Ready 4 Learning! 4K in the Oregon School District

FEBRUARY 2020

Our 4K January Outreach event was held Friday, January 24th. Thank goodness we had warm enough temperatures and LOTS of snow! We had a great time! See below for February's "splashing-good time" Outreach event and information about our next Friday Open Gym on 2/14! One date to get on your calendars early is the "On Our Way to Kindergarten" Parent meeting, being held Monday, April 20, 2020 at the Oregon High School Performing Arts Center (PAC) from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. The event will give details about your child's transition to kindergarten and what you, as parents, can expect! Have a great day! Jackie Amlong, 4K Principal

MONTHLY FAMILY OUTREACH EVENT

Upcoming: 4K Family Swim SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2020 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Come enjoy an afternoon of family fun at the Oregon Pool! You child should have received a bright orange flyer from their 4K classroom teacher. Turn this in at the Oregon Pool Front Desk to receive free admission! OREGON POOL 249 Brook Street, Oregon, WI 53575

ACTIVITIES FOR GROSS MOTOR MOVEMENT

Gross motor skills are large or whole body movements which require core stabilization. Examples would include walking, sitting upright, jumping, hopping and running. Kicking, throwing and balance would also be included. Research says that children, ages 3 - 5, need at least 3 hours of gross motor movement, at any intensity, each day. Here's a few ideas to get more movement in during the winter: Animal Walks - Bear crawl, crab walk, hop like a kangaroo (two foot hop), hop like a frog (two foot hop from squat position), slither like a snake, waddle like a penguin, gallop like a horse, stand like a flamingo (single leg balance), etc. Your child will have a lot of fun making up their own animal movements as well! Kids Yoga - This site has a ton of yoga poses geared to young children and is organized by different themes.

Want to Volunteer at Your 4K Site?

Volunteer Form All volunteers are required to complete a background check prior to participating in volunteer activities at your 4K site. This online check takes less than 3 minutes of your time and is offered in English and Spanish. OSD Background Check Link

COME PLAY! ~ Preschool Open Gym

Netherwood Knoll Big Gym Ages 0 - 5 With adult caregiver 6:00pm - 7:00pm FRIDAYS!! October 11 November 8 December 13 January 24 February 14 March 13

Join us once a month for a  FREE open gym for younger children! We'll have lots of fun activities set up and a walk around story with Kelly Allen, Children's Librarian for the Oregon Public Library. Please enter through Door 8 (District Office) or Door 10 (Main St. Parking Lot). Children MUST be accompanied by an adult.

OREGON COMMUNITY EDUCATION UPCOMING EVENTS

DIVE IN MOVIE at OREGON POOL MOANA Saturday, February 15th, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Reserve your spot today at www.oregonsd.org/pool to see this fun experience at the Pool. You can bring in an inflatable to sit or lay in to watch the movie!

Community Education Classes

REGISTRATION FOR WINTER CLASSES NOW OPEN! Many classes through Community Education will be available this winter for children ages 0 - 5! READ ABOUT CLASSES & REGISTER HERE!

Jackie Amlong Early Learning/4K Principal jas3@OregonSD.org 4K Website