Butterfly School
RIVERSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST
Monthly Newsletter
2024 APRIL
Hard to believe it's already APRIL!! As the end of another school year quickly approaches, I am amazed at how swiftly the time has flown by. The best part of my position as the Director of RBS is witnessing children's growth, development and discovery!
This time of year makes me think of the bible passage in Ecclesiastes 3:1-4:
1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:
2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot,
3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build,
4 a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance,
This passage reminds us the importance of embracing each season with gratitude and reflection. Here’s to cherishing these final weeks together and celebrating the wonderful journey we’ve had at Butterfly School.
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK COMING UP May 6-10
National Teacher Appreciation Week begins Monday, May 6th and will be here before you know it!
Our dedicated classroom teachers and aides diligently work preparing meaningful lessons that are designed to capture your child's imagination and strengthen their love for God and their love for learning.Our specials teachers are also truly amazing , they are one of the many unique difference makers that distinguishes RBS apart from other schools. Chapel, music, art, sign language, library, Spanish & science bring so much to our program.
We especially want to remember Ms Mary, who is our wonderful RBS Kitchen Manager! She always helps out wherever she can, she prepares and delivers our snacks every day for all the classes, and sets up and takes down the kitchen for the toddlers and twos.
Be on the lookout for an email regarding the plan for teacher appreciation week at the beginning of May and how we will recognize our wonderful teachers and aides.
We truly have a great RBS family that works together as a cohesive team to provide your child the best learning experience possible!DATES TO REMEMBER!
- NO SCHOOL Friday, April 12 (CISD weather day)
- Pastries with Parents Tuesday, April 16
- Picture Day Wednesday, April 17 (Toddlers/Twos)
- Picture Day Thursday, April 18 (Threes/ PreK)
- T-Shirt Day Thursday, April 25
COMING UP
Spring Program, PK Graduation, School wide picnic May 16 5:30 pm
Attention Parents of Threes and PreK
Join us for a delightful morning of Pastries with Parents with our Threes and Pre-K students on Tuesday, April 16th. We’re excited to create wonderful memories together! To ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience, we kindly ask for your attention to a few important details.
This event is specifically designed only for moms and dads to share special moments with their older preschooler. As much as we love our grandparents, unless they are stepping in for mom and dad who cannot attend, we request that only the parents and their older preschooler attend this event.
Additionally, if you also have a younger child at RBS, please drop off your toddler or two year old to their respective class before entering the gym with your Pre-K or Threes child. This will allow you to fully focus all your attention only on your older child during the special event.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter. We are looking forward to seeing you all at Pastries with Parents!
A REMINDER
During our monthly emergency drills, the entry doors will be locked and access to the school is prohibited until the drill is completed and students return to their classrooms. During the drill, red emergency signs will be placed on the glass of the school entry doors. Late Students arriving during the drill will not be allowed to reunite with their class until the red emergency signs are removed from the doors.
It is advisable to wait in your car until the emergency drill has completed and the red emergency signs are removed from the doors.
💟 SPECIALS TEACHERS 💟
aka- The Super Six!
As you can see, Butterfly School is blessed with the best specials teachers!
From Left to Right:
Ms Sandra-RBS Spanish Teacher{Pre-K} and Toddler/2s Aide
Ms Tracy- RBS Assistant Director and Science Teacher
Ms Chris- RBS Chapel Teacher
Ms Jenny- RBS Music Teacher
Driving the Bus:
Ms Jennifer-RBS Art Teacher/3s Aide
Ms Laura- RBS Sign Language Teacher {Toddlers/2s} and Library Teacher (3s & Pre-K)
Each month our specials teachers post highlights of what is happening in their classes.
✝️ ✝️CHAPEL CHAT Ms Chris✝️ ✝️
April is finally here! Easter is upon us and we will be hearing stories this month about Jesus’ life and the amazing love He has for us. Jesus was a child just like us and when He grew up He continued to spread God’s love with lessons and examples of sharing, listening, kindness, and forgiveness. Children will hear the Easter story and celebrate the news that Jesus is alive!
Our April Bible Verse is “Jesus is the son of God” John 20: 30-31.
Ask your children to sing our chapel Bible song and prayer. What a blessing they are to have in Chapel class!
🎶 🎹 MUSICAL MOMENTS 🎶 Ms Jenny 🎹🎵
I can’t believe we are already moving into April! This month we will be reviewing colors and moving and groovin! Did you know that music and movement in early childhood helps develop fine and gross motor skills, helps build neural pathways, expands communication and imagination, and just makes kids happy! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share these experiences with your sweet kiddos!
🖍️AMAZING ART 🎨🖌️ Ms Jennifer ✂️
The students had a great time reading Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in Hat and learning how to draw a Cat. We also read Eric Carle’s, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. We used balloons as a painting tool to paint our own Caterpillar. In April will will focus on a new artist Pablo Picasso.
🇲🇽 SPANISH ole! 🌸🏵️🌸 Ms Sandra 🇲🇽
This month in Spanish we will be continuing with Las Figuras the shapes, and las emociones our emotions
SIGN LANGUAGE🤟💖 Ms Laura
This month in sign language, we will be reviewing the colors and emotions we learned in October as well as learning a special song for our end of year performance in May! We love using our hands to communicate.
📕📚LIBRARY 🧡💛💙 Ms Laura📗
In April, we will continue practicing how to be good library citizens by checking out and returning our books each week. Remember, we can only check out a new book if we return our previous book. Also, as a class we will discuss ways to become lifelong readers and learners!
🧪SENSATIONAL SCIENCE 🧲⚗️Ms Tracy🔍
For the month of April (weather permitting) science will be outside! This month we will watch liquid become solid while making butter, search for science on a nature walk, and have fun learning about Newton’s laws of motion on the playground!
🧸 TOTALLY WONDERFUL TODDLERS 🧸
Ms Mary- Kitchen Manager
Ms Stephanie- Lead Toddler Teacher
Ms Lino- Co-teacher Toddler
Ms Sandra- Toddler Aide
🧍♂️🧎 TOP KNOTCH TWOS 🏃♀️
Ms Sarah- 2B Teacher
Ms Sarika 2B Teacher
Ms Sandra- 2s Aide
Ms Paola- 2A Teacher
Ms Vanessa 2A Teacher
🧩🖍️ TERRIFIC THREES ✂️🌟
Ms Jennifer 3s Aide Wednesday
Ms Robbie- 3B Teacher
Ms Colleen- 3C Teacher
Ms Liza- 3A Teacher
Ms Cindy- 3s Aide Tues. & Thurs.
🎈📘 FABULOUS FOURS ✨🎓
Ms June- Pre-K 4B
Ms Marsha- Pre-K 4A
Ms Uma- Pre-K Aide
TOY SAFETY & RECALS
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission posts recalls to it website. RBS keeps a notebook of these recalls for you to view on the red shelf outside my office. If a toy on this list is in classroom, immediately removed,
2023-24 Riverside Butterfly School Teachers and Staff
These fantastic educators are what makes RBS an outstanding school. These dedicated professionals make a huge difference in the daily lives of our students. Each of these fantastic teachers plays an important part in the success of our school. They are a genuine blessing to our children every day.
RIVERSIDE BUTTERFLY SCHOOL
Take a look at our Butterfly School Facebook page. Also look at our Riverside Church of Christ Butterfly School web site for more information on our amazing program.
address: 150 East Belt Line Road, Coppell, Texas 75019
phone: 972 745-0372- leave a message
email: butterflyschool150@gmail.com
RIVERSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST
Riverside Butterfly School is a Riverside church ministry. Our school shares space with our church family. We welcome you to join us for worship on Sunday.
8:45 a.m. - Acappella Worship Assembly
10:00 a.m. - Bible Classes for all ages
11:00 a.m. - Acoustic Worship Assembly