This Week in Primary
September 29, 2011
Dear Plum Tree Friends and Families,
This week has been wonderful! We went for a walk on our Nature Trail
and saw the leaves changing and beginning to fall.
We also have a tulip poplar on our Nature Trail. The tulip poplar
is the our state tree! AND, we have goldenrods growing all over our Nature
Trail–our state flower!
I introduced the children to the Skeletal System, and we are learning our
skeletal song, THEM BONES! I will post this on our web-site as
soon as I can.
Along with learning about the skeletal system, we have been discussing
what our bodies need for strong, healthy bones and teeth:
1. Sunshine
2. Safe Exercise
3. Foods rich in Vitamin D and Calcium like spinach, kale, broccoli,
yogurt, milk, ice cream, & cheese
4. Sleep
Today, we viewed real x-rays!
We will continue our study after Fall Break. Plum Tree will be closed
October 3-11, 2011 for Fall Break. School will resume Wednesday, October 12,
2011.
Remember: Tomorrow is Show & Share!!
Unfortunately a couple of our friends have been ill with a temperature.
We hope they feel better very soon!
Sincerely.
Miss Michele
Toddler Snack Menu: September 26-30 2011
September 26, 2011
Milk, water or juice served with each snack.
Monday
am: Oatmeal with Raisins
pm: Animal Crackers with Craisins
Tuesday
am: Toast with Sliced Carrots
pm: Goldfish with Raisins
Wednesday
am: Cheerios with Apricots
pm: Pretzels with Craisins
Thursday
am: Yougurt, Pears & Animal Crackers
pm: Animal Crackers with Raisins
Friday
am: Toast with Peas
pm: Goldfish with Raisins
Primary Snack Menu: September 26-30, 2011
September 26, 2011
Milk & water, or juice are served with each snack.
Monday
am: Pasta with Marinara
pm: Popcorn & Dried Fruit
Tuesday-
am: Oatmeal with Cinnamon &Fruit
pm: Goldfish & Craisins
Wednesday
am: English Muffins & Mixed Fruit
pm: Rice Cakes & Dried Fruit
Thursday
am: Eggs & Toast
pm: Popcorn & Craisins
Friday
am: Cinnamon Tortillas with Apples
pm: Goldfish & Dried Fruit
Fall Festival
September 26, 2011
Ruth has once again invited us to celebrate Plum Tree’s
Annual Fall Festival at her Annual Barn Party!
Thank you!
The date is Saturday, October 15, 2011
We will post times and directions soon.
We will also have a food & drink sign up.
Each class will submit decorated pumpkins for our Pumpkin
Auction, so don’t forget your checkbook!
We have the best pumpkins in town!
School Pictures
September 26, 2011
School Pictures are scheduled for Wednesday, October 19 & Thursday,
October 20, 2011.
Primary:
Children enrolled in the Primary Class will have their pictures taken
Wednesday, October 19, 2011. Primary Group pictures will be Wednesday, October
19, 2011. Any children absent on Wednesday will have make-up pictures made on
Thursday, October 20, 2011..
Toddler & Nursery:
Children who only attend Monday, Wednesday, & Friday will have their
pictures taken Wednesday, October 19, 2011. Children who attend only Tuesday
& Thursday and those who attend 5 days will have their photos taken
Thursday, October 20, 2011. There will be no group photo for the Toddler or
Nursery classes. Make-up pictures will be announced.
Photos will begin promptly at 8:30 am. These will be outdoor fall pictures.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email.
Thank you,
Miss Michele
Not a Turtle, but a….
September 20, 2011
When we went out this morning, we looked for turtles. We didn’t see any, but Taylor spotted a toad on one of our Sugar Maple trees. It wasn’t easy to spot! Check your email for photos!
Toddler Snack Menu: September 19-23, 2011
September 20, 2011
Water & milk, or juice are served with each snack.
Monday
am: Cheerios with Apricots
pm: Animal Crackers & Raisins
Tuesday
am: Chips & Salsa
pm: Fig Newtons
Wednesday
am: Cheese Quesadillas
pm: Goldfish with Raisins
Thursday
am: Waffles & Applesauce
pm: Pretzels & Raisins
Friday
am: Toast & Green Peas
pm: Animal Crackers & Raisins
Primary Snack Menu: September 19- 23, 2011
September 20, 2011
Water & milk, or juice served with each snack.
Monday
am: PB Crackers & Watermelon
pm: Rice Cakes & Dried Fruit
Tuesday
am: Cinnamon & Apple Oatmel
pm: Pretzels & Dried Fruit
Wednesday
am: Yogurt, Grapes & Granola
pm: Fig Newtons
Thursday
am: Pasta with Alfredo or Marinara Sauce
pm: Fruit Thins
Friday
am: Waffles with Fruit
pm: Popcorn & Dried Fruit
Another Turtle!
September 19, 2011
When we went on the playground this morning, Abby S. found another turtle!
We painted a blue mark on this one. We offered it tomatoes and apples. We placed the turtle back where we found it.
Everyone was so excited about the turtle & wanted to share their own story: finding a turtle, ants in their house, spiders, & catching fish. We have very talented storytellers! We are going to document their stories for you! In honor of Jacob’s ant story, we sang The Ants Go Marching!
It was a fun day!
Spanish Orientation
September 12, 2011
Miss Mary & Miss Emilia outdid themselves for our Spanish Orientation. Thank you! Gracias!
We had 3 guest speakers:
-Sonia Lenk: a Linguist from WKU
-Michaelangelo Zapata: a Spanish Instructor from WKU
-Gustavo Obeso: a Spanish Instructor from WKU and Miss Mary’s husband
We will post the Spanish Orientation on our web site, plumtreemontessori.com, this week!
We would also like to welcome our newest teacher, Miss Yolie Maestra. Miss Yolie is from Colombia, fluent in Spanish, & has many years of Early Childhood Educational experience. Miss Yolie’s husband is also a Spanish Instructor at WKU. Miss Yolie will be working in all classes to fill in during Miss Shaleesa’s recovery from gallbladder surgery and during Miss Magan’s maternity leave. Welcome Miss Yolie. The Y is pronounced J.
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