Welcome to August! We hope everyone had an enjoyable summer and that you were able to take time off from work to spend time with family and friends.
We are excited to begin another wonderful school year with our amazing families. A very special welcome to our new families - we are so happy to have you as part of our Panda Family! This month will bring new beginnings, making new friends, and adjusting to new classrooms. We are looking forward to an exciting year filled with learning, laughter, and making new memories.
All month long, the children will be exploring their new classrooms, learning about what makes each of us unique, learning about kindness and sharing, and learning about our families and pets.
Toy Donations:
If you are doing any end of the summer cleaning at your house, we could use any books you no longer want and any riding toys.
As you can imagine these toys get lots of love throughout the day and we would greatly appreciate any donations you might have to bring in.
Family Reminders:
Please label all backpacks and water bottles.
Send in extra changes of clothes.
Check your child’s cubby each day.
Join your child’s classroom Facebook page.
Remove yourself from the previous classroom Facebook page.
Notify the office of any change in address, phone numbers, or email address.
When your child goes to the doctor for a well child visit, please bring a copy of the after summary visit to the office.
Polly Panda will be closed on Monday Sept. 7 for Labor Day.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out, email: [email protected] or 317-257-9127.
Tammy & Tareca
Tips to Transition into a New Classroom
This month many of the children will be transitioning to a new classroom and routine. The time can be exciting but can also leave your child feeling a little apprehensive about coming to school. Remember it is normal for children to need a little extra time to adjust . With patience, encouragement, and consistency, they will soon feel comfortable and confident.
Here are a few tips to help ease their worries or concerns:
Talk positively about going to school and the fun activities they will do during the day
Establish a consistent morning and bedtime routine
Allow your child to do simple tasks independently, such as putting on their backpack
Keep drop offs brief, calm, and cheerful
Encourage your child to talk about their day and what they enjoyed the most
Read books about starting school and making new friends
Here is a list of books we recommend for reading:
Wimberly Worried by Kevin Henkes
Llama Llama Misses Mama by Anna Dewdney
The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn
The Night Before Preschool by Natasha Wing
Monthly Themes
Infant:
My Friends, Pets, and Families
Toddlers and Two’s:
Aug.3-7 Welcome to School
Aug. 10-14 All About Me
Aug. 17-21 Friendships, Feelings, and Manners
Aug. 24-28 My Family and Pets
Preschool and Pre-K:
Aug.3-7 Welcome to Preschool
Aug. 10-14 All About Me
Aug. 17-21 Friendship, Feelings, and Manners
Aug. 24-28 My Family, Pets, and Community
Fun Days to Celebrate in August:
Aug. 3 National Watermelon Day
Aug. 7 National Beach Party
Aug. 10 National S’mores Day
Aug.13 Left Handers Day
Aug.14 Lizard Day
Aug.16 Ride a Roller Coaster Day
Aug. 19 Ice Cream Day
Aug. 25 National Eat a Banana Split Day
Birthdays:
Aug 8 Beyonce Kent (Kitchen)
Aug 8 Claire Schmitt (Monkey’s)
Aug 11 Kim Henry (Butterflies)
Aug 18. Alana Brown (Jellyfish)
Anniversaries:
Aug 22 Heather Hampton (Daisies) 24 YEARS!
Aug 23 Diana Agular-Cuchillo (Ducklings) -- 3 YEARS
