Barlina House Families:
The year has started out great. Everyone has adjusted to the routine, and we all have happy faces coming into school. Thank you parents for being so patient with the arrival and dismissal. We are trying our best getting to know cars and faces.
I want to introduce you to our new staff members. Mrs. Rachel Stevener is working with the four year olds upstairs all five days. Mrs. Holly Contreras is working with the three year olds downstairs in the main room with Mrs. Tracey and Mrs. K on Tuesday and Thursday. Please welcome them to Barlina.
We had our first fire drill on September 29 and 30. It went very well. We talked to the children beforehand and explained what will happen during the drill. The only thing that bothered them was the noise. We will be doing drills every month, but we will not be setting off the alarm.
We do not introduce the letters in the typical A-Z order. Instead, we will be learning the letters in the order that natural speech development occurs. The order is, A,M,B,N,L,P,S,W,T,G,I,D,E,J,H,C.Y,F,V,X,Q,Z,R,U,K & O.
October is going to be a busy month! We will start with our field trip to the Nature Center/Veteran Acres on October 6 and 7 and end with our Halloween Celebrations on Thursday, October 27 and Monday, October 31. We have our first day off school on Monday, October 10. Flyers will be sent home explaining the exciting things happening at Barlina. “Dad’s Night” is October 26 and 27. It will start at 6:30 PM. Dads just need to bring carving tools and great ideas for carving.
Just a reminder, if your child will not be in school, please email or call. My contact information is dmaccrindle@crystallakeparks.org or 815-477-5403. Please feel free to contact us at any time if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you again for allowing us to be part of your child’s life.
Donna Maccrindle, Barlina House Director
