{"id":2053,"date":"2019-03-01T22:19:09","date_gmt":"2019-03-01T22:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/?p=2053"},"modified":"2019-03-01T22:19:13","modified_gmt":"2019-03-01T22:19:13","slug":"march-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/march-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"March 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"317\" src=\"https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/70b44568f8a8e9714e765198fb6110bf.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/70b44568f8a8e9714e765198fb6110bf.png 600w, https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/70b44568f8a8e9714e765198fb6110bf-300x159.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Auction Deadlines you Need to Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Auction is just around the corner, April 6 from 7-11PM at the Hive on Front St.<br> <br> Family donations are due by March 5.<br> <br> If you have not already done so, confirm your tickets via the link. Last chance to get tickets is March 15<br> <br> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/qpps-silent-auction-tickets-56000688567?aff=utm_source%3Deb_email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dnew_event_email&amp;utm_term=eventurl_text\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/qpps-silent-auction-tickets-56000688567?aff=utm_source%3Deb_email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dnew_event_email&amp;utm_term=eventurl_text<\/a><br> <br> We have some incredible items to bid on, fabulous beer and wine to sip on and delicious food to nibble on. Hope to see everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"630\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_7875-e1551477248781.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_7875-e1551477248781.jpg 630w, https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_7875-e1551477248781-600x316.jpg 600w, https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_7875-e1551477248781-300x158.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Tax Time Update<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tax receipts for tuition and donations will be emailed to parents by the end of February.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Receipts will include all tuition and donation amounts received by QPPS in the calendar year (January 2018 \u2013 December 2018).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuition Receipts will be issued for all current students (2018-2019 school year) and past students (2017-2018 school year).&nbsp; Donation receipts will be issued for gifts of cash and or items over $100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-4 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"120\" height=\"183\" src=\"https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Eric-Carle.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2058\" data-link=\"https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/?attachment_id=2058\" class=\"wp-image-2058\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1016\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Denise-Fleming-photo-1016x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2057\" data-link=\"https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/?attachment_id=2057\" class=\"wp-image-2057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Denise-Fleming-photo-1016x1024.jpeg 1016w, https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Denise-Fleming-photo-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Denise-Fleming-photo-600x605.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Denise-Fleming-photo-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Denise-Fleming-photo-298x300.jpeg 298w, https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Denise-Fleming-photo-768x774.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Denise-Fleming-photo.jpeg 1399w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1016px) 100vw, 1016px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"120\" height=\"183\" src=\"https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Oliver-Jeffers.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2056\" data-link=\"https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/?attachment_id=2056\" class=\"wp-image-2056\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/John-Burningham.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2055\" data-link=\"https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/?attachment_id=2055\" class=\"wp-image-2055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/John-Burningham.jpg 225w, https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/John-Burningham-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/John-Burningham-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Books books books!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Parents sometimes ask our teachers for some suggestions of their favourite children&#8217;s book authors.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ms. Donna and Ms. Lyn love Eric Carle, Oliver Jeffers, Denise Fleming, Leo Leoni, Byron Barton, John Burningham, and Kevin Henkes to name&nbsp;a few. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that the librarians at the New Westminster Public Library are a wealth of knowledge too, and they are more than happy to help you search for that just right picture or chapter book!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;In the months ahead the teachers will add to their never ending list of personal favourites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our best advice? Be choosy about the books you share with your children. The text, illustrations and the art should please, inspire and delight you! It is time so well spent cuddled up with your little ones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing compares to your loving arms and sound of your warm\nattentive voice in your child&#8217;s ear. Books and book time is a precious\nincomparable gift. Enjoy! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"625\" height=\"328\" src=\"https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_7751-1-e1551477123807.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_7751-1-e1551477123807.jpg 625w, https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_7751-1-e1551477123807-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_7751-1-e1551477123807-300x157.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Inspiring and Intentional Home Environments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our March education discussion will lead with a strong\nfocus on connection.&nbsp; How do parents\ncurrently use their home environment to empower their children and\nconnect?&nbsp; Paula Milbradt will share the\nimportance of healthy interactions and how those impact healthy development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the last 26 years, Paula has served children,\nfamily, community and professionals. Paula moved to Surrey in 2011 to support\nthe Educators who work as preschool teachers with the City of Surrey. She,\nalong with her colleague, implemented a responsive curriculum.&nbsp; Paula was responsible for outdoor play\nspaces, curriculum planning that strengthens healthy child development.&nbsp; Paula has presented to numerous groups\ninclusive of CHOM, various CCRR groups, YMCA parent groups and various\nconferences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_8234.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2068\" data-link=\"https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/?attachment_id=2068\" class=\"wp-image-2068\"\/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Mmm Chocolate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Queens Park Preschool is fundraising with Purdys Chocolatier, just in time for Easter!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To order, click the link:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fundraising.purdys.com\/626494-63783 \">https:\/\/fundraising.purdys.com\/626494-63783 <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orders are due by March 30, 2019!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_8239-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2071\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>3-Year-Old Class Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In February we celebrated Lunar New Year, Family Day, Valentine\u2019s Day and\nPink Shirt Day! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past month much of our 3s class experiences have been based on\ntouch. Extravagant tactile experiences! Our sensory table has been a wonderland\nfor our fingertips and fine motor skills. From moon sand, pink and red rice, to\nfeathers and everything in between! Scooping, pouring, feeling, measuring and\nthrowing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The water table has sparkled and twinkled with sequins, coloured water and metallic\nbowls and scoops, ice, snow, shaving cream as well as funnels and tubes, foam\nalphabet letters and baby dolls for bathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have been having so much fun in the SNOW outside creating snow castles\nand collecting ice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yoga has been amazing! Some of our other gross motor activities have\nincluded fan dancing, scarf dancing and of course our ever popular Jump-a-roo!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our playdough table became a bakery of sorts with all kinds of baked goods\nand cookies being made and served.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By special request dinosaurs made a re-appearance in the classroom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our art projects continue to be collaborative group works as well as\npersonal exploration of chalk pastels, watercolour and tempra paint. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In March we will explore all things green (St. Patrick&#8217;s Day) and do some bulb and seed planting once the snow and frost disappear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Warmly,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ms. Donna and Ms. Lyn&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"475\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_8347-e1551477380673.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_8347-e1551477380673.jpg 475w, https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_8347-e1551477380673-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>4-Year-Old Classroom Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With Valentine\u2019s Day, Family Day, National Pet Day and Pink Shirt Day all happening in February, our focus this month has been on those that we love and care for and those that love and care for us.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are thrilled to have our classroom stuffies, Sticky\nBeak and Oscar, out and about on so many exciting adventures! If you haven\u2019t\nyet had the opportunity for a visit with them please know that they will be\nvisiting soon! Thank you for taking such great care of them!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have continued to offer both collaborative art as well\nas individual art explorations and this month introduced chalk pastels in earth\ntones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other February highlights: yoga with Josephine, neon spray\npainting on snow, feathers, floam, heart shaped cookies, egg beaters with\nshaving cream and bathing baby dolls.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The implementation of our Kindness Curriculum begins in\nMarch. Letters with more details about this will be sent soon!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Dates:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Spring Break &#8211; March 18th-29th<\/li><li>Preschool Yard Sale &#8211; March 18th<\/li><li>Egg Hunt &#8211; April 15th&nbsp;<\/li><li>Art Gallery visit &#8211; April 17th<\/li><li>Good Friday No School &#8211; April 19th&nbsp;<\/li><li>Easter Monday No School &#8211;  April 22nd&nbsp;<\/li><li>Preschool SunRun &#8211; April 24th (tentative)&nbsp;<\/li><li>Pro D Day No School &#8211; April 29th&nbsp;<\/li><li>Mother\u2019s Day Celebrations &#8211; May 10th&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Warmly,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ms. Donna and Ms. Lyn&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Auction Deadlines you Need to Know Our Auction is just around the corner, April 6 from 7-11PM at the Hive on Front St. Family donations are due by March 5. If you have not already done so, confirm your tickets via the link. Last chance to get tickets is March 15 https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/qpps-silent-auction-tickets-56000688567?aff=utm_source%3Deb_email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dnew_event_email&amp;utm_term=eventurl_text We have some incredible items to bid on, fabulous beer and wine to sip on and delicious food to nibble on. Hope to see everyone. Tax Time Update Tax receipts for tuition and donations will be emailed to parents by the end of February.&nbsp; Receipts will include all tuition and donation amounts received by QPPS in the calendar year (January 2018 \u2013 December 2018).&nbsp;&nbsp; Tuition Receipts will be issued for all current students (2018-2019 school year) and past students (2017-2018 school year).&nbsp; Donation receipts will be issued for gifts of cash and or items over $100. Books books books! Parents sometimes ask our teachers for some suggestions of their favourite children&#8217;s book authors.&nbsp; Ms. Donna and Ms. Lyn love Eric Carle, Oliver Jeffers, Denise Fleming, Leo Leoni, Byron Barton, John Burningham, and Kevin Henkes to name&nbsp;a few. 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