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

September 2004

Dear Parents,

Welcome to the new school year at Rose Blossom School! The children are happy to play with old friends, and meet new friends. We are singing and talking about how to be kind and share with all of our friends at school.

For some children, this is the very first time they are away from home, in a school setting. This provides us, the children and teachers, opportunities to show kindness, support and compassion, as we demonstrate how wonderful a place school can be. For other children, there is, already, objection to having to leave when it is the end of their school day, which, for the teachers, is wonderful to see. School is a fun place to be.

Sharon will be taking pictures of the children with their Teddy Bears, or other favorite stuffed animal friends. Which one to bring…?

We look forward to a wonderful school year.

Sharon Rose, Mary Brody
Teachers

Happy Birthday!

Benjamin B. 9/19/01

Julia V. 9/22/00

We celebrate the children's birthdays at school with a "walk around the sun" for the number of years of the birthday, and we sing happy birthday. We also help the birthday boy or girl make a special crown, which he/she can wear all day, and especially for our ceremonial ritual!

If the family wants to bring a treat in to contribute to the school celebration, we ask that it not add too much sugar to the children’s diet. Some wonderfully received treats have been sliced fruit, mini quick bread muffins, and even party favors, like small bubble bottles.

Sharing Circle

Sharing Circle is at 11:30 AM, on most days. The children “show and tell”, or just tell, or pass their turn. The teachers then read a story. You will hear the children say, “This is my____, and I like it a lot"

Monthly Themes

Me, My Body, Feelings, Friends, Family, & Teddy Bears

At Rose Blossom School, we integrate the monthly themes across the curriculum. For example, this month, we are focusing on making friends, sharing, our bodies and selves, and our families. This includes Teddy Bears, as they can be good friends, too.

So, we sing songs, make pictures, talk, play, cook, read books, create arts & crafts, problem solve, make booklets, and play games that include these themes and topics. It all builds together, from day to day, and continues from month to month, and in no time at all, we are learning a good deal at school…

This month is our Teddy Bear Picnic, a pot-luck orientation party for all Rose Blossom families. All students and their families are invited to attend on Thursday, September 30th, for our Teddy Bear Picnic, even children who are not enrolled for that day. The picnic is from 9:00-10:30 AM. The children will sing songs, and then, we eat! See you there!

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

We are delighted to have Tumbling Tutor Mr. Strawberry (Barry Brooks) returning for another year of gymnastics and tumbling at Rose Blossom School.

Barry brings tumbling mats, bars, parachutes, tunnels, ribbons, balancing bowls, and other gadgets and gizmos for the children to use in tumbling class.

Classes begin Sept. 13th and 16th, and will continue on Mondays and Thursdays, unless there is a holiday or other event in the way of class.

Tumbling sessions are from 1:00-1:40 PM, and are $10 per session, paid monthly. The very first class with Barry is free, and there is a one-time ten dollar registration fee. Sign up sheet is on the counter under the clock. Enjoy!

Juliet’s Greenwood Arts, Celebrating the Seasons with Music and Movement

Juliet will be returning to Rose Blossom School to celebrate the Fall season with us. On Wednesday, Oct. 13th, and Thursday, Oct. 14th, from 11:00 – 11:40 AM. The cost if $5 per session. Most children sign up for one of the classes, once a season. The children have enjoyed Juliet’s visit with us in the past, and look forward to celebrating each season with her. Sign up sheet will be on the counter under the clock.

Website

This newsletter can also be found at www.roseblossomschool.org. We enjoy posting photos of the children on the website. Permission slip for posting these photographs is on the counter under the clock. Thank you.

Thank you!

Thank you, to Jon and Julie Skromme, & Bill and Luan Seaman for helping with our school yard, getting it ready for the new school year.

Sign up sheet for parent participation is on the counter under the clock. If you are not sure what the options are, or what to do, please talk with Sharon. The teachers and children appreciate participation from the parents and grandparents. We look forward to lots of fun together, and the satisfaction of keeping the school in tip-top shape! Thank you!

Note: Lost & Found is in the bottom drawer of the dresser in the bathroom. Please check there if you are missing jackets, clothes, etc.… There is a backlog of clothing that was left on hooks this summer. The overflow is in a big plastic bag by the door. Please look!

Previous Newsletters

• July and August 2004
• June 2004
• May 2004
• April 2004
• March 2004
• February 2004
• January 2004