Preschool

Mrs. Shearrer

February 2010 Newsletter

Hello everyone and Happy Valentine’s Day! January was a very busy month for us! We did our book theme week and made some pretty cool crafts, went to the Art Museum, learned all about Kansas and her symbols, enjoyed a fun day 1950’s style, learned about Joseph, his coat and God’s plan for him, and even found time to learn some letters! On the 29th, the 8th graders will be coming over to help us trace our bodies. It should be a lot of fun! Look for an exact replica of your child to come home this Friday. We will also be celebrating Kansas’ birthday!

Of course we can’t stop just because it’s February! Next week, we will go to the Derby Public Library for story- time. Mrs. Torline will be coming this month to talk to us about our bodies and our health. Gwen will be teaching us how to make a “snazzy snowman” that we can eat and Camryn will show us how to make a “love bug”. On the 22nd, we will be going to the transportation museum in Wichita. The cost will be $3 per person and we should have a good time looking at all the trains.

On Friday, February 12th, we will be having our Valentine party! We will start it at about 2pm in Newman Hall. If you would like to help, please let me know. If we can get 2 parents to help plan the party and help at it, it should be smooth sailing. Please pick your child up from Newman Hall on the 12th. A list is attached with everyone’s name if you want to put names on the valentines.

Contrary to what we originally were told, we will not have conferences in February for the Pre-K students. If you would like to talk to me about your student, I would be happy to meet with you. I know that for some the question “Is my child ready for kindergarten?” may be on your mind as pre-enrollment draws near. Feel free to write me a note asking to set up an appointment and we can find a time for us to meet.

As always we keep very busy with many things, learning about our letter and theme of the week, having religion class, saying our prayers and of course good ole free time. But did you know that we also go to Atrium once a week? Ask your child about it. We always go on Wednesday so that would be a great time to ask.

Thank you to everyone who helped during “Book Theme” week. For those who helped, you can see why it is crucial to have help during that week. We couldn’t have done it without you!

I would like also to thank each of you for choosing to send your child to St. Mary Catholic School. They have really come a long way since that first day of school. It is such a joy to open the door and see their smiling faces. You should all be very proud of your children! Pre-enrollment for next year should be coming out soon. I hope you all have a good month and a “sweet” Valentine’s Day!

Mrs. Shearrer

Dates to Remember:

• February 1-5…Catholic Schools Week..Celebrate our school, family, community and faith!
• February 1…Field trip to the Derby Public Library
• February 12…Valentine's Day Party 2:00pm
• February 15…No school President's Day
• February 22…Field trip to Transportation museum
• March 4…Family Fine Arts Night
• March 5…No school
• March 8…Field trip to Klausmeyer Dairy Farm
• March 12…No school (teacher in-service)
• March 15-19… Spring break

Class List for 2009-2010:

• Trevor
• Shawn
• Ben
• Briley
• Kaleb
• Blake
• Gwen
• Camryn
• Wyatt
• Sammy
• Clayton