Back to Class from Strawberry Vale Preschool! 🎉
Welcome back, preschool families! We hope you had a joyful and restful holiday season, filled with cozy moments and magical memories. As we step into the new year, we are so excited to see our Little Red Schoolhouse buzzing with laughter, curiosity, and adventure once again.
Back to Preschool!
📅 Preschool reopens:
- Bears & Tadpoles: Tuesday
- Ladybugs & Frogs: Wednesday
The children were thrilled to reunite with their friends, and the excitement was contagious! There’s nothing quite like watching their faces light up as they step back into their world of play, learning, and discovery.
Backpack Check! ✨
Our little explorers have been busy growing! Please take a moment to check if their spare clothes and indoor shoes need an update. And don’t worry—we’ll give you a friendly nudge when we start seeing rain pants creeping up to mid-calf!
Show & Tell Time! 🧸
After all the holiday fun, the children are eager to share their special treasures. While we love seeing their excitement, we encourage personal toys to stay home outside of designated Show & Tell days—unless they are happy to share and understand the possibility of things getting lost or broken.
A Warm Welcome! 👋
A big Strawberry Vale welcome to our newest friend joining the Tadpole program! Let’s all take a moment to introduce ourselves to him and his family. It’s extra special to have a grandchild of one of our preschool alumni here—our community truly comes full circle.
A Heartfelt Thank You! 💖
🌸 To our amazing families: Thank you for your thoughtful staff gifts, cards, and kind messages. Your generosity means the world to us!
🧹 To our Dream Team Cleaning Crew: WOW! You rocked the Winter Cleaning! The preschool is sparkling, and we are so grateful. (And yes, we’re just a tiny bit jealous that Teacher Jen was enjoying warm sunshine in Mexico!)
Parent Education & Meetings 📚
Our January Parent Education speaker, Dr. Jean Buckler, gave an insightful talk on Physical Literacy—helping little bodies grow strong and confident.
🔹 Parent-Teacher Meetings (Jan/Feb): Meetings are optional, unless requested by a teacher. If you’d like a quick 15-minute check-in, please email teachers.strawberry@gmail.com to schedule a time.
Winter Fun & Learning at Preschool ❄️
Before the break, we had a gingerbread adventure like no other! We read different versions of the story, acted it out on the felt board, and even went on a gingerbread hunt after he “escaped” from the oven. (Spoiler alert: We found him… and he was delicious!)
🚀 Blast Off! Our preschool turned into outer space with a rocket loft and astronaut gear! Whether creating “everlasting snow,” building snowmen at the felt board, or launching into imaginary galaxies, the kids had a blast.
🔬 Messy Science! Cornstarch + colored water = magic! The children discovered a substance that’s both solid and liquid—science is always a hit!
📦 Big Box, Big Imagination! Thanks to a generous family, we had a huge cardboard box that transformed into everything from a car to a ship to a cozy house. It’s amazing to see creativity come to life with something so simple.
Preschool Library Program 📖
Each child now has a “book bag” to borrow books from our preschool library. Help them keep their bag in a safe spot at home to return books in good condition. One book at a time, please! (And let’s keep them away from snack-time mishaps—no dog-eaten books, please! 😉)
Chinese New Year Celebrations! 🏮🐉
To celebrate, we’ve added:
🎎 Traditional dress-up clothing
🥢 Cooking utensils & play food
📚 Books & decorations honoring Chinese culture
Outdoor Play Reminders 🌧️
Even with the rain taking a break, the grass, park, and forest are still damp. Please send your child with rubber boots so we can go on spontaneous outdoor adventures!
Fundraising Alert: Seed Sale! 🌱
Our seed fundraiser runs until February 14th. Pick up an order form from the preschool and return it with payment by Feb 14 to support our programs!
💛 Thank you for being part of our wonderful preschool community. We’re looking forward to all the joy, play, and learning ahead in 2024!
— The Strawberry Vale Preschool Team 🍓✨