Archive for October, 2011
October 31st, 2011 | Author: Mrs. Monteiro
IMPORTANT MESSAGE: I have been asked to communicate to all Westwood families that trick-or-treating in Westwood has been postponed to this Thursday, November 3. The decision is due to ongoing safety concerns related to this weekend’s storm (in particular downed power lines), and due to the fact that over twenty percent of Westwood families are still without power.
October 31st, 2011 | Author: Mrs. Monteiro
Starting Tuesday, November 1, we will be making a slight change to the dismissal routine for walkers. Now that the kids have been in school for a few months and I am getting to know the family members who pick up, we no longer feel it is necessary for me to shake every one’s hand before they leave. So beginning next Tuesday, I will bring the children out our blue door (as I have been) but they may just go right to their parent (or grandparent or babysitter, etc.) when they see them rather than having to wait to shake my hand. They will be instructed to stay lined up on the wall with me if they do not see their parent and wait with me until someone arrives. No one will be permitted to just walk off or go play on the structure without a parent being present. If you have any question about this, please feel free to email me. Thanks!
October 26th, 2011 | Author: Mrs. Monteiro
Just want to remind everyone of tomorrow’s field trip to Fox Hill Village. Please remember to send costumes to school in a bag labeled with their names. Please keep accessories at home (wands, light sabers, etc.). It would be easier if they can just slip their costumes over their clothes so we do not have to have 19 children taking turns changing in our little bathroom but if it is necessary to completely change out of their regular clothes, we will accommodate them. We will be returning for lunch. Lunches can be bought or brought as usual although we will be eating in our classroom due to a late return. Snacks are not necessary (except for our allergy students) as Fox Hill will provide a morning snack. Please let me know if you have any questions.
October 18th, 2011 | Author: Mrs. Monteiro
pajama day! The kids are welcome to wear their pajamas to school. Please no pajamas with “feet” and no slippers.
October 17th, 2011 | Author: Mrs. Monteiro
All About Me is a time for your child to shine! On your child’s All About Me day, they will share some information about themselves to help us all get to know them a little better. Every Monday, a My Book About Me will go home with one child in our class until everyone has had a turn. Your child, with your help, will have until the following Monday to complete and return the book. On Monday mornings your child will have about 10 minutes to share the information they have assembled . This is similar to “Show and Tell” but it focuses on your child and promotes self confidence, verbal skills, discussions, and celebrates all of our unique differences.
The All About Me book has a sentence on each page that they need to complete and an area for them to either draw a picture or to attach a photo. Most children will need your help with the words, especially early on in the year. Once completed, the books will stay in school in a special basket for the children to read over and over. These usually become favorite books in our classroom library.
Your child may also bring in one special object to share with the class (a special drawing/painting they created, a special stuffed animal, a model they built, etc.). The object must be small enough to fit in their backpack and light enough that your child can carry it to school. The object will return home with your child that same day.
Enjoy the time you and your child spend working on this special project! Thank you for your help.