September was a great start to our new session and as we come into October we continue to add new families to our Discovery Isle family. A big Thank You goes out to those parent who took the time out of their busy schedules to attend our annual “Back to School Night”. It was really nice to get together with all of you and your families.
Our “Back to School Picnic Social” was a huge success! We loved getting together for Hot Dogs and treats with your families. It was great to connect with your family and socialize during dinner. We hope that you were able to meet with other parents too! Thank you all for coming, we had a blast!
Just a reminder that I will be out for the week of 10/18-10/23/15 for our annual Principals Conference in Vegas! I plan to come back with a bunch of new, exciting information to implement at our school. Can’t wait to share! If you need assistance please email Ann.Leong@nlcinc.com.
Once Halloween starts, the rest of the holidays will follow, so get ready for the ride! It’s great to see all the smiling faces when they walk in the door. Lots of laughs and giggles, let’s get ready for festive times! Until next month….. Christy Lang, Principal
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Happy Anniversary
Ms. Teresa- 10/11/05
Ms. Vanessa- 10/5/15 Welcome!
Ms. Gretchen- 10/7/15 Welcome!
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Scary Door Contest!
Every class will decorate their door in the most creative way! From Infants to School Age; check out all the room doors!
And YOU get to be the judges!
We will have a 1st, 2nd and 3rd places with prizes.
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Discovery Isle is getting into the Halloween Spirit…
Your child’s teachers will show their creative Halloween spirit by participating in our annual “No Carve Pumpkin Auction!”
One pumpkin will be given per class team to decorate, anyway they see fit. They can be as creative as they want and they can use any themes they wish. These pumpkins will then be put up for Auction the following week.
The entire school can participate in Spirit Days, check out our school calendar to find out what the theme for the day is.
Our Annual Halloween Costume Parade!
Please keep all costumes, classroom activities friendly
(i.e. paint, food coloring, food, anything messy).
Ask your teacher when they plan to parade around the school.
Fun times!
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Exploring Community Helpers & the Roles They Play
This month, our students are gaining a greater understanding of community helper occupations, such as police officers, mail carriers, medical professionals and firefighters. The children have a lot of fun imagining themselves in these important roles, and incorporating toy versions of the uniforms, equipment and vehicles that go with them.
In addition, October is National Fire Prevention Month, so we place a special emphasis on the importance of fire safety and the role of firefighters. Our classroom activities help the children become more comfortable around emergency responders in uniform, and teach them basics about what to do in case of an emergency.
Here are some ways children learn about community helpers in the classroom, as well as activities for you and your child to do at home.
TODDLERS (ages 1-2):
In the classroom: Toddlers are fascinated with dressing up as doctors, police officers and firefighters, because they have distinct uniforms and roles that children can easily understand. During dramatic play, our teachers provide students with costumes and props, and encourage them to choose the role they want to play.
At home: Continue dress-up play by providing your child with various props and costumes. Ask him, “Who do you want to dress-up as?” and “What does that person wear?”
Recommended reading: Whose Hat is This by Sharon Katz Cooper
BEGINNERS (ages 2-3):
In the classroom: Our Beginner students learn about the special vehicles that community helpers use, by playing matching games, reading books, and building vehicles using cardboard boxes.
At home: Go for a drive with your child. Point out vehicles that belong to community helpers, such as a fire truck and a police car. Ask, “Who drives that vehicle?” and “Where might it be going?” Recommended reading: The Little Fire Engine by Lois Lenski
INTERMEDIATES (ages 3-4):
In the classroom: During fire safety lessons, many of our schools invite local firefighters to visit. Students explore the tools firefighters use, learn “Stop, Drop and Roll,” and may have the opportunity to tour a fire truck.
At home: Continue exploring fire safety by practicing “Stop, Drop and Roll” with your child. Ask him, “Who puts out fires?” and discuss what he should do if he hears a fire alarm at home. Recommended reading: The Fire Engine Book by Tibor Gergely
PRE-K/PRE-K 2 (ages 4-5):
In the classroom: Teachers introduce situations when it might be necessary to dial 9-1-1. Students practice finding 9-1-1 on different keypads, such as cell phones and landlines.
At home: Show your child photos of various community helpers and the buildings where they work. Ask him to identify the helpers and their workplaces, and describe the roles the helpers play in our community.
Recommended reading: The Berenstain Bears: Jobs around Town by Jan Berenstain
We provide many opportunities for students to learn about community helpers. By setting this foundation, they become more familiar and comfortable around the people that make their neighborhoods a better place.
– Lauren Starnes, PhD – Director of Early Childhood Education
October News 2015
September was a great start to our new session and as we come into October we continue to add new families to our Discovery Isle family. A big Thank You goes out to those parent who took the time out of their busy schedules to attend our annual “Back to School Night”. It was really nice to get together with all of you and your families.
Our “Back to School Picnic Social” was a huge success! We loved getting together for Hot Dogs and treats with your families. It was great to connect with your family and socialize during dinner. We hope that you were able to meet with other parents too! Thank you all for coming, we had a blast!
Just a reminder that I will be out for the week of 10/18-10/23/15 for our annual Principals Conference in Vegas! I plan to come back with a bunch of new, exciting information to implement at our school. Can’t wait to share! If you need assistance please email Ann.Leong@nlcinc.com.
Once Halloween starts, the rest of the holidays will follow, so get ready for the ride! It’s great to see all the smiling faces when they walk in the door. Lots of laughs and giggles, let’s get ready for festive times! Until next month….. Christy Lang, Principal
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Happy Anniversary
Ms. Teresa- 10/11/05
Ms. Vanessa- 10/5/15 Welcome!
Ms. Gretchen- 10/7/15 Welcome!
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
Scary Door Contest!
Every class will decorate their door in the most creative way! From Infants to School Age; check out all the room doors!
And YOU get to be the judges!
We will have a 1st, 2nd and 3rd places with prizes.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Discovery Isle is getting into the Halloween Spirit…
Your child’s teachers will show their creative Halloween spirit by participating in our annual “No Carve Pumpkin Auction!”
One pumpkin will be given per class team to decorate, anyway they see fit. They can be as creative as they want and they can use any themes they wish. These pumpkins will then be put up for Auction the following week.
The entire school can participate in Spirit Days, check out our school calendar to find out what the theme for the day is.
Our Annual Halloween Costume Parade!
Please keep all costumes, classroom activities friendly
(i.e. paint, food coloring, food, anything messy).
Ask your teacher when they plan to parade around the school.
Fun times!
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Exploring Community Helpers & the Roles They Play
This month, our students are gaining a greater understanding of community helper occupations, such as police officers, mail carriers, medical professionals and firefighters. The children have a lot of fun imagining themselves in these important roles, and incorporating toy versions of the uniforms, equipment and vehicles that go with them.
In addition, October is National Fire Prevention Month, so we place a special emphasis on the importance of fire safety and the role of firefighters. Our classroom activities help the children become more comfortable around emergency responders in uniform, and teach them basics about what to do in case of an emergency.
Here are some ways children learn about community helpers in the classroom, as well as activities for you and your child to do at home.
TODDLERS (ages 1-2):
In the classroom: Toddlers are fascinated with dressing up as doctors, police officers and firefighters, because they have distinct uniforms and roles that children can easily understand. During dramatic play, our teachers provide students with costumes and props, and encourage them to choose the role they want to play.
At home: Continue dress-up play by providing your child with various props and costumes. Ask him, “Who do you want to dress-up as?” and “What does that person wear?”
Recommended reading: Whose Hat is This by Sharon Katz Cooper
BEGINNERS (ages 2-3):
In the classroom: Our Beginner students learn about the special vehicles that community helpers use, by playing matching games, reading books, and building vehicles using cardboard boxes.
At home: Go for a drive with your child. Point out vehicles that belong to community helpers, such as a fire truck and a police car. Ask, “Who drives that vehicle?” and “Where might it be going?” Recommended reading: The Little Fire Engine by Lois Lenski
INTERMEDIATES (ages 3-4):
In the classroom: During fire safety lessons, many of our schools invite local firefighters to visit. Students explore the tools firefighters use, learn “Stop, Drop and Roll,” and may have the opportunity to tour a fire truck.
At home: Continue exploring fire safety by practicing “Stop, Drop and Roll” with your child. Ask him, “Who puts out fires?” and discuss what he should do if he hears a fire alarm at home. Recommended reading: The Fire Engine Book by Tibor Gergely
PRE-K/PRE-K 2 (ages 4-5):
In the classroom: Teachers introduce situations when it might be necessary to dial 9-1-1. Students practice finding 9-1-1 on different keypads, such as cell phones and landlines.
At home: Show your child photos of various community helpers and the buildings where they work. Ask him to identify the helpers and their workplaces, and describe the roles the helpers play in our community.
Recommended reading: The Berenstain Bears: Jobs around Town by Jan Berenstain
We provide many opportunities for students to learn about community helpers. By setting this foundation, they become more familiar and comfortable around the people that make their neighborhoods a better place.
– Lauren Starnes, PhD – Director of Early Childhood Education