3K Program and Extended Wrap Care
October 2023
REMINDER: NO 3K, 4K or Wrap on Friday, October 13th
Family Engagement
3K & Extended Wrap Care
Families can help at home by encouraging independence ("first you try, then I'll help"), creating consistent morning and evening routines and limiting the amount of screen time your child is engaging in.
Making Connections in Preschool
We are focusing on having Powerful Interactions with every child within their classrooms. A Powerful Interaction is one in which the teacher is intentional, mindful, and truly listens to learn more about the child's interests and extend their learning. They are quick, only about 5 minutes at a time; however, when done well, they can be a powerful way to create connections with students.
We are also incorporating Restorative Circles into our routines. A Restorative Circle will focus on asking students specific questions and giving everyone in the circle a chance to share their answer. All of the students and staff benefit from this community building activity and we get to learn more about each other through the process. Questions are usually simple, like sharing, "favorite movie", "what you did over the weekend", "how you feel during a thunderstorm", etc.
Each month we'll feature a new classroom within the newsletter. Cooper is featured this month!
Cooper 3K - Ms. Kathy
Happy Fall from Ms. Kathy Aird’s 3K class at Cooper School! I want to use this opportunity to express to each family and parent how well you all have handled morning drop-off. In just 2 weeks we’ve moved from tears to confident “love you, see you soon” goodbyes.
I know it was very hard to leave those first mornings. But look at drop-off now! You know your child depends on you as their base of safety and security. When you let them know that our classroom is a good place, that you will return soon, and then use a short and sweet goodbye ritual (kiss, a wink, fist bump, or high five, whatever you like), your child follows your lead and begins to believe the same!
Here are a few photos that show the emerging joy, confidence, and friendships that happen each day! Sorry it wasn’t possible to show a photo of everyone today, so please look for more photos and updates in our weekly email newsletter.
Our days are intentionally planned to include and encourage free play, sharing ideas & feelings, finding success at large and small motor activities, taking care of our own needs (bathroom, handwashing), and introducing school readiness skills.
This is going to be great year for your child. This 3K staff of Ms. Diane, Ms. Lyila, and myself are committed to providing a safe and engaging environment where each child feels welcomed and valued.
“Together May We Give Our Children Roots
To Grow And Wings To Fly.” anonymous
October Early Childhood Family Event
Tuesday, Oct 17, 2023, 05:00 PM
2155 East School Forest Road, Foxboro, WI 54836, USA
UW-Extension Parenting the Preschooler Guides
3K & Extended Wrap Care Attendance
Since we are not a daycare; we only offer this extended care when children attend school. Please do not bring your child to wrap care if they have been absent from 3K or will not return to school during 3K hours.
September Family Night
Here are some photos from that event! We hope to see you at the School Forest in October for the next family night!
Check In/out and Pick Up Reminders:
Check in/out through Brightwheel on the IPAD the 3K/4K staff provides. Please have your code ready. You can change the code to whatever 4 digit number you'll remember. I had to change mine so I could remember it! :)
**please remember that only adults (18 & older) that are in Brightwheel will be allowed to check your child out of school.
Pick up - Please arrive on time time pick up your child.
- If your child is only staying for the AM 3K, pick up time is 11:30am sharp.
- If your child is staying for extended wrap care, please arrive before 4:30pm. Staff are only scheduled until 4:30pm and we cannot allow late pick ups.
Director of Early Childhood & Family Education
Email: jennifer.willoughby@superior.k12.wi.us
Website: http://superiorcps.ss13.sharpschool.com/
Phone: 715-394-8790 (51503)