I have started the new year with a new program through Scholastic Book Company. Each month I will send home a book catalog that will have a wide assortment of educational resources and books for you to order from ranging in price from $1.00-$5.00. If you are interested in purchasing items from the catalog then follow these simple steps:
1. - turn in order form on the back of the catalog with the items checked that you are ordering by the due date
2. - send in a check payable to Scholastic Book Company for the total amount due for items you are ordering by the due date
3. - I will place the order through Scholastic Book Company and send your order home with your child once the order has arrived in a couple of weeks.
By following these simple steps you will not only help your child grow educationally but you will be helping Mrs. Amber's Daycare earn points to use for FREE curriculum resources and books for our story times!
Please let me know if you have any questions. The first catalog will be sent home on Jan. 22!!!!
Friday, January 22, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
HOLIDAY AND VACATION SCHEDULE 2010
Please make a note of the following holiday and vacation schedules for Mrs. Amber's Daycare for the 2010 calendar year:
Monday - Friday April 12-16 Vacation Week (unpaid)
Monday May 31 Memorial Day (paid)
Tuesday June 1 Vacation Day (unpaid)
Monday July 5 4th of July holiday observed (paid)
Friday July 23 Floating Holiday (birthday- paid)
Monday September 6 Labor Day (paid)
Friday September 24 Vacation Day (unpaid)
Monday September 27 Vacation Day (unpaid)
Thursday November 25 Thanksgiving (paid)
Friday November 26 Vacation Day (unpaid)
Friday December 24 Christmas Eve (paid)
Monday December 27 Christmas Day observed (paid)
Friday December 31 New Year's Eve (paid)
Monday January 3, 2011 New Year's Day (paid)
Monday - Friday April 12-16 Vacation Week (unpaid)
Monday May 31 Memorial Day (paid)
Tuesday June 1 Vacation Day (unpaid)
Monday July 5 4th of July holiday observed (paid)
Friday July 23 Floating Holiday (birthday- paid)
Monday September 6 Labor Day (paid)
Friday September 24 Vacation Day (unpaid)
Monday September 27 Vacation Day (unpaid)
Thursday November 25 Thanksgiving (paid)
Friday November 26 Vacation Day (unpaid)
Friday December 24 Christmas Eve (paid)
Monday December 27 Christmas Day observed (paid)
Friday December 31 New Year's Eve (paid)
Monday January 3, 2011 New Year's Day (paid)
2010 Reminders
Just a few reminders as we begin a new calendar year:
Operating Hours are Monday through Friday from 7 am to 5 pm. Late fees occur at 5:01 pm at the rate of $1.00 per minute and are due in CASH by the next business day. Please make sure that all designated family members and/or friends who will be picking up your child knows the operating hours and are here by the close of business as the late fees will be charged to you, the parents.
Breakfast is served at 7:30 am each morning. If your child will be late or not in attendance, a courtesy call is required by 7:30 to inform me. Breakfast will not be served after 745 am to any late arrivals.
Morning curriculum begins at 8 am.
We will continue to have regularly scheduled outdoor playtime during the winter months. Please make sure that your child is dressed appropriately for both indoor and outdoor play. Tennis shoes and coats are required for all children.
**Effective January 4, 2010, cash will be the only method of payment accepted for weekly enrollment fees.**
Operating Hours are Monday through Friday from 7 am to 5 pm. Late fees occur at 5:01 pm at the rate of $1.00 per minute and are due in CASH by the next business day. Please make sure that all designated family members and/or friends who will be picking up your child knows the operating hours and are here by the close of business as the late fees will be charged to you, the parents.
Breakfast is served at 7:30 am each morning. If your child will be late or not in attendance, a courtesy call is required by 7:30 to inform me. Breakfast will not be served after 745 am to any late arrivals.
Morning curriculum begins at 8 am.
We will continue to have regularly scheduled outdoor playtime during the winter months. Please make sure that your child is dressed appropriately for both indoor and outdoor play. Tennis shoes and coats are required for all children.
**Effective January 4, 2010, cash will be the only method of payment accepted for weekly enrollment fees.**
2009 Tax Receipts
All daycare tax receipts for the 2009 calendar year have been mailed and should be arriving in your mailbox soon. Please note that the mailing address has changed and you should let your accountant know of this change before filing your taxes.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact me as soon as possible.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact me as soon as possible.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Spring 2009 Newsletter
The weather is changing and it is time once again for a new seasonal newsletter. As the new season begins, I find myself growing more excited about the opportunities that we will have to play outdoors and learn more bible stories and curriculum lessons! I love this season and the opportunity to see all of God’s beautiful blessings...the blooming flowers, the sunshine, the green grass, tall trees, the sounds of birds chipping, and every sight and sound of spring! I am looking forward to working with the children and helping the grow and develop into their own beings during this wonderful season. Please stand united with me in prayer for the growth and development of all of the children during this spring season. Thank you for the opportunity to work with your family and remember to take special time to enjoy this season and the memories it holds!
Calendar of Events and Important Dates
Sunday March 8 Daylight Savings begins (spring ahead Saturday night)
Tuesday March 17 St. Patricks Day (Wear Green)
Friday April 10 He’s Alive Party (children’s snack party)
Friday April 24 Vacation Day (unpaid)
Friday May 22 Memorial Day Observed—Paid Holiday
Monday May 25—Friday May 29 Tentative Vacation Week (unpaid)
Friday July 24 Floating Birthday Holiday (paid)
New Curriculum Schedule and Modifications
As most of you are aware, I am always looking to improve our curriculum in order to benefit each child in their growth , development, and learning. After much consideration and research, I have decided that it would be in the best interest of all children to add an afternoon “scheduled” activity. The afternoon has always been opened to free play for the children since most of the morning was devoted to lessons, music, story, and craft time. I have decided to add a structured activity in the afternoon. Everyday the activity will be different and will vary in time so that the children will stay interested in participating with the group. It will be a group activity and will include either more music time, review of lessons previously introduced, board games/letter games, puzzle time, library time, “circle” time, or an activity/practice sheet. As the older children are preparing for school, this will give them an extra activity that will hopefully benefit them by enhancing skills that they are already developing. Since I will be adding an extra activity in the afternoon and will be more involved with the children’s activity, I will be sending home daily notes for EVERY child so that you can read about their day after you pick them up and depart. If you have any questions after you have read their daily note sheet, feel free to call me. I believe that this “small” modification to our curriculum schedule will be a great benefit to EVERY child!
Playtime in the Spring Season
The outdoor playtime during the warmer months will be lengthened compared to the cooler months. I request that each child is dressed appropriately for both indoor and outdoor play. Please make sure that during the warmer months that your child has appropriate tennis shoes for outdoor play. For the safety of all children, remember that backless shoes are prohibited at Mrs. Amber’s Daycare. Sandals with a secure front and back strap and tennis shoes are both accepted footwear.
Attendance Policy
Mrs. Amber’s Daycare requests that all doctor appointments and other appointments be made in the early morning or late afternoon. It is very important as we continue our curriculum that each child is not interrupted in order to get the full benefit of the daily lessons and activities. I do understand that occasionally there will have to be exceptions but let’s try to be respectful of the children’s learning time and the schedule that is in place so that EVERYONE will receive the benefit of learning! Children will NOT be allowed to attend for the day if they arrive AFTER 10:45 am. Also, naptime is between the time frame of 12:15—3:00, so please try not to schedule appointments during this time so that every child can get the proper rest needed. Again, lets be respectful of other children, parents, and the schedule!
Bathing Suits and Sunscreen
With weather permitting, we will begin our “SWIM DAYS” at the beginning of May. Each child is required to bring a swim suit and a bottle of sunscreen labeled with their name on it by May 4. These items will be stored at Mrs. Amber’s Daycare for the duration of summer. As your child’s sunscreen runs low, a reminder note will be sent home for you to provide another bottle. If you have a child that is not potty trained or “newly” potty trained, a package of swimmer diapers will need to be brought as well by
May 4. In addition to these items, a permission form will need be signed and returned in regards to applying sunscreen. These forms will be sent home closer to May. I am looking forward to a summer filled with wonderful swim days, wonderful memories, and wonderful learning!
We look not at things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. ~ 2 Cor 4:18
Calendar of Events and Important Dates
Sunday March 8 Daylight Savings begins (spring ahead Saturday night)
Tuesday March 17 St. Patricks Day (Wear Green)
Friday April 10 He’s Alive Party (children’s snack party)
Friday April 24 Vacation Day (unpaid)
Friday May 22 Memorial Day Observed—Paid Holiday
Monday May 25—Friday May 29 Tentative Vacation Week (unpaid)
Friday July 24 Floating Birthday Holiday (paid)
New Curriculum Schedule and Modifications
As most of you are aware, I am always looking to improve our curriculum in order to benefit each child in their growth , development, and learning. After much consideration and research, I have decided that it would be in the best interest of all children to add an afternoon “scheduled” activity. The afternoon has always been opened to free play for the children since most of the morning was devoted to lessons, music, story, and craft time. I have decided to add a structured activity in the afternoon. Everyday the activity will be different and will vary in time so that the children will stay interested in participating with the group. It will be a group activity and will include either more music time, review of lessons previously introduced, board games/letter games, puzzle time, library time, “circle” time, or an activity/practice sheet. As the older children are preparing for school, this will give them an extra activity that will hopefully benefit them by enhancing skills that they are already developing. Since I will be adding an extra activity in the afternoon and will be more involved with the children’s activity, I will be sending home daily notes for EVERY child so that you can read about their day after you pick them up and depart. If you have any questions after you have read their daily note sheet, feel free to call me. I believe that this “small” modification to our curriculum schedule will be a great benefit to EVERY child!
Playtime in the Spring Season
The outdoor playtime during the warmer months will be lengthened compared to the cooler months. I request that each child is dressed appropriately for both indoor and outdoor play. Please make sure that during the warmer months that your child has appropriate tennis shoes for outdoor play. For the safety of all children, remember that backless shoes are prohibited at Mrs. Amber’s Daycare. Sandals with a secure front and back strap and tennis shoes are both accepted footwear.
Attendance Policy
Mrs. Amber’s Daycare requests that all doctor appointments and other appointments be made in the early morning or late afternoon. It is very important as we continue our curriculum that each child is not interrupted in order to get the full benefit of the daily lessons and activities. I do understand that occasionally there will have to be exceptions but let’s try to be respectful of the children’s learning time and the schedule that is in place so that EVERYONE will receive the benefit of learning! Children will NOT be allowed to attend for the day if they arrive AFTER 10:45 am. Also, naptime is between the time frame of 12:15—3:00, so please try not to schedule appointments during this time so that every child can get the proper rest needed. Again, lets be respectful of other children, parents, and the schedule!
Bathing Suits and Sunscreen
With weather permitting, we will begin our “SWIM DAYS” at the beginning of May. Each child is required to bring a swim suit and a bottle of sunscreen labeled with their name on it by May 4. These items will be stored at Mrs. Amber’s Daycare for the duration of summer. As your child’s sunscreen runs low, a reminder note will be sent home for you to provide another bottle. If you have a child that is not potty trained or “newly” potty trained, a package of swimmer diapers will need to be brought as well by
May 4. In addition to these items, a permission form will need be signed and returned in regards to applying sunscreen. These forms will be sent home closer to May. I am looking forward to a summer filled with wonderful swim days, wonderful memories, and wonderful learning!
We look not at things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. ~ 2 Cor 4:18
Monday, November 3, 2008
Day of Prayer
"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and
seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from
heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
2 Chronicles 7:14
I am asking every believer in Jesus Christ to set aside Monday,
November 3 as a day of fasting and prayer . I would urge you to review the prayer of Daniel on behalf of his people in Dan . 9:3-19, and to pray that way
for our nation. And finally, I would ask you to distribute this call to prayer as widely as possible so that the greatest number of people would lay hold of the throne of grace all at once. It may be that God will show mercy to America , that He will shed His grace on her once again. Thank you for joining with me in this effort.
seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from
heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
2 Chronicles 7:14
I am asking every believer in Jesus Christ to set aside Monday,
November 3 as a day of fasting and prayer . I would urge you to review the prayer of Daniel on behalf of his people in Dan . 9:3-19, and to pray that way
for our nation. And finally, I would ask you to distribute this call to prayer as widely as possible so that the greatest number of people would lay hold of the throne of grace all at once. It may be that God will show mercy to America , that He will shed His grace on her once again. Thank you for joining with me in this effort.
Friday, October 31, 2008
How to Add Jesus to Halloween!
If you are like me than you are always searching for an avenue to teach your children about Jesus. I wanted to share with all moms the best resources I have found to add Jesus to your Halloween/Fall Traditions. The following websites have some really great ways to use a pumpkin to illustrate, tell a story, and share a special devotion with young children and older children. I hope these websites will help you teach your children.
http://www.dltk-bible.com/how_a_christian_is_like_a_pumpki.htm
http://www.beau.org/~vickir/halloween/
http://www.christiancrafters.com/craft_pumpkin.html
My favorite book for fall to teach children is
The Pumpkin Patch Parable By Liz Curtis Higgs
I purchased mine from Amazon.com but several local bookstores either carry during the fall season or can order it for you. Retail Price for the Book is $6.99 but I found mine on sale!
Enjoy the opportunity to teach and share Jesus with your children on this fun night!
http://www.dltk-bible.com/how_a_christian_is_like_a_pumpki.htm
http://www.beau.org/~vickir/halloween/
http://www.christiancrafters.com/craft_pumpkin.html
My favorite book for fall to teach children is
The Pumpkin Patch Parable By Liz Curtis Higgs
I purchased mine from Amazon.com but several local bookstores either carry during the fall season or can order it for you. Retail Price for the Book is $6.99 but I found mine on sale!
Enjoy the opportunity to teach and share Jesus with your children on this fun night!
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