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Alumni and General Enrollment is Up and Coming!<\/h2>\n

Let your friends know…\u00a0 The \u201cAlumni Enrollment\u201d will take place at the Wednesday night, February 6 at 7pm and is open to families who previously attended the school. “General Enrollment” is open to the general public will take place Saturday morning February 9th at 8am. $70 cheque (preferred) or cash per family to cover the registration fee due on the registration days listed above. If you have any questions about enrollment, please email enroll@qpps.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Silent Auction Evening<\/h2>\n

Book your babysitters and get ready for a fun-filled evening! March 9is gearing up to be a fantastic night. There will be prizes, bidding wars with friends, and a chance to bid on live auction items as well. This enjoyable evening also offers time spent with others, a chance to relax and enjoy a drink, have a snack, and share in the excitement of this successful fundraising event. There may also be some interesting surprises during the evening.<\/p>\n

We have already received a number of items for the silent auction and can\u2019t wait to see what else will come our way. As we would like all members attending the auction to know what has been donated, a couple members of the fundraising team are working on putting out a list of all donated items a week prior to the event. Please watch your emails and check out the QPPS website.<\/p>\n

The fundraising team is working hard on canvassing many different venues, businesses, and areas for donations to this great event. We thank those of you who have also canvassed different stores, boutiques, and businesses for donations. If you would like to help with the canvassing of a particular business, area, or venue, please email Kathleen (misskcarlsen@netscape.net<\/a>) directly so we can get you set up.<\/p>\n

We are also looking for corporate sponsorships this year, which could be very beneficial for local businesses. This would allow businesses to donate a certain amount of money in return for advertisement re: their banners hung at our event, business cards available at our event, pamphlets being out for all to see and take for future reference.\u00a0 If you know of a business or you own a business that might be interested, please let us know. What a great place to advertise!<\/p>\n

Thank you also to the many families who have also already made their family donation.\u00a0 We have already received a children\u2019s basket with stuffed animals, a train table set, two different rocking horses, assorted t-shirts, hats, gift cards, candle holders, and kitchen supplies. Please note that I may put a few donations together if they seem to be in the same category \u2013 therefore, no item is too small to donate.<\/p>\n

You can also be as creative as you like with this. Donating a service such as yard work, babysitting, or baking is very well received. Themed baskets are also a big draw at auctions – some ideas for themed baskets are: books \/ a night at the movies \/ gardeners dream \/ boys \/ girls \/ car care \/ Italian meal \/ picnic \/ wine baskets \/ dad\u2019s dream \/ mom\u2019s day out \/ anything you can think of\u00a0 – there is no minimum or maximum value amount asked for.<\/p>\n

All QPPS families receive two tickets to the Silent Auction with their registration.\u00a0 Tickets will be distributed to the Class Reps at the next General Meeting on Tuesday, February 5, 2013.<\/strong><\/p>\n

All other tickets will be available for purchase at $10 each. These purchased tickets will each receive one complimentary ticket into the door prize draw.<\/p>\n

Please email misskcarlsen@netscape.net<\/a> for tickets. Money or cheque (made out to QPPS) can be put in Emilio\u2019s box (4am) with an email to confirm. Once in receipt of payment, tickets will be brought to the preschool and put in your child\u2019s box.<\/p>\n

As all successful events require the support of all members, we thank you in advance for signing up for one of the many volunteer positions available. Please look at the preschool for volunteer sign-up sheets for the day \/ night of this event.<\/p>\n

The fundraising team thanks you for working together, to make this a successful event for all members.<\/p>\n

Fundraising Updates<\/h2>\n

Thank you all for your support in our fundraising endeavours so far this year.\u00a0 What great response we\u2019ve had and what great profit we\u2019ve made!<\/p>\n

Big Brothers Clothing Drive<\/strong> \u2013 Please bring all of you bags of second hand clothes, boots, shoes, linens, purses, and belts to the next General Meeting on February 5.<\/p>\n

Shopping Cards<\/strong> \u2013 The next shopping card orders will go in on February 6. Cut off for ordering is also at the General Meeting on February 5. If you require another order form, please find these at the preschool or email Kathleen at misskcarlsen@netscape.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Adams Meat Pies<\/strong> \u2013 The meat pie orders are due on January 29 for delivery on the February 5. These meat pies are scrumptious!<\/p>\n

Coffee Party for New Parents<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>We will be hosting a COFFEE PARTY to welcome all new parents to Queens Park Preschool on Thursday, April 4 from 7-9pm. Please be sure to attend if you are new to the preschool, as this is a mandatory requirement for orientation as well as a fun night to meet new parents and teachers at QPPS. We look forward to meeting you all!<\/p>\n

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

\"\"<\/a>During this past month we were investigating trees and the forest. We started by looking at a picture of a very tall tree, and then created a book of our own tree drawings. Together we also created some large trees out of ripped paper (our artists\u2019 work is displayed on our classroom walls!) When we were outside, we did a few adventures in the forest, hunting for sticks and pine cones, and hiding under the trees. The children helped to transform a section of our preschool room into a forest as well. The children worked together to decide where real logs and rocks would go, as well as indoor trees. Noticing that the pretend animals also needed homes, the children then built caves and made special homes in the trees for them. Each day the forest changes a bit more\u2026.. one day we even had a picnic in the forest!<\/p>\n

As we continue into February, we will continue focusing on the forest, and continue to build trees out of different materials as well as start investigating animal homes. We\u2019ve noticed a continued interest in caring for the animals, feeding them, and making beds for them. For some of the projects that we are planning we will need a few items:<\/p>\n