Head of School Newsletter: August

PFM Families,

This summer is sure moving quickly! We have enjoyed some fun field trips so far with the preschool classes, and August brings many more. We have our annual visit in August from Reptile Man at PFM and later, we will travel to Volunteer Park to play in the wading pool and have a picnic lunch. We also get to visit a fire station this month and have bubble man come to our school! 

In August, Brody Zugschwerdt moves on up to North Preschool and has already been playing with the preschoolers outside each day. He is so ready to take on this new challenge – go Brody! North Preschool also welcomed a new friend named Dutcher Connell. He is doing amazing and is already fitting right in to his new school. Way to go Dutcher! We can’t wait to watch you learn and grow here at PFM. There aren’t a lot of transitions this month as we are in a bit of a holding pattern until the new school year begins. Then we will have many children moving on up to the toddler room and to preschool and new babies joining our infant room.  Exciting times at PFM!  

Sadly this month, we did say goodbye to Aria Gupta and her family as they moved to San Francisco and at the end of the month we will say goodbye to Camilla Kinyon, Grace and Mikey Sullivan. We will miss you guys so much – be sure to be our pen pals!

At the end of July, the lead teachers and I went on our annual teacher retreat. This year it was at Suncadia Resort in Cle Elum, WA. It was so wonderful to be able to have time outside of work to bond and discuss and plan ways to create an even better community for our children, teacherss and families. I am so proud of this team and know you will be this year, too! 

Warmest regards,

Teddi Blades

Director & Owner, PFM

July Infant Newsletter

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Hello July~

This month, our theme is animals! Each day, the teachers will equip the students with new language pertaining to animals. They will read books, sing, and review flash cards with matching animal figures.

Weekly focus—

  • Week one: Physical (classroom climber)

  • Week two: Social-emotional (baby dolls)

  • Week three: Language (books)

 
“Babies need to move freely in a safe place. When babies are allowed to move and explore on their own, they learn about their environment and abilities. Babies develop confidence and problem-solving skills as they move, explore, and relate to their environment.””
— RIE Principal
 

Dates to remember:

  • July 8: Pajama Day

Classroom reminder:

Please label your child's bottles and/or food with their first and last name, date, and the type of milk or food. Let us know if your child has dietary restrictions! We'll update thier file and ensure these are monitored during communal snack times. Thank you!

July Birthdays:

Harlem (1) July 12; Julian (1) July 14

 
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July Toddler Newsletter

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Hello July~

 
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This month, the theme in the toddler classroom is “under the sea.” The students will practice counting sea turtles, explore different types of shells, and match sea life! During circle, we will sing “Baby Beluga,” “Five Little Fish,” and “Take me Out to the Ocean.”

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

Dates to remember:

  • July 8: Pajama Day
  • July 11: Ice Cream Social at PFM (4:00 p.m. for Toddlers)

Quick Classroom Reminders:

Please check to see that your child has extra clothes and diapers in the classroom.

 

 

 

July Birthdays:

Coming soon!

 
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July South Preschool Newsletter

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Hello July~

 
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This month, our theme is “under the sea.” The South Preschool students will work with matching fish cards, sort different forms of ocean life, and complete an ocean-themed art project. Our sensory table will have sea life, sand, and water.

“There is a great sense of community within the Montessori classroom, where children of differing ages work together in an atmosphere of cooperation rather than competitiveness.”--Maria Montessori

Dates to remember:

  • July 8: Pajama Day
  • July 11: Ice Cream Social at PFM (3:30 p.m. for South Preschool)
  • July 18: Field Day at PFM
  • July 25: Visit the Fountain at Seattle Center

Quick Classroom Reminders:

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

 

 

 

 

July Birthdays:

Jack (5) July 8; Arya (5) July 22

 
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July North Preschool Newsletter

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Hello July~

 
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This month, the North Preschool students will learn about seashells! They will sort and match different types of shells, complete shell-themed art and sensory work, and count pearls. During circle, we will sing “Five Little Seashells” and “Take me Out to the Ocean.” We’ll also practice the iconic tongue twister, “She Sells Seashells by the Seashore.”

“The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire to learn.”--Maria Montessori

Dates to remember:

  • July 8: Pajama Day
  • July 11: Ice Cream Social at PFM (3:00 p.m. for North Preschool)
  • July 18: Field Day at PFM
  • July 25: Visit the Fountain at Seattle Center

Quick Classroom Reminders:

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

 

 

 

July Birthdays:

Coming soon!

 
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Head of School Newsletter: July

PFM Families,

We are so proud of our PFM graduates! They did an excellent job practicing and then performing their play at preschool graduation. We said goodbye to a few of our graduates that day (cue tears) but most will be here for the whole summer! Swim lessons begin this week at the YMCA for our oldest children (extended dayers) and the kids are very excited for this.  We also have a full summer of fun field trips planned. Preschoolers will be the ones partaking in the off-site trips, but infants and toddlers will be able to participate in all of our in-house field trips so there is fun for everyone!

Summer brings lots of change and moving pieces to the PFM puzzle:

Max will transition to the toddler room in July! The infants and infant teachers sure will miss her. Luckily she is nearby for them to visit her often.  Wiley and Brody will transition to North Preschool in July! Teacher Lex and Erika are so excited to welcome them into preschool. They have already been playing with the preschoolers during morning outside time and fit right in. North preschool said goodbye to Meredith and Evelyn after graduation – we sure will miss them!  South preschool said goodbye to Olivia and Zoe (Olivia will be attending her older brother’s school for Pre-K and Zoe will be staying home with mom and baby) and we already miss them too!

We are looking forward to many days spent out on our PFM playground with the children this summer. We hope to have a few “water days” where we have children bring swimwear and water shoes and we play in the sprinklers on the playground so we will keep you posted on this and when to bring their water gear and towels. Here’s to a great summer ahead!

Warmest regards,

Teddi Blades

Director & Owner, PFM

Head of School Newsletter: June

PFM Families,

June brings soooooo many fun things to children, parents and teachers here at PFM! Soon the graduates will begin practicing their graduation play and getting ready for the ceremony by helping make their costumes and the set for the play. We welcome all families to this exciting event and hope you all can make it! Preschool graduation is on Friday, June 28 and begins at noon. A potluck lunch will follow, so please bring your favorite dish to share.

On June 7, we take our final trip to Tiny Tots at Benaroya Hall.  On Friday, June 14, we welcome our dads to our annual Donuts with Dads at PFM! Join your child in their classroom for donuts and coffee on this special day to celebrate you!

The Preschool Summer Field Trip forms have been placed in the lobby. Be sure to take a peek at all of the exciting things planned for July and August.

Warmest regards,

Teddi Blades

Director & Owner, PFM

June South Preschool Newsletter

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Hello June~

 
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This month, the South Preschool students will learn about shells. They’ll complete seashell matching and sorting work and a sensory-related shell project. Additionally, the preschool students will complete a special project in celebration of Father’s Day!

“There is a great sense of community within the Montessori classroom, where children of differing ages work together in an atmosphere of cooperation rather than competitiveness.”--Maria Montessori

Dates to remember:

  • Tiny Tots at Benaroya Hall on June 7, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
  • Father's Day Donuts with Dad on June 14, 7:30-9:00 a.m.
  • Preschool Graduation on June 28

Quick Classroom Reminders:

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

 

 

 

 

June Birthdays:

Aria (4) June 2

 
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Contact

tblades@pacificfirstmontessori.com