Keeping Up with Carrington
A weekly newsletter from Carrington Academy at Windermere
Friday, December 16, 2022
Happy Friday, Carrington Families!
I hope you and your children had a wonderful week here at Carrington Academy at Windermere, and that holiday parties are enjoyed to the fullest today!
I am out of the school currently and will be for the next few days as my father unexpectedly passed away at 53 years old yesterday morning. Ms. Nicole and Ms. Ashley, along with the rest of our incredible team at Windermere, will be happy to take care of any needs you may have in my absence.
Don't forget to check on the new enrichment programs coming to Carrington Academy - Kids in Motion Dance and Techie Kids Club (robotics and coding)! Information and registration forms are further down in our newsletter.
As always, should you ever have any questions, comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or a member of our leadership team and we'll be more than happy to help you.
Thank you for being the best part of Carrington Academy! We are truly so thankful for each of you.
With Love,
Ms. Britni
Important Reminders:
- If your child is out sick and diagnosed with an illness, please be sure to let the admin team know. This way, we can send out a notice of medical concern to the classroom so that parents are aware of any exposure to illness.
- Outside food and/or drink is NOT permitted in the school for allergy and safety purposes. We appreciate your help and cooperation with this.
Upcoming Events:
Monday, December 19th - 12 Days of Cheer, Grinch Day
Tuesday, December 20th - 12 Days of Cheer, PJ/Polar Express Day
Wednesday, December 21st - 12 Days of Cheer, Ugly Sweater Day
Thursday, December 22nd - 12 Days of Cheer, Flannel Day
Friday, December 23rd - 12 Days of Cheer, Holiday Headwear Day AND School CLOSING EARLY at Noon
Monday, December 26th - School CLOSED
Friday, December 30th - School CLOSING EARLY at 3pm
Monday, January 2nd - School CLOSED
Weekly Staff Highlight: The Toddler Team
Ms. Jasmina Thomas, Lead Teacher
My name is Jasmina Thomas, and I am originally from Bosnia. I came to the USA 18 years ago as an AuPair. My parents, my brother and his family are still in Bosnia, and I miss them everyday. They are my whole world! During my 18 years here, I was lucky to make friends who are family now. I love spending time with my friends, and I love to cook. I also enjoy reading and watching movies. I started to work here in January of 2013, and I can say that Carrington is my second home. We are all one big family here, and we always look after each other. I don't have any kids, so I love my Carrington babies as my own. They bring joy and light to my life and they make my heart happy.
Ms. Christy Ward, Assistant Teacher
Hi! My name is Christy Ward. Iām a single mom to a wonderful 16-year-old daughter named Avery. I enjoy spending time with her, reading, and playing Call of Duty with my boyfriend, Atticus. I also enjoy listening to 90s music.
2022 Staff Favorite Things List
We enjoyed starting off our 12 Days of Cheer this week and paired it with the perfect balance of learning and fun, too!
Chipper, from Georgia Pre-K, enjoyed making reindeer food dressed as the Grinch!
Eliza, in Pre-K II, had a zen moment outside in the sun!
Tate, from Infants, loved working to catch the bubbles!
Logan, in Pre-K, worked on his eye-hand coordination while putting balls outside!
Noah, from Beginners, loved using a variety of art materials to decorate his own snowman!
Max, in Pre-K, worked to identify sight words, such as "he", in classroom books!
Techie Kids is coming to Carrington at Windermere!
Exciting news!! Techie Kids Club is coming to our school!!š
Techie Kids Club is a one-of-a-kind Coding & Robotics program designed especially for young children. (3 yrs old and up!)
On December 6th we will have a special visit from a certified Techie Coach who will showcase some of the awesome activities they do in the club. Students will learn what coding is and get to meet and interact with some friendly robots!
Classes will begin in January and the cost will be $80.00/month for weekly 45 minute classes. You will sign-up at the front desk.
A message from Techie Kids Club:
"Hi families! Let me share with you some reasons you should join the "coolest club in town." š
In Techie Kids Club, your child can learn everything from basic digital skills to coding & programming, robotics, and even graphic design! Our Techie Kids have the opportunity to design, create and innovate ideas, which builds problem-solving, self-expression, self-confidence, and many more essential developmental skills. With our STEAM-based curriculum, students work on a variety of projects, which they will be proud to take home. Additionally...many of our lessons incorporate teamwork, physical activity, and even character education. Please take a look at some of the resources we utilize, TRIUNE MEDIA | TECHIE KIDS CLUB DIGITAL LEARNING - YouTube. Techie Kids Club is truly an all-inclusive program that is educational AND of course fun! So, what more can you ask for? š We hope to see you in class!"
Kids in Motion Dance is coming to Carrington!
Classes will begin once we have at least 4 children signed up, and it is $55/month per child.
(We currently have 3 registrations.)
Monthly Menu:
Calendars:
Child Care Weather Watch Chart
- Green Zones - all scheduled outdoor time is permitted
- Yellow Zones - limit outdoor play to part of the time scheduled and watch for signs that children need to return inside
- Red Zones - scheduled outdoor time is NOT permitted; indoor playground will be utilized during these times.
Thank you for partnering with us on your child's early educational journey!
If there is ever anything we can do to help, please do not hesitate to reach out - we are always happy to do so!