March Afternoon Preschool Newsletter

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Hello March~

Hello afternoon preschool parents!

This month, the students will visit the grocery store! They’ll “shop” for grocery items and purchase everything we need to make a birthday cake. The students will also learn about different responsibilities within the home, including cooking, cleaning, and finishing laundry.

This classes will take turns playing and learning about the different themes!

Afternoon Preschool Themes:

  • Grocery store

  • Laundry and cleaning responsibilites

  • Pizza parlor

  • Bakery

Afternoon Preschool Schedule:

If you'd like to see our afternoon preschool program in action, we invite you to visit our space anytime between 4:00-4:45pm!

 
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March North Preschool Newsletter

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Hello March~

 
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This month, the North Preschool students will study rainbows and reptiles! They will learn about the different colors of the rainbow, make collages, and practice mixing colors. Additionally, they will learn about different reptiles with an emphasis on snakes! (Snakes seem to be a fan-favorite in North Preschool.)

“The child has a mind able to absorb knowledge. S/he has the power to teach her/himself.”--Maria Montessori

Dates to remember:

  • PFM will be closed Friday, March 8 for Teacher In-Service
  • The PFM Auction and Fundraiser will be held at the WAC on Saturday, March 16

Quick Classroom Reminders:

  • Please be sure your child has extra warm clothes in his/her cubby

  • Please store rain gear (including boots, coats, hats, and rain pants) at school

 

 

 

March Birthdays:

Cameron (3) March 16 ; John (4) March 30

 
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March South Preschool Newsletter

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Hello March~

 
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This month, the South Preschool students will learn about rainbows. (What are they? Where do they originate? What colors comprise a rainbow?) They will create art collages to show what they learn! Additionally, they will talk about the different parts of a frog, including where frogs live and what they eat.

“Whoever touches the life of a child, touches the most sensitive part of a whole which has roots in the most distant past and climbs toward the infinite future.”--Maria Montessori

Dates to remember:

  • PFM will be closed Friday, March 8 for Teacher In-Service
  • The PFM Auction and Fundraiser will be held at the WAC on Saturday, March 16

Quick Classroom Reminders:

  • Please be sure your child has extra warm clothes in his/her cubby

 

 

 

 

March Birthdays:

Kiano (3) March 5 ; Addison (5) March 12

 
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March Toddler Newsletter

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Hello March~

 
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This month, the toddler students will focus on the different modes of transportation. Planes, trains, boats, buses, cars, bicycles—we are excited to explore these different methods. During circle, we will share the different ways in which our friends commute to PFM!

“The senses, being explorers of the world, open the way to knowledge.”--Maria Montessori

Dates to remember:

  • PFM will be closed Friday, March 8 for Teacher In-Service
  • The PFM Auction and Fundraiser will be held at the WAC on Saturday, March 16

Quick Classroom Reminders:

Please be sure your child has dry rain gear for the playground each day!

 

 

 

March Birthdays:

Lily (2) March 2

 
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Head of School Newsletter: March

Dear PFM Families,

February was quite the winter wonderland here in Seattle. There is something magical about the snow that helps bring out the inner child in all of us. It was lovely watching the children find so much joy in the winter weather, too, as they bundled up here at school to go out and play! That being said, I am sure that you all are as excited to see it pass as I am since it lasted so long around here this year. Way to go making it through Snowpocalypse 2019, everyone!

South class welcomed Braden Bruemmer into the classroom in February and the children have been wonderful ‘teacher helpers’ as he is getting settled in with us. In March, Luca Lee joins the infant room. Luca is Noah’s baby brother (south preschooler) and Noah is very excited to have his baby come to school with him each day! In March, Jack Bell will join south preschool and get to catch up with some of his ol’ toddler buddies. Also, Frida, a new student from outside of PFM, will join North Preschool toward the end of March. We said goodbye to Cedric in North Preschool at the end of February when his family moved.

During our In-Service Day on March 8, teachers will be participating in team-building activities, school-wide meetings and taking part in ongoing education on effective behavior management strategies, classroom management skills, and other topics of importance to us in our daily work. It isn’t very often that we all get to be together as a group so you can imagine how important these special days are to us!

We look forward to seeing you at the auction on March 16. The children’s classroom art projects have turned out amazing and we think you are really going to love them! Thank you all for your support and love so far in this process.

Have a wonderful month everyone!

Teddi Blades

Director & Owner, PFM

February Afternoon Preschool Newsletter

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Hello February~

Hello afternoon preschool parents!

Last month, the preschool students visited a winter forest. They learned about animals who hibernate and “snuggled” with bears, foxes, and owls! They also flew to the arctic to swim with narwals. After these “outdoor” adventures, they stayed around town to visit a construction site and the local veterinarian to take care of animals.

This month, the students will create and decorate boxes to hold their Valentine’s Day cards. They will enjoy working with glitter glue, sequins, and heart decals!

Afternoon Preschool Themes:

  • U.S. Postal Service

  • Home

  • Pizza parlor

  • Airport

During the early part of the month, the preschool students will enjoy learning about winter forest animals, including bears, foxes, and owls. They’ll visit a bear cave and enjoy reading books under the “night sky.” The students will also take a trip to the arctic to play on the ice and in the chilly water alongside seals, polar bears, and narwals. They’ll be surrounded by igloos and mounds of snow. We’ll have them dressed for the occasion, don’t worry!

After learning about the winter wonderland, the preschoolers will return to the city to resume their “jobs” as doctors and construction workers. It’s sure to be a fun, busy month!

Afternoon Preschool Updates:

If you'd like to see our afternoon preschool program in action, we invite you to visit our space anytime between 4:00-5:00pm!

 
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February Toddler Newsletter

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Hello February~

 
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This month, the toddler students will focus on two themes: love and friendship. There will be heart-shaped work in the sensory bin and a rainbow sorting work on the shelf. The toddler students will also enjoy working with pink kinetic sand. They look forward to completing several Valentine’s Day art projects!

“The senses, being explorers of the world, open the way to knowledge.”--Maria Montessori

February Song List:

  • “If you’re Loving and you Know it”

  • “H-E-A-R-T” (to the tune of “BINGO”)

  • “Skina Marinky Dink”

Dates to remember:

  • PFM reopens after winter break on January 2
  • PFM will be closed Monday, January 21 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Quick Classroom Reminders:

As the weather gets colder, please be sure your child has a warm coat, hat, mittens, and dry rain gear for the playground each day!

 

 

 

February Birthdays:

Mackenzie (2) February 23 ; Vera (2) February 25

 
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February North Preschool Newsletter

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Hello February~

 
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This month, the North Preschool students will learn about Chinese New Year. They will study and make traditional decor (with lessons on its’ significance), meals that are enjoyed during this time, and more! The students will also learn about Valentine’s Day. They look forward to making special cards to share with friends and family!

“The child has a mind able to absorb knowledge. S/he has the power to teach her/himself.”--Maria Montessori

Dates to remember:

  • Valentine's Day Craft Night--February 7, from 4:00-5:30pm
  • Tiny Tots--February 8
  • PFM closure--February 18 for President's Day

Quick Classroom Reminders:

  • Please be sure your child has extra warm clothes in his/her cubby

  • Please store rain gear (including boots, coats, hats, and rain pants) at school

 

 

 

February Birthdays:

Avery (3) February 14 ; Mason (4) February 16 ; Grace (5) February 25 ; Meredith (5) February 26

 
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Contact

tblades@pacificfirstmontessori.com