Preschool News
School Days
2/4/24
Hello Rodman Preschool Families,
We had a wonderful week and are excited to celebrate all there is to come this month! Reminder this Friday 2/9/24 is an early release day - 11:35 dismissal!
Some parking lot friendly reminders:
1. Hold your child's hand at ALL times. If your child cannot tolerate hand holding, hold the back pack attached to them, their shirt-anything.
2. Please walk on sidewalks only. Do not walk in the middle of the parking lot.
3. Cross at crosswalks only. You will see our staff out there assisting you in these areas.
4. Please park in designated parking spots. We know the lots are very full, but parking in spots that are not designated can become a safety issue.
Have a great week!
Best,
Shelley Needle, MS, BCBA, LABA
Interim Early Childhood Coordinator
781-821-5060 X 1505
Upcoming Dates
Feb 6th - Social Emotional Learning Information Session
Feb 7th - CAPT Meeting
Feb 9th - Early Release
Feb 19-23rd - February Vacation
Black History Month
Rodman Early Childhood Program joins in the celebration of Black History Month! The theme for 2024 is “African Americans and the Arts,” which looks at the key influences African Americans have had in the fields of “visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and other forms of cultural expression.” We welcome parents to come read books and participate in activities celebrating Black History Month!
Lunar New Year
The Chinese New Year of 2024 will fall on February 10, 2024. This is the Year of the Dragon, one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. There will be a Chinese New Year celebration in the CHS Cafeteria on February 8, 5:00-7:00 pm. All are welcome!!!
School Counseling Appreciation Week
February 5-9 marks National School Counseling Appreciation Week. Thank you to our own School Psychologist Anna Russo and all of our CPS counselors for providing continuity and care for students throughout the year!
Nurse's Note
Hello Rodman families!
Winter check in! ❄️ I (Nurse Bailey) am here to support you and your child in any way I can so that they are healthy and ready to learn and play in preschool.
It is so important that you communicate any updates to your child’s health to me. I can be reached by phone: 781-821-5060 ext 1508 or by email: hewitb@cantonma.org and will respond as quickly as possible.
Most of our classrooms are “Allergen Aware” which means that at least one student or staff member has a severe food allergy. Each class will receive an individualized letter noting the allergen(s) and we ask you not to send in foods that contain the allergen.
WHEN SHOULD YOUR CHILD STAY HOME FROM SCHOOL?
Keep your child home if he/she/they:
Has evidence of a newly developed cold (runny, stuffy nose, coughing, sneezing). The greatest period of contagion is the first 2-3 days after onset of symptoms
Has Covid-19 or Covid-19 symptoms
Has the flu or flu symptoms
Has an elevated temperature, 100° (degrees) or above within the past 24 hours. Please remember that prior to returning to school, your student’s temperature should remain within a normal range (97.0-99.9) for 24 hours - without the use of fever-reducing medication.
Has a suspicious rash
Has pain or discharge from eye(s) or ear(s)
Has had an upset stomach, vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours
Has a contagious disease (i.e. strep throat, tonsillitis, bronchitis, conjunctivitis, etc.) until they has been seen and treated by a doctor with at least 24 - 48 hours of treatment, is fever free for 24 hours, and feels well enough to be able to participate in school activities
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Bailey Hewit, M.Ed, BS, RN
School Nurse
Rodman Early Childhood Program
ph: (781) 821-5060 ext 1508
fax: (339) 502-7910
Kindergarten Forms and Preschool Community Peer Applications 2024-2025
Friendly reminders!
Please turn in your kindergarten forms that were sent home as soon as possible, latest FEBRUARY 7TH!
Preschool community peer applications have been sent home with students but can also be found on our website (https://www.cantonma.org/preschool/index). If you're interested in joining us next school year, please make sure to send your application in to Susan Crespi ASAP. Due date (tomorrow) Feb 5th!
CAPT NEWS
Join CAPT for a Superintendent Visit on Feb 7th @7pm. Link: meet.google.com/jty-nhtd-kwt
- Interested in learning more about the new middle school?
- What is the timeline for the build? Will our children attend?What are the changes in grade placements?
- What will the school look like?
CAPT other NEWS
- Is CAPT ending this year???? It's up to you.....
- Learn about the end of year timeline.
- Should we hold a winter event?
- Next year's officers? or end of CAPT- we need your input or CAPT will dissolve.
Social and Emotional Learning
Learn more at drchriscip.com and the educationcollaboratory.org
Snapshots of the Week 😄
CORI and Fingerprinting
Reminder:
A CORI check IS required for all volunteers.
Fingerprinting IS required if you are interested in volunteering with direct and unmonitored interactions with students. This included chaperoning field trips.
Fingerprinting is NOT required if you are volunteering under supervision of a school staff member. This included room parents, guest speakers and volunteers at field day events.
*They can take awhile to process so please fill them out early so they have enough time to be returned prior to a field trip or volunteer opportunity
Please provide a copy of your fingerprinting receipt to Susan Crespi crespis@cantonma.org to let us know you completed fingerprinting.
Call for Substitutes
Around Town Events
Canton Public Schools has a Community Resources and Information Page on its website titled Around Town. This page lists resources and events taking place in our community. To access the information on this webpage, use this link: About/Around Town.
At a Glance - New Event(s)
- Canton Writes
- CDEI Event
This webpage will be updated periodically.
Join the Canton Public School celebrations and highlights by following our social media platforms! #CantonBulldogs #ChampionsofExcellence