Themes & Books

This month we will learn about Elephants, Hippopotamus, Zebras, and Seals. We will read The Saggy Baggy Elephant, Hattie Hippo, How the Zebra Got Its Stripes, and One Seal.

Events

Bring it: 11/4 – 8 Bring a toy or book about elephants | Bring in a toy bus 11/26

Julie Lilly Photography Pictures: 11/6 @9am Infants, Tiny Tots and Toddlers | 11/7 @9am Preschoolers. You will receive a signup form to request your preferred package, however if you don’t turn one in, your child’s picture will still be taken and you can choose a package later. 

School Closed 11/11: Veterans Day. Be safe and have some fun and let our veterans know they are appreciated.

Wear it: 11/14 Silly shoes | 11/19 Wear stripes

Friendsgiving Celebration 11/21: A Thanksgiving celebration with our friends. Teachers will send home a notice to let you know what to bring. Parent’s are welcome 11:30-12:30.

Assessments 11/22:  You will receive your child’s written assessment. This month your child’s teachers have been  carefully observing your child to assess for age appropriate developmental milestones. Children develop at their own pace so the criteria we follow offers a broad age range for each milestone. Some children might reach a designated milestone at 7 months old. But others might reach it at 4 months or 10 months.

Staff Development Training 11/26 & 27: Providing High Quality Customer Service for Parents and Children | Every month our teachers learn something new, take a look at something old from a new perspective, that reinforces and reinvigorates previous education and training, or just have some hands-on fun through our regular training programs. Scroll down to learn about our relationship with Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA).  Get to know more about our happy teachers here.

School Closed 11/28-29 Thanksgiving: Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving with your friends and family.

Parent Teacher Conferences 12/2-6: If you would like to schedule an in person or tele conference with your child’s teachers, please let Ms. Alyssa or Ms. Gabby know to schedule a time :]

Shhhhh. Surprise Readers: We have been having a lot of fun with our parents visiting as surprise readers. If you would like to participate, please arrange with your child’s teachers or Sign up here. 

Reminders

Fall Change of Clothes: Please make sure your child has at least one complete set of extra fall clothes & shoes. Don’t forget to label everything.

Illness Policy: We follow a strict written Illness Policy. PLEASE keep your child home if they are sick. It is important to keep the children & staff healthy.

Sheets & Blankets: All children must have a sheet & blanket for nap time everyday.  Please make sure to send a sheet & blanket at the start of the week.  Please have your child’s name printed on them.  Thank you!

Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA): We have teamed up again with QSLA to make our program even better. QSLA provides another set of eyes with regular observations of our classrooms, teachers, & facilities. We set goals together and work closely to improve where we can be better and keep doing what’s successful! They provide tons of opportunities for hands-on training sessions, new ideas and perspectives, latest research and MORE! Let us know how you think we are doing here. Or give us 5 stars on yelp!

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This month we will learn about Crocodiles, Polar Bears, Koalas, Panda Bears, and Giraffes. We will read The Selfish Crocodile, Animal Strike at the Zoo. It’s True!, Miss Moo Goes to the Zoo, Please Mr. Panda, and Giraffes Can’t Dance.

Events

Wear it: 10/3 Green like a crocodile | 10/8 Favorite zoo animal color | 10/23 Wear black & white

California ShakeOut 10/17: Annual World Wide Earthquake drill where millions of people including all of us at Halsey Schools practice & prepare for an earthquake. The imaginary earthquake hits at 10:17am. Learn about our emergency plan here. Learn more about the ShakeOut here.

Staff Development Training 10/22-23: What Is Sensory Play? The Benefits for Your Child and Sensory Play Ideas | Every month our teachers learn something new, take a look at something old from a new perspective, that reinforces and reinvigorates previous education and training, or just have some hands-on fun through our regular training programs. Scroll down to learn about our relationship with Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA).  Get to know more about our happy teachers here.

On Campus Pumpkin Patch 10/24: 10:00-11:00 our annual on campus “Pumpkin Patch” for all classes: Busy Bees, Dragonflies, Penguins, Pandas , Toddlers, Tiny Tots & Infants. A great time for all when we bring pumpkins and fun on campus for a pretend field trip. Parents are welcome to come!

Bring it: 10/28 – 11/1 Bring in a zoo story

Halloween Class Party & Parade 10/31 @ 10am:  Your child’s teachers will be sending home a note letting you know what healthy food item or non food item your child  has chosen for you to bring to our Halloween party. Candy, treats, sugar… will be limited. All children should wear or bring a costume to school and should have a change of clothes too. Parents are welcome to join us for our Halloween fun!!

Shhhhh. Surprise Readers: We have been having a lot of fun with our parents visiting as surprise readers. If you would like to participate, please arrange with your child’s teachers or Sign up here. 

Reminders

Illness Policy: We follow a strict written Illness Policy. PLEASE keep your child home if they are sick. It is important to keep the children & staff healthy.

Wear Sunscreen Everyday: Children (10 months- 6yrs)  should come to school wearing an SPF 30 or more on all exposed areas of the skin. If you would like us to re-apply a medication form must be completed. We also recommend wearing a hat. We will be having a lot of outdoor fun!  (Always consult your child’s physician.)

Sheets & Blankets: All children must have a sheet & blanket for nap time everyday.  Please make sure to send a sheet & blanket at the start of the week.  Please have your child’s name printed on them.  Thank you!

Children’s Birthday Celebrations at school: We LOVE celebrating your child’s birthday at school! You are welcome to bring healthier food options like fruit, muffins, bagels, etc. Parents are welcome to come & celebrate too! Please make all celebration arrangements with your child’s teachers.

Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA): We have teamed up again with QSLA to make our program even better. QSLA provides another set of eyes with regular observations of our classrooms, teachers, & facilities. We set goals together and work closely to improve where we can be better and keep doing what’s successful! They provide tons of opportunities for hands-on training sessions, new ideas and perspectives, latest research and MORE! Let us know how you think we are doing here. Or give us 5 stars on yelp!

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It’s Back To School TIME! This year our annual theme will be all about Animals! This month we will learn about Lions, Tigers, Monkeys & Rhinoceros. We will read The Lion Who Wanted to Love, Tigers, Five Little Monkeys wash the car & Put Me in the Zoo.

Events

School Closed 9/2: We need some rest before the new school year starts 9/3! 🙂 Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend. We’ll be thinking about you!

Back to School 9/3: Tuesday is our first official day of the new school year! Bring an apple today.

Grandparents Week 9/3-9/6: Grandmas & Grandpas are welcome to come to visit individually to say hi and enjoy some time outdoors. Please arrange with your child’s teachers at drop off or pickup time.

Bring it: Your favorite fruit 9/5 | Favorite tiger toy or book 9/13 | A story about a monkey all week 9/16-20 | Zoo picture or stuffed zoo animal 9/24

Grandparents’ Cookie Party 9/6: Grandparents please join us for a special celebration with cookies and fun activities with your grandchildren on campus!! Infants, Tiny Tots & Toddlers 9:30 am -10:30 | Preschool 10:30-11:30 am.

Wear it: Something with hearts 9/6

Staff Development Training 9/24 – 9/25: Preschool Drop Off: Create a Happy Experience for Families | Every month our teachers learn something new, take a look at something old from a new perspective, that reinforces and reinvigorates previous education and training, or just have some hands-on fun through our regular training programs. Scroll down to learn about our relationship with Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA).  Get to know more about our happy teachers here.

Dance Tuesdays with Star Dreams: Starting 9/3 10:00 for children 3+. All classes will take place outside. Each class (Penguins, Dragonflies, Busy Bees) will have their own session. All Enrichment Instructors follow all the same screening procedures as our teachers. Star Dreams Dance & Gym, $60/mth, meets on Tuesdays. To sign up please download Stardreams Dance Registration. You can contact Stardreams directly at 562-595-6676 | Stardreams.biz

Soccer Wednesdays with Captain Kicks: Starting 9/4 9:30-10:45 for preschool campus children 2+. A 1/2 hour class for Pandas and a 45 minute class for Penguins, Dragonflies & Busy Bees. All classes will take place outside. All Enrichment Instructors follow all the same screening procedures as our teachers. Captain Kicks Soccer $200 for a 10 week session, meets Wednesdays. To sign up click here and scroll down to sign up underneath the BLANK email and password to create an account. Then in activities search for Halsey Schools. Then select the 2 year old or 3-5 year old group. Contact: Zachary Benau 424-666-8920 www.captainkicks.com.

Karate Mondays with Young Ninjas USA: Starting 9/10 9:30-10:45 for children 3+. A 45 minute class for Penguins, Dragonflies & Busy Bees. All classes take place outside. All Enrichment Instructors follow the same screening procedures as our teachers. Young Ninjas USA $200 for a 10 week session, meets Mondays. To sign up click here and scroll down to sign up underneath the BLANK email and password to create an account. Then in activities search for Halsey Schools. Then select the 3-5 year old group. Contact: Zachary Benau 310-500-8187. www.youngninjasusa.com.

Shhhhh. Surprise Readers: We have been having a lot of fun with our parents visiting as surprise readers. If you would like to participate, please arrange with your child’s teachers or Sign up here. 

Reminders

Bathing suits, swim diapers, water shoes, & towels are not needed after 9/1. We don’t plan to get as wet after Labor Day. 🙂  Water play tables and other activities will continue. We just won’t get soaked unless you get a notice to bring the gear for a special day. 🙂

Hero Eats Hot Lunch: All Natural & Organic Hand-Crafted Locally Sourced Fresh & Healthy Lunches for Toddlers-Preschool. The children LOVE these lunches and they are good for them too! Monthly menus are sent in the parent portal. Sign up here

Facebook, Instagram & Yelp: Check us out fb and insta. And write a 5 star review on YELP!

Each class has their own web page with Curriculum information, schedules, calendar of events and themes, Teacher features, etc.

• Infant Center , Tiny Tots , Toddler Center , Pandas, Penguins, Dragonflies, Busy Bees

Illness Policy: We follow a strict written Illness Policy. PLEASE keep your child home if they are sick. It is important to keep the children & staff healthy.

Wear Sunscreen Everyday: Children (10 months- 6yrs)  should come to school wearing an SPF 30 or more on all exposed areas of the skin. If you would like us to re-apply a medication form must be completed. We also recommend wearing a hat. We will be having a lot of outdoor fun!  (Always consult your child’s physician.)

Sheets & Blankets: All children must have a sheet & blanket for nap time everyday.  Please make sure to send a sheet & blanket at the start of the week.  Please have your child’s name printed on them.  Thank you!

Children’s Birthday Celebrations at school: We LOVE celebrating your child’s birthday at school! You are welcome to bring healthier food options like fruit, muffins, bagels, etc. Parents are welcome to come & celebrate too! Please make all celebration arrangements with your child’s teachers.

Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA): We have teamed up again with QSLA to make our program even better. QSLA provides another set of eyes with regular observations of our classrooms, teachers, & facilities. We set goals together and work closely to improve where we can be better and keep doing what’s successful! They provide tons of opportunities for hands-on training sessions, new ideas and perspectives, latest research and MORE! Let us know how you think we are doing here. Or give us 5 stars on yelp!

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This month we will learn about Cherries, Beets, Cantaloupes, and Zucchinis. We will read Cherries and Cherry Pits, Vegetables, From Seed to Plant, and Bob & Larry’s ABC’s.

Events

Bring it: A Book about Fruit 8/5 – 8/9 | Bottle of Bubbles 8/14 | A Shell or Rock 8/27

Wear it: Sun Hat & Sunglasses 8/22

Staff Development Training 8/20-8/21: How to Create a Peaceful Early Learning Classroom | Every month our teachers learn something new, take a look at something old from a new perspective, that reinforces and reinvigorates previous education and training, or just have some hands-on fun through our regular training programs. Scroll down to learn about our relationship with Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA).  Get to know more about our happy teachers here.

Water Play: Please make sure your child has:

• Bathing suit or swim diapers
• Sunblock SPF 30 or more applied
• Extra Sunblock
• Water shoes
• Water shirt
• Towel
• Hat
• Summer change of clothes & regular shoes
• Please remember to label everything

Water Play Schedule: These are the days we will have pre-planned responsible water activities. However it’s best to always have all the water play supplies at camp.

• Infants: Random
• Tiny Tots: M/Th
• Toddlers: W
• Pandas: W
• Penguins: Th
• Dragonflies: T
• Busy Bees: M

Shhhhh. Surprise Readers: We have been having a lot of fun with our parents visiting as surprise readers. If you would like to participate, please arrange with your child’s teachers or Sign up here. 

Reminders

Illness Policy: We follow a strict writte Illness Policy. PLEASE keep your child home if they are sick. It is important to keep the children & staff healthy.

Summer Change of Clothes: Please make sure your child has at least one complete set of extra summer clothes & shoes. Don’t forget to label everything.

Materials & Supplies Fee: The annual $299 materials and supplies fee will be posted on your September statement on August 20th.  If you reserved your child’s space in February/March with the Materials and Supplies fee you won’t be charged again. If you paid the registration fee to start in August or September, the Materials & Supplies Fee is waived.  As indicated in the fee’s name, the funds are used to help purchase new materials and supplies for the children.

Wear Sunscreen Everyday: Children (10 months- 6yrs)  should come to school wearing an SPF 30 or more on all exposed areas of the skin. If you would like us to re-apply a medication form must be completed. We also recommend wearing a hat. We will be having a lot of outdoor fun!  (Always consult your child’s physician.)

Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA): We have teamed up again with QSLA to make our program even better. QSLA provides another set of eyes with regular observations of our classrooms, teachers, & facilities. We set goals together and work closely to improve where we can be better and keep doing what’s successful! They provide tons of opportunities for hands-on training sessions, new ideas and perspectives, latest research and MORE! Let us know how you think we are doing here. Or give us 5 stars on yelp!

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Summer time fun starts this month at Camp Halsey! We will learn about Radishes, Raspberries, Carrots, Honeydew Melons, and Eggplants. We will read Rah, Rah, Radishes! End of the Rainbow Fruit Salad, Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! Gregory, the Terrible Eater, and The Little Red Hen (Makes a Pizza.)

Events

Water Play Starts 7/8: Please make sure your child has:

• Bathing suit or swim diapers
• Sunblock SPF 30 or more applied
• Extra Sunblock
• Water shoes
• Water shirt
• Towel
• Hat
• Summer change of clothes & regular shoes
• Please remember to label everything

Water Play Schedule: These are the days we will have pre-planned water activities. However it’s best to always have all the water play supplies at camp.

• Infants: Random
• Tiny Tots: M/Th
• Toddlers: W
• Pandas: W
• Penguins: Th
• Dragonflies: T
• Busy Bees: M

Independence Day Children’s BBQ party 07/3 10:00am: Wear Red, White & Blue! Your child’s teacher will send home a notice letting you know what your child should bring. Parent’s are Welcome!

Wear it: Red, White & Blue 7/3 | As Many Colors of the Rainbow 7/9 | Purple like an Eggplant 7/30

School Closed 7/4: Independence Day!!! Have a Fun & safe Holiday!!

Bring it: A Carrot 7/18 | A Picture of a Food You Don’t like 7/26

Staff Development Training 7/23-7/24: 5 Helpful Resources for Managing Challenging Behavior | Every month our teachers learn something new, take a look at something old from a new perspective, that reinforces and reinvigorates previous education and training, or just have some hands-on fun through our regular training programs. Scroll down to learn about our relationship with Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA).  Get to know more about our happy teachers here.

Shhhhh. Surprise Readers: We have been having a lot of fun with our parents visiting as surprise readers. If you would like to participate, please arrange with your child’s teachers or Sign up here. 

Reminders

Family Vacations: Will you be taking a summer vacation? Please message us in brightwheel. And we will plan accordingly for our daily activities and not worry about why your child is not at camp. Thank You!

Teacher Vacations: Our teachers take well deserved time off year round but many vacations take place during the summer. You will notice some new and returning faces as we give the teachers the breaks they deserve. One of the great things about Halsey Schools is our team teaching atmosphere that allows your children to bond with our entire staff. So even when some of the teachers are hanging out at the beach, there will always be other familiar faces at school and camp.

Summer Change of Clothes: Please make sure your child has at least one complete set of extra spring clothes & shoes. Don’t forget to label everything.

Wear Sunscreen Everyday: Children (10 months- 6yrs)  should come to school wearing an SPF 30 or more on all exposed areas of the skin. If you would like us to re-apply a medication form must be completed. We also recommend wearing a hat. We will be having a lot of outdoor fun!  (Always consult your child’s physician.)

Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA): We have teamed up again with QSLA to make our program even better. QSLA provides another set of eyes with regular obervations of our classrooms, teachers, & facilities. We set goals together and work closely to improve where we can be better and keep doing what’s successful! They provide tons of opportunities for hands on training sessions, new ideas and perspectives, latest research and MORE! Let us know how you think we are doing here. Or give us 5 stars on yelp!

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This month we will learn about Tomatoes, Strawberries, Corn, & Watermelons. We will read Bear and Bunny Grow Tomatoes, The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and The Big Hungry Bear, Anywhere Farm, and The Watermelon Seed.

Events

Stardreams Dance & Gymnastics Recital: 6/4 10:00 & 10:45 If your preschool child is in Dance & Gymnastics there will be a small outdoor recital. Please let us know if you will be attending. Please verify with your child’s teachers what time your child will be performing.

Bring it: Bunny Stuffed Animal 6/6 | A Stuffed Animal Bear or Mouse 6/10 | A Picture of you and Daddy 6/10-14 | Corn on the Cob 6/20

Daddy’s Craft Week 6/10-14 8:00-5:00:  Come on in and do a special outdoor Daddy & Me project with your child.  Drop off and pick up times are usually the best and easiest times. However, you can also speak with your child’s teachers & arrange another time that works for you.

Outdoor Daddy Donut Party 6/14: Daddies, Grandpas, Great Grandpas & Uncles come join us for your special celebration with tasty donuts and refreshments. All you have to do is show up and have some fun! Infants-9:30, Tiny Tots-10:00, Toddlers-10:30, Preschool-11:00.

School Closed 6/19: Juneteenth. Have a great Day ! We’ll be thinking about you.

Staff Development Training 6/25-6/26 Sun Safety – How to keep everyone safe during the Summer sun. | Every month our teachers learn something new, take a look at something old from a new perspective, that reinforces and reinvigorates previous education and training, or just have some hands-on fun through our regular training programs. Scroll down to learn about our relationship with Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA).  Get to know more about our happy teachers here.

Wear it: Red and Black like a Watermelon 6/27

Busy Bees’ Outdoor Graduation 6/28 9:00am:  Join us for our Annual Busy Bees Preschool Graduation Ceremony outside on the Infant Center Play yard. (Please limit your audience party size to 6.) Parent provided refreshments will be served afterwards. If you would like to bring something, please sign up with Ms Jeri & Ms Ana and drop off your treats before or right after the graduation. Parent’s usually take children home afterwards but your children are welcome to stay. If you need care before 8:30, please drop your child off as usual at the preschool. All graduates should be at the preschool by 8:30 to get ready. 🙂 Bring some kleenex. 

Report Cards 6/28: Penguins, Dragonflies & Busy Bees will receive their report cards today. They are designed to let you know what your children have learned and to make them feel good. We are so proud of what they have learned. Aren’t you?

Camp Halsey 7/1 The learning fun doesn’t end at Halsey Schools; The summer is when it really takes off! Currently enrolled families automatically continue for the summer. New families can start at anytime as long as space is available.

Shhhhh. Surprise Readers: We have been having a lot of fun with our parents visiting as surprise readers. If you would like to participate, please arrange with your child’s teachers or Sign up here. 

Reminders

Wear Sunscreen Everyday: It’s Sunscreen Time!  Children (10 months- 6yrs)  should come to school wearing an SPF 30 or more on all exposed areas of the skin. If you would like us to re-apply a medication form must be completed. We also recommend wearing a hat. We will be having a lot of outdoor fun!  (Always consult your child’s physician.)

Summer Change of Clothes: Please make sure your child has at least one complete set of extra spring clothes & shoes. Don’t forget to label everything.

Illness Policy: We follow a strict written Illness Policy. PLEASE keep your child home if they are sick. It is important to keep the children & staff healthy.

Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA): We have teamed up again with QSLA to make our program even better. QSLA provides another set of eyes with regular obervations of our classrooms, teachers, & facilities. We set goals together and work closely to improve where we can be better and keep doing what’s successful! They provide tons of opportunities for hands on training sessions, new ideas and perspectives, latest research and MORE! Let us know how you think we are doing here. Or give us 5 stars on yelp!

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This month we will learn about Apricots, Green Beans, Pineapples, Broccoli, and Oranges. We will read Jack and the Hungry Giant, Green Beans, Potatoes, and Even Tomatoes, Fruits in Suits, Monsters Don’t Eat Broccoli, and Each Orange Had 8 Slices.

Events

Bring it: A Book about Veggies 4/29 – 5/3 | A Russet Potato 5/7 | A Picture of a Monster 5/24 | 5/28 An Orange for Snack

Teacher Appreciation Week 4/29-5/3: We all know how important praise and recognition is for our children. Sometimes we forget how important it is for our teachers too. Please let them know how much we all appreciate them. A little gesture can make a huge difference.

Mommy’s Craft Week 5/6 – 5/10: Mommies, Grandmas and Great Grandmas join us anytime this week between 9 a.m.– 5 p.m. for a special Mommy & Me activity outside your child’s classroom. Please arrange a time that works for you with your child’s teachers. Drop off and pick up times are usually the best and easiest.

Mother’s Day Outdoor Celebration 5/10:  Mommies, Grandmas & Great Grandmas join us for a yummy celebration in your honor full of treats, and lots of fun. Infant Center, Tiny Tots & Toddlers @ 9:30, Preschool @ 10:30.

Wear it: Yellow like a Pineapple 5/16.

Pet Share Week 5/20-5/24: Share your pets this week! All pets must be very friendly. Small animals in cages make the best visitors but non agressive dogs, cats & others are welcome too. Pets that live in cages or bowls like hamsters, fish and lizards are welcome to stay for the day. Other pets like dogs and cats may come for short outside visits, when you pick up or drop off, but can not be left at school. You can bring a picture of your pet to share instead. Please arrange all pet visits with your child’s teachers.

Staff Development Training 5/28-5/29 How Positive and Proactive Discipline Can Help Improve Children’s Behavior | Every month our teachers learn something new, take a look at something old from a new perspective, that reinforces and reinvigorates previous education and training, or just have some hands-on fun through our regular training programs. Scroll down to learn about our relationship with Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA).  Get to know more about our happy teachers here.

School Closed Monday 5/27: Memorial Day. Have a great weekend! We’ll be thinking about you.

Reminder

Shhhhh. Surprise Readers: We have been having a lot of fun with our parents visiting as surprise readers. If you would like to participate, please arrange with your child’s teachers or Sign up here. 

Illness Policy: We follow a strict written Illness Policy. PLEASE keep your child home if they are sick. It is important to keep the children & staff healthy.

Spring Change of Clothes: Please make sure your child has at least one complete set of extra spring clothes & shoes. Don’t forget to label everything.

Wear Sunscreen Everyday: It’s Sunscreen Time! Children (10 months- 6yrs)  should come to school wearing an SPF 30 or more on all exposed areas of the skin. If you would like us to re-apply a medication form must be completed. We also recommend wearing a hat. We will be having a lot of outdoor fun!  (Always consult your child’s physician.)

Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA): We have teamed up again with QSLA to make our program even better. QSLA provides another set of eyes with regular obervations of our classrooms, teachers, & facilities. We set goals together and work closely to improve where we can be better and keep doing what’s successful! They provide tons of opportunities for hands on training sessions, new ideas and perspectives, latest research and MORE! Let us know how you think we are doing here. Or give us 5 stars on yelp!

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This month we will learn about Limes, Spinach, Mangoes, Artichokes & Apricots. We will read Oliver’s Fruit Salad, Pigs Go to Market, Fruits on My Plate, Five Tough and Tiny Seeds, Jack and the Hungry Giant.

Events

Bring it: Any Fruit you Like 4/4 | Stuffed Animal Pig 4/12 | A Book about Veggies 4/29-5/3

Spring Photos 4/4 & 4/5 8:30-10:30: 4/4 Infants & Toddlers, 4/5 Preschool (Cap & Gown for Busy Bees!) Please complete order form and include payment by picture day. Look for proofs within 4 weeks. Return for refund if any problems. You can either have your child wear his/her photo outfit or send an outfit to change into. Graduating Busy Bees will take their graduation pictures in full caps & gowns provided by the school. | If your child can’t make the designated day, let us know and we’ll make sure the pictures are taken on the other day.   Sample Envelope and prices. (If an order form was not completed one pose will be taken and proofs will be provided within 4 weeks.) 

Wear it: Green Socks 4/23

Staff Development Training 4/23-4/24: CPR & First Aid Refresher Training | Every month our teachers learn something new, take a look at something old from a new perspective, that reinforces and reinvigorates previous education and training, or just have some hands-on fun through our regular training programs. Scroll down to learn about our relationship with Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA).  Get to know more about our happy teachers here.

Teacher Appreciation Week 4/29-5/3: We all know how important praise and recognition is for our children. Sometimes we forget how important it is for our teachers too. Please let them know how much we all appreciate them. A little gesture can make a huge difference.

Shhhhh. Surprise Readers: We have been having a lot of fun with our parents visiting as surprise readers. If you would like to participate, please arrange with your child’s teachers or Sign up here. 

Reminders

Did you know? All of our teachers help out in all classes as needed. And the children get to know them all. This allows us to provide continuity for the children AND gives the teachers the time they need at home with their families, on vacations, rest days, etc. Get to know all of our happy teachers here! 

Illness Policy: We follow a strict written Illness Policy. PLEASE keep your child home if they are sick. It is important to keep the children & staff healthy.

Spring Change of Clothes: Please make sure your child has at least one complete set of extra spring clothes & shoes. Don’t forget to label everything.

Wear Sunscreen Everyday: It’s Sunscreen Time! If you’ve stopped applying daily sunscreen, it’s time to get back into the swing of things. Children (10 months- 6yrs)  should come to school wearing an SPF 30 or more on all exposed areas of the skin. If you would like us to re-apply a medication form must be completed. We also recommend wearing a hat. We will be having a lot of outdoor fun!  (Always consult your child’s physician.)

Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA): We have teamed up again with QSLA to make our program even better. QSLA provides another set of eyes with regular obervations of our classrooms, teachers, & facilities. We set goals together and work closely to improve where we can be better and keep doing what’s successful! They provide tons of opportunities for hands on training sessions, new ideas and perspectives, latest research and MORE! Let us know how you think we are doing here. Or give us 5 stars on yelp!

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Themes & Books

This month we will learn about Raspberies, Asparagus, Blueberries, and Peas. We will read Jamberry, Junior’s Colors, Blueberries Grow on a Bush, and Peas Full Heart.

Events

Pajama Day 3/1: It’s National Read Across America day. Come to School in your pajamas all day long and bring in your favorite story to share with the class. All children; Infants, Toddlers & Preschoolers will join in on the fun.

Bring it: 3/7 Favorite Berry for Snack | 3/11 A Book about Colors | 3/27 A Green Ball

Wear it: 3/15 Wear Green | 3/19 Blue like a Blueberry | 3/29 Dress in Spring Colors

Egg decorating 3/25: We will provide fake eggs for Infants, Tiny Tots and Toddlers. Preschool parents please bring 4 hard boiled eggs on Monday 4/3 for us to decorate at school.  Reminders will be sent home.

Assessments & Parent Conferences 3/25-3/29: Written assessments are handed out 3/22. Your child’s teachers carefully observe your child to assess for appropriate developmental milestones. Children develop at their own pace so the criteria we follow offers a broad age range for each milestone. Some children might reach a designated milestone at 7 months old. But others might reach it at 4 months or 10 months.  If you would like to schedule a conference by phone or in person with your child’s teachers, sign up below. Of course you can always call or ask a quick question too.

Staff Development Training 3/26-27: 8 Hands-on Preschool Math Activities that make Learning Fun | Every month our teachers learn something new, take a look at something old from a new perspective, that reinforces and reinvigorates previous education and training, or just have some hands-on fun through our regular training programs. Scroll down to learn about our relationship with Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA).  Get to know more about our happy teachers here.

Egg Hunt and Spring Party 3/29: Infants, Tiny Tots & Toddlers look for signup sheet for spring party items to bring. Preschoolers will receive a notice on what to bring to the party. Dress in spring colors!

Reminders

Spring Change of Clothes: Please make sure your child has at least one complete set of extra spring clothes & shoes. Don’t forget to label everything.

Illness Policy: We follow a strict written Illness Policy. PLEASE keep your child home if they are sick. It is important to keep the children & staff healthy.

Hot Beverages:  Please remember to keep coffee and other hot beverages off campus.  For safety reasons, there is no drinking of hot beverages allowed on any of Halsey Schools grounds, or on any Halsey Schools trips or other events. If you would like to drink hot beverages, please do so off campus or before coming dropping off or picking up your child.

Shhhhh. Surprise Readers: We have been having a lot of fun with our parents visiting as surprise readers. If you would like to participate, please arrange with your child’s teachers or Sign up here. 

Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA): We have teamed up again with QSLA to make our program even better. QSLA provides another set of eyes with regular obervations of our classrooms, teachers, & facilities. We set goals together and work closely to improve where we can be better and keep doing what’s successful! They provide tons of opportunities for hands on training sessions, new ideas and perspectives, latest research and MORE! Let us know how you think we are doing here. Or give us 5 stars on yelp!

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Themes & Books

This month we will learn about Pears, Lettuces, Plums, and Brussel Sprouts . We will read The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Lettuce Grows on the Ground, The Fruits We Eat, Vegetables on my Plate.

Events

Free Karate Demo Class: Monday 2/5 9:30 all 3+ children who are interested will enjoy a free class with Young Ninjas USA. (Zak of Captain Kicks, our soccer class, now offers Karate!) If your child loved it sign up here and scroll down to “sign up” underneath the BLANK email and password to create an account. Then in activities search for Halsey Schools.

Bring it: 2/8 A Pear | 2/13 A Green Leaf | 2/28 Plastic Veggie Play Food

Wear it: 2/14 The color pink or red | 2/20 Purple or Orange like a Plum

Valentine’s Parties 2/14 10:00-12:30: Tiny Tot & Toddler Parents: Please look for the sign-up sheet on the front door outside your child’s classroom about a week before.  Preschool parents: Please look for a  party item request note that will be sent home the week before the party. A list of the children’s names will be sent home, if you would like to make personal valentines cards/gifts. Please do not send candies. We suggest: stickers, stamps, pencils, squishy bouncy balls, Valentine tattoos, etc.

School Closed: President’s Day 2/19 – Have a nice long weekend!

Parent Social 2/20 4:00-5:00 pm: Mommies and Daddies come join us outside on your child’s campus for some fun outdoor socialization & activities. The party starts at 4:00 for Infants, Tiny Tots, Toddlers, & Preschoolers.

Staff Development Training 2/27-2/28: Helping all children reach their full potential | Every month our teachers learn something new, take a look at something old from a new perspective, that reinforces and reinvigorates previous education and training, or just have some hands-on fun through our regular training programs. Scroll down to learn about our relationship with Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA).  Get to know more about our happy teachers here.

Karate Mondays with Young Ninjas USA Starts 3/4: 9:30-10:45 for children 3+. A 45 minute class for Penguins, Dragonflies & Busy Bees. All classes take place outside. All Enrichment Instructors follow the same screening procedures as our teachers. Young Ninjas USA $200 for a 10 week session, meets Mondays. To sign up click here and scroll down to sign up underneath the BLANK email and password to create an account. Then in activities search for Halsey Schools. Then select the 3-5 year old group.

Young Ninjas USA bills directly. You will not be billed on your Halsey Schools’ Statements. Contact: Zachary Benau 310 500-8187 www.youngninjasusa.com

Young Ninjas is a high-e-nergy program introducing children to fundamental martial arts elements, like blocks, kicks, strikes, and the all important KI-YAH! Through skill training, fun games, creative challenges, and Pad work on foam targets, children develop self-confidence and learn to enjoy being physically active in a non-contact setting. KI-YAH!

Reminders

2024 – 2025 Enrollment: It’s time to make plans for the next school year. Your child’s space is reserved. On February 20, your account will be automatically billed the non-refundable $299 materials & supplies fee (per family) to confirm the reservation & space for 2024-2025.  If your child will not be attending for the upcoming school year, please complete this online form by 2/15 or let us know through Brightwheel by 2/15. We look forward to celebrating our 46th year with you and your family.

Illness Policy: We follow a strict written Illness Policy. PLEASE keep your child home if they are sick. It is important to keep the children & staff healthy.

Hot Beverages:  Please remember to keep coffee and other hot beverages off campus..  For safety reasons, there is no drinking of hot beverages allowed on any of Halsey Schools grounds, or on any Halsey Schools trips or other events. If you would like to drink hot beverages, please do so off campus or before coming dropping off or picking up your child.

Shhhhh. Surprise Readers: We have been having a lot of fun with our parents visiting as surprise readers. If you would like to participate, please arrange with your child’s teachers or Sign up here. 

Winter Change of Clothes: Please make sure your child has at least one complete set of extra winter clothes & shoes. Don’t forget to label everything.

Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA): We have teamed up again with QSLA to make our program even better. QSLA provides another set of eyes with regular obervations of our classrooms, teachers, & facilities. We set goals together and work closely to improve where we can be better and keep doing what’s successful! They provide tons of opportunities for hands on training sessions, new ideas and perspectives, latest research and MORE! Let us know how you think we are doing here. Or give us 5 stars on yelp!

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Themes & Books

This month we will learn about Turnips, Pomegranates, Cucumbers, Persimmons & Squashes. We will read Markets, Eating the Alphabet, How Many Veggies?, Gus and Button, & Food From Farms.

Events

School Closed 1/1 Mon & 1/2 Tue: Have safe and very Happy New Year!

Busy Bee’s Homework 1/3: In order to prepare you and the children for Kindergarten, the Busy Bee teachers will send fun homework packets home every Monday. The activities help the children practice the concepts they are learning at school and give you an opportunity to see some of the ways your child learns at school.  Packets should be returned the following Monday. The children are not required to complete the homework, but those that do receive recognition for it during circle time. The homework is not graded or returned. | It is best to establish a consistent homework routine. We recommend doing it 2-3 days a week. For example every Monday, Wednesday & Friday or every Tuesday & Thursday. It’s up to you and your family. You can always find the homework plans here.

Bring it: Your Favorite Veggie for Snack 1/04 | A Pickle for Snack 1/16 | An Empty Plastic Water Bottle 2/1

Wear it: Wear Red 1/12 | Your Favorite Winter Hat 1/24

Schools Closed 1/15:  Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Have a nice long weekend!

Staff Development Training 1/23-1/24: Taking Care of Ourselves | Every month our teachers learn something new, take a look at something old from a new perspective, that reinforces and reinvigorates previous education and training, or just have some hands-on fun through our regular training programs. Scroll down to learn about our relationship with Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA).  Get to know more about our happy teachers here.

Reminders

Illness Policy: We follow a strict written Illness Policy. PLEASE keep your child home if they are sick. It is important to keep the children & staff healthy.

January Billing: January billing will take place on or after the 1st of January instead of December 17th. So your ACH and Credit Card charges will not be posted until on or after January 1. | On January 17th the normal billing schedule will resume for February tuition.

Hot Beverages:  Please remember to keep coffee and other hot beverages off campus. For safety reasons, there is no drinking of hot beverages allowed on any of Halsey Schools grounds, or on any Halsey Schools trips or other events. If you would like to drink hot beverages, please do so off campus or before coming dropping off or picking up your child.

Shhhhh. Surprise Readers: We have been having a lot of fun with our parents visiting as surprise readers. If you would like to participate, please arrange with your child’s teachers or Sign up here. 

Winter Change of Clothes: Please make sure your child has at least one complete set of extra winter clothes & shoes. Don’t forget to label everything.

Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA): We have teamed up again with QSLA to make our program even better. QSLA provides another set of eyes with regular obervations of our classrooms, teachers, & facilities. We set goals together and work closely to improve where we can be better and keep doing what’s successful! They provide tons of opportunities for hands on training sessions, new ideas and perspectives, latest research and MORE! Let us know how you think we are doing here. Or give us 5 stars on yelp!

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Themes & Books

This month we will learn about Potatoes, Grapefruits, Onions and Kiwis. We will read One Potato Two Potato, Growing Vegetable Soup, Vegetables in Underwear, and Foods with Moods.

Events

Cultural diversity & sharing family traditions:  We encourage your families to join us in our holiday celebrations by sending special snacks, stories, pictures or any fun things you wish to share. Please arrange with your child’s teachers.

Stardreams Dance & Gymnastics Recital: 12/5  10:00 & 10:45 If your preschool child is in Dance & Gymnastics there will be a small outdoor recital. Please let us know if you will be attending. Please verify with your child’s teachers what time your child will be performing.

Wear it: 12/5 Brown like a Potato | 12/18- 12/22 Holiday Shirt or Green/Red

Bring it: 12/11-12/15 Your Favorite Holiday Book | 12/27 Your Favorite Fruit for Snack

Classroom Holiday Social 12/14: Come inside & visit your child’s classroom for a special holiday celebration with wonderful activities and parent provided holiday inspired snacks. Please look for a note assigning your item the week before. (If you don’t want to bring anything that’s fine too.)  Infant’s, Tiny Tots & Toddlers 9:30-10:30, Preschool 10:30-11:30.

School Closed 12/25 Mon & 12/26 Tue: Be safe and have a Wonderful Holiday!

Staff Development Training 12/19 & 12/20:  6 kinds of open ended questions you should ask your preschooler. | Every month our teachers learn something new, take a look at something old from a new perspective, that reinforces and reinvigorates previous education and training, or just have some hands-on fun through our regular training programs. Scroll down to learn about our relationship with Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA).  Get to know more about our happy teachers here.

School Closed 1/1 Mon & 1/2 Tue: Have safe and very Happy New Year!

Reminders

January Billing: January billing will take place on or after the 1st of January instead of December 17th. So your ACH and Credit Card charges will not be posted until on or after January 1. | On January 17th the normal billing schedule will resume for February tuition.

Hot Beverages:  Please remember to keep coffee and other hot beverages off campus.  For safety reasons, there is no drinking of hot beverages allowed on any of Halsey Schools grounds or events. If you would like to drink hot beverages, please do so off campus or before dropping off or picking up your child.

Shhhhh. Surprise Readers: We have been having a lot of fun with our parents visiting as surprise readers. If you would like to participate, please arrange with your child’s teachers or Sign up here. 

Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA): We have teamed up again with QSLA to make our program even better. QSLA provides another set of eyes with regular obervations of our classrooms, teachers, & facilities. We set goals together and work closely to improve where we can be better and keep doing what’s successful! They provide tons of opportunities for hands on training sessions, new ideas and perspectives, latest research and MORE! Let us know how you think we are doing here. Or give us 5 stars on yelp!

Illness Policy: We follow a strict written Illness Policy. PLEASE keep your child home if they are sick. It is important to keep the children & staff healthy.

Winter Change of Clothes: Please make sure your child has at least one complete set of extra winter clothes & shoes. Don’t forget to label everything.

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Themes & Books

This month we will learn about Cauliflowers, Avocados, Yams, and Grapes. We will read The Surprise Garden, Black Belt Bunny, Pick a Circle Gather Squares, and Pa Grape’s Shapes.

Events

Bring it: 11/7 A picture of a fruit from a Magazine | 11/20-11/22 A Thanksgiving book

School Closed 11/10: Veterans Day. Be safe and have some fun and let our veterans know they are appreciated.

Wear it: 11/15 Green like an Avocado | 11/30 Purple like a grape

Friendsgiving Celebration 11/17: A Thanksgiving celebration with our friends. Teachers will send home a notice to let you know what to bring. Parent’s are welcome 11:30-12:30.

Assessments 11/20:  You will receive your child’s written assessment. This month your child’s teachers have been  carefully observing your child to assess for age appropriate developmental milestones. Children develop at their own pace so the criteria we follow offers a broad age range for each milestone. Some children might reach a designated milestone at 7 months old. But others might reach it at 4 months or 10 months.

Staff Development Training 11/21 & 11/22:  Accepting Criticism. | Every month our teachers learn something new, take a look at something old from a new perspective, that reinforces and reinvigorates previous education and training, or just have some hands-on fun through our regular training programs. Scroll down to learn about our relationship with Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA).  Get to know more about our happy teachers here.

School Closed 11/23-24 Thanksgiving: Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving with your friends and family.

Parent Teacher Conferences 11/27-12/1: If you would like to schedule an in person or tele conference with your child’s teachers, sign up below.

Reminders

Brightwheel updates. Children first, apps later: We do our best to send daily photos and updates during down times. FYI there isn’t much down time so you won’t receive a post as soon as your child is fed, changed etc. Our priority is always direct interaction and supervision of your children. We post when we can, but it doesn’t always happen.  If you don’t receive anything, know everything is fine and you can get a paper update and talk to teachers at pickup time. Children first, apps later. 🙂

Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA): We have teamed up again with QSLA to make our program even better. QSLA provides another set of eyes with regular obervations of our classrooms, teachers, & facilities. We set goals together and work closely to improve where we can be better and keep doing what’s successful! They provide tons of opportunities for hands on training sessions, new ideas and perspectives, latest research and MORE! Let us know how you think we are doing here. Or give us 5 stars on yelp!

Shhhhh. Surprise Readers: We have been having a lot of fun with our parents visiting as surprise readers. If you would like to participate, please arrange with your child’s teachers or Sign up here. 

Fall Change of Clothes: Please make sure your child has at least one complete set of extra fall clothes & shoes. Don’t forget to label everything.

Illness Policy: We follow a strict written Illness Policy. PLEASE keep your child home if they are sick. It is important to keep the children & staff healthy.

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Themes & Books

This month we will learn about Cranberries, Mushrooms, Coconuts, Pumpkins and Lemons. We will read about Lola Plants a Garden, Stone Soup, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, Big Pumpkin, In My Garden.

Events

Wear it: A shirt with a fruit on it 10/3 | Fall colors 10/10 | Halloween shirt or orange like a pumpkin 10/23-10/27

Bring it: Something white or round 10/18 | A lemon 11/1

California ShakeOut 10/19: Annual World Wide Earthquake drill where millions of people including all of us at Halsey Schools practice & prepare for an earthquake. The imaginary earthquake hits at 10:19. Learn about our emergency plan here. Learn more about the ShakeOut here.

Julie Lilly Photography Pictures: 10/24 Infants and Toddlers | 10/25 Preschoolers. You will receive a signup form to request your preferred package, however if you don’t turn one in, your child’s picture will still be taken and you can choose a package later.  Sample Envelope and prices.

Staff Development Training 10/24 & 25: The Importance of Play. Children learn so much through play! | Every month our teachers learn something new, take a look at something old from a new perspective, that reinforces and reinvigorates previous education and training, or just have some hands-on fun through our regular training programs. Scroll down to learn about our relationship with Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA).  Get to know more about our happy teachers here.

On Campus Pumpkin Patch 10/26: 10:00-11:00 our annual on campus “Pumpkin Patch” for all classes: Busy Bees, Dragonflies, Penguins, Pandas , Toddlers, Tiny Tots & Infants. A great time for all when we bring pumpkins and fun on campus for a pretend field trip. Parents are welcome to come!

Halloween Class Party & Parade 10/31:  Your child’s teachers will be sending home a note letting you know what healthy food item or non food item your child  has chosen for you to bring to our Halloween party. Candy, treats, sugar… will be limited. All children should wear or bring a costume to school and should have a change of clothes too. Parents are welcome to join us for our Halloween fun!! @ 10:00.

Reminders

Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA): We have teamed up again with QSLA to make our program even better. QSLA provides another set of eyes with regular obervations of our classrooms, teachers, & facilities. We set goals together and work closely to improve where we can be better and keep doing what’s successful! They provide tons of opportunities for hands on training sessions, new ideas and perspectives, latest research and MORE! Let us know how you think we are doing here. Or give us 5 stars on yelp!

Materials & Supplies Fee: The annual $299 materials and supplies will be posted on your October statement on September 17th.  If you reserved your child’s space in February/March with the Materials and Supplies fee you won’t be charged again. If you paid the registration fee to start in August or September, the Materials & Supplies Fee is waived.  As indicated in the fee’s name, the funds are used to help purchase new materials and supplies for the children.

Shhhhh. Surprise Readers: We have been having a lot of fun with our parents visiting as surprise readers. If you would like to participate, please arrange with your child’s teachers or Sign up here. 

Student Birthday Celebrations at school: We LOVE celebrating your child’s birthday at school! You are welcome to bring healthier food options like fruit, muffins, bagels, etc). Parents are welcome to come & celebrate too! Please make all celebration arrangements with your child’s teachers.

Student Birthday Celebrations at home: If you are planning a birthday celebration outside of school, we would be happy to help with handing out the invitations. Just ask for a list of the children’s names, fill out the invitations at home and bring to school for us to pass out.

Illness Policy: We follow a strict written Illness Policy. PLEASE keep your child home if they are sick. It is important to keep the children & staff healthy.

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Themes & Books

It’s Back To School TIME! This year our annual theme will be all about Fruits & Vegetables. A healthy diet includes fresh fruits and veggies every day! This month we will learn about Apples, Celery, Bananas and Bell Peppers. We will read Apples for Everyone, Beef Stew, Cookie’s Guessing Game About Food, and Good Enough to Eat.

Events 

School Closed 9/4: We need some rest before the new school year starts 9/5! 🙂 Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend. We’ll be thinking about you!

Back to School 9/5: Tuesday is our first official day of the new school year! Bring an apple today.

Grandparents Week 9/5-9/8: Grandmas & Grandpas are welcome to come to visit individually to say hi and enjoy some time outdoors. Please arrange with your child’s teachers at drop off or pickup time.

Bring it: 9/5 An Apple | 9/21 A Banana for Snack | 9/25 A Picture of a Vegetable from a Magazine.

Wear it: 9/13 Something Green like the Color of Celery.

Grandparents’ Cookie Party 9/8: Grandparents please join us for a special celebration with cookies and fun activities with your grandchildren on campus!! Infants, Tiny Tots & Toddlers 9:30 am -10:30 | Preschool 10:30-11:30 am.

Dance Tuesdays with Star Dreams: Starting 9/6 10:00 for children 3+. All classes will take place outside. Each class (Penguins, Dragonflies, Busy Bees) will have their own session. All Enrichment Instructors follow all the same screening procedures as our teachers. Star Dreams Dance & Gym, $56/mth, meets on Tuesdays.

Soccer Wednesdays with Captain Kicks: Starting 9/13 9:30-10:45 for preschool campus children 2+. A 1/2 hour class for Pandas and a 45 minute class for Penguins, Dragonflies & Busy Bees. All classes will take place outside. All Enrichment Instructors follow all the same screening procedures as our teachers. Captain Kicks Soccer $200 for a 10 week session, meets Wednesdays. To sign up click here and scroll down to sign up underneath the BLANK email and password to create an account. Then in activities search for Halsey Schools. Then select the 2 year old or 3-5 year old group. Contact: Zachary Benau 424-666-8920 www.captainkicks.com.

Shhhhh. Surprise Readers: We have been having a lot of fun with our parents visiting as surprise readers. If you would like to participate, please arrange with your child’s teachers or Sign up here.

Staff Development Training: Providing High Quality Customer Service for Parents and Children | Every month our teachers learn something new, take a look at something old from a new perspective, that reinforces and reinvigorates previous education and training, or just have some hands-on fun through our regular training programs. |  In addition to our in house training, we receive coaching from Quality Start LA (aka QSLA). Several times a month our QSLA coaches meet with our directors and help us improve our parent, children and co-worker interactions. They help us: pinpoint areas to improve, set goals and implement action plans.Learn more about our happy teachers here.

Reminders

Bathing suits, swim diapers, water shoes, & towels are not needed after 9/1. We don’t plan to get as wet after Labor Day. 🙂  Water play tables and other activities will continue. We just won’t get soaked unless you get a notice to bring the gear for a special day. 🙂

Totpot Hot Lunch: All Natural & Organic Hand-Crafted Locally Sourced Fresh & Healthy Lunches for Toddlers-Preschool. The children LOVE these lunches and they are good for them too! Monthly menus are sent in the parent portal in sandbox. Sign up here

Facebook, Instagram & Yelp: Check us out fb and insta. And write a 5 star review on YELP!

Each class has their own web page with Curriculum information, schedules, calendar of events and themes, Teacher features, etc.

• Infant Center , Tiny Tots , Toddler Center , Pandas, Penguins, Dragonflies, Busy Bees

Materials & Supplies Fee: The annual $299 materials and supplies will be posted on your October statement on September 17th.  If you reserved your child’s space in February/March with the Materials and Supplies fee you won’t be charged again. If you paid the registration fee to start in August or September, the Materials & Supplies Fee is waived.  As indicated in the fee’s name, the funds are used to help purchase new materials and supplies for the children.

Wear Sunscreen Everyday:  Children (10 months- 6yrs)  should come to school wearing an SPF 30 or more on all exposed areas of the skin. If you would like us to re-apply a medication form must be completed. We also recommend wearing a hat. We will be having a lot of outdoor fun!  (Always consult your child’s physician.)

Sheets & Blankets: All children must have a sheet & blanket for nap time everyday.  Please make sure to send a sheet & blanket at the start of the week.  Please have your child’s name printed on them.  Thank you!

Children’s Birthday Celebrations at school: We LOVE celebrating your child’s birthday at school! You are welcome to bring healthier food options like fruit, muffins, bagels, etc. Parents are welcome to come & celebrate too! Please make all celebration arrangements with your child’s teachers.

Illness Policy: We follow a strict written Illness Policy. PLEASE keep your child home if they are sick. It is important to keep the children & staff healthy.

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Themes & Books

This month we will learn about Seagulls, Crabs, Octopuses, and Seahorses . We will read Hello Ocean, Clumsy Crab, I’m the Biggest Thing in the Ocean, and Mister Sea Horse.

Events

Shhhhh. Surprise Readers: We have been having a lot of fun with our parents visiting as surprise readers. If you would like to participate, please arrange with your child’s teachers or Sign up here. 

Bring it: A picture of you at the beach 8/7-8/11 | Bring in a book about the ocean 8/21-8/25.

Wear it: Wear the color red 8/16 | Wear orange like a seahorse 8/28.

Water Play: Please make sure your child has:

• Bathing suit or swim diapers
• Sunblock SPF 30 or more applied
• Extra Sunblock
• Water shoes
• Water shirt
• Towel
• Hat
• Summer change of clothes & regular shoes
• Please remember to label everything

Water Play Schedule: These are the days we will have pre-planned responsible water activities. However it’s best to always have all the water play supplies at camp.

• Infants: Random
• Tiny Tots: Th
• Toddlers: Tu
• Pandas: Th
• Penguins: W
• Dragonflies: Fr
• BusyBees: M

Reminders

Bye Bye Sandbox. Hello Brightwheel: The Sandbox parent portal system we use is going bye bye and being replaced with Brightwheel. 7/20/23 was the last time billing took place in Sandbox. Billing for September will take place on Brightwheel on August 20th.  | You will receive 2 different emails from Brightwheel regarding sign up and autopay. Please follow the instructions to get your account all set up. | For billing please choose “Bank account,” not “Card.” We get charged a lot of money to process credit cards and we’d like to see that money go to the teachers and the classrooms instead of the banks. | Once everyone is all set up, we will begin communicating with Brightwheel and you can sign in and out etc. 

Preschool Drop Off & Pick up Procedure: Please enter & exit the preschool only through the front office door. Parents are welcome to come into the classrooms. We will no longer be using the gate during drop off & pickup.

Wear Sunscreen Everyday: It’s Sunscreen Time! Children (10 months- 6yrs)  should come to camp wearing an SPF 30 or more on all exposed areas of the skin. If you would like us to re-apply a medication form must be completed. We also recommend wearing a hat. We will be having a lot of outdoor fun!  (Always consult your child’s physician.)

Materials & Supplies Fee: The annual $299 materials and supplies fee will be posted on your September statement on August 20th.  If you reserved your child’s space in February/March with the Materials and Supplies fee you won’t be charged again. If you paid the registration fee to start in August or September, the Materials & Supplies Fee is waived.  As indicated in the fee’s name, the funds are used to help purchase new materials and supplies for the children.

Sheets & Blankets: All children must have a sheet & blanket for nap time everyday.  Please make sure to send a sheet & blanket at the start of the week.  Please have your child’s name printed on them.  Thank you!

Summer Change of Clothes: Please make sure your child has at least one complete set of extra summer clothes & shoes. Don’t forget to label everything.

Family Vacations: Will you be taking a summer vacation? Please block out dates in your Parent Portal at least two weeks before your vacation. This will allow us to plan accordingly for our daily activities and not worry about why your child is not at camp. Thank You!

Student Birthday Celebrations at school: We LOVE celebrating your child’s birthday at school! You are welcome to bring healthier food options like fruit, muffins, bagels, etc). Parents are welcome to come & celebrate too! Please make all celebration arrangements with your child’s teachers.

Student Birthday Celebrations at home: If you are planning a birthday celebration outside of school, we would be happy to help with handing out the invitations. Just ask for a list of the children’s names, fill out the invitations at home and bring to school for us to pass out.

Immunizations: Please make sure to keep up with your child’s immunizations and update the Sandbox Parent Portal whenever your child gets a vaccine. Including the COVID vaccination.

Illness Policy: We follow a strict written Illness Policy. PLEASE keep your child home if they are sick. It is important to keep the children & staff healthy.

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Themes & Books

This month we will learn about Dolphins, Whales, Sharks, Walruses, and Sea Turtles. We will read Dolphins, Baby Beluga, Lift – the flap SHARKS, Commotion in the Ocean, and Turtle Splash!

Events

Camp Halsey 7/3: The learning fun doesn’t end at Halsey Schools; The summer is when it really takes off!  Currently enrolled families automatically continue for the summer.

Independence Day Children’s BBQ party 07/03 10:00: Wear Red, White & Blue! Your child’s teacher will send home a notice letting you know what your child should bring. Parent’s are Welcome!

Bring it: Bring in a book about Dolphins – all week 7/3-7/7 | A stuffed ocean animal – all week 7/24-7/28

Wear it: Wear red, white & blue 7/3 | Dress as if you are headed to the beach 7/12 | A shirt with a shark or blue for the ocean 7/17 | Wear green like a turtle 7/31

School Closed 7/4: Independence Day!!! Have a Fun & safe Holiday!!

Water Play Starts 7/5: Please make sure your child has:

• Bathing suit or swim diapers
• Sunblock SPF 30 or more applied
• Extra Sunblock
• Water shoes
• Water shirt
• Towel
• Hat
• Summer change of clothes & regular shoes
• Please remember to label everything

Water Play Schedule: These are the days we will have pre-planned water activities. However it’s best to always have all the water play supplies at camp.

• Infants: Random
• Tiny Tots: M/Th
• Toddlers: W
• Pandas: W
• Penguins: Th
• Dragonflies: T
• Busy Bees: M

Staff Development Training 7/25 & 7/26 | The Best Ways to Use Open Ended Questions Often | Click here to see how you can use open ended questions at home. Every month our teachers learn something new, take a look at something old from a new perspective, that reinforces and reinvigorates previous education and training, or just have some hands-on fun through our regular training programs. |  Learn more about our happy teachers here.

Shhhhh. Surprise Readers: We have been having a lot of fun with our parents visiting as surprise readers. If you would like to participate, please arrange with your child’s teachers or Sign up here. Please make sure to wear your mask.

Reminders

Summer Change of Clothes: Please make sure your child has at least one complete set of extra summer clothes & shoes. Don’t forget to label everything.

Family Vacations: Will you be taking a summer vacation? Please block out dates in your Parent Portal at least two weeks before your vacation. This will allow us to plan accordingly for our daily activities and not worry about why your child is not at camp. Thank You!

Teacher Vacations: Our teachers take well deserved time off year round but many vacations take place during the summer. You will notice some new and returning faces as we give the teachers the breaks they deserve. One of the great things about Halsey Schools is our team teaching atmosphere that allows your children to bond with our entire staff. So even when some of the teachers are hanging out at the beach, there will always be other familiar faces at school and camp.

Student Birthday Celebrations at school: We LOVE celebrating your child’s birthday at school! You are welcome to bring healthier food options like fruit, muffins, bagels, etc. Parents are welcome to come & celebrate too! Please make all celebration arrangements with your child’s teachers.

Student Birthday Celebrations at home: If you are planning a birthday celebration outside of school, we would be happy to help with handing out the invitations. Just ask for a list of the children’s names, fill out the invitations at home and bring to school for us to pass out.

Wear Sunscreen Everyday: It’s Sunscreen Time! If you’ve stopped applying daily sunscreen, it’s time to get back into the swing of things. Children (10 months- 6yrs)  should come to school wearing an SPF 30 or more on all exposed areas of the skin. If you would like us to re-apply a medication form must be completed. We also recommend wearing a hat. We will be having a lot of outdoor fun!  (Always consult your child’s physician.)

Immunizations: Please make sure to keep up with your child’s immunizations and update the Sandbox Parent Portal whenever your child gets a vaccine.

Illness Policy: We follow a strict written Illness Policy. PLEASE keep your child home if they are sick. It is important to keep the children & staff healthy.

Sheets & Blankets: All children must have a sheet & blanket for nap time everyday.  Please make sure to send a sheet & blanket at the start of the week.  Please have your child’s name printed on them.  Thank you!

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Themes & Books

This month we will learn about Hamsters, Box Turtles, Guinea Pigs, and Frogs. We will read My Pet Hamster, My Pet Turtle, One Guinea Pig is Not Enough, and The Wide-Mouthed Frog.

Events

School Closed 5/29: Memorial Day. Have a great weekend! We’ll be thinking about you.

Wear it: A pet animal shirt 6/7.

Bring it: A picture of you with Dad/Grandpa 6/12-14 | Something a turtle would eat 6/14 | A lemon 6/20 | A book about frogs 6/26-30.

Daddy’s Craft Week 6/12-16 8:00-5:00:  Come on in and do a special outdoor Daddy & Me project with your child.  Drop off and pick up times are usually the best and easiest times. However, you can also speak with your child’s teachers & arrange another time that works for you.

Stardreams Dance & Gymnastics Recital: 6/13 10:00 & 10:45 If your preschool child is in Dance & Gymnastics there will be a small outdoor recital. Please let us know if you will be attending. Please verify with your child’s teachers what time your child will be performing.

Outdoor Daddy Donut Party 6/16: Daddies, Grandpas, Great Grandpas & Uncles come join us for your special celebration with tasty donuts and refreshments. All you have to do is show up and have some fun! Infants-9:30, Tiny Tots-10:00, Toddlers-10:30, Preschool-11:00.

School Closed 6/19: Juneteenth. Have a great weekend! We’ll be thinking about you.

Busy Bees’ Outdoor Graduation 6/30 9:00:  Join us for our Annual Busy Bees’ Preschool Graduation Ceremony outside on the Infant Center Play yard. (Please limit your audience party size to 6 .) Parent provided refreshments will be served afterwards. If you would like to bring something, please sign up with Ms Jeri & Ms Ana and drop off your treats before or right after the graduation. Parent’s usually take children home afterwards but your children are welcome to stay. If you need care before 8:30, please drop your child off as usual at the preschool. All graduates should be at the preschool by 8:30 to get ready. 🙂 Bring some kleenex. 

Report Cards 6/30: Dragonflies & Busy Bees will receive their report cards today. They are designed to let you know what your children have learned and to make them feel good. We are so proud of what they have learned, aren’t you?

Camp Halsey 7/3: Time to think about summer! The learning fun doesn’t end at Halsey Schools; The summer is when it really takes off!  Currently enrolled families automatically continue for the summer. New families can start at anytime as long as space is available.

Shhhhh. Surprise Readers: We have been having a lot of fun with our parents visiting as surprise readers. If you would like to participate, please arrange with your child’s teachers or Sign up here. 

Reminders

Summer Change of Clothes: Please make sure your child has at least one complete set of extra summer clothes & shoes. Don’t forget to label everything.

Family Vacations: Will you be taking a summer vacation? Please block out dates in your Parent Portal at least two weeks before your vacation. This will allow us to plan accordingly for our daily activities and not worry about why your child is not at camp. Thank You!

Teacher Vacations: Our teachers take well deserved time off year round but many vacations take place during the summer. You will notice some new and returning faces as we give the teachers the breaks they deserve. One of the great things about Halsey Schools is our team teaching atmosphere that allows your children to bond with our entire staff. So even when some of the teachers are hanging out at the beach, there will always be other familiar faces at school and camp.

Student Birthday Celebrations at school: We LOVE celebrating your child’s birthday at school! You are welcome to bring healthier food options like fruit, muffins, bagels, etc). Parents are welcome to come & celebrate too! Please make all celebration arrangements with your child’s teachers.

Student Birthday Celebrations at home: If you are planning a birthday celebration outside of school, we would be happy to help with handing out the invitations. Just ask for a list of the children’s names, fill out the invitations at home and bring to school for us to pass out.

Wear Sunscreen Everyday: It’s Sunscreen Time! If you’ve stopped applying daily sunscreen, it’s time to get back into the swing of things. Children (10 months- 6yrs)  should come to school wearing an SPF 30 or more on all exposed areas of the skin. If you would like us to re-apply a medication form must be completed. We also recommend wearing a hat. We will be having a lot of outdoor fun!  (Always consult your child’s physician.)

Tuition Rates: Our tuition rates are adjusted annually. If you are not yet on the current rate schedule, the adjustment takes place on your June 20th statement for July billing. (Tuition for graduating Busy Bees will not change.) Click here or click on Tuition & FAQs above or download the parent handbook to see the current rates.

COVID Vaccine: Lots of children have already received the COVID vaccine. If your child hasn’t received it yet, it’s time to get it ASAP. They are available to everyone 6 months of age and older. Parents have reported no major issues with getting the vaccine. Please protect your child and get the vaccine ASAP before all the holiday gatherings are in full swing. 🙂

If your child has received any COVID vaccinations, please go into your Parent Portal page and add the dates to your child’s immunization record.  Thank you.

Immunizations: Please make sure to keep up with your child’s immunizations and update the Sandbox Parent Portal whenever your child gets a vaccine.

Illness Policy: We follow a strict written Illness Policy. PLEASE keep your child home if they are sick. It is important to keep the children & staff healthy.

Sheets & Blankets: All children must have a sheet & blanket for nap time everyday.  Please make sure to send a sheet & blanket at the start of the week.  Please have your child’s name printed on them.  Thank you!

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Themes & Books

This month we will learn about Fishes, Parrots, Cats, Rabbits, and Dogs. We will read The Rainbow Fish, If You Were A Parrot, Have you Got My Purr?, White Rabbit’s Color Book, and The Great Gracie Chase.

Events

Wear it: Your favorite color of the rainbow 5/1 | Wear your favorite color 5/22.

Teacher Appreciation Week 5/1-5/5: We all know how important praise and recognition is for our children. Sometimes we forget how important it is for our teachers too. Please let them know how much we all appreciate them. A little gesture can make a huge difference.

National Screen Free Week 5/1-5/7: Turn off all your screens for a week. Can you to do it?  If you can’t do it for a week, try it for an hour or two a night. You’ll be amazed what a difference it makes.  There are lots of things to do that don’t involve screens and encourage family time.

Staff Development Training 5/2-5/3: Strategies to help manage challenging behaviors. | Every month our teachers learn something new, takes a look at something old from a new perspective, reinforces and reinvigorates previous education and training, or just have some hands-on fun through our regular training programs. |  Learn more about our happy teachers here.

Bring it: A book or toy about parrots All week 5/8-5/12 | A picture of you & Mommy All Week 5/8-5/12 | A picture of your pet All week 5/15-5/19 | A dog stuffed animal 5/31.

Mommy’s Craft Week 5/8-5/12: Mommies, Grandmas and Great Grandmas join us anytime this week between 9 a.m.– 5 p.m. for a special Mommy & Me activity outside your child’s classroom. Please arrange a time that works for you with your child’s teachers. Drop off and pick up times are usually the best and easiest.

Mother’s Day Outdoor Celebration 5/12:  Mommies, Grandmas & Great Grandmas join us for a yummy celebration in your honor full of treats, and lots of fun. Infant Center – 9:30, Tiny Tots – 10:00, Toddlers – 10:30, Preschool – 11:00.

Pet Share Week 5/15-5/19: Share your pets this week! All pets must be very friendly. Small animals in cages make the best visitors but dogs, cats & other are welcome too. Pets that live in cages or bowls like hamsters, fish and lizards are welcome to stay for the day. Other pets like dogs and cats may come for short outside visits, when you pick up or drop off, but can not be left at school. You can bring a picture of your pet to share instead. Please arrange all pet visits with your child’s teachers.

Make-up pictures Monday 5/22: with Julie Lilly photography starts @ 9:00 at the Toddler Center ( for all students that missed). If your child missed picture days they can have their picture done on this day. Please complete order form and include payment by picture day. Look for pictures within 4 weeks. Return for refund if any problems. You can either have your child wear his/her photo outfit or send an outfit to change into.   Order form & prices. (If an order form was not completed one pose will be taken and proofs will be provided within 4 weeks.) 

School Closed Monday 5/29: Memorial Day. Have a great weekend! We’ll be thinking about you.

Reminders

Shhhhh. Surprise Readers: We have been having a lot of fun with our parents visiting as surprise readers. If you would like to participate, please arrange with your child’s teachers or Sign up here. 

Spring Change of Clothes: Please make sure your child has at least one complete set of extra spring clothes & shoes. Don’t forget to label everything.

Wear Sunscreen Everyday: It’s Sunscreen Time! If you’ve stopped applying daily sunscreen, it’s time to get back into the swing of things. Children (10 months- 6yrs)  should come to school wearing an SPF 30 or more on all exposed areas of the skin. If you would like us to re-apply a medication form must be completed. We also recommend wearing a hat. We will be having a lot of outdoor fun!  (Always consult your child’s physician.)

COVID Vaccine: Lots of children have already received the COVID vaccine. If your child hasn’t received it yet, it’s time to get it ASAP. They are available to everyone 6 months of age and older. Parents have reported no major issues with getting the vaccine. Please protect your child and get the vaccine ASAP before all the holiday gatherings are in full swing. 🙂

If your child has received any COVID vaccinations, please go into your Parent Portal page and add the dates to your child’s immunization record.  Thank you.

Illness Policy: We follow a strict written Illness Policy. PLEASE keep your child home if they are sick. It is important to keep the children & staff healthy.

Sheets & Blankets: All children must have a sheet & blanket for nap time everyday.  Please make sure to send a sheet & blanket at the start of the week.  Please have your child’s name printed on them.  Thank you!

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Themes & Books

This month we will learn about Butterflies, Ladybugs, Caterpillars, and Bumble Bees. We will read Where Butterflies Grow, Over in the Garden, Inch by Inch, and The Bumble Bee.

Events

Bring it: A toy or book about butterflies – All Week 4/3-4/7 | A flower from your garden 4/10 | An apple for the very hungry caterpillar 4/18.

Egg decorating 4/3: We will provide fake eggs for Infants, Tiny Tots and Toddlers. Preschool parents please bring 4 hard boiled eggs on Monday 4/3 for us to decorate at school.  Reminders will be sent home.

Staff Development Training 4/4 & 4/5: Hands-on preschool math activities that make learning fun! | Every month our teachers learn something new, takes a look at something old from a new perspective, reinforces and reinvigorates previous education and training, or just have some hands-on fun through our regular training programs. |  Learn more about our happy teachers here.

Spring Photos 4/4 & 4/5 9-12: 4/4 Infants & Toddlers, 4/5 Preschool (Cap & Gown for Busy Bees!) Please complete order form and include payment by picture day. Look for proofs within 4 weeks. Return for refund if any problems. You can either have your child wear his/her photo outfit or send an outfit to change into. Graduating Busy Bees will take their graduation pictures in full caps & gowns provided by the school. | If your child can’t make the designated day, let us know and we’ll make sure the pictures are taken on the other day.   Sample Envelope and prices. (If an order form was not completed one pose will be taken and proofs will be provided within 4 weeks.) 

Spring Party 4/7: Infants, Tiny Tots & Toddlers look for signup sheet for spring party items to bring. Preschoolers will receive a notice on what to bring to the party. Dress in spring colors!

4/18 Parent Social @ 4:00-5:00 pm: Mommies and Daddies come join us outside on your child’s campus for some fun outdoor socialization & activities. The party starts at 4:00 for Infants, Tiny Tots, Toddlers, & Preschoolers. No mask or proof of immunization and boosters needed.

Wear it: Something black and yellow 4/26.

Shhhhh. Surprise Readers: We have been having a lot of fun with our parents visiting as surprise readers. If you would like to participate, please arrange with your child’s teachers or Sign up here. Please make sure to wear your mask.

Reminders

Spring Change of Clothes: Please make sure your child has at least one complete set of extra spring clothes & shoes. Don’t forget to label everything.

Wear Sunscreen Everyday: It’s Sunscreen Time! If you’ve stopped applying daily sunscreen, it’s time to get back into the swing of things. Children (10 months- 6yrs)  should come to school wearing an SPF 30 or more on all exposed areas of the skin. If you would like us to re-apply a medication form must be completed. We also recommend wearing a hat. We will be having a lot of outdoor fun!  (Always consult your child’s physician.)

COVID Vaccine: Lots of children have already received the COVID vaccine. If your child hasn’t received it yet, it’s time to get it ASAP. They are available to everyone 6 months of age and older. Parents have reported no major issues with getting the vaccine. Please protect your child and get the vaccine ASAP before all the holiday gatherings are in full swing. 🙂

If your child has received any COVID vaccinations, please go into your Parent Portal page and add the dates to your child’s immunization record.  Thank you.

Illness Policy: We follow a strict written Illness Policy. PLEASE keep your child home if they are sick. It is important to keep the children & staff healthy.

Sheets & Blankets: All children must have a sheet & blanket for nap time everyday.  Please make sure to send a sheet & blanket at the start of the week.  Please have your child’s name printed on them.  Thank you!

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Themes & Books

This month we will learn about Goats, Sheep, Horses, Ponies & Turkeys. We will read No More Biting for Billy Goat!, The Animals of Farmer Jones, The Jolly Barnyard & The Great Turkey Race.

Events

Pajama Day 3/2: It’s National Read Across America day. Come to School in your pajamas all day long and bring in your favorite story to share with the class. All children; Infants, Toddlers & Preschoolers will join in on the fun!

Shhhhh. Surprise Readers: We have been having a lot of fun with our parents visiting as surprise readers. If you would like to participate, please arrange with your child’s teachers or Sign up here. Please make sure to wear your mask.

Bring it: A book about goats or stuffed animal 3/6-3/10 | A plastic barnyard animal 3/20 | A book about Turkeys 3/27-3/31.

Staff Development Training 3/7 & 3/8: Hands-on preschool math activities that make learning fun!. | Every month our teachers learn something new, takes a look at something old from a new perspective, reinforces and reinvigorates previous education and training, or just have some hands-on fun through our regular training programs. |  Learn more about our happy teachers here.

Wear it: Something made out of wool or white 3/13.

3/14 Parent Social @ 4:00-5:00 pm: Mommies and Daddies come join us outside on your child’s campus for some fun outdoor socialization & activities. The party starts at 4:00 for Infants, Tiny Tots, Toddlers, & Preschoolers. No mask or proof of immunization and boosters needed.

Assessments & Parent Conferences 3/27-3/31: Written assessments are handed out 3/20. Your child’s teachers carefully observe your child to assess for appropriate developmental milestones. Children develop at their own pace so the criteria we follow offers a broad age range for each milestone. Some children might reach a designated milestone at 7 months old. But others might reach it at 4 months or 10 months.  If you would like to schedule a conference by phone or in person with your child’s teachers, sign up below. Of course you can always call or ask a quick question too.

Reminders

Mask update 3-1-23 : It’s time to put the masks away for now. (If local transmissions change or if we have a case on campus, have masks ready just in case.) Parents: No masks required indoors but they can still be worn inside. Proof of COVID vaccine and all boosters still required.  Children: No masks required regardless of vaccination status. Please let us know if you still want your child to wear a mask indoors.  Teachers: No masks required but they are still optional and some teachers may still wear them at their own discretion. 

COVID Vaccine: Lots of children have already received the COVID vaccine. If your child hasn’t received it yet, it’s time to get it ASAP. They are available to everyone 6 months of age and older. Parents have reported no major issues with getting the vaccine. Please protect your child and get the vaccine ASAP before all the holiday gatherings are in full swing. 🙂

If your child has received any COVID vaccinations, please go into your Parent Portal page and add the dates to your child’s immunization record.  Thank you.

Illness Policy: We follow a strict written Illness Policy. PLEASE keep your child home if they are sick. It is important to keep the children & staff healthy.

Hot Beverages:  Please remember to keep coffee and other hot beverages off campus..  For safety reasons, there is no drinking of hot beverages allowed on any of Halsey Schools grounds, or on any Halsey Schools trips or other events. If you would like to drink hot beverages, please do so off campus or before coming dropping off or picking up your child.

Sheets & Blankets: All children must have a sheet & blanket for nap time everyday.  Please make sure to send a sheet & blanket at the start of the week.  Please have your child’s name printed on them.  Thank you!

Wear Sunscreen Everyday: It’s Sunscreen Time! If you’ve stopped applying daily sunscreen, it’s time to get back into the swing of things. Children (10 months- 6yrs)  should come to school wearing an SPF 30 or more on all exposed areas of the skin. If you would like us to re-apply a medication form must be completed. We also recommend wearing a hat. We will be having a lot of outdoor fun!  (Always consult your child’s physician.)

Spring Change of Clothes: Please make sure your child has at least one complete set of extra spring clothes & shoes. Don’t forget to label everything.

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Themes & Books

This month we will learn about Chickens, Pigs, Cows & Ducks. We will read Farm Animals, If You Give a Pig a Pancake, The Flea’s Sneeze, & The Ugly Duckling.

Events

Bring it:  Picture of a favorite farm animal 2/6 | Something made from a cow 2/21 | A game or book about ducks 2/27-3/3

Staff Development Training 2/7 & 2/8:  Helping all Children Reach Their Full Potential. | Every month our teachers learn something new, takes a look at something old from a new perspective, reinforces and reinvigorates previous education and training, or just have some hands-on fun through our regular training programs. |  Learn more about our happy teachers here.

Wear it: The color pink 2/14

Valentine’s Parties 2/14 10:00-12:30: Tiny Tot & Toddler Parents – Please look for the sign-up sheet on the front door outside your child’s classroom about a week before. Please do not send candies. We suggest:   stickers, stamps, pencils, squishy bouncy balls, Valentine tattoos, etc. Preschool parents – Please look for a  party item request note that will be sent home the week before the party. A list of the children’s names will be sent home, if you would like to make personal valentines cards/gifts. Please do not send candies. We suggest:   stickers, stamps, pencils, squishy bouncy balls, Valentine tattoos, etc.

School Closed: President’s Day 2/20 – Have a nice long weekend!

2/22 Parent Social @ 4:00-5:00 pm: Mommies and Daddies come join us outside on your child’s campus for some fun outdoor socialization & activities. The party starts at 4:00 for Infants, Tiny Tots, Toddlers, & Preschoolers. No mask or proof of immunization and boosters needed.

Shhhhh. Surprise Readers: We have been having a lot of fun with our parents visiting as surprise readers. If you would like to participate, please arrange with your child’s teachers or Sign up here. Please make sure to wear your mask.

Reminders

January & February Billing: January billing took place after the 1st of January instead of December 20th. | On January 20th the normal billing schedule will resume for February tuition.

2023 – 2024 Enrollment: It’s time to make plans for the next school year. Your child’s space is reserved. On February 20, your account will be automatically billed the non-refundable $275 materials & supplies fee deposit (per family) to confirm the reservation & space for 2023-2024.  If your child will not be attending for the upcoming school year, please complete this online form by 2/15 or let us know through Sandbox by 2/15. We look forward to celebrating our 45th year with you and your family.

COVID Vaccine: Lots of children have already received the COVID vaccine. If your child hasn’t received it yet, it’s time to get it ASAP. They are available to everyone 6 months of age and older. Parents have reported no major issues with getting the vaccine. Please protect your child and get the vaccine ASAP before all the holiday gatherings are in full swing. 🙂

Illness Policy: We follow a strict written Illness Policy. PLEASE keep your child home if they are sick. It is important to keep the children & staff healthy.

Hot Beverages:  Please remember to keep coffee and other hot beverages off campus..  For safety reasons, there is no drinking of hot beverages allowed on any of Halsey Schools grounds, or on any Halsey Schools trips or other events. If you would like to drink hot beverages, please do so off campus or before coming dropping off or picking up your child.

Sheets & Blankets: All children must have a sheet & blanket for nap time everyday.  Please make sure to send a sheet & blanket at the start of the week.  Please have your child’s name printed on them.  Thank you!

Winter change of clothes: Please make sure your child has a weather appropriate change of clothing. 

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Themes & Books

This month we will learn about Rattlesnakes, Groundhogs, Skunks, Raccoons & Squirrels. We will read Snakes, Ten Grouchy Groundhogs, Skunks, A Pocket Full Of Kisses, & Nuts to You. | When you read, play or do just about anything else with your child at home, ask open ended questions like we do at school. Here’s how to do it!

Events

School Closed: New Year’s 1/02 – Happy New Year! | Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1/16 – Have a nice long weekend!

Busy Bee’s Homework 1/3: In order to prepare you and the children for Kindergarten, the Busy Bee teachers will send fun homework packets home every Monday. The activities help the children practice the concepts they are learning at school and give you an opportunity to see some of the ways your child learns at school.  Packets should be returned the following Monday. The children are not required to complete the homework, but those that do receive recognition for it during circle time. The homework is not graded or returned. | It is best to establish a consistent homework routine. We recommend doing it 2-3 days a week. For example every Monday, Wednesday & Friday or every Tuesday & Thursday. It’s up to you and your family. You can always find the homework plans here.

Bring it:  A toy snake 1/5 | Toy or book about groundhogs 1/9-13 | A hershey kiss for your best friend 1/24 | A story about a Squirrel 1/30-2/3

Staff Development Training 1/17 & 1/18:  Young Children & Conflict Resolution. | Every month our teachers learn something new, takes a look at something old from a new perspective, reinforces and reinvigorates previous education and training, or just have some hands-on fun through our regular training programs. |  Learn more about our happy teachers here.

School Closed Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 1/16 – Have a nice long weekend!

Wear it: 1/18 Black & White

Reminders

January Billing: January billing will take place on or after the 1st of January instead of December 20th. So your ACH and Credit Card charges will not be posted until on or after January 1. | On January 20th the normal billing schedule will resume for February tuition.

Masks required: Parents: Masks required indoors. Proof of COVID vaccine and all boosters still required to come inside. | Children: 2+ masks required indoors. | Teachers: Masks required indoors. CDC info

All children 24 months and older are required to wear disposable masks indoors and have a box of disposable masks in their cubby that have multiple layers of non-woven material with a nose wire. For example this 3 ply surgical mask with a wire nose from Amazon 

Parents Welcome Inside: Masked parents are welcome to visit the classes inside a family at a time. Parents must provide proof of COVID vaccines & boosters. Parents must wash their hands and their children’s hands when they arrive and before leaving for at least 20 seconds. Hand sanitizers or wipes can not be used. All visitors must be healthy & have no symptoms.

Parents are Welcome Outside: No proof of immunization and boosters needed. Parents are welcome to hang out outdoors  on the playgrounds with their child. Come have some fun!

Illness Policy: We follow a strict written Illness Policy. PLEASE keep your child home if they are sick. It is important to keep the children & staff healthy.

COVID Prevention: Keep following our important illness & safety protocols at home and we’ll do the same at school.

Hot Beverages:  Please remember to keep coffee and other hot beverages off campus..  For safety reasons, there is no drinking of hot beverages allowed on any of Halsey Schools grounds, or on any Halsey Schools trips or other events. If you would like to drink hot beverages, please do so off campus or before coming dropping off or picking up your child.

Sheets & Blankets: All children must have a sheet & blanket for nap time everyday.  Please make sure to send a sheet & blanket at the start of the week.  Please have your child’s name printed on them.  Thank you!

Winter change of clothes: Please make sure your child has a weather appropriate change of clothing. 

COVID Vaccine: Lots of children have already received the COVID vaccine. If your child hasn’t received it yet, it’s time to get it ASAP. They are available to everyone 6 months of age and older. Parents have reported no major issues with getting the vaccine. Please protect your child and get the vaccine ASAP before all the holiday gatherings are in full swing. 🙂

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