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Family Newsletter - September 2024

Ready SetGrow!Family Newsletter - September 2024

A Note From Your Principal

What an amazing start to the new school year! Our teachers and students are well on their way to getting settled into their classrooms. We appreciate your patience during this time of transition, we know lots of big feelings come out in these moments from our little ones!


Throughout September teachers will be assessing students progress through different learning and wellness activities to provide a benchmark for our Fall Family Reports. Ask your child's teacher if there are any focus points they recommend working on at home. We also partner with McKibben & Monte Therapy group to support students speech and occupational therapy needs. We will host an optional screening at RSG the week of 9/23. Sign up details are below.

Important Dates

September Events

September 2 - CLOSED for Labor Day

September 6 - Sports Gear Day; wear your favorite team!

September 6 - Intermediate and Pre-K Supply Forms due

September 9 - Grandparents Day celebration; activities open between 3:15-5:15 PM

September 12 - Disney Day; wear your favorite Disney character

September 16 - National Playdough Day; fun with playdough mats, wear the color that you want to play with!

September 18 - National Hispanic Heritage Month Dance Party; honoring Hispanic cultures through music from Salsa, Merengue to Raggaeton and Flamenco.

Week of September 23 - Speech and Occupational Therapy Screenings; OPTIONAL SIGN UP (link below)

September 27 - End of Month Folders go home, please empty and return!

Speech and Occupational Screening Sign Up
^^ Registration Password: MM2024

Snack Menu

Did You Know?

Reading with children helps them learn sounds, words, and the vocabulary of conversation. Reading stimulates imagination and helps them understand the experience of others, a prerequisite to empathy.

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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