Week of Dec. 19-23

We had a lot of fun this week with Miss Jeanette talking about how children around the world celebrate Christmas in their countries!  It is amazing how some traditions are the same all around the world!

I am sure you have heard the kids singing plenty of Christmas tunes around the house over the last couple weeks!  They are all doing so great practicing their Christmas Program performance!  They are sure Santa will hear them and stop by to deliver a present!!!

Some of you have asked about exchanging presents with the kids for Christmas.  It is totally up to each indiviual family/parent if they would like to get a gift for the kids.  If they do, I would reccomend $5 or less/child.  What i do is have a bag for each child on Friday with their name on it, and it anyone brings a present for the kids, they may place it in the bag.  Then the kids open it when they get home, so no-one feels bad if they didn't buy presents.  If you chose to, there are 12 kids: Aidan, Logan, Maggie, Jack, Justin, Talon, Jeovanni, Marek, Grant, Beau, Levi and Dominic!  But once again do not feel obligated to.  I get something for everyone, as well as something small from "santa!"

If you would like to send a different shirt/sweater for your child to change into before the program on Friday, go ahead, just bring it in a bag with your child's name on it.

If you are on direct deposit, I did go ahead and adjust your payment for the week between Christmas and New Year, to only pay for Monday, Dec. 26th.  If you are still paying by check you can either add Monday, Dec. 26th payment ($30) to next week's tuition, or give me a seperate payment on Friday, Dec. 23.  Also if you would like to enroll in Direct Deposit next week would be a great time to set it up, since you won't be paying two week's at a day.  It would have to be set up and approved by Friday, Dec. 23 for it to take effect for the payment due to me on Jan. 2nd.  Let me know if you want me to get that set up for you.

Next week we will have a busy week getting ready for the party as well as making a lot of Christmas crafts, presents and decorations!

MENU:
Monday-Hot Dogs, baked beans, pears and milk
Tuesday-Sloppy Joes, carrots, fruit cocktail and milk
Wednesday-Ravioli, garlic bread, apple slices and milk
Thursday-Pizza, peaches, green beans and milk
Friday- Tacquitos, corn, pineapple and milk

I HAVE EVERYONE HAS A FABULOUS HOLIDAY BREAK!  ENJOY TIME WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY WHEREVER YOUR TRAVELS TAKE YOU!

Week of Dec. 12-16

Here we are...less than two weeks away from Christmas.  Let teh hustle and bustle begin!  The kids have been practicing their songs for our Christmas Program and are really looking forward to it!  Remember, we will start promptly at 4:30 on Friday, Dec. 23rd!  So be here between 4:15 and 4:30 with a charged camera/camcorder!  You wont want to miss this!

Last week we had a few days that were too cold for the kids to go out and play, but we made it through!  If the windchill is below 20 degrees, we will stay in.  If it is close, I may send the older kids out even just for a few minutes sometime during the day to run off a little bit of energy, but that 20 degree mark is my general guideline!

We had Music Class last week on Friday and the kids sang a lot of Holiday Songs with Tasha!  They really enjoy their time with her!

Thursday this week, we have our last travel Tots for 2011!  They will also being doing some Holiday themed activities with Miss Janette.

Menu:
Monday- Chicken Nuggets, oranges, carrot slices and milk
Tuesday- PB & J sandwiches, green beans, pear slices and milk
Wednesday- Spaghetti, garlic bread, fruit cocktail and milk
Thursday- Fish Sticks,  applesauce, corn and milk
Friday- Crunchy Tacos, mixed beggies, peaches and milk

Week of Dec. 5-9

Wow, here it is, Wednesday already, where does the time go?!

This week we celebrated Levi's birthday on Monday.  He is 2 years old and loved when we all sang him Happy Birthday!

On Friday we have Music Class with Tasha at 11:00.

I was hoping to do a Parents Night out next week since I know this is a super busy time of year for everyone, and we could all use some free time.  But unfortunately, that goes the same for me!  We have too much stuff going on, and it wont work out, but would like to try doing it in January once my own schedule slows down a bit!  I will plan a date and let you know.

MENU:

Monday- Spanakopita, apples, carrots and milk

Tuesday- Cheeseburger Macaroni, green beans, bananas and milk

Wednesday- Scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, fruit cocktail and milk

Thursday-Chicken Patty sandwiches, strawberries, corn and milk

Friday-Turkey Wraps, pears, mixed veggies and milk

ONLY 17 MORE DAYS TO CHRISTMAS!  HAVE A GREAT WEEK!