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November Parent Education<\/h2>\n

There will be no GM in November. You have the choice of four different options to fulfill your parent education requirements for the month of November:<\/p>\n

1) Christopher Burt (seminar) – FAMILY SYSTEMS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Topic: “The Family System”<\/p>\n

Location: \u00a0Marlborough Elementary, 6060 Marlborough Ave., parking lot off Dover Street
\nDate: Thursday 15th November, 2012, 7pm-9pm
\nCost: Please note \u2013 There is a block of tickets for QPP members only. Let them know you
\nare from QPP and you can go in. If you bring a non-QPP member, they must pay
\nfor their ticket. Open to the Public \u2013 $10.00 at the door.<\/p>\n

The Family System Seminar
\nThe Family System seminar explores not only what to expect from your preschooler, but also looks at tension in the parenting couple and extended family as a result of role changes, the emergence of sibling rivalry, and how (and why)\u00a0parents inadvertently begin to actually ignore wanted behaviour in their children.\u00a0When looking at the developmental stage of preschoolers parents often ignore their own developmental stages – both as an individual parent and as a family – and there are many ‘typical’ challenges to this stage of family development. www.christopherburt.net<\/a><\/p>\n

2) Barry MacDonald (seminar)- BOY SMARTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Location: Massey Theatre, New Westminster
\nDate:\u00a0 Wednesday, November 21, 2012
\nCost: \u00a0$10 (until Nov. 20) and $12 at the door
\nTickets: available online at www.masseytheatre.com<\/a> or by phone at 604-521-5050
\nMore info: http:\/\/kidsnewwest.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/NewWestBoySmartNov21_PRINT.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

3) Wonder Of Learning Exhibit (exhibit)- view at your leisure<\/strong><\/p>\n

Location: River Market (upper floor), New Westminster
\nDate: Tuesday- Sunday (until Dec. 8th)
\nTime:\u00a0 10am-6pm
\nCost: free (donations welcome)
\nMore info: http:\/\/www.wonderoflearningvancouver.com<\/a><\/p>\n

4)\u00a0 Homework<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you are unable to attend one of the above options, you can choose to do \u201chomework\u201d for the month of November and submit a completed \u201cParent Ed Make Up\u201d form to your class rep.<\/p>\n

PLEASE NOTE: \u00a0All families are allowed to miss two GMs during the year and complete the required homework for that month. THIS MONTH WILL NOT COUNT AS A MISSED MEETING.<\/p>\n

ADITTIONALLY: You must submit the November Parent Education Form to your class rep, indicating the parent ed option that you completed for the month of November. \u201cHomework\u201d is only required for Option 4.<\/p>\n

If you have any questions at all, please contact your class representatives.<\/p>\n

Important Reminders<\/h2>\n

As you may remember from the last general meeting, all parents need to bring in their criminal record checks, doctor\u2019s notes and character references in accordance with the \u201cnew parent regulations\u201d. Deadline to bring them in is December 19<\/strong>. If you would like more information about the new parent regulations, please visit http:\/\/www.bclaws.ca\/EPLibraries\/bclaws_new\/document\/ID\/freeside\/12_332_2007<\/a><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget that class and individual photos are quickly approaching. Both classes will be photographed during class time, the 4s on November 5, and the 3s on November 6. Please ensure that the order envelopes are completed and returned on those days with full payment (all orders MUST be prepaid on photo day). Extra envelopes are available at the preschool.<\/p>\n

Also, if you have not yet completed your \u201ccomfy kits\u201d, please remember to do so, and don\u2019t forget to check off your name at the preschool. If you have any questions about the kits or need details on what needs to be included, please contact your class representatives.<\/p>\n

Congratulations!<\/h2>\n

Congratulations are in order to proud mama and papa, Lauren and David, and big brothers Finn (in the 3am class) and Owen on the birth of baby sister Isla! We are excited for you and hope your family is enjoying this special time together.<\/p>\n

What is the CPPPBC and How Does it Relate to Queen\u2019s Park Preschool?<\/h2>\n

At the October general meeting we had a presentation about the Council of Parent Participation Preschools of British Columbia (CPPPBC) outlining a little about how our preschool is governed. For those parents who were not able to make the meeting, here is a brief summary on the CPPPBC (this cleared a few things up for me!), including a current fundraising opportunity they are offering.<\/p>\n

Founded over 60 years ago, the CPPPBC supports parent participation preschools \u2013 their children, parents, teachers and executives \u2013 by providing a medium of exchange and mutual assistance. They help with school operation issues and facilitating continuing education for parents and teachers, including informing the preschool of any new legislation, discounts on insurance, and a directory of parent education speakers. For a list of the benefits the CPPPBC provides, or for more information, visit http:\/\/www.cpppreschools.bc.ca\/<\/a><\/p>\n

The CPPPBC Fundraising Raffle<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each year many PPP preschools take part in this very special fundraiser, Queens Park Preschool included. Our preschool receives 40% cash back on all the tickets that you sell and CPPPBC pays for all the prizes, license and printing costs. The draw date is January 14th, 2013<\/p>\n

Grand Prize -\u201cTravel Anywhere\u201d Dream Trip, worth $2,000.00
\n2nd Prize \u2013 2-night stay at Delta Whistler Village Suites, worth $800.00
\n3rd Prize \u2013 Indigo Books and The Bay Gift Certificates, combined worth $350.00
\n4th Prize \u2013 Lady\u2019s Watch worth $250.00
\n5th Prize \u2013 Man\u2019s Watch worth $250.00
\n6th Prize \u2013 Entertainment Package worth over $200. 00
\nTotal prize value over $3650.00<\/p>\n

Help us reach our fundraising goal of selling two raffle books per preschool family. For example, selling just 50 books of tickets will net your preschool $400.00.<\/p>\n

Collect Pennies-Make Change<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>Pennies for Change Drive<\/strong>
\nThis year Free the Children, an international charity, is having a penny drive and the preschool is signed up to help. The goal of the penny drive is to provide a sustainable source of clean water to 100,000 people. The pennies go towards helping to bring clean fresh water to people in need around the world.<\/p>\n

Every 2500 pennies ($25) = clean water for 1 person<\/p>\n

We will have a container at the door for the months of November and December for you to drop off your pennies. For more information, please visit: freethechildren.com\/wecreatechange<\/a><\/p>\n

A Night of Education, Wine and Shopping<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>For those parents that had the pleasure of listening to Margery Healey at the October general meeting, you will know that she is full of ideas to enrich us as parents (remember boredom is a good thing!). She will be attending an upcoming event series if you wanted to hear a little more from Margery, or if you missed her the first time.<\/p>\n

It will be held at Nestings Kids Store in Vancouver.\u00a0She promises a great night out with wine, sweets and 10% off in the store.\u00a0Margery will speak for about 40 minutes, and then will be available to take on questions for the next hour.\u00a0This is a terrific way for parents to seek support and have fun.<\/p>\n

For more information about this event, visit:\u00a0http:\/\/www.modernmama.com\/vancouver-west\/2012\/09\/21\/parenting-seminar-series-with-margery-healey\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Playdough Recipe<\/h2>\n

\"adizzylife.blogspot.ca\"<\/a>By popular demand, here is Donna’s homemade playdough recipe!<\/p>\n

4 1\/2 cups flour
\n2 1\/2 cups salt
\n6 Tbsp cream of tartar
\n4 1\/2 Tbsp oil
\n4 1\/2 cups water
\n2 tsp colour (or more)<\/p>\n

Add color to oil. \u00a0In large pot, mix all wet ingredients and then add dry. Cook over medium heat until stiff (about 5-10 minutes) stirring constantly (or it will burn). When dry to touch, turn onto wax paper (or clean counter) and knead. Cool thoroughly. \u00a0Store in large zip lock bag in fridge 4-6 weeks.<\/p>\n

**NOTE: You can also just add boiling water to the ingredients in a large bowl and mix with a wooden spoon until too stiff to manage. Then, with thick rubber gloves on, knead.<\/p>\n

For best colours use cake decorating colour (paste) instead of the liquid food colour. Or use 2 pkgs Kool-aid for both colour and scent. Also, add sparkles, spices, essential oils or flavourings at the end when cooked. You may need a bit more flour to make it less sticky. (Hint: \u00a0Galloway’s is the cheaper way to buy cream of tartar.)<\/p>\n

3-Year Old Class Information<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>What a wonderful month we have had! The children are really starting to explore the whole room now. They continue to enjoy building large train tracks together (lots of cooperation here!) as well as going down the fire pole and slide. At the art area, we have been exploring colour mixing with the paint. Watching the process that the children take to create their own colour and then paint with it has been amazing\u2026 one child was so excited when she mixed the colour purple\u2026 not once but twice!<\/p>\n

Many of the children have also continued to enjoy cooking and making recipes at the playdough area as well as with water. We brought out many \u201cingredients\u201d that the children could add to the water, such as sand, sparkles, beads and marbles. Many wonderful pretend soups and cakes have been made. This was a great lead into the \u201cFriendship Soup Day\u201d that we had. At the start of the day we mixed all the chopped vegetables in a HUGE pot. The children were very excited to have their turn to put their vegetable in and stir. Thank you to everyone for all your contributions to this day. We hope you enjoyed the soup.<\/p>\n

We have really enjoyed singing together. One of the songs that we have learned this month goes like this:<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a spider on the floor\u2026on the floor<\/em>
\nThere\u2019s a spider on the floor\u2026on the floor<\/em>
\nThere\u2019s a spider on the floor\u2026but he isn\u2019t there anymore (or another rhyming word)<\/em>
\nThere\u2019s a spider on the floor\u2026on the floor.<\/em>
\nThere\u2019s a spider on my knee, arm, belly button\u2026.<\/em><\/p>\n

At preschool we use plastic spiders, but at home you could just pretend that your hand is a spider.<\/p>\n

During November, we have planned to do a few activities with apples (as so many of the children seem to enjoy working with food). Please bring an apple (or two) to preschool on Thursday, November 1 (If you have any apple tree and would like to donate some apples please let us know). We also plan to go out into our own Queen\u2019s Park Forest and do some exploring. On Thursday, November 22 we plan to go on a Forest Walk (with cookies and hot chocolate when we come back!).<\/p>\n

We want to give you some notice about our class party in December. It will be on Thursday, December 20 and there will not be a regular preschool class that day. The 3am class party is from 10-11am and the 3pm class party is from 1-2pm. As there are no duty parents scheduled, all the preschool children must come with a parent\/grandparent\/nanny to enjoy the festive activities with. Closer to the time we will have a sign up for food. Siblings are more than welcome to join!<\/p>\n

Things To Remember:<\/strong><\/p>\n