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Christ the King Community Daycare
68-02 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, NY 11379
718-417-6770
www.ctkny.org
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MONTHLY THEMES
Color(s): Yellow
Shape: Circle
Letter(s): A, B
Number(s):
Ages (1-2)
#1
Ages (3-4)
#'s 1,2
IMPORTANT DATES
September
7th
Labor Day - Closed
September
9th
Pre-K Virtual Parent Orientation 12:00pm
September
9th
Daycare's Virtual Back to School @ 5:30pm
September 10th
Pre-K First day of school (Shorten schedule 9:00a-12:00p Turtles, Dolphins, Ducks 9:10a-12:10p Bears & Panadas)
September 11th
Pre-K Shorten Schedule
September 14th
Pre-K's Virtual Back to School @ 5pm
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SEPTEMBER 2020 NEWSLETTER |
As the warm days of summer begin to turn into the cooler days of September, we look forward to Fall and the beautiful changes that occur in nature. We hope that you have had a happy and healthy summer. We are glad to greet our new families and returning families and welcome all to Christ the King Community Daycare.
We are in partnership with you to provide a warm, loving and safe atmosphere in which each child can grow and learn.
During the first few weeks of school we will be learning the routines for each day and the proper use of all the materials. Listening and following directions will be stressed throughout the year. In this first month of school we will discuss how each of us is special. Our teachers are here to provide a warm, caring and safe environment, in which each child can grow and learn. Your unique family is important to us. We welcome your questions, advice, input and opinions. We anticipate a good start to our school year, with much learning, sharing and having fun!
Communication is very important in fostering a partnership between home and school. One of the ways we communicate to parents is through our newsletter. Our Newsletter contains the Monthly Themes, Important Dates and Reminders for the month. There are sections for each specific learning domain, Math, Science, Art, Technology, Physical Education and Music. In each section, classes describe an educational and fun activity from the previous month. We hope you are excited to hear about all the great things happening in our classrooms. Don't forget to check the Quote section, to hear some of the funny things our teachers hear from the children!
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- This year, our Pre-K Parent Orientation and Back to School nights will be virtual. A link will be sent a half hour prior to the start of the meeting. We encourage all parents to login and attend these informative sessions.
- Our Specialty Rooms are now open with new schedules in place. Each Specialty Room, including the gym, will be open to one class only each day. They will be cleaned and disinfected after each use for the next day's class.
- Please remember that all contract changes must be submitted two weeks prior to the 1st of the following month.
- When calling the facility, please keep in mind that calls should be ideally be made between 12-2pm while the children are napping.
- Please label all of you child's clothing, blankets and other belongings that you bring in.
- Please remember to make sure your child's cubby contains weather-appropriate clothing. We also appreciate all of our parents continuing to bring in diapers and a box of wipes twice each month on the 1st and the 15th.
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Children love to explore and find out more about the world around them. From conducting simple experiments, to observing the changes in seasons, and learning about plants and animals, our children are emerged in science each month. |
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Our children engage in various activities each day to help them learn the numbers, shapes, and colors associated with our monthly themes. Our Music and Movement Room is an interactive room that helps reinforce this learning in a fun and creative way. The Beam projects games onto the floor, which in turn reinforce colors, shapes and numbers. This is a great learning opportunity for children who are visual learners, in addition to those who learn best through movement. |
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From coloring and painting, to cutting and pasting, our children are constantly exposed to the world of art. Many of these projects reinforce the colors, numbers, and the various themes of the month. |
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Singing and dancing are a daily highlight within our classrooms. Children learn language and educational concepts through music and movement. |
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Technology Tots & Athletes in Training |
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We have many opportunities for our children to learn through the use of technology. We have a Computer Room, which contains computers, and Fisher-Price Nabi tablets. These items have a variety of games that enrich your child's learning experience. In addition, we have a Beam Projector in the Music and Movement Room. The Beam projects instruments and interactive games onto the floor. The children move throughout the room and use their feet to tap on answers or to complete tasks. The projected games assist with your child's learning, as well as helps with the development of motor skills, such as kicking and jumping. Lastly, it helps improve social skills, such as patience and turn taking.
Our children also engage in daily physical activities, both in our indoor gym and outdoor playgrounds. Children are thrilled to engage in the new outdoor playground that was just recently built. The children will enjoy climbing and sliding, as well as continuing to work on their social and gross motor skills.
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Welcome to all our new students and welcome back to those returning. We hope you all had a safe and fun-filled summer. The safety of our children and staff is our top priority. Please review our Health Policy. We ask for your cooperation to help us maintain a healthy environment.
On our Current Parent Page of our website you can find all medical/health forms you may need.
- Medical Form - Our center is licensed by the Department of Health which requires all children to have an up to date physical and immunization form on file.
- 504 Medication Administration Form – This form needs to be submitted for any long-term medical conditions such as asthma or allergies.
- Dietary Restriction Form – This form should be submitted to inform us of any dietary restrictions that we should be aware of. Dietary restrictions may include any dietary restrictions due to preference, allergies or medical requirements.
Safety & Health Reminders
- We are a peanut-free school. Please help us to maintain a nut free environment by refraining from sending any such items (nuts, peanut butter, almond butter, any items containing nut oils, etc.) to school with your children.
- Please refrain from using hair clips if your child is under two years old. They are a choking hazard. Please opt for a band or hair tie if necessary.
Please contact the Nurse's office at daycarenurse@ctkny.org with questions or concerns you may have at any time. We are looking forward to a happy, healthy year!
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