Blossoms: A newsletter for the family and friends of Rose Blossom Nursery School

July/August 2004

Dear Parents,

Graduation was a highlight celebration in June. The children had a wonderful time singing and performing, the food was fabulous and plentiful, and socializing was fun!

Many thanks to our landlord, the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, for offering us the use of the church sanctuary for special events.

It is heart-warming to see Rose Blossom School families and teachers create community and cooperation for the children, and each other.

Congratulations to all graduates! And thank you all for a delightful school year.

Now, for some summer fun!

…Sharon Rose, Director

Notes:

We ask that yogurt be brought in drinkable containers, or eaten with a spoon, rather than in gogurt containers. Thank you.

Happy Birthday!

Katie C. July 30/99

John Thomas V. 8/1/99

Joshua K. 8/15/00

Rachel M. 8/30/00

Teacher Mary 08/24

At Rose Blossom School, we celebrate the children's birthdays with an earthly walk around the sun, for as many times as their birthday age. They also make a crown, which they wear for the celebration, and sometimes all day!

If you want to bring a treat for the school celebration, we ask that it not add too much sugar to their diet. Some ideas are sliced fruit, mini quick bread muffins, and even party favors, like small bubble bottles.

Monthly Themes

July/August: Water, Insects, and Spiders

In July, we are studying, singing, painting, and reading, about water; animals that live in and near the water, swimming in water, clouds and rain, etc. In August our theme is insects and spiders.

In addition to studying about water creatures, insects, and spiders at school, we are thinking about planning a field trip for one Saturday this summer, to Longs Marine Lab in Santa Cruz, then to Natural Bridges nearby. That way we can see and touch water animals, see insect exhibits, picnic, play at the beach, etc. Would a trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium be better?

Help Needed!

To spread another layer of bark in the play yard, remove the fort, move the storage shed to the garden area.

Tumbling Tutor

Tumbling Camp is a smash hit this summer!

Mr. Strawberry (Barry Brooks) is planning a performance at the end of the final week of camp, on Friday July 23, at 11:30A.M., to take place in the church. All interested people are invited to attend!

Tumbling Tutor Invites You To A Free Open House to Celebrate National Gymnastics Day. Saturday, August 7th, 2:00‚–5:00 P.M. (831) 427-3547. See flyer for more info.

Music Camp

Freesia Raine will be at Rose Blossom School Monday and Wednesday afternoons in August for Music Camp. Freesia is a local musician who also works with, and has produced music for preschool children.

Summer Field Trip!

This year's field trip is planned for Saturday, August 14th. Interested families will meet at Seymour Long Marine Lab in Santa Cruz at 10:30 a.m. We have a tour scheduled for our group to start at 10:45 a.m. This hands on, interactive exhibit includes dolphins, a huge whale skeleton, jelly fish, starfish, sea urchins, and many other sea animals that can be seen or touched, or viewed on screen.

After the tour, a picnic lunch at nearby Natural Bridges is planned. The visitor's center has exhibits as well, and is the home of migrating monarch butterflies in the winter months, so the exhibit has a great deal of information about the butterflies.

Of course, there is the beach right there, and the wonderful rock formations.

The fee at Long Marine Lab is $5 for adults, $3 for youth, free for children 5 and under. Rose Blossom School is paying the tour fee. There is a parking fee at the visitors center/picnic area at Natural Bridges. Bring a picnic lunch, warm clothing, bathing suits, etc., and be ready for a fun day!

Sign up sheet for the field trip is near the sign in book under the clock. If we have more than 20 people for the Long Marine Lab tour, we will have two docents, so let us know how many people will be coming with you! Thanks!

Previous Newsletters

• June 2004
• May 2004
• April 2004
• March 2004
• February 2004
• January 2004