When the children were asked today if any of them were born in another country, someone from our three-year-old class volunteered that he was born at Costco.
Missionary Makes Second Visit This Year to School Today
Mrs. Karen came to do chapel for the boys and girls today. Last fall she was able to tell the children about her work in China. We were happy to see her again so soon with an update on her work. The kindergarten class was especially interested in what she had to share because they have been studying about several countries including China. Mrs. Karen loaned them a great picture book for further study.
Lesson Learned
During the free playtime in Mrs. Bonnie’s class one of the students gathers her own little class to review the alphabet letters they have been learning throughout the year. It is always rewarding to see children putting the things they have learned into practice.
Kindergarten "All Stars" Raise $720.00
Kindergarten Students Receive Awards for Participation
Today we celebrated with the kindergarten class and their parents. The class had 100% participation in raising funds for the children struggling with cancer.
Students and Parents enjoy Lunch Together
Mrs. Munguia served a special lunch for her students and their parents. Her homemade cookies were a real treat.
Enjoying Lunch Together
Dad's Take Time Off Work to Join in the Celebration
Every Child Had a Family Member Present
What better way to celebrate than to have family join in! The children were happy to help host and serve their guests.
We All Enjoyed A Game of Shape Bingo
Every child was a winner before the game was over. Everyone of them received a prize in this fun activity.
Certificates Were Given to All Participants
We Are Proud of the Hard Work the All Starts Have Done
The kindergarten class participated in a Math-a-thon to help raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. They brushed up on cognitive skills and learned a lesson in helping others at the same time.
Today was the day our Department of Children and Family Services representative came to inspect our facility for the purpose of renewing our license. The process went smoothly as she poured over the records of our employees and students. We are happy to say our records were in great shape. There was plenty of paperwork to submit for approval before she began her tour of the facility. Classrooms and the playground were inspected to assure that we meet the requirements for children to teacher ratio and that we have proper equipment and toys. This facility is regularly inspected by the Du Page County Health Department and the Illinois Fire Marshal’s office. Their reports are a part of our license renewal process. The good news is we passed inspection with flying colors and will continue to offer quality services into the future.
Girls from the Bunny Class Take Over the Block Area
The girls decided they had not played in the block area in awhile, so they determined to put their all into construction today. Calling themselves the “Builder Girls”, they got right to work on an elaborate building project.
Builder Girls Present Their Creation.
Playing with blocks is not just play. It encourages problem-solving, fine- and gross-motor development, and the development of math, science, language and social skills. We enjoyed watching these girls learn through block play!
The last quarter of school has begun. Can’t believe we are finishing up another year of school in the next two months. There is a lot to accomplish before we are finished. Parent teacher conferences for the kindergarten class are this week. The rest of the classes will have conferences the week of the 19th. Be sure to sign up for your conference in your child’s classroom. We look forward to our Ice Cream Social on April 22nd at 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Hope those interested in enrolling in our summer camp or fall programs will join us. Vision and Hearing screening, conducted by the Du Page Health Department, will take place on May 5th and 13th. We are gearing up for the kindergarten Graduation and preschool recognition night on June 3rd at 7PM. Please join us for that event and a punch and cookie reception. There is a lot to do before the school year is over!