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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