Halloween is just around the corner -   Our Halloween party is scheduled on October 29th & 30th, regular scheduled time -  depending on what day your child comes to preschool.

*Please dress your child up in something that he/she can play games in and be comfortable.
*Please bring 12 wrapped treats for your child to pass out to each student in his/her class.
*Do not be concerned about bringing a Halloween bucket/bag - one will already be provided for.
*No doughnuts/cupcakes.  Treats that are individually wrapped are cleaner and less messy for each child.

The children in my 4-5 year old classes are moving along very well with their sight words.  Thanks you so much for helping them at home.

I am still drilling each one of them in understanding each letter we have learned (A,B,C,D,E,F) the letter, the sound of the letter and being able to identify a word that starts with that letter.  In general they are all coming along well.  Please encourage them at home by just writing a letter down on a small card or piece of paper, then having them identify, tell you the sound and tell you a word that starts with that letter.

I still have a few children struggling in writing their names - please if your child cannot write his/her name they may need a little extra help at home practicing.  I will be happy to give you a few extra name sheets so you can copy them for your child, if that would help.

The 3-4 year old class are learning how to write their names by tracing.  It is still very hard for some of the children to push their little fingers hard to trace but we are working on it.  We do have some children that are writing their names very well and it amazes me.  They are still developing their fingers, their speech and their movement.  I am working on all three in helping them progress and feel confident in themselves.  I do not want to push them too hard but only encourage and give them the structure.

Tautphaus Park Zoo from Idaho Falls came today and what a treat for the kids.  Each of them got to touch a rabbit, a hedgehog, a chinchilla, but the blue tongue lizard we did not touch because of their rules..
The children learned that each of us are mammals and please ask your child why?  Because we have hair/fur!

I hope you had a great summer!  I sure did.....

If you are interested in openings I have a few left in class 5 (Tuesdays-Thursdays from 12:00-2:00).

My open house is August 29, 2014 between 10:00-11:00 am at my back door preschool room.  This is for new students who will be starting preschool this year.  I recommend you bring your child so that this can be a comfortable transition when he/she comes the first day of preschool.

Preschool starts September 3 & 4, 2013.  If you do not remember your child's class assignment here it is below:

Mondays-Wednesdays        Monday-Wednesdays        Tuesdays-Thursdays       Tuesdays-Thursdays
8:45-10:45 (ages 4-5 )        11:00-1:00 (ages 3-4 )        9:45-11:45 (ages 4-5)    12:00-2:00 (ages 4-5)

If you have any questions please call me cell #403-2715
                                                         

Getting a lot of last minute calls...that's just great!  These are the openings I have currently.  I would love to have your child fill one of these spots.  It makes it fun for the children to have many friends to play and learn with.  Thank you for your consideration

Still have openings for 3-4 year olds:
     Monday-Wednesdays:
               11:00-1:00 (6 openings)
                1:15-3:15  (6 openings)

Still have openings for 4-5 year old:
       Tuesdays-Thursdays:
             12:00-2:00     (4 openings)

Classes available for Fall 2014 starting September 3 & 4
Monday-Wednesday Classes:
 
   8:45-10-45  -  1 opening       4-5 year old class
   11:00-1:00   -  4 openings      3-4 year old class
 
Tuesday-Thursday Classes:
 
  9:45-11:45   -  Full                  4-5 year old class
12:00-2:00     -  4 openings        4-5 year old class

Enrollment for the Fall of 2014-15 has begun.  Please check on the registration form, fill out and send your non-refundable $95.00 to Valerie Doggett 361 east 4th South, Rexburg, Idaho 83440.  If you still have any questions after reading all the information under curriculum, about me, and the registration form that you need to copy and send, please call me at 403-2715.  I will call you back as soon as I can. I will also keep you updated if a class becomes full.   Thank you

Hi everyone... just a few reminders before school is out for the summer.....

Cake walk will be May 19th and 20th during regular scheduled classes. Please make or buy a cake that will be given away to another child - please if you make the cake make sure you put it on something that is non-returnable.
Graduation is mentioned below already, however, if you have any questions please call and let me know.
Have a great warm summer and hope to see you soon!

Hi everyone!  So I hope you all got the note from me that "Bear World" will be bringing those adorable baby bears next Wednesday.  I have scheduled an Open House at the East Stake House Primary Room (just park around in the back and go inside).  Please invite any family member that would like to see the bears and come anytime between 10:00 am until 12:00 noon.  Bring your cameras and we will have little refreshments prepared by Miss Emily!  Standard Journal will be there to take pics for the paper too!

Schedule for March:        No school March 19 & 20 (Open House with baby bears visiting)
                                       School March 24 (as usual)
                                       No school March 25-31 (Spring Break & my sons coming home from Missions)
                                                                                                     
I hope you all enjoy the experience that Bear World is giving to each of us and have a wonderful Spring Break!  See you all back April 1rst & 2nd!!!!!

For those of you wondering when Graduation will be - it is scheduled for May 21 at the East Stake Center Gym (where we had our Christmas program)
Class #1:  Monday Class 8:45 - 10:45 Graduation will be at 10:00 am
Class #3:  Tuesday Class 10:00-12:00 Graduation will be at 11:00 am  
Class #4:  Tuesday Class 12:15-2:15   Graduation will be at 12:00 am
3-4 year old class will not be graduating until next year. Last class will be May 19th

On May 19th and May 20th all classes will have a cake walk.  Please be prepared to make or buy a cake for your child to give away at our last day of school party cake walk.  Please explain to your child that his/her cake will be someone elses..... thank you!  Will send more information with your May calendars!