Walnut Ridge Early Learning Academy
~Welcome to February~
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I hope this newsletter finds you enjoying the winter season! Your students have so much to look forward to this month, including the annual trip to Price Chopper and our Valentine Ice-Cream Social. Be sure to mark your calendars for these important dates!
- "All About Nutrition" - A special visit and program for all classes from a local dietician during the week of February 3rd.
- Thursday, February 13th - Valentine / Ice-Cream Social (snow date 2/14) - Please let us know if you will be in attendance for this fun event.
- Tuesday, February 18th - Price Chopper Field Trip (snow date 2/25) - Be sure to return your permission slips and reach out directly to your teacher with any questions.
- Monday, February 17th-Deadline to let us know if your student is returning for the 2020-2021 school year.
- 2020-2021 Vernon Township Pre-K Registration dates are 2/19, 2/27, 3/5. Check out our website for additional information.
Thank you so much for your continued support of all of our programs and be sure to check out this blog throughout the month for updates and pictures from all of our upcoming events!
Karen Stoeckel
Supervisor of Pre-K / Special Education Teacher
Future engineers, illustrators, and design thinkers.....
Collaborative production
Thoughtful illustration
Creative planning
Gearing up for Grocery Shopping!
Smart Shoppers Sort!
Students are learning to sort a variety of produce items.
Only buy what you need!
This Shopper is comparing the weight of food items.
Secure food stays fresh!
Getting ready for meals on the go.
Savvy Shoppers ~ Future Leaders in STEM ~ Pre-K students getting ready for the upcoming trip to Price Chopper and designing igloos!
Mentors come to Walnut Ridge!!
The Walnut Ridge Early Learning Academy is participating in the district-wide mentoring program. We are lucky to have upperclassmen friends from Glen Meadow join us for a few hours a week to read, paint, play, and have FUN!
Let's paint together!
Look what I made!!
Paint with me please!!
Social events and outings - Reduce the stress
Are social events like parties, family get-togethers, or trips to a restaurant stressful for you or your little one? Click here for thoughtful articles about navigating the social scene with your children.
Technology and your Pre-K child
How much screen time should my child have? What apps are appropriate for my child? Click here for an arsenal of parent resources devoted to making informed decisions about technology for your children.
Please Read~Keeping our students healthy during Cold and Flu Season~Please Read
Please be reminded to adhere to the health guidelines outlined below if your child is not feeling well! Please reach out to Mrs. Gallant with any concerns or questions. Thank you!
The Walnut Ridge Early Learning Academy
Website: www.vtsd.com
Phone: (973) 764-6327