Happy Spring!

Just a few notes about your child’s preschool classroom:

Dress

·     Winter is over, no need to send snow boot, snow pants, snow gloves. 

·     Please continue to dress your children to play. Our classroom can be hot in the winter and cool in the summer.  Dress your child in layers throughout the year.  Short sleeves and a sweater, to take on or off, is the best way to dress.

·     Please keep all dress up clothing, dresses, hats, stuffed animals at home. We do provide access to these type of items in the classroom.

Foot wear:

·       Rain boots are not needed as we do not go out in the rain. Flip flops are not safe for running in.  Sandals with a strap on the back are Ok.

·       Sneakers with socks are always your best choice for school footwear.

Food

·     We have begun on a unit on growing up that includes health eating. 

·     Please only send food for snack and lunch that students can eat without worrying what to eat first.  We are encouraging independence and if you send in brownies they may only eat the brownie. 

·     Next week we are discussing healthy fruits and veggies, please send in an item that they can eat for snack that fits this category.  We discourage food pouches as students of this age need to use their teeth and mouths to eat real food.  Seeing food in its most natural form is an important part of the learning process. 

·     Please be aware the dental hygienist discussed that gummies and fruit roll ups are not fruit but sticky gooey choice that sticks to teeth.  This was classified as a treat.

·     ECDC no longer supplies plastic utensils, please send your child to school with any and all items they need to eat their food. Please label everything.

Wish List

From time to time supplies become limited in the classroom.  Please do not feel obligated to send in any of these items but if you would like to know what we need, we could use the following:

-Bounty paper towels

-Gentle hand wipes

-soft tissues

-small ziplock bags

-Gallon size zip lock bags