicaid-eligible and uninsured children at no charge for qualifying families.  Children seen last year are not eligible for a routine check-up but should apply if there is a new dental concern.  Please complete an application form and return to the school nurse as soon as possible.  An application is available upon request.

The Cox Care Mobile is scheduled to be at Clever Schools on February 16, 2017.  The Care Mobile is a medical office on wheels that provides FREE services, whether you have insurance or not, for children birth to 18 years.  You may call the school nurse to inquire about the services provided, to schedule an appointment, and to receive the necessary paperwork.  Thank you!

Upcoming Dates:

February 6th:  PAT Sweetheart Dance  6:00-7:00

February 13th:  M/W Class Valentine’s Day Party:  10:00

February 14th:  T/TH Class Valentine’s Day  Party:  10:00

February 16th:  Cox Care Mobile

February 20th:  No School-  President’s Day