Wonder Years Academy
September 2018 newsletter

   WELCOME!
We hope you got to attend our Open House to get acquainted with our faculty and school environment. Your kids are in for a fun school year! In addition to lots of “getting to know you” activities, this month’s curriculum will include the topics of “A is for Apple” which is combined with our back to school unit, where we learn (or re-learn!) school rules and expectations; “K is for Kleenex” - a unit to learn how to avoid spreading germs with our preschool friends; and “R is for Rainbows and Rectangles” which will cover colors and shapes!
 
It is common for children to exhibit some shyness and/or nervousness during the first month or so of school, as students and teachers get to know one another and the kids become familiar with rules and expectations. If your child is having a difficult time when you drop them off at school, please consider that the best way to handle this is with a quick hug and kiss and then leave, even if your child is crying. Setting a precedent right away helps your child understand that mom/dad do not linger at drop off time, no matter how much they insist. This really does help them adjust quicker, and it is no trouble for our experienced staff.

Show and Tell will not begin until October (due to all the extra time we need in Sept getting to know each other and our school rules) and thereafter will be held the first Thursday and Friday of each month. Please do not let your child bring toys or other items from home on any other day.

   IMPORTANT DATES 
PLEASE SEE CALENDAR ON REVERSE SIDE OF NEWSLETTER!

**Preschool ends promptly at 11:30 am or 2:15 pm, and your child will be lined up waiting anxiously for you to arrive. Please be on time!

**Please remember to only park on the correct side of the street and not make U-turns in front of our school. When dropping off, do not send your child in until you see the Wonder Years sign on the front door!

Please refer to the attached sheet (or ask a teacher) about our school snack policy. Parents are requested to bring snacks (2 bulk items) only twice per year on a rotating weekly basis starting the 2nd week of school. See the calendar on the reverse side for snack assignments. 

BOOK ORDERS – We participate in the Scholastic Book program, which is a great way to build a children’s library at home and encourage reading! You are not required to purchase books. If you do purchase books, either turn in forms to teachers at school, or order online using our school code N9GGD as we earn free books each time you buy. Look for book flyers coming soon!  

Is your child wearing shoes they can put on by themselves?
Is your child’s backpack marked clearly with your child’s name?