Weekly Round Up
Curran Early Childhood Education Center
September 25, 2021
Good-Bye September!
Good morning, ECEC Community!
It seems hard to believe that we have just about made it through the month of September and are quickly moving towards the cooler, dryer, and more colorful time of the year! I, personally, love the fall, and all that comes with this season! The beautiful colors on the trees, the crunch of the leaves underfoot, the smell of apple and pumpkin scents, the feeling of jeans and sweatshirts, and the sense of family that comes as this time of the year gets underway.
At the ECEC, we look forward to the upcoming weeks to finally settle into classroom routines, strengthen classroom teams/families, jump into formal curriculum units, and just enjoy the consistency of the full weeks of school in order to learn, grow, and develop together.
During this past week, all of our students and staff had a chance to take the Choose to Be Nice Promise and sign our school banner with our unique thumbprints. Our littlest learners did an amazing job taking the pledge, pressing their individual print onto the banner, and patiently waiting their turn so their classmates and teachers could sign, also. A big SHOUT OUT to Mrs. Callahan, our School Adjustment Counselor, who worked with all the classes this week to help them with this important activity. We can't wait to hang it up early next week as we are so proud of our school community for taking this on together! And, KUDOS to our friends who received CTBN recognition awards this week for their respectful, responsible, and kind behaviors!!
See below for some fun photos from this project!
AM DROP OFF HINTS
- Children sitting on the passenger side are easily unloaded by staff.
- Assist children with masks and buckles once car stops.
- Hugs and kisses before students exit vehicles.
- Staff will open doors then help with backpacks and unloading.
- Please share this procedure with any, and all, family members/caretakers so everyone understands the process.
CURRICULUM NIGHT UPDATE
All classroom teachers at the ECEC (except Ms. Erika, Ms. Katelyn, and Ms. Erin Kelley) will conduct Zoom meetings for families on Thursday, October 14th at 7:00pm where they will review classroom procedures, activities, curriculum, and other important information. Each teacher will send out an individual Zoom link for that evening when the date comes closer. Zoom meetings will be recorded for those who are unable to attend.
CHOOSE TO BE NICE--SEPTEMBER
IMPORTANT DATES!
- September 15th through October 15th--Hispanic Heritage Month
- Sunday, September 26th--Bedtime Stories with Mrs. Taylor; 7:00 (via Zoom)
- Monday, September 27th--Parents begin to remain in vehicles at morning drop off.
- Monday, September 27th--Pooled Testing Begins
- Tuesday, October 5th--Early Dismissal; 12 noon
- Thursday, October 7th--PTO Meeting; 7:30pm (via Zoom)
- Monday, October 11th--NO SCHOOL
- Thursday, October 14th--Virtual Curriculum Night; 7:00pm
SCHOOL HOURS 21-22 SCHOOL YEAR
- Kindergarten: 8:45-3:00pm
- Full Day Preschool (2, 3, and 5 day sessions)--8:45-2:45pm
- AM Preschool (5-days): 8:45am-11:15am
- PM Preschool (5 days): 12:15-2:45
- Early Release Hours for Kindergarten: 8:45-12:00 noon
- Early Release Hours for Half Day Preschool: 8:45am-11:15am
- Early Release Hours for Full Day Preschool: 8:45-11:45am
- NO PM Preschool on Early Release Days
ABOUT US
Email: ktaylor@dedham.k12.ma.us
Website: https://www.dedham.k12.ma.us/Domain/230
Location: 1100 High Street, Dedham, MA, USA
Phone: 781-310-8000
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