Mrs. Doyle: Are You Ready For The Summer?

Posted on by Michelle Handibode

We asked the children what they loved about summer and /or what their plans were for this summer.  We hope you enjoy their answers as much as we did!

  • Ainsley–Can’t wait to visit Hershey Park with her family.
  • Arya–Hopes she can go to Florida with her Daddy, Grandpa and Grandma.  She loves the beaches there.
  • Bodie—Is looking forward to spending time in his pool and bouncing a lot in his bouncy house.
  • Ella–Is excited to go swimming at a beach with big waves.
  • EmmaJo–Is planning to visit a water park with her mom.
  • Hadley–Is going to ride her jeep all over her yard with her dad.
  • Hannah–Loves to go to the beach with her family.  She just loves to swim and be in the sun.
  • Harper–Can’t wait for her cousins from England to visit so they can have at least 10 sleepovers.
  • Isla–Is so excited to visit her Grandma and Grandpa in Rochester.
  • Jacob–Is looking forward to going to the mall with his brother Alex.
  • Jonathan–Is hoping to read 100 books.
  • Joseph–Plans to wake up early every day and make a really big breakfast.
  • Leo–Is going to go to the beach and play with his brand-new cousin.
  • Maayan–Hopes to put water on the trampoline and jump really, really high with her sister.
  • Melina–Is so excited to go camping with her family.
  • Oliver–Is so excited to set up his water slide in his yard.
  • River–Can’t wait to eat lots and lots of cookie and cream ice cream.
  • Ryan–Is excited to play outside every single day with her sister Poppy.
  • Saanvi–Is going to jump from the bouncy house to the pool all day long.
  • Tommy–Is looking forward to laying on his hammock for a really long time and may even pretend it is a boat.
  • Zara–Plans to go to the beach, then Six Flags, and then Colombia. (Just not all in the same day)
  • Zion–Is eager to eat as many red popsicles as he can.

Wishing you a week filled with peace and love!

Michelle & Maria

Mrs. Lopes: Are You Ready For Summer?

Posted on by Amanda Lopes

We asked the children what they loved about summer and /or what their plans were for this summer.  We hope you enjoy their answers as much as we did!

  • Amelia – Hopes to go swimming in the pool with her Mommy this summer.
  • Annie – Hopes to take a trip to the beach to look for shells.
  • Arian – Is hoping to go to the beach and launch rockets.
  • Ben – Plans to plant flowers and make a garden.
  • Brisa – Is planning to play in the sprinkler and go to Florida.
  • Casey – Plans to spend time in Long Island playing with his toys and swimming in the ocean.
  • Daniel – Hopes he will go to the beach and play in the sand.
  • David – Plans to go to the beach so he can roll in the sand and go swimming in the ocean.
  • Elanour – Plans to go swimming in her pool this summer.
  • Elizabeth – Plans to go to her Nanny and Poppy’s to play Lego and Magnatiles.
  • Enzo – Has a lot of plans this summer.  He is going to the Connecticut beach, Quassy, and is looking forward to going down the slide on his boat.
  • Evie – Hopes to spend a lot of time sliding on her rainbow cloud sprinkler.
  • Fiona – Plans to go to the beach and make sand castles and sand angels.
  • Harlan – Is excited to play Ninjago on his iPad during the summer.
  • Kian – Plans to take swimming lessons over the summer so he can learn how to swim in his pool or Enzo’s pool.
  • Kimberlin – Is excited to go to Texas in June and spend time swimming in the pool with G-mom and Daddio.
  • Levi – Is excited to go camping at Lake George, Hershey Park, and Stafford Motor Speedway this summer.
  • Nicolas – Plans to play with his toys in the pool this summer.
  • Noelle – Plans to spend a lot of time swimming in her pool this summer.
  • Parker – Plans to go bug hunting for a golden beetle.  She has seen them before, and they are really slippery.
  • Ryder – Is hoping to play with his water fire truck because it needs to be summer to use it.

Wishing you a week filled with peace and love!

Amanda & Hema

Mrs. Sargeant: A Peek at the Week

Posted on by Christine Sargeant

As we conclude the school year with our toddlers, we reflect on the joy and liveliness they have brought to every moment. Observing the emergence of four painted lady butterflies from their chrysalises, we were reminded of the incredible process of metamorphosis. This transformation beautifully mirrors the growth of our young students. Just as a butterfly spreads its wings for the first time, our toddlers are beginning to explore their world with newfound confidence and curiosity.

A visit from a squirrel to our bird feeder delighted our young students, who expressed their excitement with joyful squeals. Additionally, we enjoyed a food-tasting experience featuring sweet, juicy watermelon, which was a delightful treat for everyone.

Wishing your families an enjoyable week,

Christine & Lizette

Ms. Marissa: Moving on Up!

Posted on by Marissa Frisk

With the school year winding down, we have been reflecting on our past year. A new teacher, a new classroom for some, new friends, exciting work, responsibilities, and routines. We are feeling emotional about saying goodbye to our Kindergarten friends who are all moving up to Lower Elementary! They have been such wonderful role models in our classroom, always there to help teach a lesson, show a friend something, help each other out, and lead our classroom! How much we’ve all grown!

We have also talked about our second-year children moving up to Kindergarten and how we will welcome new three-year-olds into our classroom next year. So many exciting things in our future!

We have been talking about the United States and where we are in this big, wide universe! We look at the Solar System, our planet, our continent, our country, our state, our town, and finally, ourselves!

Have a lovely weekend,

Marissa & Sue

Ms. Marissa: Fun at Flanders

Posted on by Marissa Frisk

On Wednesday, the Kindergarten children spent time at Flanders Nature Center in Woodbury. We began by taking a hike through the woods to the Botany Pond. The children then had the opportunity to catch and identify amphibians, reptiles, and insects. We found tadpoles, beetles, newts, giant water bugs, and salamanders. We observed turtles resting on a rock, fish swimming, and even found one of those elusive frogs. When we were done, we released any living thing we had collected and climbed aboard for a tractor ride. We were able to get up close to a beaver lodge and get a peek at a nest with three-day-old baby birds. It was informative and impressive to speak with a Flanders volunteer, who explained how and why the beavers dam up a culvert each night. Walking back, several children shared what a great day it was! Flanders is open to the public, and we encourage you to take advantage of this amazingly beautiful nature center. They also offer several summer programs. You can find more information on their website.

Wishing you all a week filled with much peace and love.

Marissa & Sue

Mrs. Sargeant: A Peek at the Week

Posted on by Christine Sargeant

This week has been delightful. From our window, we spotted two pileated woodpeckers in the woods. We’ve been patiently waiting and quietly watching for birds to visit our new window bird feeder. We’ve seen a few cardinals, sparrows, and other beautiful birds waiting in the nearby bush, observing us as we observe them. One day, the children were absolutely convinced they had heard an owl. Their sheer excitement and awe were contagious!

This week, the children tasted rhubarb, and most seemed to enjoy its tartness. They also had a lot of fun simply saying the word “rhubarb.” We danced around the room as we listened to Laurie Berkner’s catchy song about rhubarb pie. 

We also tasted seedless mandarins, which every child enjoyed. The children were then free to choose the mandarin peeling activity. In addition to mandarin peeling, we had a cucumber-cutting activity available to the children this week since they were all so keen on the cucumbers we tried a few weeks ago. In our Montessori toddler classroom, the excitement around food preparation activities is palpable. With eager anticipation, children embrace the opportunity to take charge of creating their own snacks. This newfound independence not only fills them with pride but also nurtures their self-confidence. Engaging in these multi-step activities they not only satisfy their hunger but also strengthen fine motor skills.

Each morning, many of the children’s first order of business is to check on our chrysalises. We are looking for any slight changes and eagerly awaiting the magical metamorphosis that will take place.

We are looking forward to sharing our symbolic “Bridge Crossing” event with all of you on Friday, June 7th from 10-10:30.

Here’s to a reflective Memorial Day weekend. Enjoy the extra day with your families.

Christine & Lizette

Mrs. Lopes: Fun at Flanders

Posted on by Amanda Lopes

On Wednesday, the Kindergarten children spent time at Flanders Nature Center in Woodbury. We began by taking a hike through the woods to the Botany Pond. The children then had the opportunity to catch and identify amphibians, reptiles, and insects. We found tadpoles, beetles, newts, giant water bugs, and salamanders. We observed turtles resting on a rock, fish swimming, and even found one of those elusive frogs. When we were done, we released any living thing we had collected and climbed aboard for a tractor ride. We were able to get up close to a beaver lodge and get a peek at a nest with three-day-old baby birds. It was informative and impressive to speak with a Flanders volunteer, who explained how and why the beavers dam up a culvert each night. Walking back, several children shared what a great day it was! Flanders is open to the public, and we encourage you to take advantage of this amazingly beautiful nature center. They also offer several summer programs. You can find more information on their website.

Wishing you all a week filled with much peace and love.

Amanda & Hema

Mrs. Doyle: Fun At Flanders

Posted on by Michelle Handibode

 

On Wednesday, the Kindergarten children spent time at Flanders Nature Center in Woodbury. We began by taking a hike through the woods to the Botany Pond. The children then had the opportunity to catch and identify amphibians, reptiles, and insects. We found tadpoles, beetles, newts, giant water bugs, and salamanders. We observed turtles resting on a rock, fish swimming, and even found one of those elusive frogs. When we were done, we released any living thing we had collected and climbed aboard for a tractor ride. We were able to get up close to a beaver lodge and get a peek at a nest with three-day-old baby birds. It was informative and impressive to speak with a Flanders volunteer, who explained how and why the beavers dam up a culvert each night. Walking back, several children shared what a great day it was! Flanders is open to the public, and we encourage you to take advantage of this amazingly beautiful nature center. They also offer several summer programs. You can find more information on their website.

Wishing you all a week filled with much peace and love.

Michelle & Maria