The Outdoor Preschool begins a New Year, 2011/2012

Teacher Jen and Teacher Ann are so excited to begin a new year of outdoor explorations with our new and returning students. 

Dates to be aware of:

We will be meeting for The Outdoor Preschool orientation on September 13th from 10-11am at Farrel-McWhirter Park. We’ll meet near the flagpole by the small white building.  (the Ops Building)  Please be prompt as there is a lot we want to share with you in a short hour.

First day of school: September 20th. 10am-1230pm.

Everyday:

1.      Please send a healthy lunch and a separate small snack with your child daily.

2.      Please take your child to the potty before school begins

3.      Dress your child for the chilly and rainy weather and in layers in case the sun comes out!

4.     

Please note that we require the students to dress appropriately for The Outdoor Preschool. 

Your child must have waterproof pants, a waterproof jacket, rain boots, mittens or gloves and a hat.  You do not need to send all of these garments to school every day-but please dress your child for the outdoors.  You can find waterproof clothing on line at Oaki Wear for Kids and REI. Our favorite boots are the bogg boots.  They are worth the cost as they keep the feet warm and dry.  (both Jen and I wear them )

Here are some links to appropriate clothing:

http://www.oakiwear.com/oaki/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1

http://www.rei.com/product/786761

http://www.campmor.com/bogs-classic-high-bubbles-handle-kids-boot.shtml?source=CI&srccode=cii_9324560&cpncode=21-158776172-2

This blog will be the main communication between the teachers and you, the parents-other than when there is something we need to discuss about your child.  Please take a look here, each week at what we have done at TOP.  It is a good way to help your child to be able to talk with you about what we did at school.  Plus it is fun to see all of the cute photos!

We look forward to meeting with you on September 13th.  Please bring your filled out medical forms and the "TOP-Tell us about your child" form on orientation day so we can get to know your child before school begins!

See you soon!

Ann and Jen

425-503-6953 for questions