WILLIAM E. NORRIS PRESCHOOL

Ms.Roxie and Ms.Jennifer

The purpose of the page is to keep parents informed of monthly activities and up coming events.

                                                                  NORRIS PRESCHOOL NEWSLETTER MAY 2012

MONTHLY THEMES:  The first two weeks of May our themes will continue to focus on spring and involve activities around planting and birds. (we will also walk down to the vernal pool at some point.) Next we will move on to a farm theme, baby animals and end the month with a theme all about bugs!

PLAYGROUND REMINDER:  Now that we will be going outside on a regular basis, it is important to remember that we discourage flip-flops for children who want to play on the structure.  Children can bring another pair of shoes or sneakers to change in to when we go outside, but if they only have flip-flops to wear they will not be allowed on the play structure.

LAST DAY OF PRESCHOOL:  The last day of class for preschool is Tuesday, June 12^th and our end of the year celebration is Wednesday, June 13^th.

END OF YEAR CELEBRATION:  On Wednesday, June 13^th, there will be an end of the year celebration at Conant Park.  It will be from 9:30-12:00 and all families are invited to join us for fun and food.  There is a sign up sheet going home for food and picnic supplies that is attached to this newsletter. If there is something you would like to bring that is not on the list, just let us know.  On that day all children and their families will meet at Conant Park anytime after 9:30 and we will have games and activities scheduled throughout the morning.  There is no bus transportation that day.   The day will culminate with a picnic lunch before leaving at noon.  There is no rain date for this activity so we all need to THINK SUN!!  The event will take place rain or shine.

PROGRESS REPORTS:  All children will receive a progress report at the end of the year.

NEXT YEAR:  By now everyone in preschool should know what class they will be attending next year.   If there is anything that is not clear to you, please speak with a class staff person as soon as possible.  For kindergarten students, they will visit their classrooms and meet their teachers at visitation day on Thursday, June 7^th.

WISH LIST ITEMS:  Napkins, plastic spoons, colored masking tape, small paper plates, cups, stickers (bugs, farm, and summer).

It’s hard to believe that this school year is almost done. It has been such a great year and all of the children have grown so much in every way.  We want each and every one of you to know how much we have enjoyed working with you and your children and that we recognize there is no way that we could do what we do without your help.  You have been a wonderful group of parents to work with and it means so much to the success of the program.  Thank you, thank you, and thank you!!!