Miss Sue this is for you!

A special rendition of "Hello" from one of the 3PM students...

Class Updates Week 3 & Kids Say the Darndest Things...

Sue will join the Parent Tot class on Monday, September 26 for circle time and she can't wait!

Sue will make this a regular monthly happening! 

The RTG kids made beautiful apple tree art using paper, glue, paint and Q-tips!! 
They look fantastic hanging in the room! 

The 3's have now dabbled in glue, tempera paint, water colors and chalk in addition to working with markers, crayons, stickers and scissors. 

The art table is a busy place!
Next week they will start paper mache apples! 

The 3pm class as well as the 4's have started learning Spanish!
We are starting with numbers, colors and body parts and the Spanish is woven into the day. 
In just a few weeks they will be able to teach YOU!

The Morning KE class created a beautiful  bulletin board they call Into The Woods. 
The Afternoon KE class walked to the Wilmette Fire Station where they had the grand tour and left with fire hats!

And that is only a slice of our wonderful week!!!

 

This week I ask you... are these kids really just 3 and 4??!!! 

Christopher J. walked into Lunch Bunch on Monday and announced...
"If you don't have a dessert don't worry... I baked chocolate chip cookies yesterday!" 

Benjamin S. was sitting next to Christopher and slowly picking at his lunch. 

With most of his lunch still left he asked...
"Christopher, can I have a cookie?" 

Christopher looked at the food still in front of Benjamin and said...
"After you take 3 more bites." 

Benjamin complied and then said...
"There!  I did it!  Can I have a bite now?" 

Christopher looked up and said with a smile...
"Just one more big bite, Benjamin!!" 
 

Jenna C.and Alec F. were sitting together at the table and chatting as they played together.  

Suddenly, Jenna sneezed, and in her adorable voice said, 

 "Alec... what do you say?"  

Alec looked up and said...

"Huh?  What are you talking about?"  

Jenna replied...

"I sneezed Alec, you should say bless you."

 

Thank you again to our TCNS September Sponsor:

Foster Dance Studios Evanston

To learn more about what they are offering TCNS families check out the post HERE. 

TCNS e-News Week 3

Hi Everyone!!

What a GREAT time we are having here at TCNS!  

Your children are a JOY to be with! 

That's because our parents are a JOY to be with!  

I am especially touched by the 4PM class... the Thoem family just drove across the country to their new home in Wilmette,  when Mom Jenifer broke her leg. 

The 4PM class immediately organized rides for Ethan and meals.  Jenifer was overwhelmed with gratitude.  

TCNS families are the BEST!  

That is why your children are the BEST! 
They learn first hand about compassion, kindness, and generosity! 

As Terri Bielinski, 4pm Room Parent put it... 

 "When you're at Trinity you are never alone!"

 

Now... for the news.....

 
School will be closed on Thursday, September 29.  

Just an FYI... we close for the same holidays as Wilmette District 39.
 
Join us for our Open House on Oct. 2 

There will be games, crafts and MORE!! 
You need to RSVP to the Pizza Party by September 27. 
 
Invites to our Annual Friendraiser should have arrived in the mail this week. 

Please join us om October 14 at Buffalo Wild Wings in Evanston. 
Contact Sue if you didn't receive your invitation. 
 
We are selling sponsorships on the blog and the more people who sign up the more $ TCNS can make!

 

THANK YOU!
 
Have a wonderful weekend!

 

Thank you again to our TCNS September Sponsor:

Foster Dance Studios Evanston

To learn more about what they are offering TCNS families check out the post HERE. 

 

Fall Family Open House Reminder

Fall Family Open House is just around the corner...

Open House is a FUN time for the entire family!

Activities include games, arts and crafts, face painting and more!

There is even a pizza dinner.

The classrooms wiill be open and the teachers are eager to emet your family!

Sunday, October 2nd

Open House 3:30p to 5pm

Pizza Dinner 5p to 6p

If you cannot stay for the pizza we hope you will still come to the Open house.

RSVP by September 27th

Space is limited for the Pizza Party so respond early!

Thank you again to our TCNS September Sponsor:

Foster Dance Studios Evanston

To learn more about what they are offering TCNS families check out the post HERE. 

Mark Your Calendars "A Night at the Oscars" & Stuffing Event

Mark your calendars!! 

"A Night at the Oscars" 

Saturday, February 25, 2012.

It's time to get started on the road to the Oscars!

We will kick off Oscar season with a stuffing even and we need YOUR HELP!

It takes a lot of hands to stuff the envelopes we send to merchants asking for donation.

Plus, the response is MUCH BETTER if we can include a personalized note.

So, come join other TCNS parents as we chat, stuff and write!

There will be FREE BABYSITTING too!

We will be in the parlor between 9am and 11:30am on Wednesday September 28th.

Whether you can give us a few minutes or a few hours we, appreciate your time.

Your hardworking fundraising committee will have coffee and muffins waiting for you!

Your FUNrdraising Committee Members:

Dina Levin Co-Chair

Laurie Siok-Morton Co-Chair

Michelle Flood

Karen Fisher

Thank you again to our TCNS September Sponsor:

Foster Dance Studios Evanston

To learn more about what they are offering TCNS families check out the post HERE. 

Don't forget Your Birthday Books!

Another way to mark your child's' year at TCNS is through our Birthday Book Program.

 TCNS Birthday Book Program lets parents to donate a book in honor of their child's birthday. 

Here is how it works:

Simply choose a book from the selection in Sue's office. 

You child will be able to take the book home and then will have the opportunity to share the book with his/her classmates. 

The book will then become a part of the TCNS library. 

A Label is placed on the inside cover to acknowledge your child as the donor. 

Each book is $16.
(Birthday Books are strictly optional.)  

Any additional questions regarding the Birthday Book program you can contact Beth Beeler.

Thank you again to our TCNS September Sponsor:

Foster Dance Studios Evanston

To learn more about what they are offering TCNS families check out the post HERE. 

Classroom Happenings……

For all you parents that WISH you could be a fly on the wall…

Here is one piece of news from each class –enjoy!

Parent Tot had their first class this week and we have 12 very excited kids!

The RTG kids are exploring the room and learning the routine.

Ask your child what they do when their name is mentioned in the song:

"Hey, Hey… What Do You Say??"

They LOVE it!

The  3AM class is having an early lesson in compassion.

They made get well cards and decorated an autograph apple for their friend, Sam, who broke his arm.

Ask your 3PM child what happened to the letters in the classic book, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, and stop in to see the art that the story inspired!

The 4AM & PM classes are learning the song Getting To Know You while they enjoy reuniting with old friends and meeting new ones!

Our Morning KE LOVED the recent book they read that was filled with fun facts!

The book led to a discussion of everyone’s special talents.

Ask YOUR child what their special talent is!

The Afternoon KE received their journals this week!

They decorated the cover and made their first entry.

Kids Say the Darndest Things……

We were celebrating Sam’s birthday in Ready Two Grow this week.  Not to be left out, Brock B. declared:

“I am 2 and 3 quarters!!”

Miss Byrd was playing restaurant in the 3 year old morning class.  Christopher J., using his best grown up voice, said:

"I’d like to order some roast beef, please..."

Then just for a moment, Christopher stepped out of character and confessed to Miss Byrd:

"I’m just ordering roast beef to be grown up. In real life I don’t like roast beef!"

The 3’s were singing the goodbye song and Miss Byrd told the children she would not see them again until 2 sleeps.

Just then a light bulb went off in Grace L’s head and she said:

"I could come over for a sleepover!”

The Church Kindergarten class just completed reading a great book filled with fascinating facts about animals and all that makes each one special!

Mrs. Dashiell asked the class what makes them special?

Ben R. thought for a while and said:

”I could fit so many goldfish in my mouth at one time… you wouldn’t believe it!!!”

A special treat for the kids in the Afternoon KE class is to select go through the alphabet and everyone in the class agrees on topics to study that begin with the letters.  

The class was stuck on the letter ‘G’.  

Tatum M. had a great idea:

”We could study my sister Greer!”

TCNS E-News – week2

Join us this Sunday as Trinity United Methodist Church honors children and teachers, especially those from TCNS, during the 10:30 worship service.  

If you can contribute goodies for the Hospitality Hour immediately following the service just email Jenine Tubergan.  

We hope to see you there!

 

 

Lunch Bunch starts the week of September 19th!!  

If you applied for LB but did not receive your contract in your child’s cubbie please contact our coordinator, Molly Sullivan.

Our Family Open House will be Sunday, Oct 2 from 3:30 to 5:00. 

There will be games, crafts, face painting and MORE!  An optional pizza dinner follows from 5:00 to 6:00. 
 

Rev your engines and join the TCNS Road Rally on September 24!  

Spots are still available for $60/person.  

Contact Betsy Crosswhite if you are interested. 
 

New weekly features her at TCNS Blog!

Each week we will be posting class updates and those darn things that kids say!!    

The blog will have song lyrics, recipes and MORE!!  

Plus, everything will be archived so there is no paper piling up on your counter.  

AND… now businesses have sponsorship opportunities on the blog.  

TCNS will earn $ for these sponsorships and readers will find coupons and discounts just for TCNS families! 

You will be able to register for email alerts every time the blog is updated.  It’s simple!!  

A HUGE thank you to Marla Smith, TCNS’s own blog wizard!

 

Mark you calendars for our FUN FRIENDraiser on Friday, October 14 at Buffalo Wild Wings on Maple in Evanston.  

Invitations to arrive shortly….get your babysitter now! 

Foster Dance Studios!

Dust off your dancing shoes for our our September 2011 TCNS Blog Sponsor

Foster Dance Studios!

Developing Dance from Within.
At Foster Dance Studios, our goal is to offer an exceptional dance education, to train healthy dancers, and to encourage all students to achieve their personal dance goals. Our studio provides flexible, open schedules and a personalized curriculum. Our sought-after instructors are known for their ability to nurture, inspire and respect the dancer within. Whether the ultimate goal is a future in professional dance, or simply to learn and embrace the joy of movement, our classes are designed to provide a creative, physical and enjoyable outlet for children and adults.

Locations and Offerings.
Just steps from the Foster El stop at 915 Foster Street in Evanston, our newly constructed 3000 sq. ft. studios are easily accessible from the North Shore and Chicago. Convenient street and lot parking are available. Foster Dance Studios offers the full range of dance instruction for ages 3-18, including creative movement, ballet, jazz, modern, tap, contemporary, musical theatre and hip hop. 

Drop-in adult classes include ballet, jazz, dance-based conditioning, Zumba, GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS®.

 The People Behind Foster Dance Studios.

Ronn Stewart, dancer and award-winning choreographer. Sally H. Turner, Executive Director. Kathryn
Ebert, Studio Manager. Sarah Goldstone, Julliard graduate and Chicago dancer. 

Is your little dancer looking for classes this fall?

Look no further than Foster Dance Studios!

Classes will begin September 19th.

For TCNS students there are several class offerings for the 3 and 4 yr old age group:

Creative Ballet (ages 3 to 4)
Thursdays, 9:15 to 10:00

Creative Ballet (ages 4 to 5)
Wednesdays, 4:00 to 4:45

Creative Movement (ages 3 to 4)
Tuesdays, 9:15 to 10:00

Creative Movement (ages 3 to 4)
Saturdays, 9:15 to 10:00

Creative Ballet begins to introduce ballet basics in a fun, creative atmosphere.

Creative Movement engages and inspires the imagination through movement, music and other fun, physical activities - perfect for both boys and girls.   

The teacher for these classes is Taylor Swantek 
(above)    

She is really great with little kids, and has taught at the Joffrey.

Are you as excited as I am? 

It gets even better! 

Foster Dance Studios is offering 10% off a class session when you mention their sponsorship of Trinity Church Nursery School Blog.  

Since classes do begin next week, they are extending rolling registration for the fall session and will prorate the cost of the class.

Hurry and sign up today!  

Foster Dance Studios
915 Foster Street
Evanston, IL  60201
(847) 905-9447
fosterdance@gmail.com

TCNS Road Rally!

The Wilmette/Kenilworth Road Rally Benefit Party is coming up on Saturday, September 24 and there is still a few spots available for any Trinity family - or friends! 

If you're interested in joining in on the fun, RSVP to Sue Gaertner TODAY. 

Cost is $120 per couple or $60 per person. 

Wilmette/Kenilworth Road Rally
How well do you know the villages of Wilmette & Kenilworth? This fun evening begins with cocktails and team forming at the Crosswhite's house at 5:00pm. At 6pm we'll send you out in teams (with a designated driver, of course) on a scavenger hunt around Wilmette and Kenilworth . Prizes will be awarded to the first team that makes their way back to the starting point with all their clues. But everyone will participate in the Winner's Circle at the end with a festive backyard BBQ!

Betsy & Dave Crosswhite
Melinda & Chuck Wold
Ann & John Crowley
Heather & Steve Hester
Marla & Alton Smith

Birthday Celebration Bakeries

Wondering what to bring to celebrate your little ones' birthday at Trinity?

I found two amazing bakeries in Evanston that have yummy treats that are safe for all food allergies your class may have.

Rose's Bakery

2901 Central Street

Evanston, IL

They have a case full of egg free and vegan items (cupcakes & cookies) that are delicious and safe for all our students to eat with out worry.

Give them a days notice and they will whip up the perfect order for you.

Blind Faith Cafe

525 Dempster Street

Evanston, IL

Several TCNS mom's have raved about this bakery and said their baked goods are delicious.  

Blind Faith Cafe's menu boasts over 12 different vegan baked goods!

If you have any other places of mention please share!

TCNS - e -News Week 1

Greetings!!  Wow!!  What a Wonderful Week 1!!  The teacher's and I expected some tears, but there were FAR LESS than expected!!  Don't be surprised if there are more tears next week... that often happens.  Please know that if a child is crying there is always an adult trying to comfort them!

Looking ahead.......

Lunch Bunch apps are due to the LB Coordinator with a postmark deadline of September 12 (extended from September 10).  Attached please find a LB  Application and LB Info Sheet

Our First Parent Advisory Board Meeting is Wednesday, September 14 at 9:15am in the parlor. All our meetings are open to EVERYONE.  If you would like to attend and need babysitting for $5/child contact:
 
Jeni Roderick at or Sara Brahm 

Our school will be recognized and honored by Trinity Church on September 18 during the 10:30 worship service.  All families are invited to share in this happy occasion!  I hope to see you there!

Have a great weekend!!  - Sue