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Family Newsletter - October 2024

Ready SetGrow!Family Newsletter - October 2024

A Note From Your Principal

As October begins, I’d like to take a moment to appreciate the season’s transition and the exciting opportunities it brings for our students. Autumn provides an ideal setting for learning, with so many changes occurring outdoors and the chance to incorporate new, natural elements into our artwork and learning centers. This month, we have a range of exciting events lined up such as our fall field trips, Trunk or Treat event, and a special visit from the Columbus Zoo! As always, thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education. We’re eager for a season of growth, discovery, and fun.


Sincerely,

Allison

Important Dates

October Events

October 2nd

World Farm Animals Day

Dress like your favorite farm animal

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October 3rd

Kindergarten and B&A Students Fall Field Trip to Pigeon Roost Farm

Departure: 10:00 AM Return: 3:30 PM

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October 5th

World Teacher Day

Have your child make a card for their teacher or help us stock the staff break room!

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October 8

Intermediates Fall Field Trip to Lynd's Fruit Farm

Departure: 9:30 AM Return: 12:00 PM

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October 10

Columbus Zoo visits RSG!

Special visitors for our Intermediate, Pre-K and Kindergarten students!

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October 14

Pre-K Fall Field Trip to Lynd's Fruit Farm

Departure: 9:30 AM Return: 12:00 PM

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October 14th

Parent Survey sent via email

Please share your feedback! We appreciate hearing what you love and what you want to see more of!

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October 17

PJ Day

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October 23

Read for the Record Event *Details below!

Piper Chen Sings by Phillipa Soo

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October 25 - November 1

Scholastic Book Fair

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October 26 10 AM - 12 PM

Annual Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat

Trunk sign-ups in the lobby!

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October 21 - October 24

Fall Picture Days!

Monday - Siblings and Private Kindergarten

Tuesday - Infant 3 & 5, All Toddlers, Beginner 12, Intermediate 1

Wednesday - Beginner 10, 11 & 13; Pre-K 15

Thursday - Infant 4, Intermediate 9, Pre-K 14

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October 25

Parent Reports and End of Month Folders sent home

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Thursday, October 31

Class Halloween Parties

*Treat sign-up will be available!

Wear costume OR orange/black!

Snack Menu

Did You Know?

Children benefit greatly from having the freedom to play in their own way. When kids can explore and take risks, they learn about their own abilities and boundaries. This kind of unstructured play helps them develop important skills, such as assessing risks and making decisions about what feels safe or challenging. By giving them the space to navigate these experiences, we’re helping them grow into more confident and capable individuals.

School-Age Before/After Care Information

Drop-in days are listed individually in the below link. Please sign up for appropriate days at least 1 day prior to the closure date. Sign up is required for attendance!

Reminders

Illness/Vacation Absences

Please use the Links2Home App to mark your child absent if they are not attending RSG for the day or before/after care. Parents may also email, message in links2home, or call the school for absences as well.

Family Referral Bonus

Do you know a colleague who has recently had a baby, a friend in need of care who just relocated to the area, or a family member who is seeking a new preschool for their child? When you refer a friend and they enroll, you’re eligible for a free week of tuition. Ask us for details!

Birthday Celebrations

We love to celebrate birthdays at school! While all of our teachers celebrate a little differently with birthday songs, dances, hats, stickers, etc. Parents are welcome to contribute to their child's special day. Here are some ideas:


  • Take your child shopping and let them pick out birthday plates/cups, that their friends will use during lunch.
  • Bring in birthday stickers or stamps for your child to distribute.
  • Ask your teacher if their child can bring in their favorite toy to show their friends.
  • Ask your teacher if the class can have a PJ day or wear your child's favorite color.

General Info & Forms

Lunch Packing FAQs

We have made some adjustments to eligible lunch items that can be packed for lunch. We've been fielding questions and want to provide the same clarification to all our families...

Q: Why can't I pack juice for my child? He/She doesn't drink milk.

A: Firstly, this supports consistency amongst our classrooms. Secondly, the American Association of Pediatrics suggests limiting juice intake to avoid children's preference for sweet drinks.

Q: I like to include a treat for my child. What kind of treats can I send with lunch?

A: Graham crackers, nut-free granola bars or cookies, fruit/applesauce pouch, pirate's booty (kernel-free popcorn), cheerios

Q: My child is really picky. If I pack something that he isn't allowed to have will he go hungry?

A: Anytime a child says they are still hungry after a meal, teachers can offer supplemental food. Our goal is to eat from 3 food groups and have full bellies!

Q: Was there a specific reason or an incident that inspired these changes?

A: This transition inspired a look at best-practices and small ways we can adjust our program to keep safety top of mind. Mealtimes pose many safety risks with allergies alone. These adjustments are also meant to help our teachers better manage choking hazards and streamline the way we are serving children.

Packing lunch is not an easy task and we greatly appreciate your efforts in making these adjustments.

Soccer Shots Registration
$20/wk billed with tuition (ongoing enrollment unless 4 week notice provided to Ready Set Grow).
Mini sessions begin at 3pm and Classic sessions begin at 4pm
Behavior Guidance from the CDC
Great resource detailing positive reinforcement methods, creating a rewards system, using appropriate consequences for undesirable behavior, and more.
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