The Wonder Watch
World of Wonder ~ Ellen Street Campus Newsletter
From the Director...
As the school year comes to a close, I am reflecting on what a "Wonder-Full" year it has been. I feel so fortunate to be able each day, to witness children and teachers together, "co-constructing" knowledge. At WoW we view children as competent, capable, and creative, and our curriculum is designed around the interests of our children. I am proud of the learning that is accomplished in our play-based programs--where we make it a priority that "Nothing is Done Without Joy!" I have always been a defender of play, but now feel that my life's work is becoming validated as numerous research studies are consistently proving that play-based programs provide a long-term academic advantage in comparison to those of academically oriented early education classrooms. However, what is even more concerning for me is the evidence that the more academic programs can produce long-term harm in the area I consider most important for preschool, that of social-emotional development. At WoW we strive to make social-emotional development the primary focus for all our children. I know that when our children transition from WoW to the next level of their education that we have provided for them the very best foundation to move on to be the very best, Wonder Kids ready to take on the world! Wishing you all the best for the summer and beyond!
Senator Ken Horn Visits Ellen Street Campus to See Early Childhood Programs
End-of-Year Happenings:
Tuesday, May 29:
- A.M. GSRP Class End of Year Moving Up Celebration 10:15 a.m. & P.M. GSRP Class End of Year Moving Up Celebration 2:15 p.m. in library
- JumpStart and WonderWorks Evening Playgroup-6:15-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 31:
- WoW Pop-Up Adventure Play Field Day--Morning Session is 9:30-11:45 a.m. and Afternoon Session is 11:45-1:30 p.m.--We invite you to join us to help and PLAY!
- Last Day for GSRP Classes--Home Visits Scheduled for upcoming weeks
- Full Day GSRP Classes End of Year Moving Up Celebrations-6:00 p.m.
- WoW Hungry Howie's Day: Your purchase helps our school
- Iverson and Tower Preschool Class Picnics at Bush Park
- WonderWay Class Trip to Legoland and Rainforest Cafe- 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 5:
- Iverson and Tower Preschool Class Picnics at Bush Park
- JumpStart/WonderWorks Evening Playgroup-5:45-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday-Thursday, June 6 & 7-Iverson's End of Year Celebrations at end of class in cafeteria
Thursday, June 7: JumpStart and GSRP Picnics at Bush Park-11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Friday, June 8: ECSE Picnics on the Playground-12:30-2:30 p.m.
Monday, June 11:
- Y-5s & ECSE K Water Day--Wagonlander & Rice 10:30-11:30 a.m. and Conley & Napier 1:30 -2:45 p.m. Ice Cream Treats for All 2:45-3:15 p.m.
- Mrs. Tower's Moving Up Celebration in the Library
Tuesday, June 12:
- Last day for A.M. ECSE
- Half Day of School for Y-5s-12--Y-5s Dismissal 12:05 p.m.
Wednesday, June 13:
- P.M. ECSE class attends in the A.M.--Last Day of School
- Half Day of School for Y-5s-12 & Last Day of School--Dismissal 12:05 p.m.
Thursday, June 14--WonderWay End of Year Celebration Day
Monday, June 18: WoW Summer Camp/Care and Summer PreK begins
Help Support WoW:
- Join PAW-Parents Active in WoW: This is our version of a PTO-really a way to meet other parents and help advise and support our program. We would love to have representation from every classroom. Please come join us!
- Support WoW's Library: Help read to classes and/or organize our books.
- Help support WoW's Community Share Room: Donate new or gently clothing or household goods, come help us sort and display items, and shop for FREE stuff! It's good for the planet!
- Save Boxtops for Education and donate to WoW
- Save VG'S receipts and donate to WoW---Must be full receipt
- Support our WoW Hungry Howie Days---First Monday of each month
WoW~World of Wonder
Early Learning Center
Fenton Area Public Schools
Email: lmora@fentonschools.org
Website: www.fentonschools.org
Location: Ellen Street Campus, 404 W. Ellen St. Fenton, MI 48430
Phone: 810-591-8354
Facebook: facebook.com/ParentsActiveinWoW.com