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