April 2008
Spring Surprises
We love spring for its beauty in nature and also for the constant surprises that make an appear-ance outdoors. We’ll learn about the resurgence of plants and of baby animals born in spring. We’ll plant seeds and look forward to the arrival of our caterpillars, which we’ll observe as they transform into butterflies.
CURRICULUM
The colors of the month of April are yellow and purple, the nursery rhyme is “Rain, Rain, Go Away”, and our Bible story is “Jesus’ Resurrection”.
In Mrs. Dallas's class . . .
Spring has sprung and we are eagerly observing the changes of our world around us.
We are working on our pencil grips and writing our names every day. We enjoy taking breaks from our play to complete our desk work. As always, we continue to practice good manners and kind actions toward our classmates.
We are hoping to visit the supermarket in the near future to further our classroom discussion on healthy food choices. Details to follow.
Thanks to all who supported our Lenten project. We collected $6.60 for the American Red Cross.
Did ___________ tell you about:
learning the story of Easter
blowing through straws to see
how the wind works
exploring our sense of taste
with a taste test
having our “teeth” brushed with
a giant “toothbrush”
In Mrs. Gryszka's class . . .
have you noticed we’re starting to resemble kindergarteners?? We look like them, work like them, play like them and THINK like them. Soon we will BE one of them!
Our skills are advancing to a new level. We’re following directions better than before, anticipating “what’s next” and solving problems using creative thinking; all leading us toward kindergarten!
Did ___________ tell you about:
celebrating birthdays for
Rachel, Douglas and Trinity
how water circulates throughout
the atmosphere
shaping dough into pretzels at
the pretzel bakery
singing “Carrot Stew” w/ friends
Calendar Note
Preschool will be closed on Tuesday, April 22nd – Election Day, following Council Rock’s schedule.
Spanish is Fun
Our monthly Spanish language lesson is expanding our vocabulary into categories of colors, numbers, family members, foods and objects. We’re com-bining words and adding a few verbs and greetings along the way.
May 1st Class Outings
On Thursday, May 1st, each class will visit a special destination.
Our Three Year-Old class will visit Genuardi’s in Newtown to tour the various food sections with good nutrition in mind. We’ll learn about the importance of eating foods from a variety of food groups.
Our Pre-Kindergarten class will visit the Churchville Nature Center to learn Environmental Awareness. We plan take a nature walk with a naturalist guide to see plants and animals in their habitats, then see some reptiles indoors. This event will cost $5.00 per student. Parents will be asked to drop off students directly at Nature Center on Churchville Lane, and pick them up afterward at that location. Schedule and directions will be provided.
For Our Special Moms
Please mark your calendar for Thursday, May 8th for Advent Preschool’s annual Mother’s Day Tea. All moms are invited to join us from 10:00 a.m. until 11:15 a.m for this special celebration.
Please make this day special for your preschooler by arranging for childcare for his/her siblings. Students should arrive at 9:00 a.m., as usual to allow us time to prepare for the tea. Thank you!
Terrific Twos
Terrific Twos has begun on Mondays, tailored for our new students, age 2-1/2 to 3, who are registered for next year’s Three Year-Old class. The class is off to a great start. If you know a child who would like to join in, please let one of our teachers know.
REMAINING
DATES: April 7, 14, 28
No class April 21
TIME: 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
FEE: $30.00 for remaining three classes
Features include playtime, simple skills, songs and a snack.
September Enrollment
We hope you’ll tell your friends about Advent and suggest that they call or e-mail for a tour or more information – 215 -355-2529 or adventpreschool.org.
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