Toddler

Birthdays

Hello All!

As mentioned earlier, we will be celebrating Valentine's Day Tuesday & Wednesday. Everyone is still encouraged to bring snacks and valentines (if you wish) to share. The other two days this week will be spent discussing and learning about Birthdays. This theme was inspired by yours truly because my birthday is this week! :) I know the kids will love learning about these two special occasions.

On that note, if anyone would like to donate some (6 if possible) big car washing sponges for an activity this week, it would be greatly appreciated! We will be using shaving cream to "ice our sponge cakes"!

Hope everyone had a nice, looong weekend & see you Tuesday!

~Christy

Sealed With a Kiss

Hi Parents!

Just wanted to send a message out about the plans for our "Sealed With A Kiss" themed week. The main difference will be that we're having Valentine's Day Parties on Thursday & Friday this week. The schedule will be the same with just a long, Pot Luck Snack and lots of valentine inspired activities throughout the day.

The Snack Sign Up for T/TH looks something like this:
-Cheese: Rebecca Boling
-Fruit: Lindsey Milne
-Grain (goldfish, crackers, etc..): Amanda Hipo
-Sweet Treat: Gaby Martinez & Ayumi Maeda
*Amanda Bernal- since Donovan was not here today, would you be in charge of bringing a tasty drink, please? :)

I'll have a Sign Up for MWF tomorrow (Wed.) Or you can let me know what you would like to bring through email.

MWF kiddos need to make sure to bring boxes for the Valentine mailboxes we will be making (most of you should be aware of this already). I'll have extras in case anyone forgets.

We will be making valentines during the parties, but if you want to send pre-made cards with your kids, that's fine too! We'll have plenty other things to do!

On a final note- I would just like to thank you all for being so supportive and helpful during the past month!  I am feeling fantastic about being the teacher in the 2's and 3's class and am really enjoying bonding and getting to know you & your amazing children! Coming to Cornerstone everyday is a pure joy and could not be happier with my new career! :)

Please never hesitate to email me with any ideas, questions, concerns, or updates! I appreciate you all!

~Christy

Welcome Back

Welcome back to Cornerstone in 2010!

 

As all of you know, I am due towards the end of January and Ms. Christy Beck will become the new 2's-3's teacher. We have a great transition plan which will begin tomorrow.

 

I will be the main teacher this week and this allows Ms. Christy to see how all of our classes work. Then starting on the 11th, Ms. Christy will be the lead teacher and I will be a support person in the room. The bonus of this is two fold--one, the children will have a solid working knowledge and comfort level of who will be in the classroom and two, we get an extra set of hands! I know that is always welcomed for our room! I have written a story which will be read every day that explains the change also. The regular classroom routine is staying the same or very similar to what the children are already used to.

 

As for themes, we are following the same as the big kids' room: transportation, travel & vehicles for the month. If you have anything that will help us out for books, posters, etc. we would love to borrow them.

 

Thank you again for all your support & we are both very excited about 2010~!

Ms. Mary & Ms. Christy