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Happy Times March 2023

Jenni Rice - Owner & Director — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:23:41 +0000

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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Happy Times February 2023

Jenni Rice - Owner & Director — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 18:57:00 +0000

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.

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.

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 a weather appropriate change of clothing.

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Happy Times January 2023

Jenni Rice - Owner & Director — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 20:59:00 +0000

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.

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

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