Did you know that your gently worn sneakers could help Eagles Preschool?

Here’s how…Eagles Preschool is participating in a fundraiser where there is nothing to buy or sell; all we need is your support and your gently worn, used, or new sneakers!

As you clean your closets this fall, please gather as many pairs of sneakers that you no longer want; maybe you’ve out-grown them, they’re out of style, or out of season. Drop the sneakers you no longer wear in the blue bin outside the WLC entrance or bring them to conferences at Jefferson or the Middle School on one of these days:

Nov 3: New Ulm Middle School (3:30-7:30 PM)

Nov 10: New Ulm Middle School or Jefferson Elementary School (3:30-7:30 PM)

Nov 15: Jefferson Elementary School (3:30-7:30 PM)

The sneakers that we collect will raise money to support Eagles Preschool AND will help our environment by keeping sneakers out of landfills.

Don't miss our upcoming events...

Community Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 29 from 1:00-3:00 at the Jefferson School Parking Lot

New Ulm Women's Expo and Craft Fair, Saturday, November 5 from 9:00-2:00 at Jefferson School

Eagle’s 3 and 4 year old classes are quickly getting into the daily routines of preschool at Washington Learning Center. They are learning important self help skills and getting more familiar with their environment. We are enjoying our Outdoor Learning Areas and exploring the changes of seasons in our class gardens. Friendships are building and problem solving ideas are getting introduced as we learn the importance of kindness and using helping hands! Smiles fill the halls and excitement is felt throughout the building as the students begin to build

the important foundation of their lifelong learning journey!

BE KIND, BE SAFE, BE A LEARNER

Off to the races!! Kindergarten phy ed is having a blast getting to know different ways to move their bodies, balance, and get exercise. In September the students learned the different locomotor skills of skipping, hopping, jumping, galloping, and side sliding. They also learned their non-locomotor skills which include; twisting, bending, curling, swaying, balancing, and stretching. Students learned the importance of teamwork through relay races. Next, they learned different tricks with hula hoops, bean bags, and scarves. They then created their own tricks or challenges for other students to try! Some exercises we have been practicing in phy ed include; squats, superhero, shoulder touches, elbow to the opposite knee, and straight arm planks. In October students will learn and practice how to underhand throw, overhand throw, and continue to practice jumping/hopping skills. Don’t forget to get outside this fall!

REMINDER: Students need their tennis shoes every day for physical education! It is important to have tennis shoes that fit properly for running and moving to avoid injuries and to be as successful as possible while learning new skills.

Before heading out, make sure your child has had a well balanced meal to help keep them from filling up on candy as they go.

*Think safety while trick or treating

-young children should always be accompanied by an adult

-cross streets at corners, crosswalks, or traffic lights

-look both ways before crossing AND while crossing

-teach children to make eye contact with drivers before crossing

-phones away, heads up while walking and crossing streets

-watch for cars that are turning, backing out of driveways, or entering or exiting alleys

-stick to the sidewalks

-if no sidewalk walk facing traffic and as far to the left as possible

-only go to homes that well lit

-never enter a home or vehicle to receive a treat

*Think safety with costumes

-choose the right size to prevent trips and falls-also wear shoes that fit well

-choose light colors if possible

-add reflective tape or stickers

-grab a glow stick to make your child even more visible to drivers

-avoid masks as they can obstruct a child’s vision

-avoid accessories, like long or sharp swords, sticks, etc., that could cause injury

*Think safety while driving on Halloween

-5:30pm-9:30pm are popular trick or treating hours-use extra caution while driving during these hours on Halloween

-be extra careful entering and exiting driveways and alleys

-kids are excited and may move in unpredictable ways

Once home, and in the days following Halloween, do your best to ration treats. Set realistic, consistent, and positive candy guidelines. Try to avoid sugary treats near bedtime and continue with a good teeth brushing routine twice daily.

For more Halloween safety information, visit these websites:

-https://www.safekids.org/tip/halloween-safety-tips

-https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/all-around/Pages/Halloween-Safety-Tips.aspx

Second Step

Once a week, I will be in your student's classroom teaching Second Step lessons, which is a curriculum that teaches social-emotional lessons and concepts at an age appropriate level. The students have really been enjoying these lessons so far! In the month of September, we learned about the skills we need to be a good learner. These skills include:

• Learning to Listen
• Focusing Attention
• Following Directions
• Self-Talk for Staying on Task
• Being Assertive

Ask your student to share their listening rules with you! (Eyes watching, ears listening, voices quiet, body still)

McKinney-Vento Act for Students Experiencing Homelessness

As the district's Homeless Liaison, I want to make you aware of the rights and services available to students experiencing homelessness. The federal education definition of homelessness includes:

• Individuals in shelters or transitional housing
• Individuals living in hotels/motels due to lack of adequate alternatives
• Individuals staying with others due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason
• Individuals staying in cars, parks, or other public spaces not meant for nighttime residence.

The McKinney-Vento Act provides students experiencing homelessness with rights and/or services including, but not limited to, immediate enrollment, transportation, and free school lunches. If your family is experiencing homelessnes, or you know a student that is, please reach out to me to get connected to the services available through the McKinney-Vento Act. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you might have!

Preschool parent cars will be lining up along Franklin, the length of the parking lot, as they wait to turn right onto 14th N Street.

Kindergarten parents will continue to line up along the WEST side of Franklin just north of the parking lot entrance.

Thank you for your efforts in following these plan to keep everyone safe.

Please review the 2 maps below for preschool and kindergarten traffic plans.

We want to keep Franklin Street free of parked cars during drop off and pick up so parents waiting in cars can line up there and not block the street.

Thank you for your efforts in following these plan to keep everyone safe.

Please see the maps and contact the office with any questions. (507) 233-8300