News from the 4's

The Royal Camelot Ball is THURSDAY MARCH 7^th!  Please encourage your child to dress fancy! You are invited to join the class the last 15 minutes to see the royal dubbing and dancing!

The centers this week were -

1. Telling a story in sequence using picture cards.
2. Putting keys on a key ring to match a number shown.
3. Number Bingo

Parent Teacher conferences will be held on March 14 and March 15. There is no school on those days.  Conference sign up sheets are available now at the sign in / sign out table. If you cannot come into class to sign up please email Sue.  Conferences are in person. Room A. on the lower level, will be available for children to play in, allowing you to share childcare with someone if you sign up for your conferences back to back. 

Thank you for supporting our benefit! Thank you also to the amazing, hard working, and talented woman of the fundraising committee. We will announce the net earnings of the benefit very soon! 

Julie Lipford, TCNS mom and photographer extraordinaire, took the beautiful photos that decorated the walls at the benefit. If you have not yet received your FREE photo, look for it to arrive via the cubbies very soon.  Many people have expressed an interest in purchasing more photos. As a convenience, you can order more pictures. Email Kate Mayer for the link kateshoe@gmail.com.

Join us on March 7^th from 4:15 to 5:15 for the final TCNS Gives Back event of the school year.  We will be making spring crafts to brighten the room of the 5^th floor (children’s floor) of the Rehab Institute of Chicago.  RSVP to sue@trinitywilmette.org.  There is a $5 / per family fee to cover the cost of supplies

 ST. PATRICK'S DAY POTLUCK AND IRISH DANCERS: We are thrilled that the Sheila Tully Irish Dancers are coming again this year for a St. Patrick's Day Potluck. As "luck" would have it, St. Patrick's Day (March 17) is on a Sunday this year!  The event will be held at 11:45 in the Social Hall upstairs. To sign up, go to: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0E44A5AA2EA57-stpatricks/7857478 to sign-up for a salad, main course, dessert or rolls, and RSVP with number of people attending. Please contact Heather Hester (heathermama4@gmail.com or 847-251-1485) with any questions.

News from the 4's!

The highlight of this week was the magic of Tomten, Mrs. Lezama’s dear little friend who is the caretaker of animals.  Inspired by the book, The Tomten, the children each created their own little creature.  Your child may have asked for your help in finding a soft little box for their Tomten to live in. This magical tale delights children year after year after year.

The Centers this week focused more on patterns and each station was an opportunity for the children to create different kinds of patterns.  They really enjoyed it!

Miss Kari, the Spanish teacher, took a different approach this week.  Instead of a circletime, she brought the kids into the bike room to play Mr. Fox –Qué Hora Es? (Mr. Fox What Time is it?)  It’s a fun camp game that gave the kiddos a chance to run around!

Coming this week – Cooking with Miss Laurie! 

On Thursday, February 14, we will exchange Valentines. There are 20 children in the class. Valentines should be UNADDRESSED, but signed from your child. We will have a LOVEly time!

We hope you will say YES to the benefit on February 23! In addition to raising much needed funds for the school (tuition alone does not cover our operating expenses) it is always a great community building event and loads of FUN! Plus, there are great auction items you can bid on. The teachers donate their time and host parties and events that you can sign up for or bid on.   For example............

Silent Auction #1207 A Train Ride with the Teachers!

"Hi! I hear the train a comin', it's comin' round the bend…the 4 year-old teachers...would like to take some friends...." on the Metra from Wilmette to Hubbard Woods. We'll play in the park in Hubbard Woods and then head back to Wilmette for ice cream at Bobtail's.  Drop off is at Wilmette Metra station and pick up at Bobtail's.  All aboard on Thursday, May 2 from 4-5:30 p.m. (rain date is Thursday, May 9).

Cost to Attend:  $30 per child; 4 kids from the 4 AM class and 4 kids from 4 PM class

 Silent Auction #1209 Golfing with the Teachers

“I’ll meet you at the course!”  Bring your clubs if you have them.  We’ll hit some balls at the range, have some putting contests, and top it off with some popcorn and a cold drink on the patio of the Wilmette Golf Club.  Mrs. Baird, Mrs. Lezama, and Mrs. Hampton will be your caddies.  We can handle 10 five- and six-year-olds who know the importance of “safety first, bragging rights second.”  See you on the course Thursday, May 16 from 4-5:30 p.m. (rain date May 23).  Open to alumni siblings as well. 

Cost to Attend: $40 per child; 10 spots available

Watch for more emails regarding awesome kid parties and events!

Trinity News - January 6 Edition

Hello & Happy New Year!

Welcome back to TCNS! I have a lot of dates to share so take out your calendars.

Registration Applications for Fall 2013 were sent in an email blast in December and are due with a postmark deadline of January 11. If you have any questions regarding your child’s placement for next year please contact me so we can discuss it.

Camp Amigos Applications were sent in an email blast and are due with a postmark deadline of February 1^st.

Special Guest Morning is coming!  Each child invites a special guest for a morning of FUN!  

  

Ready Two Grow   Saturday   Jan. 12        9:30 – 10:30

3 Year Old AM     Saturday   Jan 26         9:00 – 10:15

3 Year Old PM      Saturday   Jan 26         10:30 – 11:45

4 Year Old AM     Saturday   Jan 26         9:00 – 10:15

4 Year Old PM      Saturday   Jan 26         10:30 – 11:45  

TCNS Gives Back January Event is Thursday January 17^th from 4:15 to 5:15. We will be making stocking snowmen and other winter crafts for Rehab Institute of Chicago and a local nursing home. There is a $5/fee per family to help cover the cost of the materials. Please RSVP to sue@trinitywilmette.org.

 

It's going to b a great year at TCNS! I look forward to greeting you soon! 

Sue