Greetings SELC PK Families,

Just a reminder that there is no school tomorrow, in observance of Veteran's of Day. SELC expresses gratitude to those who have served or currently serve in the military. Thank you for your service.

If you have not done so, please see the directions below to sign up for your conference!

*CHECK OUT THE FALL/WINTER COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE NEWSLETTER!!! THIS GUIDE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUR HEAD START FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KITE. IT IS UPDATED SEASONALLY, AND WILL REMAIN IN THIS NEWSLETTER FOR QUICK REFERENCE!

A FEW REMINDERS for NOVEMBER:

• NO SCHOOL NOVEMBER 7th

• NO SCHOOL NOVEMBER 10th

• Early release NOVEMBER 22rd for conferences

Head Start full day: dismissal at 12:30

Head Start part day: dismissal at 11:30

Integrated Pre-K: AM classes only, no PM classes

PK STEAM Academy: dismissal at 12:30

• NO SCHOOL NOVEMBER 23TH AND 24TH
• Early release NOVEMBER 29th for conferences

Head Start full day: dismissal at 12:30

Head Start part day: dismissal at 11:30

Integrated Pre-K: AM classes only, no PM classes

PK STEAM Academy: dismissal at 12:30

A few reminders:

• Payment for iPad insurance was due by 10/15/23. You can send a check payable to Enfield Public Schools, cash handed to a classroom staff so they can document accordingly, or on MySchoolBucks (See DIRECTIONS BELOW).
  

• If your child outgrows their clothing (especially pants) Nurse Jen will take them! Accidents happen and we run out of extra clothing quickly!

• Health and safety are top priorities and I thank you for doing your part! Nurse Jen and I are overwhelmed with how incredibly diligent all of you have been in regards to monitoring your child for illness and asking questions as they arise!

• Nurse Jen will need proof of flu vaccination by December 22, 2023. You can email it to her jmaier@enfieldschools.org, send in a hard copy, or fax it (860) 253-0096!

If any of you are not a part of the FEO Facebook group yet? Join here!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/424681288154509/

Use this link to submit your Life Hack now! We would love to hear from you! https://forms.office.com/r/cqQ45Hjf7g

As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering innovation and interactive learning experiences, we will be sending a weekly iPad activity designed to combine technology with family bonding.

Description:

Why do children choose roles?

Children choose roles to encourage mature play. Children invent and create props to fit their roles (ex: if the role was a fireman: make a fire hose, fire hat, fire truck). Mature play promotes learning new vocabulary words. These words are posted in the centers for all to see. Teachers model how to use vocabulary in mature play scenarios. Children wear a picture of the role they are in to help them remember what it is they are supposed to be doing. Action cards with the roles and actions pertaining to those roles are posted in each of the centers.

To have mature play children do the following

• Children use conflict resolution

• Can invent new props

• Children use language to plan play and during play

• Children play roles that have specific characteristics or rules for action.

• Interact with one another

• Use their imagination

• Play episodes develop into longer sustained play over time.

Here are some examples of play scenarios:

• Museum (art gallery, construction zone, café)

• School (library, cafeteria, nurse, office)

• Beach (refreshment stand, boat excursions, beach)

• Caring for pets (groomer, vet, pet store)

• SELC=Stowe Early Learning Center
• SELC=our mascot (the eaglet featured above)
• FEO=Family Educator Organization
• ECDC=Enfield Child Development Center
• EPS=Enfield Public Schools
• FRC=Family Resource Center
• IPS=Integrated Pre-K
• HS=Head Start
• KITE=Key Initiatives to Early Education
• PKS=PK STEAM Academy
• Eaglets=all children taking part in any program at SELC

IMPORTANT NUMBERS:

• Main Office=860-253-4741
• Head Start Family Support=860-253-4717
• Nurse=860-763-8858
• FRC=860-253-6580
• KITE=860-253-6502

Our building is quite unique in that we house 4 PK programs, a Family Resource Center, and KITE.

Enfield Head Start, Integrated Pre-K, PK STEAM Academy

Email: jvalley@enfieldschools.org
Website: www.enfieldschools.org
Location: 117 Post Office Road, Enfield, CT, USA
Phone: 860-253-4741
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/424681288154509/
Twitter: @EnfieldEPS