Hi Everyone,

Thanks to Mother Nature, we had a very, very short week.  We’ve never seen such high snowbanks and such long icicles at BCD!  In a nutshell, this week, we talked about the Chinese New Year and made pictures by gluing toothpicks on red squares of oragami paper.  We also made chocolate pumpkin muffins in our new oven.  In addition, we played Dinosaur Pokey and Dinosaur, Dinosaur, Who Stole Your Bone?

Next week, we will meet Quarrelsome Queen, who always likes to have her friend, “Uppy Umberella” close by.  We will also talk more about fossils and possibly make some of our own. 

On Monday, February 14th, we will have a Pre K Valentine Party.   If your child would like to bring Valentines, please be sure to include everyone.  Keep in mind that Gabi, Tommy and Abdullah, from the B3s are also with us for the day.  Class Parents, Emily and Nicole are arranging simple red treats for the morning.  We will have the children make Valentine Envelopes to hold their Valentines next week. 

On Wednesday, February 16th, we will have Alaska Day outdoors with the B3s and Lower School.  Be sure to dress warm for the morning.  There will be many events taken from traditional Alaskan activities and festivals.  The Preschool will stay together, as a group, and tour the campus.  We will participate in some, but not all of the events.  Some events are geared more for older students.  Class Parents are also planning a special snack for the morning. 

We will be holding Pre K Parent Teacher Conferences on Friday, March 4th, from 8:00am to 12:00noon.  There will be no school this day, nor will there be childcare.  We are also scheduling Conferences on Tuesday, March 8th, beginning at 3:30 p.m., for families who would prefer afternoon or evening meetings.  This is a change in the main calendar.  If either of these times do not work for your family, please let us know so that we can find a time that works best. 

Scholastic Book orders are due Tuesday February 8th!  Thank you supporting our class library!

Important Reminders:

  • Water bottles are encouraged, as we can refill them when needed.
  • Library Books need to be returned on Fridays.
  • **Please remember to enter the classroom via the Coat room and everyone please remove wet shoes and boots before entering the classrooms. **This way our floors will stay dry, as we sit on them.  Thank you!
  • Please send items to be heated up in a container that can be microwaved.  If you do not have such a container, you may send a separate bowl or small plate with your child’s lunch.
  • Please remember that items that contain nuts, peanuts, pesto or sesame oil and need to be heated up, are labeled so that we can do so in an alternate microwave, as our Preschool/Kindergarten kitchen is nut-free.
  • Please be sure your child has a snowsuit or snow-pants, hat, boots, gloves or mittens, and a warm jacket, as we try to go out everyday to play in the snow.

Dates of Importance

  •  Friday, February 11th, Ski Friday, dismissal at 12:45 p.m.
  • Monday, February 14th, Pre K Valentine’s Day Party
  • Wednesday, February 16th, Alaska Day, dress warm!
  • Friday, February 18th, Pizza Friday, Ski Friday, dismissal at 12:45  p.m.
  • Monday and Tuesday, February 21st and 22nd, Mid-Winter break, No School
  • Friday, February 25th, NO SKI FRIDAY, full day of classes
  • Friday, March 4th, No School for Preschool, Parent/Teacher Conferences, 8:00 a.m. to noon
  • Tuesday, March 8th, Parent/Teacher Conferences, beginning at 3:30 p.m.
  • Friday, March 11th, Spring Break begins at the end of the school day
  • Monday, March 28th, No School, Teacher Professional Development Day
  • Tuesday, March 29th, Classes Resume

Enjoy the Weekend!

Ellie and Joni