Early Learning Preschool
Family Newsletter 11
Fall Sensory Writing Tray
This is a fun way to explore using a utensil to make marks and letters. The quinoa helps to slow the process down and promote hand control.
Peel and Pick Alphabet Tree
Leaf Letter and Number Matching
Playing with these letter and number recognition puzzles is a fun way to get little fingers and mind active.
Greet and Treat
Picture Retakes
Costume Party!
Our first seasonal party is our Costume Party on Tuesday, October 31st. If your child is dressing up, he/she should wear the costume to school for the entire class period. Costumes should be comfortable and allow your child to sit and move easily; costumes may not be too scary and or include any type of weapon, masks, or facepaint.
Parents are invited to come and watch a costume parade! Any adult attending, MUST bring a photo ID and stop by Marie’s (our school secretary) desk to receive a visitor’s badge.
Session 1/Extended Day: Parade will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m.. If you plan on joining us, please arrive, park, receive a badge and be seated in the gym between 9:45-9:55.
Session 2: Parade will begin promptly at 1:25. If you plan on joining us, please arrive, park, receive a badge and be seated in the gym between 1:10-1:20.
Students will be dismissed to parents immediately following the parade so cars can exit the parking lot before buses and other traffic arrives to take home students. Students taking the bus home will depart at the regularly scheduled time.
Classroom activities vary based on the needs of the students. Teachers will be in touch about the specific activities planned for their classrooms.
PTA Update
It is NOT too late to join the Early Learning Preschool PTA. Here is the form to join!
PTA Meeting Minutes have been shared via the PTA Facebook Page
Next Week
Tuesday October 31
Costume Parade
Wednesday November 1
Thursday November 2
Friday November 3
Looking Ahead:
Tuesday November 7th Election Day No School
Thursday November 11th Board Meeting (Administration Building)
Friday November 17th End of the first trimester
District Shared Food Guidelines
The Strongsville City School District recognizes that the health and safety of our students is of utmost importance. We continually strive to maintain a healthy school atmosphere for all individuals. Based on this fact, the District adheres to guidelines for shared food and snacks so that we can promote safety, consistency, and equal access for the growing number of children who have life-threatening food allergies.
Based on these guidelines, we do not permit homemade or home-baked food items to be served to students as a shared snack at the preschool and all elementary school buildings. Foods/Snacks provided to students as a shared snack (e.g. birthday treats, class parties) during school hours or before/after school hours at school-sponsored events must be store-bought and display or have available an ingredient label for food allergen verification.
These guidelines have been implemented at the preschool and elementary level for several important reasons. First, we feel that it is important to offer this additional life-saving protection to our younger student populations who may not understand their allergy or may have difficulty making safe food choice selections. Second, we recognize that due to the increasing prevalence of life-threatening allergies among students, we must be diligent and do our part to protect everyone by eliminating a possible source of harm. Shared food and snacks must be free from peanuts and tree nuts. Additional restrictions, such as eggs and milk, may be instituted at the classroom level should a student’s health needs dictate.
Homemade or home-baked foods for your child's snack or lunch that are not shared with other students are permitted, unless a child with a severe allergy has been identified in your son or daughter's classroom. In this situation, additional food/snacks may be prohibited in the classroom based on medical necessity.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding in this matter. If you should have any further questions concerning this matter, please contact Crystal Tackaberry, District Nurse, at 440-572-7069. Additionally, you may wish to contact your child’s school, as they can provide additional guidance on classroom parties and safe snack suggestions.
We would LOVE to hear from you!
Email: msurso@scsmustangs.org
Website: www.strongnet.org
Location: 19543 Lunn Road, Strongsville, OH, United States
Phone: 4405727046
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StrongsvilleEarlyLearningPreschool/
Twitter: @MrsSurso