New this year! Mitchell’s Soup Co. fundraising!
Individual premade soup bases in pretty little packages! Great for the panty and gifts!
Davison Orchard Apples Fundraiser!
We are kicking our fundraising year off with a fav! Davison Orchard Apples! It is one of our biggest and most popular fundraisers!
May News
Themes for May
Environment Mother’s Day Spring Farm
Environment
During this theme, we will be discussing the importance of recycling. We will be discussing the environment on Wednesday, May 1st and Thursday, May 2nd. After discussion we will be taking the children to the Carstairs bottle depot during our allotted walk time. To help the children understand the process of recycling bottles please send one recyclable item (i.e. juice box, water bottle, etc.) on these days so that your child will be able to receive money for their recyclable item.
Please ensure you bring proper clothing on these days. The wind has been quite chilly. This adventure is weather permitting!
May 1 - Monday/Wednesday classes visit the bottle depot
May 2 - Tuesday/Thursday classes visit the bottle depot
May 6 - Fire drills for the Monday/Wednesday classes (weather permitting)
May 7 - Fire drills for the Tuesday/Thursday classes (weather permitting)
May 9 - Playschool Open House - 5-7
May 10 - Growing Smiles delivery date - Time to be announced
May 14 - Miss Marg comes to read to the Tuesday/Thursday classes
May 14 - Carstairs Playschool Board Meeting at 7pm - anyone welcome
May 20 - No school because of the Victoria Day holiday
May 21 - No school because Victoria Day was yesterday
May 22 - Crazy hair day for the Monday/Wednesday classes
May 23 - Crazy hair day for the Tuesday/Thursday classes
Open House - Spread The Word!
Families new to the Carstairs Playschool Society are welcome to stop by between five and seven on May 9th. This is great way for families interested in the playschool to see the space and ask questions about our programming. Staff and board members will be on hand to answer those questions!
Table Time
The three year old’s will be working on the numbers 0 – 8, using the Handwriting Without Tears Program. These activities help the children follow one step directions, and work on their fine motor skills which involve using small muscle movements in their fingers. The children will also be continuing to work on their scissor skills while at the same time being reminded to use the correct hand position while holding the scissors.
The four year old’s will be working on the letters M, N, V, W, as well as practicing writing their names. The children will also be continuing to work on their scissor skills and will also be reminded to use the correct hand position while holding the scissors.
Black foam sheets Red foam sheets Small paper plates
CES Communication Permission Required
It is that time of year again! Mrs. Gerle will be meeting with Ms. Upshaw, principal at Carstairs Elementary School, to start the process of playschool students transitioning into kindergarten.
In order to help our 4 year old students transition to Kindergarten with ease, Mrs. Gerle will discuss information such as personality (shy, outgoing, social, anxious, etc.), peer relationships (student 1& 2 work very well together, etc.), or supports (speech, fine motor, etc.). This information is used to help create classes and provide insight into student needs for the upcoming Kindergarten year.
These conversations can only take place if parents provide permission. Please complete the attached google form by May 8th.