TerraNichol Academy of the Arts
October and November Newsletter
Practice a New Way of Being
The teaching team has been engaging in study sessions that offer the value and importance as seeing through the eyes of the child. Inspired by this quote:
"It takes practice for us to recover this ability to see, or before that, the gift of wanting to see. For so many years we have been learning to judge and dismiss-I know what that thing is, I've seen it a hundred time-and we've lost the complex realities, laws and details that surround us. Try looking the way the child looks--as if always for the first time."
Have you ever been in awe when your child looks up at the sky, spots an airplane and becomes deliriously excited even though they just saw one yesterday and the day before, or watched as you order their favorite frozen yogurt, the huge smile spreading across their face, as their knuckles turn white as they grip the counter with excitement and anticipation, or see the wonder in their eyes as they watch an orange and brown butterfly land on the flower very close to them? These are things as adults that we have become desensitized to, however to our children they are fabulous, exciting, and thought provoking. They are not tainted by the stresses of our world, the hustle and bustle, the been there and done that attitude that sadly we adults have been conflicted with. When engaging with children it is vital for us to step into their shoes and see things through their innocence. This allows for us as educators and as parents to truly connect to them and the experience. And we are letting the secret out, but you will have a whole lot of fun! Its your challenge-A New Way of Being!!!
Tayla
Sorting colored pasta.
Mila, Harper, Olivia and Lucas.
Evan
A Glimpse Forward
Calendar of Events
7th-Lunch with a Loved One 11:00-11:30
15th Pajama Party Fundraiser 5p.m to 7p.m Participants must sign up and prepay:)
24th School Closed for Teacher Professional Day to prepare mid year developmental checklist
31st-A Wild Rumpus Storybook Parade
November 2014
3-7th Let's Honor Nate's Honor Rescue-supply drive
12th-Hot Rod Races for Center for Hope
13th and 14th School Photographs with Jenny Waring
25th TerraNichol Academy School Feast
26-28th School Closed for Thanksgiving Break
December 2014
19th Field Trip to Open Studio (Based on Chaperone Participation)
22nd-January 2nd School Closed for Winter Break
Reggio Emilia Inspired Themes and Projects on the Horizon
The month of November will be a month of giving back to our community as students sponsor and support projects that will benefit two charities, Nate's Honor Rescue and Center for Building Hope. We will be asking for families to take a role in these projects as our family gives back to these amazing and worthwhile charities. We will also be hosting our own chalk fest for our students. Let the Pavement Art begin!
Nate's Honor Rescue Supply Drive
We will be collecting supplies the week of November 3rd-7th and we will need a volunteer or two to deliver the supplies:)
Email: info@honoranimalrescue.org
Website: www.nateshonoranimalrescue.org
Location: 4951 Lorraine Road, Bradenton, FL, United States
Phone: 941-474-9400
Center for Building Hope-Hot Rod Races
The Center for Building Hope:
The Center for Building Hope offers free information, programs and services to cancer patients, caregivers and family members, while connecting them with others who are undergoing a similar experience. These support services are available through a network of professionally-led community-based centers, hospitals, community oncology practices and other non-profits, as well as online. With professionally-led support groups, educational workshops and mind/body programs utilizing the "Patient Active" concept, people affected by cancer learn vital skills to regain control, reduce feelings of isolation and restore hope, regardless of the stage of their disease.
The Center for Building Hope’s programs are designed to enhance cancer treatment by focusing on the emotional, psychological and educational aspects of well-being while surviving cancer
Wednesday, Nov 12, 2014, 09:30 AM
TerraNichol Academy of The Arts School, Old Englewood Road, Englewood, FL, United States
Art is Alive Soap Fundraiser
Order forms went out in your child's folder. Families are asked to sell at least 6 bars to family, friends, coworkers, and friends. We promise the soap will not disappoint. We sold out last year and intend to again this year. Encourage your family, friends, community, church members, and co-workers to order the very special soap. Bars are $8.00
In November we will also be kicking off our Lolablue Candle fundraiser. We will have every scent on display in the rock room to sample and orders will be delivered before the holidays making perfect gifts for friends and family. Support Lolablue and TerraNichol Academy two local business by participating in this fundraiser. It will warm your home this holiday season
TerraNichol Academy Shirts
TerraNichol Academy Parent Handbook
We ask that all parents respect the no superhero policy for clothing and school materials. This is for the safety of the students at our program. We are building a community of peace, kindness, and respect for each other and feel that superhero advertisement works against the message that we want to send to our students. We thank each parent for respecting this policy.
Reggio Emilia Internship Program
Our Reggio Emilia Internship Program — continues to bloom with diverse experiences and offerings with unique internship opportunities! We are in our 8th year of celebrating our internship program.
Our approach is highly reflective and focuses on working with children as equal learning partners to better understand and document their thoughts and actions, in order to better understand how they learn.
Members of our intern team attend and study the Reggio Emilia Approach on campus at TerraNichol Academy Of The Arts along side the mentors by the two master teachers Miss Terra-Founder of TerraNichol Academy of The Arts Preschool with over 25 yrs experience and Educational Program Director Miss Michelle with over 15 years of experience.