Photo Day Pictures

Dear Parents/Guardians:

We have recieved the childrens photos. We will be offering a package of photos for $25.00. This package will include (2) 5 x 7, (4) 4 x 6 & (8) wallets. If you are interested in ordering this package please speak to Ms. Whitford OR Mrs. Short.

Photos will be ready for pick up on Monday Dec. 15, 2008.

Thank-you!

Mittens & Scarves

With the cold weather upon us, we will be teaching the children all about winter weather. The teachers-of-the-week have developed some beautiful bulletin boards to teach the children about winter clothing. They have also developed many fun games which utilize fine motor skills, problem solving skills and recognition skills. This week we also have some special guests - musicians. They will be playing some holiday music for the children.

Holiday Party

Dear Parents:

We invite you to join us with your child on Thursday, December 18th for Playful Pals Playschool annual festive holiday party. There is NO playschool on Friday, December 19th, due to changes in the highschool schedule.

Morning session:
Please arrive with your child at 9:30 a.m. NOT 8:30 a.m.

Afternoon session:
Please arrive with your child at 1:15 p.m. NOT 12:15 p.m.

We have been rehearsing and are looking forward to seeing you!

Playful Pals Staff and Students

All About Me

This week the children will be learning all about themselves. They will be learning about the different parts of the body, how to take care of themselves and their emotions. The "teachers-of-the-week" have many fun activities planned. The game shown teaches children how to dress themselves and also teaches the parts of the body (head, shoulders, knees, toes, eyes, ears, mouth and nose). One of the songs that we will be singing this week is called 'head and shoulders'. We hope that the children share this song with you at home.

Shapes

This week the children will be learning about all different types of shapes. They will be learning about the circle, square, triangle, rectangle and many more. We have many fun and creative crafts this week. We hope you enjoy talking about them at home.

Music Makers

This week, your child will be learning all about music. They will have the opportunity to see live musicians (teachers-of-the-week) and learn about the different instruments that they play. They will also have the opportunity to make and play instruments of their own. The children will be learning the beat of music through these activities.

The game shown (Monkey's Music Match) is based on the children's book Monkey's Marching Band by Michaela Muntean and Nicole Rubel. Your child will learn about the cymbals, the trumpet, the piccolo, the tuba, the drum and the xylophone. This game uses children's fine motor skills as well as their recognition skills. We hope they enjoy putting together their own marching band.

Our 4 Seasons

Please note this week playschool will run on Tuesday Nov. 4, Thursday Nov. 6 and Friday Nov. 7. This is due to a P.D. day on Monday and Gr. 9 take your children to work day on Wednesday. Thank-you for your understanding.

This week your children will be learning all about our seasons (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer). The teachers-of-the-week have lots of fun games, songs, fingerplays and crafts planned for the children. The game shown (Fletcher's favourite fall tree) helps your child develop their fine motor skills, colour recognition as well as numeracy skills.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

On Friday, October 31, Playful Pals Playschool will be going on a Halloween parade. Children are to come to playschool in their costume. If you would like to bring Halloween treats for the children (not a requirement), please ensure that they are PEANUT FREE. Each parent who chooses to bring treats will distribute treats (to the parents of the children) at the end of our day. Parents are asked to ensure that their child's treats are PEANUT FREE as Playful Pals is not responsible.

Thank-you!

Playful Pals Classroom

Our classroom - located just inside the main doors of John Fraser Secondary School (Rm 111). The Playful Pals classroom is a well-equipped and colourful environment. Here you see some of our learning centres which involve children with books, music, computers, art media, puzzles, blocks and role play materials.

Theme of the week

Each week of our program is designed around a specific theme of the week. Below is a schedule
of our themes of the week.

Week 1 - Playschool & Me (Sept 29, Oct 1, 3)
Week 2 - Turkey Talk (Oct 6, 8, 10)
Week 3 - Now I Know My ABC's (Oct 14, 15, 17)
Week 4 - Going To The Zoo (Oct 20, 22, 24)
Week 5 - Halloween Fun (Oct 27, 29, 31)
Week 6 - Our 4 Seasons (Nov 4, 6, 7)
Week 7 - Music Makers (Nov 10, 12, 14)
Week 8 - The Shape of Things (Nov 17, 19, 21)
Week 9 - Fun With Colour (Nov 24, 26, 28)
Week 10 - All About Me (Dec 1, 3, 5)
Week 11 - Mittens & Scarves (Dec 8, 10, 12)
Week 12 - Holidays (Dec 15, 17, 19)