We are excited to host “Muffins with Grandparents Day” on March 1 and March 2 at 10:00 for the AM session and 2:00 for Pre-K and the PM session. If a grandparent can’t attend, another special guest can attend. We are looking for a couple of “Guest” Grandparent readers to share a story after muffins, please let the teachers know if you have someone in mind!

We follow LPS schedule for school closings. Please watch the news for SNOW DAY CLOSINGS.

RECIPE FOR A HAPPY NEW YEAR
Take twelve whole months. Clean them thoroughly of all bitterness, hate, and jealousy. Make them just as fresh and clean as possible. Cut each one into equal parts.
Prepare it one day at a time out of these ingredients.
Mix well into each day one part of faith, one part of patience, one part of courage, and one part of work. Add to each day one part of hope, faithfulness, generosity, and kindness. Blend with one part prayer, one part meditation, and one good deed. Season the whole with a dash of good spirits, a sprinkle of fun, a pinch of play, and a cupful of good humor. Pour all of this into a vessel of love. Cook thoroughly over radiant joy, garnish with a smile, and serve with quietness, unselfishness, and cheerfulness. You’re bound to have a happy new year.
~ Author Unknown ~

Upcoming Themes:
January 9-13:Winter
January 17-20: Life Cycles
January 23-27: Reptiles
January 30-Feb 3: 5 Senses

The Snowman
One day we built a snowman, We built him out of snow; You should have seen how fine he was, All white from top to toe.
We poured some water over him, To freeze his legs and ears; And when we went indoors to bed, We thought he’d last for years.
But, in the night a warmer kind Of wind began to blow; And Jack Frost cried and ran away, And with him went the snow.
When we went out next morning

Summer

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 2012-2013 School Year Enrollment

Thursday January 19^th

4:00-6:00pm

Come see our classrooms, meet out staff and get registered!!

Our program fills up quickly and spaces are limited, don’t miss this very important opportunity!

What a fast November!! We were so busy it just seemed to fly by. We talked about: Pets, Community Helpers, Thanksgiving, and Tools and Machines. One of the highlights during November was making wooden turkeys out of scraps of wood.
As an ongoing effort to be sensitive to the needs, concerns, and expectations of parents, I would like to provide you with information regarding curriculum and programming at Westminster Preschool.
Unlike older children, preschool age children are unable to learn through abstract or passive methods. Young children learn best by direct hands-on experience. Preschool children have the need to actively explore and manipulate materials and toys; discovering answers, properties, relationships, skills and concepts for themselves. Classroom experience needs to be concretely relevant to a child’s personal knowledge and maturation level. Often this is referred to as age appropriate or developmentally appropriate curriculum, an approach that meets educational goals based on research on how young children learn best. Some researchers and policy makers tell us, “Play is the work of childhood”. It is a child’s very personal way of interacting with their world and learning to master the possibilities in it. The Westminster curriculum is much more than meets the eye; it’s the very serious endeavor of starting a life-long path of learning, and having a little fun along the way!
Suzanne Schneider

November 30-Dec 2- Holiday of Trees at Westminster Presbyterian
December 19: Pie Fundraiser ends
December 6: Parent Advisory Meeting
December 22: Pajama Day
January 8: Holiday Program 1:00 and 3:00
January 3-6: Adventure Camp 8:00-5:30
 We follow LPS schedule for school closings. Please watch the news for SNOW DAY CLOSINGS.

We will have Holiday Programs on Sunday January 8th. All families are invited to attend—we will use the sanctuary and have plenty of seating for grandparents and other family and friends. All families are encouraged to bring a snack item to share, as we will have a small reception for the children and families immediately following the show.
The Schedule is as follows:
Upstairs Preschool: 3:00 pm
Downstairs Pre-K: 1:00 pmWe will have Holiday Programs on Sunday January 8th. All families are invited to attend—we will use the sanctuary and have plenty of seating for grandparents and other family and friends. All families are encouraged to bring a snack item to share, as we will have a small reception for the children and families immediately following the show.
The Schedule is as follows:
Upstairs Preschool: 3:00 pm
Downstairs Pre-K: 1:00 pm

We will be closed the first week of winter break (December 23-January 2) and will have Adventure Camp for the second week (January 3-6) the cost for Adventure Camp is $25.00 per day.
Siblings up to age 10 are welcome to join us!!