Panda Newsletter: March 2021

Dear Panda Families,

We would like to give a huge shout out to all of the families who contributed to our Valentine’s Day Party – THANK YOU!!!  The children created heart-healthy fresh fruit pops by dipping strawberries and bananas into yogurt, then rolling them in granola.

Reminders

Monthly staff meetings will resume this month beginning Friday, March 12th, and occurring the second Friday of each month thereafter.  We kindly ask that you please make arrangements to have your child(ren) picked up early (by 4:00PM) on those days, as our staff will not be available after 4:00PM.

Classroom Updates

New Teacher: Last month we welcomed a new teacher, Ms. Nicole, to the Panda Room.

Panda One Reopens: Following a three-month hiatus, the Panda One Room is finally set to reopen!  Beginning Monday, March 1st, Ms. Nicole will be the acting lead in the Panda One Classroom, she will be assisted by Ms. Maddie.

Ms. Becka has switched sides, and is now the lead teacher in Panda Two.

Transitions

With the reopening of the Panda One Classroom on the 1st, we will be welcoming several children: Aryan, Charlie, Charlotte, Sebastian, and Violet from Koala Two.  Congratulations on your graduation, friends!

Upcoming Events

Spring in Bloom Fundraiser: Catalogs and order forms for our annual spring fundraiser will be distributed the first week in March.  The sale starts Friday, March 5th and ends Friday, March 19th.  Checks and money orders can be made payable to Sunset Academy, and payment and order forms are due no later than Friday, March 19th.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: We will be having a green-themed celebration in observance of St. Patrick’s Day on Wedneday, March 17th.  A sign-up sheet will be posted on the counter in the lobby next to the tablet for those of you who would like to contribute.  Thank you in advance, your support is greatly appreciated!  J

March Curriculum

Week 1: Dr. Seuss – In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday on Tuesday, March 2nd, we will be celebrating with a different Seuss-inspired theme each day this week:

                Monday: Crazy Hair Day

                Tuesday: Silly Sock Day

                Wednesday: Backwards Day

                Thursday: Weird Hat Day

                Friday: Pajama Day

Week 2: Under the Big Top

Week 3: Spring/ St. Patrick’s Day

Week 4: Dinosaurs

STEM Theme

Weather

– Snow Slime

– Cloud Paint

– Rain Sticks

– Tornado Tube

Health and Safety

In an effort to help stop the spread of illness, we ask that you please take a peek at our illness policy, and refrain from bringing your child to school if they are exhibiting any signs of illness.

Winter Preparedness

With the winter season now in full swing and the temperatures outdoors dropping well below freezing, the children have been spending more and more time indoors.  However, as we all know, the weather in Colorado can be very unpredictable, and temperatures outdoors can fluctuate greatly from day to day, so we will continue to take advantage of every opportunity (no matter how fleeting) to go outside and enjoy the fresh air.  We ask that you please ensure that your child is prepared for cold-weather outdoor play by ensuring that they are equipped with season appropriate apparel at school.  This includes a hat, gloves, a heavy coat, pants, socks, and snow boots.

Spring Forward

Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead by one hour for Daylight Saving Time, which occurs on Sunday, March 14th, at 2:00AM.

Important Dates

3/2: Dr. Seuss’ Birthday

3/12: Early Closure at 4:00PM

3/14: Daylight Saving Time

3/17: Green-themed celebration for St. Patty’s Day

3/19: Last day to submit payment and order forms for our annual spring fundraiser

As always, your feedback and support is important to us.  Should you ever have any questions, comments, suggestions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Until next month, take care!

Sincerely,                                                                                                                                           

Miss Becka

Panda Two