December Newsletter
Hello everyone and welcome to winter. It looks like it finally has arrived. With that comes the reminder that we will still be going outside as long as the temperature is at/above 32. We encourage the children to bring in hats and gloves to stay warm.
Our December field trip has been planned for next week to visit Santa’s cottage at the Oakland house in Affton. I talked to Santa myself and he is really looking forward to a visit from his friends at Busy B’s. We will leave by 9:45 and return by 11:45. The cost is $3. On that note, Santa also dropped off a book called Elf on the Shelf. The book includes an elf that is watching over the children and reports back to Santa every evening. When he returns he always sits someplace different in the school. The kids get to try to find him every day.
The kids have been requesting a pajama day for quite some time so we are going to have one on Tuesday Dec 22 and watch the Polar Express. The kids may wear their PJ’s to school for the day.
Just a few policy reminders….We ask that if your child will not be at school for their scheduled days to please notify the teachers. This is very helpful to us as we plan the day. Also, remember that if your child is absent or school is closed for holiday that payment is still due for those days. We appreciate your help with this.
Our Christmas party is scheduled for Wednesday December 23 at 3:30 - 4:15. We will have a list up soon of things to bring to help with the party. Also, Santa usually leaves toys for the school at our party. If anyone is interested in donating a gift to school please drop off by December 18. We will post a list of ideas for anyone interested but anything is welcomed. With that in mind, now is also a good time to clean out closets and toy bins and as always we gladly accept unwanted toys! The children will also be doing a school activity. They will exchange names and each child will make a small gift while at school to give at the party.
Ms. Michele will have babysitting again on Friday December 11 from 7PM - 12AM. This might be a good time to get some Christmas shopping started/completed. The cost is $20 and the kids enjoy running around at school!!!!
Miss Bridgit will be on vacation (finally!!!) the week after Christmas from Dec 28 - Jan 1. If you have any problems this week please talk to Miss Michele or Miss Kristian they will be more than happy to help! Also, Please let us know of your child’s plans for the Christmas holidays so we can staff accordingly. Thanks for your help! We are closed on Christmas eve and Christmas day as well as New Year’s Day.
We want to thank the stars of the week for last month. Thanks to Marlee and Kandace. It was fun checking out those pictures!
Happy Holidays