Monday, August 26, 2013


Trinity Church Nursery School Calendar at a Glance 
2013-2014

2013           
August         26      Parent Tot Parent Orientation (PM)
                   27      Ready Two Grow Parent Orientation (PM)
                   28      3 Year Old Program Parent Orientation (PM)
                   29      4 Year Old Program Parent Orientation (PM)
                   30      Classroom Visits for 3’s 4’s

September  3        School Opens - Partial Schedule for RTG and 4’s; Regular for KE
                   4        Partial Schedule for 3’s; Regular Schedule for 4’s Begins
                   5        NO SCHOOL – Rosh Hashanah
                   6        Partial Schedule for 3’s
                   9        First Day Parent Tot; Regular Schedule 3AM
                             Partial Schedule for 3’s pm
                   10      Partial Schedule for RTG
                   12      Regular Schedule RTG Begins
                   16      Lunch Bunch Begins
                   18      Parent Advisory Board Meeting
                   20      Parent Advisory Board Outing (PM)
                   22      Teacher Recognition Day in TUMC
                   29      Fall Family Open House

October      4        Parent’s Night Out (evening)
                   7 – 29 Phone Conferences (times will be assigned)
                   14      NO SCHOOL – Columbus Day
                   16      Parent Advisory Board Meeting
                   30      Halloween Party – 3/4AM Class
                   31      Halloween Party – 3/4PM, 4/5’s, KE’s

November              FOOD DRIVE ALL MONTH
                   7        Alumni Day – Choose 1 of the 3 days
                   8        Alumni Day – Choose 1 of the 3 days
                   10      School Photo Day – 
                             PT, 3/4 Year Old Classes, 4/5 Afternoon Class
                   11       School Photo Day – 
                             RTG, 4/5 Morning Class
                   13      Parent Advisory Board Meeting
                   13      Parent Workshop (PM)
                   14      TCNS Gives Back
                   20      Thanksgiving Feasts – 3/4 Year Old Classes
                   21      Thanksgiving Feasts – 4/5 Year Old Classes
                   25      Alumni Day – Choose 1 of the 3 days
                   26-29 NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break


December    12      TCNS Gives Back
                   16      Cookie Party – Parent Tot Class
                   17      Cookie Party – RTG Class
                   18      Cookie Party – 3/4 Year Old Classes
                   19      Cookie Party – 4/5 Year Old Classes
                   23-Jan. 3 - NO SCHOOL – Winter Break
                  
2014

January       6        School Resumes
                   11       Special Guest Morning Parent Tot & RTG
                   8        Parent Advisory Board Meeting
                   15      Vision & Hearing Screening
                   16      TCNS Gives Back
                   20      NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King Day
                   25      Special Guest Morning – 3/4’s & 4/5’s Classes

February     6        TCNS Gives Back
                   13      Valentine’s Party – RTG, 3/4PM, 4/5PM
                   17      NO SCHOOL Presidents’ Day
                   18      NO SCHOOL Professional Development Day
                   19      Parent Advisory Board Meeting
                   22      Benefit Dinner

March          13      TCNS Gives Back
                    19      Parent Advisory Board Meeting
                   20, 21 NO SCHOOL – 
                             Parent Teacher Conferences
                            Signup sheets in classroom
                    25      Parent Workshop (tentative)
                   31 – April 4 NO SCHOOL Spring Break

April           7        School Resumes
                   9        Parent Advisory Board Meeting
                          Sharp Cookies Concert to Benefit Wilmette Food Pantry
                   18      NO SCHOOL Good Friday    

May             BOOK DRIVE ALL MONTH
                   1        Reach Out and Read Kick Off (tentative)
                       4        Magician Pizza Party (tentative)
                   19      Parent Tot Picnic – Last Day
                   21      Old Board New Board Meeting
                   26      NO SCHOOL Memorial Day
                   27      Class Picnics – RTG & 4/5PM
                   28      Class Picnic – 3/4’s Classes
                   29      Class Picnic 4/5AM
                             Very Special Moment 4/5PM; Graduation AM KE
                   30      Last Day of School; 
                            Very Special Moment 4/5AM; Graduation PM KE

June                   Nursery School Board Luncheon

PRELUDE TO SUMMER MINI-CAMP  Dates to be announced
CAMP AMIGOS  Dates to be announced

Monday, April 22, 2013

Upcoming Events




Wednesday, May 1 at 4:15 
Reach out and Read Kick Off with a live production of Winnie the Pooh and Friends!  Admission is free with a new or gently used book. We will be collecting books all month in support of Bernie’s Book Bank.Bring your friends!!

Thursday, May 2 - Parent Workshop 
At the home of Sara Brahm on Managing Children’s Misbehavior. Contact Sara at sara.brahm@bairdwarner.com for more info.

Sunday, May 19th
Magic Show & Pizza Party
Dennis DeBondt will delight our kids with his hilarious magic! There will be an optional pizza party immediately following. 5:00 for the magic show and 5:45 for the pizza party. 

Tuesday, May 21 – Specials Day!  
Come see our last Music and Movement Class with Mrs. Dashiell, the last Spanish Class with Kari Grace, AND three one act plays! Meet in the bike room at 9:15 for the morning class and 12:45 for the afternoon class.

Monday, May 27 – Memorial Day Parade 
Trinity marchers should meet in St. Joe’s parking lot at 9:30 am. Decorate your bikes and wagons!! 

May 28 - End of the Year Class Picnic  
 12:30 for the PM class and May 30 at 10:45 for the AM class.

Last Day of class - A Very Special Moment
Parents are invited to join us for the last 30 minutes on the last day of class – May 30 or May 31.

4's Update



We know that lots of our families had a tough week due to the weather and water troubles. I hope that things are improving for everyone. We had a water restoration crew at TUMC all weekend drying and sanitizing the areas that took in water. (Clean water!)  Luckily, the 3 Year Old Classroom and the 4 Year Old Classroom were completely unaffected,  
The kids continued their study of art and artists. They learned about abstract art by examining the art of Pablo Picasso.  Next, they will create collages in the style of Henri Matisse.  
Science with Mrs. Dashiell is always fascinating! This week Val demonstrated the force of inertia. She was able to show that a straw could penetrate an uncooked potato.  The kids were quite stunned! 
We have lots of fun activities coming up! As a working parent I know it is impossible to attend everything you’d like to attend. Therefore, I will tell you in advance that the class picnics are very casual and if you are not able to make it or send someone please do not stress. Just let us know. Specials Day and the Very Special Moment are more meaningful and we hope that if you cannot make it that you can send someone to represent you. If that is not possible (and as a working Mom I completely understand) then please let me know and we will take lots of photos for you!


Parking





  • Please remember to pull all the way forward on Lake Avenue and leave your flashers on when you park the car for drop off and pick up.  
  • Please make certain your nanny is aware of this also, since it is noticed that some nannies are not following this procedure.  
  • We just want to make sure parking is safe for everyone and eliminate the need for others to parallel park.


Monday, April 8, 2013

4's Update




It was great to see everyone after spring break!  We had a very busy week.  Our unit of study is art, and soon your children will create their own art in the styles of the great masters.  You will be amazed! 
And now.... this week’s highlights.....
On Tuesday we had a hands on science lesson on Sink or Float from Mrs. Dashiell. 
On Wednesday Miss Laurie guided us through the process of making guacamole!  The kids mashed avocados, cut tomatoes, and squeezed a lime.  Add a dollop of sour cream and some spices and you have delicious guacamole!  Of course, we need tortilla chips for dipping. Well, the kid made their own chips!  Laurie had them cut unbaked corn tortillas using scissors.  Then they brushed on some oil and baked them.  The results were tasty, fresh chips! 
On Thursday Miss Kari came for a Spanish circle time.  The kids really enjoy playing games with her.  We also had the following centers:
1.  A card game about identifying initial and final consonant sounds.
2.  Practice writing numbers 1 – 5
3.  Using rainbow goldfish to sort, add and subtract – and then eat our answers! 
Here’s to more great weeks at TCNS!!

Thursday, April 4, 2013

School Allergy Policy




Just a reminder for all students and parents bringing lunches or snacks -

No peanut butter, peanut products, or tree nut products are permitted

Individual classes may have additional allergy requirements. Please speak to your room parent or teachers if you have any questions.

Please Join Sue for These Upcoming Events

Einstein Never Used Flashcards: Learning In and Out of School


Thursday, April 11

7 pm

North Shore Country Day School's Diller Street Theater

No registration necessary


  
Redshirting
A discussion of this important topic, featuring Dr. Samuel Meisels and a distinguished panel of administrators, teachers,and parents

Tuesday, April 23

9:30-11:00 am

Winnetka Community House

Register at: director@TheAllianceForEC.org    


Wednesday, March 6, 2013

TCNS Gives Back



Join us on March 7 at 4:15 for our last TCNS Gives Back event!

This will be our last Gives Back event of the school year.  We will be making spring crafts that we will donate to the children's floor of the Rehab Institute of Chicago.  There is a $5 / per family fee to cover the cost of supplies.  RSVP to sue@trinitywilmette.org  Hope to see you there!!

Parent Advisory Board Sign Ups




Sign Up for the Parent Advisory Board!




The TCNS Parent Advisory Board is an important and valued piece of our school.  The Board assumes responsibility for many administrative functions, and allows the staff and me to focus more of our attention on the children and the programs of Trinity.  It is with deep gratitude that I ask you to consider volunteering for the Parent Advisory Board.  The meetings are generally on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 9:15 and run less than one hour.  While we encourage attendance at the meetings, we understand that it is not always possible to attend.  Therefore, even if you cannot make it to the Wednesday meetings, we hope you will consider the Board.  Babysitting is available for $5 / child.  We discuss school happenings, support each other in our roles, and we also find time to laugh!  It a great way to meet other wonderful parents!

In exchange for service on the TCNS Advisory Board, members are given priority in the registration lottery for the year they serve.

The Parent Advisory Board Volunteer Form and the TCNS Parent Board Job Descriptions were emailed to you yesterday.  Please let Sue know if you did not receive it. The Volunteer Form may be returned to your child’s teacher or by mail.  All forms are due March 22.