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Explorers Prekindergarten
April 12- 16, 2010
Welcome back! We are ready to finish the alphabet letters, the remaining itl characters and review math concepts. The entire school is gearing up for the Wacky Western Fundraiser on Friday, May 7th. Thank you to Mrs. Susan Adams for organizing our class gardening project for the Silent Auction. We appreciate your participation by signing up to donate an item on the clipboard. This week the children are making a surprise for Mom. Next week will be emphasizing, "taking care of the Earth" in celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd. Our alphabet letter for next week will be W.....3 to go. Thanks for your help.
March 1 - 5, 2010
Thank you to all the parents that signed up for the field trip to the PHS Wildlife Museum next Wednesday, March 10th at 10:30 am. All the children are enjoying learning about animal habitats in preparation for the museum. You are welcome to peek in and see our ocean and habitat murals. The Acts of Kindness board has inspired all of us to focus on being kind to others. Than you for your support and acknowledgement of this important Fruit of the Spirit. The children loved replanting the flower boxes in front of the classroom. Mr. John and the Building Blocks friends also helped. Thank you parents for the donations of beautiful flowers that enhances our joy(another Fruit of the Spirit). Next week the alphabet letter is R. Have a happy day. Mrs. Brumbaugh
February 1 -5, 2010
The Explorers Valentine's Party will be next Thursday, Feb. 11th at 11:00 am. Please have your child bring his/her valentines next week. Each child has a decorated valentines mail box in anticipation for the valentines exchange. Due to our small class size, I would encourage the valentines to be addressed and signed by your child. A class list is included in your child's bag this week. Thank you parents for signing up to bring goodies for the party. We will continue with the alphabet letter Nn next week. Thanks so much for your help.
January 18 -22, 2010
We finished our number books and our clay numbers from 1-10 this week. Our next project will sanding and painting the boards, gluing on the numbers and adding sparkle paint. Also, we are learning about our internal organs by gluing the body parts onto the body tracings. Thank you to our parent volunteers for helping with this curriculum. We continue with our cooking projects every Thursday. This month we made ants on a log, chili dogs and will finish with fruit smoothies. Please remember to send in pictures that start with the letter L next week. Thanks. Have a Happy Day!
November 2 -6, 2009
Thank you so much to the volunteers that helped with the Halloween party on Thursday. I would also like to thank our wonderful parents for the fantastic food and decorations. The children (and adults) had a great time playing games, eating treats and singing Halloween songs. Next, we move into a season of Thankfulness. We are grateful to everyone who participated in the fundraiser at Mr. McGoos' Restaurants on Monday. Next week the letter will be D. Please have your child bring 5 pictures that start with D. Thanks for your help. Have a Happy Day.
October 12 to October 16, 2009
Thank you all the parents who came to Back to School night. If you were unable to come I can answer any questions during the Parent Conferences next week. Please sign up for a Parent Conference on the sign up sheet on the Parent Information table outside the classroom. Additional times are available. We will be starting Alphabet Books next week. Please send your child with 4-5 pre-cut out pictures that start with the letter A on Monday. Thanks for your help. Have a happy day! Mrs. Brumbaugh
Monday through Thursday 9 am to noon Enhanced Learning: Friday, Optional
We are pleased to offer this unique Explorers option for children as a transitional educational experience between our Preschool and Kindergarten.
Children will be eligible for this "Explorers Kindergarten" with the recommendation of Mrs. Ruth Gilstrap, Interim Director. This class will be enrolled with children who will benefit from a "gift of time year" in which to mature both academically and socially in an innovative and appropriate setting, or, with children who are chronologically mature in their Preschool class and who could benefit from more challenges.
Some highly academic Kindergartens and the new emphasis within the State of California to attain academic standards at the elementary school level, underscores the importance for children to have the appropriate developmental skills and abilities before they begin their important academic journey.
Mrs. Donna Brumbaugh is the teacher for Explorers Kindergarten and works closely with the Interim Director and the Preschool staff to insure the needs of each child are met. Donna holds a California State Teaching Credential, and has also taught Preschool. Children learn and grow at various rates, so their readiness for Kindergarten is carefully monitored throughout school year.
The children in Explorers Kindergarten have the benefits of small group instruction. The children attend school Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to Noon. Every morning Mrs. Brumbaugh opens the Explorer class, providing storrries, music and guitar, creative dramatics, and conversation. All children particip;ate in the integrated total language phonics program called "Itl" and a music program with Mrs. Lee, our music specialist. In addition the children have the opportunity to explore hands on math and science activities.
Children who are chronologically young in their Kindergarten class have enrollment priority, but our program is also open to children who are extremely mature in their Preschool class. We look forward to discussing this program with parents.
