Mrs. Rozsa has been working on scheduling your individual meetings with her at the preschool in Room 7.  She and Mrs. Gramsch are looking forward to meeting with you.

Attached is her welcome letter and class schedule.  These will also be posted on the website.

If you have time on Saturday, Sept. 4, please consider joining us in spreading the mulch on the preschool playground.  Please let Annie Huse, preschool advisory board chair, know if you can make it.  703 968 7782

 

Dear Parents,

Welcome to Lord of Life Preschool! We’re looking forward to an exciting and successful school year with your child. Please take the time to read the Family Policy Manual as it contains valuable information concerning policies and procedures. Also, please check our website (www.lordoflifepreschool.org) for further information on the preschool’s classes, staff, the school year calendar, inclement weather closings, etc.

Open House/Orientation Day will be Thursday, September 9, from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. After spending a few minutes in the classroom with the children, parents will meet with Mrs. DeLoose and the Preschool Board members in another room. In the classroom, the children will enjoy a story and snack and will have a chance to begin to get to know each other and experience part of the normal classroom routine.

Tote bags are supplied to each child by the preschool. Please have your child bring it every day. It’s a good idea to keep a change of clothing in it in case of accidents. The children should bring their “show and tell” items from home in their tote bags and we’ll check them for any notes or other communication from you. At the end of the day a box with a slot for each child will be placed in the hall outside our room. Please be sure to check the box every day when you pick up your child. Look for monthly newsletters, book orders and other notices. The children will also put their artwork in their slot as they complete it during the day. The tote bag is a convenient way to carry these papers home.

So that lunch time is a fun and positive experience for your child, we have a few suggestions. Please pack healthy, nutritious food that your child likes in a lunch box or bag clearly marked with your child’s name and the date. This is a requirement of the Virginia Department of Social Services. You may put the day’s date on a piece of masking tape or add a tag that can be dated. Foods must be ready to eat—for example, fruit should be pre-washed and cut, if necessary. We cannot leave the classroom to microwave or heat any foods. Please include utensils from home if needed. We will serve water for them to drink. No drink boxes or pouches, please! The more self-sufficient your child is at lunch time, the more it will build his/her self-esteem.

We will celebrate all birthdays occurring during the school year. A parent or caregiver is invited to come to school that day to read or tell a story and bring a birthday treat to share. Cookies, brownies, bars, muffins, ice cream cups or popsicles are examples of fun and easy birthday snacks. Please don’t bring cakes, candles or cupcakes.

All the children look forward to their Show and Tell days. The monthly newsletter will list the show and tell days for each child. They may bring one item from home to share at circle time. They will also have special helper duties (line leader, lunch helper or door holder) on those days.

Drop off at Kiss and Ride takes a little extra time the first few weeks of school. Staff members will be outside at the kiss and ride area at 9:00 a.m. to get the children out of the cars and escort them to their classrooms. Please be patient—we want to give each child the time and attention needed to learn the routine. Your child’s safety is our main priority.

Thank you for sharing your child with us this year. It’s a joy to watch each child grow and develop. Please feel free to call at any time with questions or concerns.

Sincerely,
Daphne Rozsa
Linda Gramsch

CLASSROOM SCHEDULE
TUESDAY/THURSDAY 9:00 – 1:00

9:00 –9:30 Art activities, free play and centers in classroom
9:30 –9:50 Creative movement (Tuesday)
9:30 – 9:45 Group music (Thursday)
9:45/9:50 –10:30 Continuation of art, free play and centers ; circle time
10:30 – 11:00 Playground. During inclement weather, we will have special crafts or games inside.
11:00 – 11:45 Lunch and library time
11:45 – 12:15 Big room
12:15 – 1:00 Playground, show and tell and closing circle

Chapel is scheduled monthly and the specific times will be noted in the monthly newsletter. Families are welcome to attend.

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