A Note from Our Principal
The start of a new school year brings fresh energy, new opportunities, and so much excitement! We’re thrilled to welcome both new and returning families to our community. We hope everyone had a wonderful summer, and we look forward to a year full of friendships, joyful learning, and growth.
Sincerely,
Jenna Poss
Online Family Communication
As we get ready for the school year, we want to make sure you’re kept in the know. In addition to this newsletter, our website’s “For Parents” section also includes links to our menu, monthly calendar, and school year calendar. If you’re not currently receiving photos and daily reports for your child, you can easily start by downloading the Links 2 Home app on your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. After downloading, you can register with the same email address that you used to enroll your child in our school.
Important Dates September 1 – School CLOSED for Labor Day
September 3 – Fall Pictures for Infants, Toddlers, Beginners
September 4 – Fall Pictures for Intermediates and Pre-K
September 5 – Grandparents Day Event at 2:30
September 5-12 – Book Fair
September 7 – Grandparents Day
September 9 – National Teddy Bear Day; bring a teddy bear to school
September 11 – Wear Red, White and Blue to School
September 15 – Hispanic Heritage Month begins
September 16 – National Working Parent Day
September 17 – Wear it Wednesday; wear gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness
September 19 – Cookie Friday
September 22 – Leave us a review on Google
September 26 – Johnny Appleseed Day; come dressed as Johnny AppleseedSeptember 30 – End-of-month folders go home
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When Not to Help Your Child: Fostering Independence and Confidence
As parents and caregivers, it’s natural to want to step in right away when we see our child struggle. We want to make things easier and faster and avoid frustration. But sometimes, the kindest way to support children is by letting them figure things out for themselves. Every day, at school and at home, your child encounters opportunities to feel the joy of accomplishment. It’s our job to give them the space for success.
We believe that fostering independence and teaching kids self-confidence in the early years is one of the greatest gifts we can give. Our classrooms are designed to encourage responsibility, self-care, and confidence with teachers who guide children patiently as they practice doing things on their own. Would you believe that toddlers can help clean up after they eat? It’s true! In our toddler and 2-year-old classrooms, children bring us their dishes after meals, help tidy up toys, and locate their own coats when it’s time to head outside.
By the time our students are ready for kindergarten, they’re independent in many everyday skills—zipping coats, washing hands, following routines, and even taking on classroom jobs. Our teachers model these skills, then step back to let children try on their own. Often, this means standing nearby with patience and encouragement as a child wrestles with a zipper or carefully pours water into a cup.
And when they succeed? The look of pride on their face says it all. These “I did it myself!” moments help children’s confidence bloom and grow. It’s one of the many benefits of letting kids do things on their own: children not only gain practical skills but also learn to believe in their abilities.
There are lots of ways to encourage independence at home, too. Check out our list of suggested activities. At first, you may need to model these skills. Over time, let your child take the lead.
