November Family Playbook
Algonquin Family News
Algonquin Pre-K Families,
November is a month of reflection and gratitude and here are things I am thankful for .....
T- Time I am grateful for all of the time that we have with your little ones to see them learn and grow.
H- Happy I am happy to see how much your little ones love coming to school - even on those tired, crying mornings.
A- Amazing I continue to be amazed by all of the learning and wondering that happens in our classrooms everyday!
N- New I am thankful for the new partnerships I see developing between you and our Algonquin team.
K- Kids Of course I am so very grateful to you for sharing your greatest gift with us - your kids.
S- School - Thank you for trying your very best to get your babies to school everyday so our amazing staff can help them learn and grow.
Have a wonderful November and take time to reflect on what you are thankful for.
- Please remember that our doors open at 7:50 for AM drop-off. Breakfast is served in the gym from 7:55- 8:15.
- If you arrive to Algonquin later than 8:15 you MUST sign your child into the office.
- If you need Childcare Services to fit your schedule, please contact our Family Engagement Team for resources.
- If you need to pick up your child before the 2:45 dismissal time - call the office before 2:30 PM that day so we can make sure your child is ready and waiting. Every minute of learning counts. so please try to limit early pickup if possible.
- We are building partnerships between school and home so attendance at school is very important. Our goal is to have 95% of our little scholars here every day. If your little can not be in school please call Ms. Lacy at 708-668-9250 to report an absence.
- If you are visiting you will need to sign in at the front office, present an ID for our safety check and wear a visitor lanyard. Visitors are expected to follow the visitor/parent code of conduct in the 23-24 Parent Student Handbook.
- If you need to visit a classroom or teacher, as a courtesy to the teachers ,we ask that you make arrangements at least 24 hours ahead
Upcoming Dates to Remember
- November 5- Daylight Savings Time Ends- Change your clocks Back an hour
- November 6 -Bus Evacuation Drill - students and teachers will board the bus and practice how to be safe in an emergency.
- November 7 - 10:45 Early Dismissal - No p.m. classes- 11:00 Family Activity and Parent Action Committee Meeting 5:00 Parent Advisory Meeting ( in person and virtual option )
- November 8 - Hearing and Vision testing
- November 10 - No School - Veteran's Day
- November 13- Board of Education and Finance Meeting
- November 14- Fall Picture Day
- November 17 - Family Play Group 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
- November 20 - No School Family Conferences 2:00p.m- 8:00p.m. Please see your classroom teacher for an appointment
- November 21 No School Family Conferences 8:00a.m.- 1:00p.m. Please see your classroom teacher for an appointment
- November 22- 24- No School Fall Break
- November 23- Thanksgiving
What are we serving this month ? Breakfast,Snack and Lunch Menus
What is my Pre-K scholar learning this month ?
Algonquin’s Vision: The educators of Algonquin will actively commit to creating a stimulating, language-rich environment that is developmentally appropriate, implements best practices, and is differentiated to meet the needs of every student. The classrooms will capture the individuality of the whole child, encourage students’ curiosity and creativity, and prepare them for future success.
How you can help your child use an expressive vocabulary
- talk about things your child likes and ask questions - Have them use the phrase " I wonder"
- Give directions in small parts
- Help them make up words that rhyme, such as dog, fog, hog, log"
Social - Emotional Learning
Hugs and physical comfort can help little ones build resilience, feel secure and supported, and give them the confidence to try new things, make mistakes, and learn! Cuddle up and click through the storybook together.
Successful Family Conferences
If you have not signed up for Family Conferences on November 20 or November 21 - Please contact your child's teacher.
How can we get the most out of this time? You know your child better than anyone else and have valuable insights to share. Let us know what works best for your child so we can help.
Read below for more tips on getting the most out of this time.