Let's Start the New School Year

Dear families,
It was wonderful to visit those of you who were able to attend the meet-and-greet. I am excited about our year ahead. Here are some tips for nervous classmates and a list of supplies for the first day of school:

• Start preparing your children for school by discussing their feelings and being a patient listener without jumping in to fix things.
• Be careful not to down play your child's fears, but show them a new perspective and encourage them to try it.
• As the day approaches start to run through the morning routine. The night before plan for what they will wear, pack their bag, and get them to bed early. During drop-off create a routine that your child will come to expect. 
• Most importantly, believe in your child's ability to succeed. Your belief will strengthen them.

Supplies: 

• Please provide your child with a backpack or bag with a change of clothes. These clothes will remain in their bag and only be used when needed. Be sure they always have a fresh change of clothes and alter it as the weather grows colder.
• Most importantly invest time in your child and our school to ensure it is a wonderful year.

Power Hour Opportunities (4 work hours that all parents need to meet):

1. Need my texture table to be sanded, stained, and sealed.
2. Know how to sew? Need cushions for my rocking chair. I have all of the supplies.
3. Need black circles painted on my dramatic play stove top.