^{HAPPY FEBRUARY}

^- As we follow the Snohomish School District’s schedule, on Monday, February 6^th, and Friday, February 17^th we will not have school, but will offer childcare as usual. On Monday, February 20^th, we will be closed in observance of President’s Day.

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February field trip dates to remember:

Firefighter Hughes visiting Preschool class - February 21st

Fire station for Pre- K and Kindergarten classes- February 22^nd.

- This is the time of year when there seems to be a prevalence of head lice. This pest is a constant visitor in schools and other social situations. You can help your child resist an attack by: washing hair frequently, urging children not to share clothes, hats and combs and especially TAKING SLEEPING BAGS HOME AND RETURNING THEM ON MONDAY.

-When picking your up your child in the afternoon please do so in a timely manner. At the

end of the day it can be hectic with many parents trying to clock out and gather their child’s

belongings. The staff still need their attention to be with the children that are still here. If

you need a conference with your child’s teacher, please make an appointment.

- Children who eat breakfast at school must be ready to sit down at 7:00 a.m. If you cannot be here by this time, please feed your child at home. The teachers in charge of breakfast must have that meal served, cleaned-up, dishes washed and be out at the bus stop or in the classroom by 7:30 a.m., and so it is necessary for everyone to be on time for breakfast. Thanks for your cooperation.

- ATTENTION PARENTS OF PRE-KINDERGARTEN AND KINDERGARTEN, in math, we have been doing the number line as prescribed by the “Math Their Way” program. On Thursday, February 23rd, we will reach 100 days of school. In honor of the 100^th day, we will have a celebration! Each child is asked to bring 100 objects to class on that day. Some ideas: 100 raisins, 100 M&M, 100 dried beans, 100 kernels of corn, 100 pieces of gum or candy, 100 buttons, ect. Either food or non-food objects are great. NONE WILL BE RETURNED.

- KINDERGARTEN HOMEWORK: By this time of the school year, your kindergartner should be able to tie his/her shoes and zip their jacket. If your child has not mastered these small muscle skills, please take some time and work on this with him/her.

- KINDERGARTEN PARENTS: When picking up your child or dropping off, you must

escort your child to the classroom. Most of the time, there is not a teacher in the room and

D.S.H.S. requires no child be in any area of the building unattended.

- Every child needs to have a change of clothes kept here at school in a zip lock plastic bag with the child’s name on the outside of the bag and on each article of clothing. This also applies to older children who do not have bathroom accidents, but may need a change if they spill their milk at lunch, fall in a puddle at recess, etc.

- If you would like to sign up for an additional snack week for your child’s class, please come into the office and do so.

, Please be conscious of your speed on our driveway! The speed limit is only 5 mph. We have had numerous complaints lately regarding “near misses” from people driving way to fast. PLEASE SLOW DOWN!

VALENTINE’S PARTY ON Tuesday, February 14^th.

- If your child would like to participate in exchanging Valentines, PRESCHOOL needs to bring 16 Valentines, TODDLERS need to bring 9 Valentines, PRE-K needs to bring 12 Valentines, and KINDERGARTENERS need to bring 7 Valentines. Please leave the front of the envelope blank. If you would like to contribute treats for the party, there will be a sign-up sheet in the coatroom Tuesday, February 7^th.

-LUNCHES FROM HOME: When your child brings their own lunch from home, please remember to include an item that is protein based, i.e. peanut butter, meat, fish, etc. We cannot accommodate microwavable lunches. Lunch boxes need to go home every day.

Remember you are the most important person in your child’s life. Take a day off and truly use it as a bonus day with your child. There is always more laundry and yard work to do.

The chores can wait but your child’s childhood won’t and it will be gone in a flash.

We don’t have control over our child’s behavior. We do have deep influence on them. How we love, cherish, and treat our children affects them moment by moment and for the rest of their lives.

Reference article

Education.com