January 19, 2016
Next Week’s News! 1/18/2016
Hope you are all enjoying the snow and this beautiful day. Just a few things before we kick off the school week.
We begin our study of polar habitats this week. The books we will be reading will include:
“Animals in Winter”, “Polar Bears”, “Penguins” by Melvin and Gilda Berger
“The Wonderful World of Seals and Whales” by Sandra Lee Crow
“The Emperor’s Egg” by Martin Jenkins and Jane Chapman
If your child has a stuffed arctic animal and would like to bring it to school, that would be great. We will set up a display of Polar Bears, Penguins, Seals, Whales, etc.
Welcome home Zoe! We hope you had fun in Disney World!
Please remember mittens! We love to play outside, but little fingers get so cold so quickly! Also, as cold as it’s going to be, snow pants are also a must.
Our Virtuoso schedule is
Tuesday: Spanish, Art
Wednesday: Music, Science
Thursday: Library (don’t forget your library book)
Friday: Music
We will begin “Clue Bags” this week. When it is your child’s turn to bring a Clue Bag home, help them pick out something to put in it (like a show-n-tell). Then help them write 3 clues about the object in the bag. I will help them read the clues to their classmates and see if their friends can guess what’s in the Clue Bag. Please send your bag back right away so that each child gets as many chances as possible.
Our January family event is our second annual preschool potluck dinner. Mark your calendar for Monday, January 25th from 5:30-7:00. Adults will gather in the Campbell Conference Room and enjoy a meal together. Please bring something from your ethnic background to share. While we are enjoying an adult night, your children are invited to wear their PJs and have pajama and moving night in the preschool. Look for sign up sheets this week.
Classroom Helpers
Tuesday – Praneeth
Wednesday – Amelia
Thursday – Escher
Friday – Luna
Do you know a child who would benefit from a Rocky Hill education? Send them to our Admissions Open House! Sunday, January 24th from 1:00-3:00 we will be welcoming prospective students. Please, spread the word!
See you in the morning!
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January 11, 2016
Net Week’s News! 1/10/2016
It was so good to come back to school this past week. I can’t believe how much your children grew over vacation!
We will continue our study of snow and winter next week. The books we will be reading will include:
“I Am Snow” by Jean Marzollo and Judith Mofatt
“White Snow Bright Snow” by Alvin Tresselt and Roger Duvoisin
“Owl Moon” by Jane Yolen and John Schoenherr
“The Jacket I Wear in the Snow” by Shirley Neitzel and Nancy Winslow Parker
“Stopping by the Woods on a  Snowy Evening” by Robert Frost and Susan Jeffers
We went on a walk to the waterfront Friday to see the changes that winter brings. Ask your kiddos about the red-tailed hawk we saw!
Our January family event is our annual preschool potluck dinner. Mark your calendars for Monday, January 25th from 5:30-7:00. Adults will gather in the Campbell Conference Room and enjoy a meal together. Please bring something from your ethnic background to share. While we are enjoying an adult night, your children are invited to wear their PJs and have pajama and movie night in the preschool! More info to come!
Swimming lessons for our first group of preK children is on Friday from 1:30 – 3:00. If your child attends this session and you would like to chaperone, we’d LOVE to have you! Contact Mrs. Wood swood@rockyhill.org
Our virtuoso schedule this week is:
Monday: Music, P.E. (sneakers!)
Tuesday: Spanish, Art
Wednesday: Music, Science
Thursday: Library (books!)
Friday: Music
We will be closed next Monday, January 18th, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Enjoy the day and all that it means.
Classroom Helpers:
Monday – Orrin
Tuesday – Allie
Wednesday – Pauline
Thursday – Liam
Friday – Colette
Are you starting to think of warmer days? Keep in mind SEA, Rocky Hill’s Summer Enrichment Academy. Information will be coming out soon. It’s a GREAT way for your child to have fun, keep learning and stay connected!
Don’t miss these upcoming RHEA+ sessions just for grown ups! Sign up by going to http://www.rockyhill.org/rheaplus-2/?mc_cid=2a2efd3f70&mc_eid=b9f7c4b82f
Mindfulness – Adult Strategies
Wednesday evenings January 20-March 9
6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Yoga
Tuesday evenings January 19-March 1
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Pottery
Wednesday evenings January 20 – February 24
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
And also coming up:
Making Learning Meaningful
Why parents can and should help kids to identify and nurture their passions
Presented by:
Meg Stowe, M.Ed and Dr. Heidi Kasevich, PhD
Part 1
Building Resilience and Self-Esteem Through Passion-Based Learning
Thursday, February 4
6:30 p.m. | Flynn Lecture Hall
Part 2
The Importance of Role-Modeling in Passion-Based Learning
Thursday, April 14
6:30 p.m. | Flynn Lecture Hall
Contact Patty Pontarelli for more information!
Don’t forget to check out our preschool blog! http://blogs.rockyhill.org/bythebaypreschool/
See you in the morning!
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January 05, 2016
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Happy New Year and Next Week’s News!
Happy New Year and welcome back! I hope you all had a wonderful vacation!
We will kick off 2016 with a study of snow and polar habitats. The books we will be reading will include:
“The Snowy Day” by Ezra Jack Keats
“There Was A Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow” by Lucille Colandro and Jared Lee
“Snowmen at Night” by Caralyn and Mark Buehner
“Stranger in the Woods” by Carl R. Sams and Jean Stoick
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Our virtuoso schedule for the coming week isÂ
Tuesday: Spanish, Art
Wednesday: Music
Thursday: Library (don’t forget your library book)
Friday: Music
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We will not have science this week. Mr. Wyzga will be in Asheville, NC. He placed first in the Rhode Island State Championships in cyclecross and now heads down south to represent his team and the state of Rhode Island at the USA National Championships. Go Eric!
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Thank you to all who donated to the Potter League. Sadie and I delivered all of your generous contributions on Friday, December 18th. While we were there, she just had to visit with the animals. Meet Bear, the newest member of our family who arrived Christmas eve.
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Your child needs a coat, snow pants, boots, hat and mittens every day. Also, it is imperative that you check your child’s bag for seasonally appropriate clothing.
We love the pictures of your children in their jammies! Keep ’em coming!
Check out our preschool blog! You’ll find the calendars for January there as well as other interesting things about Rocky Hill lower school and By the Bay Preschool!  http://blogs.rockyhill.org/bythebaypreschool/
The classroom helpers next week are:
Tuesday: Luna
Wednesday: Zoe
Thursday: Gabe
Friday: Finn
Can’t wait to see you all!!!