Class Pictures Rescheduled

There was a malfunction with the camera equipment during class pictures and they will need to be retaken on this coming Monday April 16th.  Individual pictures will not need to be retaken.  Sorry for the inconvenience!

 

Important April Dates

Here is the calendar for April:

Second Street School will be raising money for the March of Dimes this month by having students participate in theme days and pay a $1 for each day they dress up or $5 for all 8 days.  Any of the days with MOD next to them will stand for a March of Dimes day.

April 11 Wednesday-Backwards Day (MOD)

April 12 Thursday-Hat Day (MOD) & Picture Day

April 13 FRiday-Twin Day (MOD)

April 17 Tuesday-Thomas Jefferson Fact Day

April 19 Thursday-Wacky Hair Day (MOD) & Creative Curriculum Parent Training from 5:30-6:30pm (RSVP to Sunny Hardin at 875-8658 ext 110)

April 23 Monday-Pajama Day (MOD)

April 24 Tuesday-Superhero Day (MOD)

April 25 Wednesday-Schoolwide Meeting at 8:15am

April 26 Thursday-No School, Kindergarten Enrollment, & Parent-Teacher Conferences

April 27 Friday-Baby Day (MOD)

Preparing for Kindergarten-Upcoming Training

Mrs. Doyle will be organizing an upcoming training for the parents of little ones that will be starting Kindergarten in the fall.  Information covered will be the major developmental areas and how to work with your child at home on academic concepts.  There will be participation from the Kindergarten teachers and preschool staff to answer questions.  More information will be coming soon.  The tentative date is set for Thursday May 3rd from 5:30-6:30pm with childcare provided.

Please email cara.doyle@frankfort.kyschools.us or make a comment on this blog that you will be attending and if you will be bringing your child so we can make childcare arrangements.

Parent Training Thursday April 19th 5:30-6:30pm

Mrs. Hardin will be hosting a Preschool Parent Training on the Creative Curriculum that we use in our preschool classrooms.      She will focus on interest areas and explain what the children are learning when we think they are playing.      Please come out and join us!

The training will be Thursday April 19th  5:30-6:30 pm in the Second Street School Library.

Childcare and light refreshments provided

Contact Ms. Hardin for info. at 875-8658 ext. 110 or sunny.hardin@frankfort.kyschools.us

Confirmations of participation are appreciated. 

Spring Break Activities

Spring break will start Tuesday March 20th.  Here are a list of some activities that you may want to enjoy with your family.

Paul Sawyer Library:  Parents and Tots Tuesday March 20th at 6:30pm or Wednesday March 21st at 10:30am.  For ages 2-3.  Introduction to  simple stories, finger plays and songs.  Registration required.  For info: 352-2665

Paul Sawyer Library: Storytime  Wednesday March 21st at 11am.  For ages 4-5. Stories, songs, and crafts for preschoolers.  Registration required.  For info: 352-2665

KY Children’s Garden: Little Sprouts Program “Little Critters” learn what makes our insect friends special.  Wednesday March 21st at 10am for ages 2-6.  Cost is $3.  Registration required.  UK Arboretum Visitor’s Center.  For Info 257-9339

Lexington Children’s Theater: 3 for 300 present “Salt & Pepper” a show exploring family,friendship and illiteracy.  Friday March 23rd at 7pm.  Cost is FREE.  Suggested donation is $3 for the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning.  For Info: 254-4546 ext. 300

Explorium: Doodle Mania, explore drawing and different art tools.  Saturday March 24th from 10am-5pm.  Cost is $8.  For info: 258-3235

Carnegie Center: Early Learner Book Club, this month’s book “It’s Spring.” Saturday March 24th from 11am to 12pm for 3-5 year olds and their parents.  Cost is FREE.  For info: 254-4175

KY Ballet Theatre: “Beauty & the Beast” an original take on the classic tale.  Saturday March 24th at 2pm.  Cost is $15-$30.  For info: 252-5245

Raven Run: Stargazing, view planets, nebulae, galaxies, and the Milky Way through telescopes.  Saturday March 24th at 7pm.  Cost is FREE.  For info: 272-6105

KY Children’s Garden: Little Sprouts Program “Let’s Grow Outside” help plant in the garden and take home a flower to nurture. Wednesday March 28th at 10am for ages 2-6.  Cost is $3.  Registration required.  UK Arboretum Visitor’s Center.  For Info 257-9339

KY Center for Performing Arts: Sesame Street Live 1-2-3 Imagine with Elmo and Friends.  Friday March 30th at 7pm.  Cost is $15-$30.  For info: 1-800-775-7777

Salato Wildlife Education Center:  Safari Saturday.  A morning of activities geared toward fostering a connection to wildlife.  Saturday March 31st from 10-11am.  Cost is FREE.  For ages 3-6.  Parents must attend with child.  Registration required.  For info: 564-7863

Summer Camp & activities fair:  Saturday, April 14th 10am to 2pm at the Lexington Christian Academy.  For info: 223-1765

Feel free to add more activities in the comments!

Preschool Career Day

We hope that your child enjoyed Career Day last week!  We had a variety of careers represented from our parents.  Thanks again to all of our volunteers making it possible.  Thanks also goes to Ms. Yates for organizing the event for both preschool classes!  It was great to see the students so engaged and learning about careers that they could do one day.

Preschool Survey Link

Part of being a public preschool requires us to complete an annual review of our program from families.  You will be receiving a letter home with your student this week telling you about the survey.  We would love to have all of our families complete the survey.  I will be happy to send home a paper copy of the survey if you would prefer that to the internet version.  To do so, just complete your child’s name on the paper and return to school.  The survey is anonymous, but you can leave your name at the end if you like.  Here is the link below to take you directly to the survey.  Please complete the survey only once for each parent.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VBMDMP2

Thank you for your participation!

Cara Doyle