Sunday News from the Preschool
Week of June 21, 2020
A message from our staff
Message from Mrs. Kilday
I find it hard to believe that this is our last newsletter of the school year. What a year it has been! I don't think anyone could have predicted what this year was going to look like when we met in September. It certainly had it's challenges, but there were bright spots too. I have enjoyed the many photos you have sent to us and I feel as though I have gotten to know many of you better. The partnership that was created between all of you and our staff during remote learning was simple amazing! Thank you for all you have done to support our school and your children during this challenging time. I would be remiss if I didn't give one last shout out to our staff. Their hearts are huge and they have met this challenge and soared forward.I am humbled to work alongside them.
I know many of you have questions about what next year will look like. I hear you and understand. As we receive further guidance from DESE and DPH I will keep you updated. My hope is to send regular emails throughout the summer with updated information. I appreciate your continued patience as we navigate these unique times and work to create safe, educational experiences for all.
I will be enjoying some time off myself this summer, but intend to check email regularly so please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.
I wish you all a wonderful, healthy summer!
Donna
Happy Father's Day
Pick Up of Belongings
Tuition Refunds and Balances Update
Story time with Mrs. Kilday
Summer Reading Resources
Reading to your child has so many benefits. Keep it up over the summer! Below are some resources you may want to check out to help you do that.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/
https://www.readingrockets.org/article/10-weeks-summer-reading-adventures-you-and-your-kids
Summer Lunch Schedule
We will continue to provide lunches on Mondays and Wednesdays throughout the summer. Pick-ups will be from 11-1 at CHS and the bulldog van will be coming to the following areas:
Pequit St, ½ way between Washington Street and Sherman Street - 11:00 AM
Canton Estate Apartments, Neponset St, in the parking lot – 11:15 AM
Waterfall Apartments, Waterfall Drive, in front of the tennis courts – 11:30 AM
Arboretum/Woodfield Commons, in front of the leasing office – 12:10 PM
Blue Hills Village Apartments, Randolph Street, in the circle by the pool – 12:30 PM
Prynne Hills/Bay Drive Clubhouse - 12:45
Off to Kindergarten
Kindergarten Transition Books
1. Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten, Joseph Slate (Illustrated by Ashley Wolff)
2.Seven Little Mice Go to School by Kazuo Iwamura
3.Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes by Eric Litwin (Illustrated by James Dean)
4.Mom, It’s My First Day of Kindergarten by Hyewon Yum
5.Yoko Learns to Read by Rosemary Wells
6. Timothy Goes To School by Rosemary Wells
7. Clifford Goes to Kindergarten by Norman Bridwell, Illustrator: Norman Bridwell
8. The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn, Illustrator: Ruth E. Harper, Nancy M. Leak
9. Tool School by Joan Holub, Illustrator: James Dean
10. Off to Kindergarten by Tony Johnston, Illustrator: Melissa Sweet
11. Scholastic Reader Level 1: Noodles: I Love School! by Hans Wilhelm, Illustrator: Hans Wilhelm
12. How Do Dinosaurs Go to School? by Jane Yolen, Illustrator: Mark Teague
13. The Night Before Kindergarten by Natasha Wing, Illustrator: Julie Durrell
15. Countdown to Kindergarten by Alison McGhee
16. Kindergarten Rocks! by Katie Davis
17. Kindergarten, Here I Come! by D.J. Steinberg
18. Welcome to Kindergarten by Anne Rockwell
19. The Twelve Days of Kindergarten by Deborah Lee Rose
20. Look Out Kindergarten Here I Come by Nancy Carlson
21. When You Go to Kindergarten by James Howe with photographs by Betsey Imershein
22. A Place Called Kindergarten by Jessica Harper
23. Annabelle Swift Kindergartener by Amy Schwartz
24. Planet Kindergarten by Sue Ganz-Schmitt
25. I Am Too Absolutely Small for School (Charlie and Lola) by Lauren Child.
26. First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg
27. All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman
28. Ruby Finds A worry by Tom Percival
29. The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes
30. Whoever You Are by Mem Fox