6401 Freedom Blvd.
Aptos, CA
(831) 662 - 8458

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

September and October 2008

Dear Parents,

Welcome to Rose Blossom School year 2008–2009!

We are happy to see the children enjoying school, making new friends, and learning new things. The children are having fun in the art room, and of course, playing, and are feeling accomplished with their school projects. We are singing new songs, hearing new story books, and familiar ones, too.

You, the parents, are also jumping right in, helping out with every aspect of Rose Blossom School. We really appreciate it!

The Teddy Bear Picnic at the end of September is our first all school event and social. It was fabulous! The children sang songs, and the pot luck picnic was a great success. The children really enjoyed singing for everyone who was able to come, and the food and socializing was fun!

— Sharon, Kat, and Darlene

Juliet’s Fall Celebration

Juliet’s Fall Celebration is scheduled for October 23rd and 24th at 11:00AM. Juliet comes to Rose Blossom School to celebrate the seasons with the children. She brings music, books, creative drama, movement and natural objects. This special class is by sign-up only and costs $6 per class. Children not participating with Juliet will have their regular outside play time that morning.

Happy Birthday!

September:

Beau — 09/07/04

Maverick — 09/26/05

Anna — 09/27/05

Miss Darlene — 09/30

October :

Haley — 10/01/03

Ryan — 10/19/04

Jake — 10/28/05

Jax — 10/29/04

At Rose Blossom School we celebrate the children's birthdays 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 to contribute to the school celebration, we ask that it please not add too much sugar to their diet. Some ideas are sliced fruit, mini quick bread muffins, and even party favors. Thank you!

Tumbling Tutor

Tumbling Tutor, Barry Brooks, meets on Monday and Thursday afternoons, from 1:00–1:45PM. $12 per class. There is a one-time registration fee of $25. This is a very popular class. See information on counter near sign-in book.

Monthly Themes

September Themes

Friendship, Family, I Am Special, Teddy Bears

The children are learning that they have friends at school! We are encouraging them to learn the names of their new friends by singing name songs, playing name games, and calling on the children by name in circle time every day.

“I Am Special” booklets, with their height, weight, photos, and baby photos, birthdates, and phone numbers are a special September activity, as are the small and large self-portraits that the children make.

October Themes

Autumn, Leaves, Apples, Alphabet, Halloween

We will paint paper leaves, apples, and pumpkins, and carve real pumpkins.

JumpBunch

JumpBunch had its last class in September, as Coach Natalie has decided to work full-time in a placement agency that helps children in need find homes all over the world. We will miss Natalie, and JumpBunch class, and also support the good work she is doing!

Teddy Bear Picnic and Halloween party

The Teddy Bear Picnic and Halloween party are school-wide events. All families, friends and students of Rose Blossom School are invited. Teddy Bears or other stuffed animal friends come to the picnic in September, and costumes are worn on Halloween day. Both of these parties include potlucks. Look for the sign up sheet on the counter. These gatherings start at 9:00AM.

Thank you for all your help and participation!

Cooking

Cooking is scheduled monthly. Yum! October cooking will be applesauce, made from real apples.

Scholastic Book Orders

Scholastic Book Orders go out in the middle of each month, and take about three weeks to arrive.

Children’s art and messages from the teachers

Children’s art and messages from the teachers are in the file folders on the wall.

There is a photo album with pictures of the children at school.

Noisy Nora’s House for phonics

Noisy Nora’s House for phonics assessments will be completed in October. Ask Sharon anytime you want to see your child’s progress. Thank you!

New patio playhouse and new black pick-up truck

We are enjoying the new patio playhouse and new black pick-up truck in the yard. The weather has been beautiful, and the children really enjoy playing outside.

Lost & Found

Lost & Found is in the bottom drawer of the dresser in the bathroom.

Please check for jackets in the outside cubbies or on inside hooks at the end of the day. Thank you!

Compassionate Communication Class

Compassionate Communication Class! Also known as NVC (Nonviolent Communication) and taught as Heart Language by Sharon Rose. This class is free, for adults associated with Rose Blossom School or the UUF (church next door) Suggested $5 materials fee. Six classes, starting on Thursday, October 9th, from 7:00–9:00PM.

Thursdays: October 9, 16, 23, 30; Nov 13, 20.

There is no class on Nov 6. Please plan to attend all six classes. Sign up if interested!

Rose Blossom School Calendar: September and October 2008

September 2nd	First day of school
September 15th & 18th	Tumbling starts, and continues on Mondays and Thursdays each week	1:00–1:45PM
September 17th & 24th	JumpBunch	1:00–1:30PM
September 25th & 26th	Cooking Class — Gingerbread Cookies	9–10:00AM
September 30th	Teddy Bear Picnic	9:00–10:30AM
October 23rd & 24th	Juliet’s Fall Celebration (Seasonal class), $6 fee	11:00–11:45AM
October 9th	Heart Language class starts
October 31st	All school Halloween Party	9:00 AM – 11:00 AM