March is here! Week of 3/4-3/8

The first week of March already!  WOW...time sure does fly!

Last week we were lucky enough to have two travel tots classes since her second one for the month of February was pushed back a week and then the first of March fell on that Friday!

This week we have Music class with Tasha on Friday!  The kids are looking forward to it already!

We will also celebrate Talon's 5th birthday on Thursday!  I just can't believe how fast all these kids are growing up!

Tuesday Afternoon, I have an appt RIGHT at 5:00.  If you could try to pick up by about 4:40/4:45 that'd be great.  If that is not possible, no big deal but when I have to leave the kids that remain at daycare will either stay here for the last few minutes with my mom, Linnea, or my husband Chris!

I will have newsletters and music for the month either today or tomorrow.  But here are a few important reminders for the month:
VACATION DAYS (daycare closed): March 15-19.  
ERIN HERE: March 20-22
DAYCARE CLOSED FOR GOOD FRIDAY: March 29

MENU:
Monday- Corn Dogs, green beans, applesauce and milk
Tuesday- Grilled Cheese, tomato soup, pears and milk
Wednesday-Scrambled Eggs with cheese, sausage patties, bananas and orange juice
Thursday- Chicken Nuggets, sweet potato fries, grapes and milk
Friday- Tacquitos, black beans and corn, peaches and milk

Week of Feb. 11-15

Finally some more fresh snow to play in!!!

What a great group of kids!

The kids had a blast playing outside last week!  I have seen great improvement in some of them getting all their own snow gear on themselves!  It is amazing how much faster we can get outside when they can do that!

Last Friday, had music class with Tasha and loved singing and playing instruments with her!

On Thursday we will be having a Valentines Day party!  Wear your best red, white or pink clothes in honor of this holiday full of LOVE!  Feel free to bring Valentines for all the kids.  There are 11 kids.  It is easiest if you just leave the name section blank and then the kids can just hand them out instead of trying to match names!  

This week Erin will be here in the afternoon on Friday.  My family is heading out early to get to our cabin for a nice long weekend.  REMINDER, DAYCARE IS CLOSED MONDAY, FEB. 18th FOR PRESIDENTS DAY!

We always find fun things to do even on the bitter cold days!

VACATION UPDATE:

Daycare will be closed for my vacation on Friday, March 15, Monday, March 18 and Tuesday, March 19.  Then Erin will be here the remainder of that week.  So daycare will re-open on Wednesday, Mar. 20.

MENU:

Monday- Fish Sticks, Tator Tots, green beans, oranges and milk

Tuesday- Mini chicken pot pies, pears and milk

Wednesday- Ravioli, garlic bread, apples and milk

Thursday- Grilled Cheese, fruit cocktail, carrots and milk

Friday-French toast sticks, ham, corn, applesauce and milk

Week of Feb. 4 - Feb. 8

Last week we had delicious cupcakes from Marek's parents to celebrate his birthday!

Blowing out his candle!!!

We also had a lot of indoor fun with Ms. Beth trying to get all our wiggles and giggles out!  It looks like we should be able to get out much more this week with some more "mild" temperatures on the way by the end of the week!

Friday we have music class with Tasha!

Watch for February newsletters in your child's cubbies Monday or Tuesday!  We have a lot of fun packed into this short month so please be sure to add all our dates to your calendars!

MENU

Monday- Sloppy Joes, Carrots, fruit cocktail and milk

Tuesday- Corn Dogs, green beans, apple slices and milk

Wednesday- Chicken noodle soup, dinner rolls, pears and milk

Thursday- Peanut butter and Jelly sandwiches, bananas, broccoli and milk

Friday- Tuna Hot dish, corn, applesauce and milk

January 28- February 1st

CONGRATULATIONS to the Pena Family!  Jeovanni was very excited to tell his friends about his new baby sister that was born Friday, Jan. 25.  He will be a great big brother!






We survived the brutal cold last week!  We kept busy with lots of movement games and some new toys!  This week we have some fresh snow to play in and some mild temperatures ahead of us.  We should be able to be outside for the first couple days of the week anyway!

Thursday we will be celebrating Marek's 4th birthday!

Friday we have Travel Tots with Ms. Beth.

MENU:
Monday- Spanakopita, carrots and beets, fruit cocktail and milk
Tuesday- Chicken nuggets, bananas, green beans and milk
Wednesday- Tacquitos, corn, pears and milk
Thursday- Baked penne, garlic bread, apples and milk
Friday- ham and cheese crescent rolls, peaches, mixed veggies and milk

A LOOK AHEAD AT FEBRUARY...

Show and Tell last week!

Yes, we will be having a Valentines Day Party.  The children may bring a Valentine for each of their friends if they would like.  There are 11 children.

Daycare is closed Monday, February 20th.

Week of January 21-25

BRRRRRRR....it is going to be a cold one this week!  As of now it looks like we won't be getting outside ALL week!  We will make the best of it with some fun indoor games to wear off some energy and maybe even a dance party!!

Tuesday is Show and Tell.  Your child may bring something about their favorite animal to share with the class.  Either a stuffed animal, or book about an animal, a picture...etc!   UPDATE:  For those of you who didn't know it was show and tell, your child may bring something TOMORROW to show their friends.  Please use the monthly newsletter to put our events on your calendars at home, work or phone so your children don't miss out on any of our fun days!

MENU:
Monday- Chicken Patty, applesauce, green beans and milk
Tuesday- Meatballs, pears, carrots and milk
Wednesday- Grilled Cheese, peas, apple slices and milk
Thursday-Hot Dogs, baked beans, peaches and milk
Friday- Macaroni and cheese, mixed veggies, oranges and milk

Erin will be here Friday afternoon so I can take Gavin to his 6 month well child check!  Wow- how time flies!

FLU SEASON IS IN FULL SWING

I know many of us had some illness over Christmas break, but it seems to be a horrible year for colds, flu, strep throat, etc.  PLEASE work with your child on washing hands, covering their coughs and sneezes and pay attention to your child's health.  Keep them home if they are showing symptoms of being ill.

Last week, the kids had a great time with Tasha at Music class.  They were excited to see her baby, Alice!

This week we have Travel Tots Friday morning.

The week is going to start out pretty cold, so we may not get a chance to get outside until the second half of the week.  Please help me keep pick up time under control by having your children get ready calmly when you arrive so that we can clear out and make room for other parents coming during our pick up "rush hour."

For any parents who have children starting kindergarten next year, here is a link to the Mounds View Schools Kindergarten round up schedule.  It is coming up in the next couple weeks.

http://www.moundsviewschools.org/enroll_nights.asp

Also, anyone with a child between 3.5 and 4 years should sign up for their preschool screening with the Early childhood department.  It is free if you do it in the school district that your child will be attending. This is a crucial part of getting ready for school.  They let you know things that are on track, things you could work on, and any concerns they have with plenty of time to continue working on it prior to kindergarten enrollment.  It is a requirement for the Mounds View Schools, not sure about other districts.

Early Childhood Screening

Early Childhood Screening is a quick and simple check of how your child is grow ing and developing. Between the ages of 3 and 4, screening can detect possible health or learning concerns, so that children can get help before they start kindergarten.

 

At the screening appointment, a licensed school nurse checks vision, hearing, height and weight, immunization status, large and small muscles, thinking, language and communication skills and social and emotional development.

 

Call the Early Childhood Screening appointment desk at (651) 621-7420 to schedule your child's FREE screening today!

 

 

Early Childhood Screening

2101 14^th St NW ·New Brighton MN 55112

(651) 621-7420

ecfe@moundsviewschools.org

MENU:

Monday- Fish sticks, carrots and oranges

Tuesday- Banana pancakes, sausage, and applesauce

Wednesday- Sloppy Joes, pears and corn

Thursday- Cheese and Ham cubes, peaches and peas

Friday- Tuna hot dish, veggies and fruit cocktail

Week of January 7- January 11

We had a lot of fun last week celebrating Jeovanni's birthday!

 JEOVANNI TURNS 5!!!

He loved all his Spiderman coloring gear!

Everyone loved the Cookie cake he brought!

Kaia especially enjoyed the frosting!  ;)

We have been having a great time with our January curriculum!  The Going on a Safari theme is a huge hit!  The children love the Roar Lion song!  I hope you spend some time listening to the music I send home with your children!  It a great way to link home and daycare together and get your children talking to you about how we spend our days!

Friday we have Music Class again!  Tasha is back from her maternity leave.  She had  little girl the end of October.  Mom, baby and big Brother Ephram are all doing well!  The kids will be excited to see her again Friday morning!

I have Annual Food program enrollment forms that I need updated by all parents, just a quick signature is needed, so I will try to catch you some morning next week to get your autograph!

MENU:

Monday- Corn Dogs, applesauce, green beans and milk

Tuesday- French Toast sticks, ham, corn and fruit cocktail

Wednesday- Tacos, carrots, pears and milk

Thursday- Grilled Ham and Cheese, peaches, mixed veggies and milk

Friday- Spaghetti, garlic bread, bananas and milk

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PICTURES!

Thank you to Ryan and Avery's parents for emailing a couple pictures they took of the program!  If anyone else has any they'd like to share with me I'd greatly appreciate it.  You can either email them to me, or bring me prints of them.  Thanks!