Footsteps Newsletter
vol 5                                                                                                          Issue  6
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Phonics Dance

Many of our classrooms have started presenting the Phonics Dance.  This curriculum allows children to learn letter names and sounds through song and movement.  It is a fun way to engage the brain and begin to lay the foundation for reading.  If you wish to hear and see the songs and movements there is a link below.  Some of the chants may be altered slightly from this version but are fairly similar.  Enjoy!


If you haven't checked out our website yet, please do!  There is a lot of information under each tab.  One page, in particular, has resource links that you may find helpful including skills to work on before Kindergarten!

Attention!  We must have complete student files by Friday 9/27/19 or your child will not return to school on 9/30/19.  

This is a mandate from the Ohio Department of Education.  Unfortunately we are not permitted to make exceptions to this mandate as it will affect our licensing through ODE.  If you are having difficulty obtaining a piece of information for the file, please contact the office. 


 If your child started school AFTER 8/26/19, please know your deadline is 30 days after the first day of attendance.

North Haven PM Dismissal

As you may have noticed, our dismissal has been starting around 2:45.  This has been to help alleviate congestion in the parking lot as everyone gets used to the pickup routine.  As everyone adjusts and gets better about the procedure we will start pushing dismissal closer and closer to 3 PM.  Due to the volume of cars and students, the goal eventually will be to dismiss closer to 2:55 PM.  Please continue to arrive at the pace you have been arriving (2:40-3:05 PM).  Having cars arrive at these different times allows us to safely deliver children to you.  When you arrive, please remember NOT TO BLOCK the exit onto North Haven with your vehicle.  Enter at the first driveway closest to Eleanor and proceed into the line.  If you end up on the street for a short bit please be sure not to block traffic.  Some tips for improving pick up:
1. Park in the middle if you MUST walk up to pick up your child
2. Be patient and do not cut around a vehicle unless instructed to do so
3. Pull out of line or into the center if you wish to set your child up with a snack or talk to the teacher.  
4. Avoid stopping in front of doors. Pull all the way to the end of the sidewalk 
5. Exercise caution in the lot.
6. DO NOT leave your car in the line and walk up to the door.
7. Display your license plate sign with student name prominently 
8. When sending an unfamiliar person to pick up, be sure to tell them to have an ID handy

Thank you for your cooperation!!!


School Cancellations and Delays & Notifications
 
  1. Look for "Washington Local" delays or closings on the news or via news station alerts.  
  2. Sign up for Remind to have alerts sent to you via text or email about delays/closings,  event reminders like picture day, field trips, special activities etc.                                              
  3.. Check FB for updates
                      
*Remind will also be used to notify you if there is an emergency or concern that you need to be made aware of immediately.
9/17/19-Fall Fundraiser starts (delayed due to vendor issue)
10/15/19-2 hr delay-NO AM Extended Day-Doors open
                9:55 AM
10/19/19-Tentative Trunk or Treat
10/29/19 & 10/30/19 Picture days
10/31/19-Classroom celebrations-Halloween
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Click below to download a 2019-2020 School Calendar


We are blessed to be a part of the development of your child!  Please contact us if you have any concerns, questions or comments.

Blessings,

Chris Kummer
Director
St. Catherine of Siena Early Childhood Education Center

"Prepare your child for the path not the path for your child."  ~ Unknown


 St. Catherine of Siena 
Early Childhood Education Center 
 1155 Corbin Rd
Toledo, Ohio 43612
419-478-9900
ckummer@stcatherineearlyed.org