Halloween

In an effort to make Halloween as fun as possible and not taking the risk to dirty / damage costumes we will be having a pajama day on Monday Oct 31st.

Wipes and Tissues Please

Cold season is here and the noses are running ... please bring in a pack of wipes and a box of tissue.

New Car Seat Law

Although this does not go into effect until Jan 1st it's guidelines should be followed immediately. 

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20111017/ARTICLES/111019573/1350?p=1&tc=pg 

The new law requires kids to remain in booster seats until they are 8-years-old, or until they are 4 feet 9 inches tall.

Pumpkin Patch Field Trip

A Morning of Learning and Fun on the Farm

Please print and return ASAP :)

Field Trip Flier and Permission Slip

Bay Area Discovery Museum

Click here to buy: 
Bay Area Discovery Museum

$10 for Admission for Two to Children’s Museum (Up to $22 Value)

Great deal for a wonderful place 

The weather is changing

Even as the weather begins to cool we will continue to spend time outside each morning. Please bring in a pull-over hooded sweatshirt. We have found that it is best to have them be a size or two larger so that they fit comfortably over layered clothing.

Please label it with your child's name as it will stay here to be used all Fall and winter.

It is also a good time to check you child's cubby and replace summer clothes with warmer ones (Don't forget a few pairs of socks).

New Milk Regulations

The USDA has sent down new regulations regarding milk for children who participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. As of October 1st they will be enforcing the provisions outlined in the Healthy, Hunger-free Kids Act of 2010 (who knew there was such a thing?)

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines recommend that all children over the age of 24 months drink fat-free (skim) or Low-fat (1%) milk.

Although I personally do not agree with these mandates we must follow the rules of the program and will begin to serve 1% milk next week.

• Any family who wants their child to drink whole milk must get a signed Dr's note. 

• Any family who wants their child to drink almond or soy milk must write a letter stating that it is their families desire that their child not drink cows milk and state a dietary need (ie: vegan).

I am very curious what your thoughts are on this new policy and encourage your comments. 

Good Bye Summer

Say goodbye to summer and warmly greet Fall which begins tomorrow!

One of my favorite seasons ... it's so much fun celebrating the cool, crisp days of autumn. A few fun activities we have planned....

Cooking with apples (please bring in some to share and use for applesauce, apple pie and apple pizza cooking activities as well as sorting, graphing and tasting) Please see dates for these cooking projects on the calendar.

Learning about Leaves (if you find some colorful ones in your yard or while on a walk please bring them in to share)

Visiting the Pumpkin Patch Fri Oct 21st 9 am (permission slip will go out in a few weeks)

Calendar

Just a note that we will be using the blog calendar a bit more this year to inform you of more than just snack days. It will list Holidays, Scholastic book due dates, Birthdays and it will also list days when subs will be working and who that sub is (we only have two; Gina who has worked here for several years now and Janette who has been here since the Spring 3 mornings per week to work with Charlie). 

Pumpkin Patch

Save the Date! 

Join us for a morning of educational fun. Milking a cow, digging for potatoes, petting animals, cutting a pumpkin off of the vine and enjoying some fresh cheese and home made ice cream! 

Friday October 21st 9 am 

We hope that all children have a parent or grandparent who will be able to attend with them. There will be no preschool or after care.

.... More information to follow .....