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Knowledge Tree Newsletter May 2012

CENTER NEWS

SUMMER CAMP 2012

Knowledge Tree Summer Camp will begin on June 15, 2012. Our summer camp program is a fun opportunity for children ages 5-12 to learn, grow, and have fun this summer. Our summer camp offers many exciting trips, such as, Sahara Sams, Bounce U, Smith Playground, Mann Music Center for Performing Arts, as well as a host of other trips throughout the summer. All these trips are included with tuition. If your child is currently enrolled in our After-School program, you must complete a registration form to insure your child's place in summer camp. Please see Ms. Darlene for more information regarding the Summer Camp trip schedule.

POPCORN PALACE FUNDRAISER

On April 23, 2012, Knowledge Tree began a Popcorn Palace fundraiser in order to raise funds for our Center-Wide Summer Trip. The fundraiser ends on Friday, May, 18, 2012. Please return all order forms and money due by Friday, May 18, 2012. Please review the tasty popcorn treats available and help support Knowledge Tree Child Development Center trips. 

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

Teacher Appreciation Week begins on the 7th until the 11th of May 2012; this will be the perfect opportunity for parents to show your child's teachers how thankful you are for their support.
"A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops." Henry Adams

PORTRAIT DAY

On Thursday, May 24, Lifetouch Portraits will return for our Spring Portrait Day. The photographer will begin taking portraits at 9:00am. All children are encouraged to participate. Finished portraits are delivered to the center approximately 2 weeks later and will be available for purchase for a limited time.

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

Please note that we will be closed on May 28, 2012 in observance of Memorial Day. Have a safe and joyous holiday!

PARENT CONFERENCES

During the week of June 25, 2012 all classrooms will hold parent conference meetings to discuss your child's progress, and behavioral, social/emotional and physical needs.

CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP)

In order for Knowledge Tree Child Development Center to provide free and nutritious meals to our students, parents are required to complete new food applications. It is imperative that all parents complete new food applications to ensure our center's continued participation in the CACFP program. Please see Ms. Nickole to complete a new food application.

CO-PAYMENTS

Co-payments are due every week on Monday by 12:00 p.m. Parents who do not pay their weekly co-pay by Monday at 6:00 p.m. will be charged a $15.00 late fee and will not be allowed to bring their children to the center until their co-pay and late fees are paid in full. There will be no exceptions. In addition, failure to pay your co-payment may result in suspension and/or termination of child care services.

CLOTHING POLICY

As the weather is getting warmer we want to remind parents of our clothing policy. Please do not send your child to school with the following items: Sandals, Open Toe Shoes, Sling Backs, or Flip Flops (children who come to the center wearing these types of shoes will not be permitted to stay); Beads in Hair (children pull them out and they become a choking hazard.

CLASSROOM NEWS

INFANTS
MS. JACKIE & MS. KAREEMA

Welcome to the Infant Room! We have welcomed Samyah Henry to our classroom. Just a few quick reminders: Please read page 8 in your Parent Handbook for your baby's daily requirements. Please remember to read your child's daily report upon arrival and to complete the top portion of the daily report (Parent Section). We strongly urge all parents to refrain from allowing your infants to wear the following items: any jewelry (including hoop earrings, bracelets, rings, necklaces, etc)
barrettes and rubber bands. All of these items pose a safety risk to our children. Please feel free to call or drop-in at anytime. Also, please read, sing and talk with your baby daily. This will help to develop their vocabulary.

YOUNG TODDLERS
MS. ANNIE, MS. ERICA,& MS. EVETTE

Hello! We have welcomed Merick Felton and Zahmir Richardson to our classroom. In the Young Toddler Classroom, we always communicate with the children. We teach them to love and respect each other's feelings. Our children use their fine and gross motor skills by dancing and exercising. They love to scribble. Also, our children love to listen to short stories and have free-play. They are free to explore their classroom. They are true explorers.  

OLDER TODDLERS
MS. AISHIA, MS. KAREEMA, & MS. LATOYA

The Older Toddlers have welcomed Lamar Evans and Jahmir Morris to our classroom. In the Older Toddler Classroom, we are working on learning and identifying our shapes, colors, and numbers, through songs during circle time, reading various books during story time and other daily activities. We are also helping our children learn how to share, play together and communicate with one another through parallel play and fine & gross motor activities. This will help to enhance their social and emotional development -- all through play.

PRESCHOOL
MS. CAROLYN, MS. TEKISHUA,

& MR. TONY

We would like to welcome Marquis Aguilar, Jason Pigford, Adorah Myers, Aminah Johnson, and Amirah Johnson to our Preschool classroom. We would like to extend an invitation to our parents to come in and read a book to our class. Our Preschool students will attend various trips throughout the summer. Our Preschool students will visit the Free Library of Philadelphia, Franklin Square Park, and Smith Playground. Our Preschool students will also participate in a Play Day event at Pratt Elementary School on June 7, 2012. Please see Ms. Tekishua for more information regarding the Preschool trip schedule. Over the next few weeks we will be doing a "Kids in the Kitchen" theme. Donations are greatly appreciated. Items needed are: Lemon Juice, Bagels, Chocolate Pudding, Pretzel Rods, Red Licorice, and Strawberry Cream Cheese. Thank you in advance!

SCHOOL-AGE
 MS. DARLENE & MR. MYLES

Welcome to After School! We would like to welcome our new students: Jeremiah Myers, Tamiya Myers, Corey Pigford, and Layana Pigford. The After-School program is a team dedicated to providing academic, social, and recreational support to our students and their families. We now have a parent board located near the entrance which displays upcoming events as well as important daily information. Please remember to check our parent board every day.

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