Fixed last post!! Holiday party and school closing errors

I had some errors on the last post.lol

HOLIDAY PARTY THURSDAY DECEMBER 20th

Dayschool holiday closings:

December 24 and 25
January 1st.

SORRY FOR THE CONFUSION. TRYING TO WRITE A POST BEFORE QUIET TIME IS OVER IS TOUGH.LOL

Christmas News

First and foremost. Please review the winter list and supply your child with all the necessary clothing and outerwear. Please label all your child's clothing. Also, please sign the permission slip allowing your child to go sledding. (November 16th post)

HOLIDAY PARTY:

The holiday party will be Thursday, December 20th. We will also post a snack list. All children need to bring in a same sex wrapped gift labeled girl or boy. Please supply a $5.00 gift. Please do not buy a weapon of any kind for the swap. If you can not afford this price, please let me know and I can supply your child with one. Our celebration will be throughout the day. Please plan pick-up after 4:00pm. Please bring the gifts in the day before so we can make sure we have a gift for each child.


Holiday closings:
December 24 and December 25
January 1st.

Field Trips will be planned for Christmas vacation week.

REMINDER: please do not send your child to school with new Christmas toys. We can not be responsible for lost, stolen or broken toys.

Happy Thanksgiving

Wishing all my extended family a wonderful Thanksgiving! I am blessed to be able to be involved in your wonderful children's life's!!

Wishing my wonderful staff a great Thanksgiving too! I thank God for bringing amazing people into my life to share in the joy and love of children.

UPCOMING HOLIDAYS

The Holidays are QUICKLY approaching!!  In this blog you will find:

• holiday closing dates
• winter weather clothing guide

I will post on the Holiday Christmas party in 2 weeks.

HOLIDAY CLOSING DATES:

11/22 -11/23
12/24-12/25
1/1(We will be open on new years eve day,12/31)
IF YOUR CHILD ATTENDS PART TIME AND YOU WOULD LIKE TO ARRANGE DIFFERENT DAYS PLEASE LET US KNOW.

WINTER CLOTHING GUIDE
WE  have outside time at least once a day through out the winter.  All children need suitable winter gear to assure their safety in the cold weather. below is a list of items your child will need daily. We would like at least 1 set of these items to remain at the daycare.  Please make sure you label all your children's items.

• 2 pairs of mittens or gloves(thermal in the colder months)
• hat (make sure it fit your child under a bike helmet)
• snow pants
• winter coat
• bike helmet for sledding.(please check to make sure your child's fits with a hat on)
• extra socks(1 pair of thermal or wool if possible)
• snow boots(a pair with the removable liners are best)
• younger children need 2 sets of regular outfits
• pair of slippers to remain here(rubber soled if possible, the rug gets pretty wet)
• OPTIONAL:  SLED

SCARVES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE WORN WHILE SLEDDING OR PLAYING ON THE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT.  IT IS A STATE LAW.

WE ENJOY SLEDDING DAILY IN THE WINTER WHEN THE SNOW COOPERATES.  WE USE MY NEIGHBORS HILL. 

EACH CHILD HAS CLOTHES PIN TO HANG A PAIR OF MITTENS ON.  PLEASE HANG YOUR CHILD'S MITTENS THEIR EACH MORNING FOR EASY ACCESS.

PLEASE PLACE YOUR CHILD'S HAT INSIDE THEIR COAT SLEEVE EACH MORNING.

Finally, the children are not allowed to carry chapstick in their pocket if they are under the age of six.(state law again)  You may send one to school with your child's name on it.  We use Vaseline on the children also.

November/ON THE GO!

 

We have finally finished up our unit on Friends and feelings.  The children really enjoyed this unit and learned many new concepts.  Most have taken on new ideas about friendship and I have seen a positive change in their attitudes towards eachother. 

A favorite song for the month was "Won't you be my friend".  The children took turns picking a friends to hold hands with as they paraded around the room.  By the end of the song, we had all children included!  They had soo much fun "turning into a snake" as our friend Cameron called it.

The nature walks in the woods the children really enjoyed also.  We have had to stop these temporalily do to deer hunting season.

Thanks to all who attended  and donated food for our Halloween bash.  Even though we had to hold it after Halloween because of the storm, the children still really enjoyed it.  We missed the children who were not able to attend due to the date.

Our new unit is ON THE GO.   We will also be working on our Seasons, proper clothing for each season and different types of Families.  Please try to set aside a few minutes a day and ask your child about his/her day.  Reference to comments that we write in the parent communication book is a good start.

We will be sending home progress reports to our pre-k and younger children by the end of the month.  If you would like a parent conference please let me know.

REMINDER:  WE WILL BE OPEN ON VETERANS DAY BUT TAKE THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING INSTEAD.

Halloween party and pot luck FRIDAY November 2nd

The Halloween party has been rescheduled to this Friday, November 2nd. There is a sign up sheet in the daycare for pot luck snacks.

INFO:

• COSTUMES AND MAKE UP SHOULD BE DROPPED OFF THE DAY BEFORE.

1. PLEASE LABEL ALL COSTUME PIECES AND PLACE IN A LABELED BAG.
2. IF YOU WOULD LIKE US TO APPLY MAKE-UP PLEASE SUPPLY IT IN YOUR CHILD'S COSTUME BAG.
3. WE WILL NOT APPLY MAKE-UP THIS YEAR WITHOUT YOUR CHILD HAVING THEIR OWN.  THIS WAY WE WILL NOT UPSET PARENTS WHO DO NOT WANT MAKE-UP ON THEIR CHILD.
4. DON'T FORGET TO SEND A TRICK OR TREAT BAG WITH YOUR CHILD'S NAME ON IT. WE GET LOTS OF LOST CANDY BAG EVERY YEAR WHEN I SUPPLY MARKET BASKET BAGS.
5. PLEASE LINE UP ALONG THE DRIVEWAY BY 3:45.
6. THE CHILDREN WILL PARADE IN THEIR COSTUMES DOWN THE DRIVEWAY.
7. PLEASE DO NOT PASS OUT CANDY UNTIL THEIR RETURN TRIP UP THE DRIVEWAY.
8. POTLUCK ITEMS MAY BE BROUGHT THE NIGHT BEFORE IN A CROCK POT OR PAN AND I WILL HEAT UP ANY FOOD ITEMS DURING THE DAY.
9. POTLUCK SIGN UP LIST ON PARENT BOARD. 
10.  NO BIKE RIDING IS ALLOWED AFTER THE PARADE.
11. PLEASE KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR CHILD AFTER THE PARADE.  WE HAVE HAD CHILDREN WANDER AWAY AND DO NOT WANT ANY HURT CHILDREN.
12. IF THIS IS NOT YOUR CHILD'S USUAL SCHOOL DAY, PLEASE HAVE YOUR CHILD ARRIVE DRESSED AND READY FOR THE PARADE BY 3:30.  IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR CHILD TO ARRIVE OFF THE SCHOOL BUS PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
13. SNACK LIST IS POSTED ON PARENT BOARD INSIDE THE DAYSCHOOL.

Power outage

The daycare is still currently without power so will again be closed until further notice. Unitil is assessing the damages along the seacoast and will have power restoration times available later on today. The blog will be updated as information becomes available.

**UPDATE 7:15am

The daycare currently has no power and will be closed until further notice. Please call Melissa's cell with any questions you may have 603-380-6753

STORM UPDATE

WE WILL BE OPEN TODAY UNTIL 3:00 FOR PARENTS NEEDING CHILDCARE.  PLEASE STAY ON ALERT.  IF WE LOSE POWER WE WILL NEED TO CLOSE.  PLEASE CALL THE DAYSCHOOL AND LET US KNOW IF YOUR CHILD WILL BE PRESENT OR ABSENT AT SCHOOL TODAY.

603-760-2533  LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE IF WE DO NOT PICK UP THE PHONE.

HALLOWEEN PARTY IS CANCELED FOR NOW.  TAKEN A PARENT VOTE ON WHETHER WE SHOULD HOLD IT ON THIS FRIDAY OR JUST CANCEL.  IF MOST PARENTS CAN NOT ATTEND THE DAYCARE WILL JUST HAVE A CHILDREN'S PARTY ON WEDNESDAY.

Autumn/TRICK OR TRICK TIME

We have had a very busy and productive September.  Autumn came upon us fast!  The children have kept us busy with no  time to write on our blog.lol

We finished our unit on Feelings and emotions.  The children have learned about sad,angry,tired, surprised and scared.  They learned that all these emotions are okay to feel.  It is the actions that we use that get us into trouble.

Our toddler's are working hard on learning their body parts and colors.

All pre-k's have been working on writing their name.  As parents you are your child's first teacher.  Please take the time each day to help your child practice writing their name.  Only the first letter in their name should be uppercase, the remaining letters are lowercase.  All our preschoolers have conquered their colors and shapes!!

Our kindergartners have been busy learning sight words. Reminder that all children learn at a different pace.  I have your child work to the best of their ability.  By kindergarten I have different lessons based on where your child's zone of development is.

HALLOWEEN AND POTLUCK DINNER   TUESDAY OCTOBER 30TH 4:00 PM

• COSTUMES AND MAKE UP SHOULD BE DROPPED OFF THE DAY BEFORE.

1. PLEASE LABEL ALL COSTUME PIECES AND PLACE IN A LABELED BAG.
2. IF YOU WOULD LIKE US TO APPLY MAKE-UP PLEASE SUPPLY IT IN YOUR CHILD'S COSTUME BAG.
3. WE WILL NOT APPLY MAKE-UP THIS YEAR WITHOUT YOUR CHILD HAVING THEIR OWN.  THIS WAY WE WILL NOT UPSET PARENTS WHO DO NOT WANT MAKE-UP ON THEIR CHILD.
4. DON'T FORGET TO SEND A TRICK OR TREAT BAG WITH YOUR CHILD'S NAME ON IT. WE GET LOTS OF LOST CANDY BAG EVERY YEAR WHEN I SUPPLY MARKET BASKET BAGS.
5. PLEASE LINE UP ALONG THE DRIVEWAY BY 3:45.
6. THE CHILDREN WILL PARADE IN THEIR COSTUMES DOWN THE DRIVEWAY.
7. PLEASE DO NOT PASS OUT CANDY UNTIL THEIR RETURN TRIP UP THE DRIVEWAY.
8. POTLUCK ITEMS MAY BE BROUGHT THE NIGHT BEFORE IN A CROCK POT OR PAN AND I WILL HEAT UP ANY FOOD ITEMS DURING THE DAY.
9. POTLUCK SIGN UP LIST ON PARENT BOARD. 
10.  NO BIKE RIDING IS ALLOWED AFTER THE PARADE.
11. PLEASE KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR CHILD AFTER THE PARADE.  WE HAVE HAD CHILDREN WANDER AWAY AND DO NOT WANT ANY HURT CHILDREN.
12. IF THIS IS NOT YOUR CHILD'S USUAL SCHOOL DAY, PLEASE HAVE YOUR CHILD ARRIVE DRESSED AND READY FOR THE PARADE BY 3:30.  IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR CHILD TO ARRIVE OFF THE SCHOOL BUS PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
13. SNACK LIST IS POSTED ON PARENT BOARD INSIDE THE DAYSCHOOL.

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Kindergarten and younger will also be having a Halloween party on the 31st.  No costumes are needed but they may bring them if they want.

Our new unit is making friends.  We will learn about what it takes to make and keep friends.  How to be a good friend.(sharing, cooperating,empathy and including everyone.)  We will also discuss the don'ts on friendship.(teasing,hurting,laughing, name calling and bullying)

 

Welcome old and new friends.  We have another great bunch of children this year!! 

The children have been busy learning about Friends and emotions.  We are again using the mothergoose preschool program. http://www.mothergoosetime.com/curriculum/curriculum.php
Please visit this site for an understanding of what your child will be learning throughout the year.  I do however take about two months to go through a one month curriculum.  We will be learning about Friends and emotions through October.  I prefer to go" a mile wide and a mile long" instead of going "two straight miles" in teaching the children concepts and ideas.

I also supplement the children's basic skills lessons and add themed activities for each month.

Our fall field trips have been planned so please view the field trip tab on the right to access the information that will be needed.  Permission slip is hanging on the Parent Board.

Our book bag mouse began his adventures with his new friends this week.  The children voted on a name for our little stuffed mouse.  His full name is: CHESTNUT WHISKERS MOUSEY.

If you happen to take a digital picture of your child and Chestnut and would like me to post it, please send it to me via email and I will add to our facebook and blog page.

Our scholastic book orders are due today.  The class code to order online is GMMFL.  October book orders will go home on Monday.https://clubs2.scholastic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/LogonForm

The tentative Halloween parade/pot luck will be October 30th.  I believe this is also Treat or treat night for the little guys.  In years past, it has always worked out great.  The teachers dress the children and apply make-up if needed.  We do our walk, they eat dinner and go on their magical treat or treat adventure.  I will post a pot luck dinner sign up on the parent board in a couple weeks.

Also in the process of planning our curious creature party from the fundraiser/circus party this summer.

Back to School

Scholastic book orders went home today. The class code is GMMFL.

Welcome old and new friends. The first week of school has gotten off to a great start.  I finally have been able to upload some summer fun photos.  Our circus show has also been added to our YouTube website.

Kindergarten and younger will again be using Mothergoose curriculum this year.  Our them for September and October will be friends and feelings.  Newsletter was placed in your child's folder.

 Show n tell for this week is to bring in a food that is shaped like a circle.

PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE FROM THE PREVIOUS POST.  I HAD TO CHANGE THE SHOW TIME FORVTWO REASONS:

1.  Ice cream  social starts at 5 for seabrook schools
2. I have a clown coming from 4-5.

OVER THE RAINBOW CIRCUS IS IN TOWN

Our end of the year party/ circus is tomorrow.  Sign up list is posted on the parent board.  Below you will find the schedule.  If you can not make it tomorrow, please let us know so that we do not hold up the show.. We will be posted our fun time in acts on our YouTube page.

Circus:
Date: Thursday August 23
Time: 3:15 start time ( show about 30 minutes long) party afterwards
Cost: $2:00 or donation amount ticket sales on Thursday before the show
The older children will also be selling food and snack items.  Their fundraising goal is to have curious creatures come visit sometime in the fall.

AFTER YOUR CHILD DOES THEIR ACT! PLEASE HELP US MAKE SURE THEY DO NOT INTERRUPT THE OTHER CHILDREN'S ACTS.

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The children will also be having a car wash this Friday and next Monday. You may sign up for a time the day of the circus.  We are also looking for supply donations for this event.

Finally, the tree house is finally reopened do to Mr.Jacks hard work.  Looking for some left over outside paint or stain to finish up the painting.

SUMMER UPDATE

FIELD TRIP TOMORROW TO YORKS WILD ANIMAL KINGDOM.

Please refer to the field trip page on the left hand side for items needed.  Rain chance currently only 30%.  Lets keep our fingers crossed!!!

We have had such a busy summer, it has been impossible to post pictures or blog. 

We are planning a "CIRCUS" for our end of the summer party.  The children will be making and sending home invites and tickets to "purchase"  They will be using this money to decide on a trip or item to buy for the daycare.  If you do not have the money to make this donation please don't feel obligated and the tickets will be free of charge.  They also will be having a car wash the week before our trip throughout the week.  We will have a sign up sheet with a time for you to come get your car washed for a donation.  They are also planning on selling snacks, also for this math lesson. 

We are looking for a popcorn machine and a cotton candy maker to borrow for our circus.

DATE:  AUGUST 23RD
TIME:  3:00-5;00
GAMES AND SNACKS:  3:00-3:45
CIRCUS ACTS:  4:00-5:00

LIQUID WATER PARK CANCELED

WATER PARK FIELD TRIP IS CANCELED FOR TOMORROW.  TRYING TO RESCHEDULE FOR JULY.  ANY MONEY PAID TOWARD THIS TRIP WILL BE SAVED.  HOPEFULLY JULY WILL BE LESS RAINLY!!

HAPPY SUMMER!!

We had a great end of the year Party and graduation.  The children did a great job on their graduation hats.  This party was bitter/sweet this year because we had to say goodbye to two great friends; Clodagh and Jayden.  They had been in my care for a few years and we had all formed strong bonds.  I and the rest of the gang will miss them greatly.  Although they both took a piece of my heart when they left, it is this piece that will bond us forever~~!!  I know they both have great adventures ahead of them.  Good Luck Clodagh and Jayden.  They have both been invited to attend field trips with us this summer.  I hope they will be able to come.

Our summer camp theme is Meet me at the Circus!  We will be learning about circus acts and we will have our own circus at the end of the summer.  The learning never stops at O.T.R.B.  We still incorporate learning into our daily schedule.  The only difference is that we are reviewing through the summer to keep skills strong for new learning in the fall.  After assessments, some children do get some extra work if I feel they are fuzzy in a particular skill or subject.

Field trips got underway this week.  We had a great time! All the children had on their best behavior.  They all shared and took turns with the playground equipment, which is not always an easy task so they should be commended.

Remember to check the link page for field trip info.

Spring videos

Reminder: the endnofmthe year party is June 13th from 3-4. We will be having a preschool graduation and saying goodbye to our good friends Clodagh and Jayden whom are moving. Icecream Sundae party. Don't forget to sign up to bring your favorite topping! I have also added some new videos to our YouTube site. Just go to YouTube and type in millisaf in the search engine. Many new photos also added to Facebook. If you have not received your summer newsletter please see one of us or check your child's folder. Looking forward to a great summer.

Looking for moms and dads to post comments on this blog about my daycare. Your thoughts and recommendations would be wonderful. Also I currently have 1 full time and 2 half day mornings available if you know anyone looking for care.

You can post your recommendations here: http://overtherainbowds.blogspot.com/p/raves-and-reviews.html

Rainforest/ End of the year Summer News

It has been a while since my last post. Sorry, but a lot of changes and maintance. I am up for relicensing so I have been reviewing my records and making sure things are set in the little free time that I have. As most of you know, ms. Amanda is now full time. She has been busy doing NAAC classes with me. We have also been blessed with Amanda's sister Chrissy for the summer months. Two of our close "family" friends are going to be moving soon. (clodagh and jayden)We will have a goodbye party the same day as our graduation. We will be doing this event June 13th after school. If your child does not usually attend or return to school this day we would really love them to come back. We will be having a little preschool graduation for our graduates and we will be having an ice cream party. We are continuing our rainforest theme through the end of the school year. The children have learned a great deal about the rainforest. We started with the layers of the tropical amazon rainforest and our continuing with the different animals of the this particular rainforest. Our favorite animals soo far are the jaguar and the pink dolphin. Hopefully this week we will be able to upload some fun videos of us roaring like a jaguar! We have finished the entire alphabet and our numbers 1-20. Nicholas and Aubrey are reading easy readers!!! Way to go!! Val and clodagh have learned all their phonics and are sounding out 3 and 4 letter words. Jay-den and Jonah have learned how to write their names. Our youngest pre-k's jojo and cam and Caleb have learned their colors, shapes and some of the letters in their names. Joe and cam are also diaper graduates!!! All three are learning to draw shapes and write their names.. We have had a great year of learning. This has been a great year and I have been blessed to be a part of your children's Our littlest addition has begun to crawl and pull herself up!! She is always happy and cheerful. Our after school children have been diligently doing their homework and helping us out with the younger ones in our group. They have made a fort in the woods and have been having fun playing kickball and whiffle ball. I have planned our June field trips. Mosley pines Frog pond Liquid planet Seabrook beach and dunlaps Sawyer park and twin lanterns Amesbury park and hoggies Look for your child's calendar and please sign your child's permission slip. All money for these field trips are do when you sign the form. Our toddlers and our baby will not be attending most of these field trips due to chaperone availability. Most of our field trips will be on Monday's and wednesday's throughout the summer.

March news

We are approaching spring fast!  I cant believe how quick the winter has past.  With camera troubles behind me I will again be posting at least monthly.

We had fun the month of February learning about keeping our teeth clean.  A special thanks to Caden's Mom for the toothbrushes, floss and toothpaste.  Please remember to pass in the teeth cleaning charts to receive a prize.  Remember it is okay if days are missing,  effort only is needed for the prize.

We also had fun making a post office out of a refrigerator box.  Unfortunately these photo's were lost due to a camera malfunction in Mexico.  We  practiced our addresses and learned how to address an envelope.  We took turns be the post officers and the mail delivery people.  Our youngest friends just wanted to play "big scary monster" in our post office.  We will be turning our box into a doctors office and a vet during this month.

Our Pre-K's and kindergartners have been working hard on their sight words and pre reading skills!  We finished our rhyming unit and they are all sounding out 3 letter words. WE also have had two new friends join us this past month.  Olivia is "our new baby" the children all adore her.  Caleb is our new playmate.  Joe and Cam like to follow him around and Bryn has decided he is her new "boyfriend"  Joe and Cam aren't too happy about this!!lol

On Tuesday we celebrated read across America day in celebration of Dr. Seuss's birthday.  We made green eggs and ham for breakfast.  The children whom ate the green eggs all received a prize.  All the children brave enough to try them received a piece of candy.(scrambled eggs with food coloring)  Ms. Melissa painted all the children up like cats and we enjoyed reading DR. Seuss books all week.
 

Our theme for the next 6 weeks will be in the pond.  We will be learning about the animals that live in and around the pond and how things grow and change around the pond from winter to spring.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Happy new year to all!  I hope all had a wonderful holiday.  Now that the holidays are over we will be getting back into our curriculum. 

With our homework calendar not doing so well, I decided to send home a family homework assignment this month once a week.  I will also be sending home the monthly book list.  Again, please fill the books you read with your child throughout the month and how many times you read it.  At the end of the month, all children who return this sheet will get a special treat.  I decided at the end of this month, the children who do their homework and book list will get a trip to McDonald's or pizza hut!  I know we all have busy lives, but 5 minutes before bed is all it takes to give your child a head start.  Studies have shone that children who are read to are successful in school.

The letters of the month are Ii and Gg and a review of Ss. The numbers will be 4, 5, 14, and 15.  Your child may bring in any objects for show and tell that correspond with these.  No random toys may be shone at show and tell.  The only exception is the toddlers.  They may bring in items of a certain color.

Hopefully within the next week or two, we will be getting some snow.  Please make sure your child has all the appropriate gear.  We will still go outside daily, even if only for a few minutes.  We will be sledding daily when available.  Please make sure your child's hat fits under his/her helmet so they can go sledding.  A lot of children have outgrown their helmets.  Please check your child's helmet and supply a thin hat to wear under the helmet.  Also  insulated mittens work best in keeping the fingers warm in the  snow; if the mittens are big enough they can also wear a thin pair of gloves under to help keep their hands warm.  Snow pants need to fit tight over their boots or the snow gets inside their boots and causes cold legs and toes. 

recycle items needed:

odd socks

large boxes

buttons

empty spice jars

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