Links to Learning January Curriculum Goals
***This is a glimpse of what each classroom will be focusing on. Please see the classroom bulletin board for more detailed lessons.
Infant
Baby Sign Language:
This month’s baby sign is “Milk” To sign the word “milk” open and close your hand to resemble milking a cow. For further assistance, have your child’s teacher show you how to make the baby sign, or refer to videos and articles on the Web.
Toddler
This month, your child will practice retelling familiar stories in her own words, understand the concept of four, and learn names for types of locations (i.e. beach, park, mountains).
Preschool
This month, your child will continue using sequence vocabulary (i.e. first, second), name basic shapes, and learn about farms and farm animals.
Pre-K
This month, your child will continue to identify uppercase and lowercase letters, recognize numerals 1-40, and create original patterns.
Read Together, Talk Together
***This is a glimpse of what books will be introduced this month. Please see classroom bulletin boards for additional themed books.
Books:
Sam And The Lucky Money by Karen Chinn
New Year’s Day by David F. Marx
Happy Chinese New Year Kai-Lan! by Lauren Silverhardt
Vocabulary Words:
New Year, Calendar, Celebration, Resolution, Happy, Bells, Party, Decorations, Balloons, Time
Marshmallow Snowman Treats
– Preheat oven to 350 degrees. – Place graham crackers and marshmallows in a baking dish.
– Cover it up loosely so that the marshmallows won’t turn brown. – Bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven.
– Meanwhile prepare snowman’s heads.
– Place heads on the heated marshmallow then press them down a little bit.
– Wait for them too cool down then decorate the snowmen the way you like.
January Dates To Remember
January 1
Carrington Academy Closed
January 4
Last day of Forsyth County Holiday Break
January 5
Relay for Life $2.00 Jean Day
January 7
Old Rock Day
January 14
Free Vision Screenings
Georgia Pre-K, Private Pre-K, TK-1st
January 15
National Hat Day
January 18
MLK Day: Carrington Academy Closed
January 19
Popcorn and Pajama Day
January 25
Soup-er Bowl Canned Food Drive Begins
January 26
Private Pre-K One Fieldtrip: Center For Puppetry Arts
January 27
Private Pre-K Two Fieldtrip: Center For Puppetry Arts
January 28
TK, Kindergarten, 1st Fieldtrip: Center For Puppetry Arts
A Letter From the Principal
With the new year, brings many reflections. I have spent the last few days looking back on the trials and triumphs of 2015. I have learned so many new things this year, and have been blessed with the opportunity to watch so many children as they learn, grow and develop! I have enjoyed welcoming new families to be part of our Carrington Academy Family this year! I hope that as you reflect back on your year, that you are able to see the miracles, that are your children, and all that they have accomplished this year, and know that their accomplishments are yours as well! I hope that you look back at 2015 with fond memories, and look forward to a fulfilling year in 2016 with family and friends by your side!
Now that we are looking ahead, 2016 will bring a wealth of exciting opportunities at Carrington. We will be holding registration for our Private Pre K, TK and Kindergarten classes soon and I will be setting up individual meetings with parents to discuss the differences between the classes, and which is the best fit for your child. Be on the lookout for these important dates! If you are interested in setting up a parent meeting, please feel free to e-mail me with a time and date that is convenient to you!
Partnering With You In The Journey,
Tiffany Batts
January Newsletter
Links to Learning January Curriculum Goals
***This is a glimpse of what each classroom will be focusing on. Please see the classroom bulletin board for more detailed lessons.
Infant
Baby Sign Language:
This month’s baby sign is “Milk” To sign the word “milk” open and close your hand to resemble milking a cow. For further assistance, have your child’s teacher show you how to make the baby sign, or refer to videos and articles on the Web.
Toddler
This month, your child will practice retelling familiar stories in her own words, understand the concept of four, and learn names for types of locations (i.e. beach, park, mountains).
Preschool
This month, your child will continue using sequence vocabulary (i.e. first, second), name basic shapes, and learn about farms and farm animals.
Pre-K
This month, your child will continue to identify uppercase and lowercase letters, recognize numerals 1-40, and create original patterns.
Read Together, Talk Together
***This is a glimpse of what books will be introduced this month. Please see classroom bulletin boards for additional themed books.
Books:
Sam And The Lucky Money by Karen Chinn
New Year’s Day by David F. Marx
Happy Chinese New Year Kai-Lan! by Lauren Silverhardt
Vocabulary Words:
New Year, Calendar, Celebration, Resolution, Happy, Bells, Party, Decorations, Balloons, Time
Marshmallow Snowman Treats
– Preheat oven to 350 degrees. – Place graham crackers and marshmallows in a baking dish.
– Cover it up loosely so that the marshmallows won’t turn brown. – Bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven.
– Meanwhile prepare snowman’s heads.
– Place heads on the heated marshmallow then press them down a little bit.
– Wait for them too cool down then decorate the snowmen the way you like.
January Dates To Remember
January 1
Carrington Academy Closed
January 4
Last day of Forsyth County Holiday Break
January 5
Relay for Life $2.00 Jean Day
January 7
Old Rock Day
January 14
Free Vision Screenings
Georgia Pre-K, Private Pre-K, TK-1st
January 15
National Hat Day
January 18
MLK Day: Carrington Academy Closed
January 19
Popcorn and Pajama Day
January 25
Soup-er Bowl Canned Food Drive Begins
January 26
Private Pre-K One Fieldtrip: Center For Puppetry Arts
January 27
Private Pre-K Two Fieldtrip: Center For Puppetry Arts
January 28
TK, Kindergarten, 1st Fieldtrip: Center For Puppetry Arts
A Letter From the Principal
With the new year, brings many reflections. I have spent the last few days looking back on the trials and triumphs of 2015. I have learned so many new things this year, and have been blessed with the opportunity to watch so many children as they learn, grow and develop! I have enjoyed welcoming new families to be part of our Carrington Academy Family this year! I hope that as you reflect back on your year, that you are able to see the miracles, that are your children, and all that they have accomplished this year, and know that their accomplishments are yours as well! I hope that you look back at 2015 with fond memories, and look forward to a fulfilling year in 2016 with family and friends by your side!
Now that we are looking ahead, 2016 will bring a wealth of exciting opportunities at Carrington. We will be holding registration for our Private Pre K, TK and Kindergarten classes soon and I will be setting up individual meetings with parents to discuss the differences between the classes, and which is the best fit for your child. Be on the lookout for these important dates! If you are interested in setting up a parent meeting, please feel free to e-mail me with a time and date that is convenient to you!
Partnering With You In The Journey,
Tiffany Batts