{"id":225,"date":"2013-01-04T04:11:59","date_gmt":"2013-01-04T04:11:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/?p=225"},"modified":"2013-03-01T04:44:58","modified_gmt":"2013-03-01T04:44:58","slug":"january-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qpps.ca\/newsletter\/january-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"January 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Fundraising Update<\/h2>\n

A big thanks is in order to all the families who supported the Win Win ticket sales. The Queens Park Preschool sold all of our 40 booklets \u2013 which resulted in a profit of $320 \u2013 yay parents!<\/p>\n

Here is a little update on the up and coming:<\/p>\n

1. \u00a0Clothing bags – we are doing very well with this fundraiser and will continue to collect clothing bags on the first Monday (drop off at the preschool) and Tuesday for delivery Wednesday morning. Please feel free to bring bags to the general meeting \u2013 it\u2019s a great time to clear out the old and make room for all the new winter items received over the holidays.<\/p>\n

2. \u00a0Shopping Cards – this monthly fundraiser has been very successful and we are looking forward to continuing. Some families have given a standing order (same order each month – re: groceries, gas, clothing stores) with post dated cheques for \u00a0the first Tuesday of each month. If this is something you feel would be helpful for you, please let Kathleen know and it can be arranged.\u00a0Just a reminder regarding dates – all orders are to be in on the first Tuesday of the month (at the general meeting or in the Emilio 4am box) with delivery of cards within 2 weeks.<\/p>\n

3. \u00a0Adams Meat Pies – these are so scrumptious – many are already waiting their next order. Again, because of the popularity of these pies, we will be ordering monthly. Orders for meat pies must be in no later than the last Monday of the month. This is to ensure delivery of the meat pies at the general meeting – the first Tuesday of each month. Kathleen has been away on a family vacation and has not been able to do orders for delivery on the 8th of January. Because of this, she will take orders up until the 8th of January (ONLY this month) and try to arrange pick up\/drop off to ensure all items stay frozen for each family. After January, orders must then be placed on the last Monday of the month (January 28th) for delivery on February 5th.<\/p>\n

4. \u00a0Bee Safe – Earthquake preparedness kits. Orders will be accepted at any time. Please place order forms with payment in Jonah’s box 4pm.<\/p>\n

5. \u00a0The Auction – the annual Queen’s Park Preschool Auction will be held on March 9th at the River Market (same location as last year). Please bring along any items you wish to donate to the auction to the preschool. There will be forms to fill out which ask the following questions: \u00a0who donated the item, \u00a0what is the cost \/ worth of the item. More information will be available at the general meeting on January 8th.<\/p>\n

3\u2019s Class Information<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>Welcome back to preschool! We hope that you all had a restful and fun-filled break! We want to thank all the families for the thoughtful gifts and cards that were given to us before the holidays.<\/p>\n

As you arrive back at preschool during the first week, please give yourself and your child a few extra minutes at drop-off time. Sometimes after a break everyone needs a little bit of \u201cwarm-up\u201d time to remember routines and feel comfortable. If it continues to be cold and snowy, please make sure that your child has cold weather gear (snow pants\/coat, mittens, hat), so that he\/she can play out in the snow.<\/p>\n

We have noticed that many of the children have been interested in playing with our \u201cforest animal puppets\u201d and have really enjoyed doing activities with items that we have collected on our forest walks (sticks, leaves and pinecones) For the next while we will focus on our forest, exploring the actual forest more, as well as creating our own forest inside the preschool. If it does snow more\u2026.that will just add to the excitement we are sure! If you have any pinecones, sticks, moss, or other natural elements that you could bring in to add to our forest, that would be great.<\/p>\n

One song that we will learn (and perhaps act out!) this month is the \u201cGrizzly Bear Song\u201d. It goes like this:<\/p>\n

Grizzly Bear oh Grizzly Bear<\/em>
\n Is sleeping in his cave<\/em>
\n Grizzly bear oh Grizzly Bear<\/em>
\n Is sleeping in his cave<\/em>
\n Please be very quiet,<\/em>
\n Very, very, quiet<\/em>
\n Do not wake him, do not shake him,<\/em>
\n He will be so mad\u2026..Grrrr.<\/em><\/p>\n

Starting in January we will be sending the \u201cAll About Me\u201d Binder home so that each family can read it at home. Please make sure that when it comes to your home that pages are not taken out of the binder. The binder should be returned the following day at preschool\u2026.that way everyone can have a turn.<\/p>\n

Happy New Year!
\nFrom Teacher Barb and Teacher Eleanor<\/em><\/p>\n

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