Thursday, July 27, 2017

July & August Newsletter

Summer FUN is here

The kids are having a blast and the summer is almost over. Going to the actual movies will be over on Aug 2. Also since both Jaycee and Kellie now have jobs, there could be days we will not be able to do our trips. I will let parents know in the mornings if we are unable to go.

Summer Schedule (We will be leaving about 30 mins prior to the times listed)
Mondays - Swimming - Anderson Pool - 11:30am - 3:00pm
Tuesdays - Arvada Splash Pad - 10:00am - 11:00am
Wednesdays - Movie Day - Denver West Movie Theater - 10:00am - 11:30am
Thursdays - Park Day - 10:00am - 11:00am
Fridays - Water Fun - Home

You are welcome to keep a swimming suit and towel here and take them home on Fridays to be washed or bring one every day there is water play. Sunscreen will be provided unless you prefer a certain type.(see Sunscreen Permission Form)

***Back - To - School Night / Dinner***
Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 5 pm we will be having our annual Back-To-School Night. We will start with dinner and a short information meeting afterwards. Come and meet new parents and hand out with the old while the children play. We will do this like year....potluck style. 

Spaghetti Sauce, Sausage, and Meatballs  (Requested by the kiddos) - Sarah & Dave
Milk, Tea, & Coffee (BYOB) - Sarah & Dave

Please let me know what you would like to bring  & let me know ASAP if you are unable to make it

New Blanket Policy
Due to safety issues and to reduce risks, no child under the age of 2 will be given a blanket for nap time. Infants birth to 12 months will be provided a sleep sack as stated in the Infant Safe Sleep Policy. This new policy will go into affect today July 27, 2017.

New Sign-In & Sign-Out Sheets
On the sheets starting in August there will be a space for provider to write daily any time children will not be in the home. By signing the sign-in sheet you are signing that you are aware your child will be off the property, kinda like a field trip permission slip. So please everyday sign in and out everyday.


Ratings
We are on list for the Colorado Quality Standard's to come out and rate our program. I will keep everyone informed as to what month they will be out.  I am very excited to see what we rate.


Healthy Beginnings Active Futures Grant
We were not selected to receive this grant. There will be another chance for us apply and it's in the plans to do so.


Preschool News
Program is aligned with the Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines, which can be found at: https://www.cde.state.co.us/early/eldgs

***We will be using a new type of curriculum this year. I am very excited to see how it is setup. More details at Back-To-School Night***

**School Supply List - 1 year old to 4 year old** (please turn in by Sept 1)
1 Box 8 - Washable Crayola Markers wide tip
1 Wide lined - Composition Book

Schedule
6-8:30 - Arrival (Free Play)
8:30-9:00 - Circle & Story Time (Large Group)
9:00-9:30 - AM Snack
9:30-10:00 - Outdoor Play (Teacher Led Outdoor Gross Motor)
10:00-11:00 - Centers (Small Group)
11:00-11:30 - Lunch
11:30-2:00 - Nap
2:00-2:30 - Get Ready to Pick Kids Up
2:45-3:45 - School Pick Up
3:45-4:15 - PM Snack
4:15-6:00 - Outdoor Play (Teacher Led Outdoor Gross Motor)

Starts over in the Fall - From June until August we will be still having themes, but the structured preschool classroom will resume in September.

September
Monthly Theme - Look at Me & Buttons & Buckles
Color - Red
Shape - Circle
Letters - A, B, C
Numbers - 1, 2, 3


Show & Share
This will be on hold until September. Please see the SHOW & SHARE BOARD (Changes Weekly)

The kids will be asked to bring ONE toy from home on FRIDAY'S ONLY, but now they have to help pick something that we have learned from the week. I will put on the board what they need to help pick out from home. Example: 1st Week we will be working on the letter A & the color Blue. If you could help them find something at home that starts with the letter A, like the sound in APPLE or something with the color Blue.

Please bring this item in a bag, labeled with their name. Since we are going to have a specific day to bring a toy, I am asking for ALL other toys to stay at home all other days.

Teaching Strategies Gold
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held the week of:
November 6th
February 12th
May 21st


Student Spotlight
July & August Birthday's
Judson - Aug 9th


*Important Daycare Dates*
(P-Personal, H-Holiday, & S-Sick)

****No Daycare & Other Important Dates****

Aug - 16, 17, 18 - P (5, 4, 3) & 23 - P (2)

Sept - 4th - H

Oct - 6th - P (1)

Nov - 23rd & 24th - H

Dec - 25th - H

Payments that are due during this time are to be paid prior to the personal or holiday days

*Personal Days-P & Holiday Days-H to be paid/contract*
*15 Personal Days as of 1/1/17*
*5 Sick Days as of 1/1/17*

*Other Important Dates*
Jaycee, Kellie, Jeni, or Dave will be here with the kids on the following dates for a couple hours
July & August
Aug 4th & 25th - ?

School Schedule/Pick-Ups

There will be no school drop off's as of right now for this year. School pickups - We will leave the house around 2:45ish and will return back to the house around 3:45ish. 

Wilmore Davis - Start Back - 8/17
Steven's - Start Back - 8/17
Secrest  (no drop off or pick up) - Start Back - 8/17
CCA (no drop off or pick up)- Start Back - 8/17


***Sign-In & Sign-Out Sheets***

State of Colorado & Food Program is requiring all parents to sign their children in and out of daycare. In the parent center will be the clip board. If you would please do this, that would be awesome!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!  FOOD PROGRAM has said they are starting to not reimburse if this is not done. 

Parent Corner
Jefferson County Childcare Association Parent Newsletter
  



GoalsNew Ones Added
Colorado Shines Goals







Food Program - "Dear Parent Letter"



Family Network
Facebook Daycare Group – Everyone can search Angel Hugs Daycare and see the Facebook page. It is not a closed group. There will be no pictures of children on here.

***Community Connections***
 - 5280 Produce
    Fresh Produce for a reasonable price.....Facebook....5280 Produce

 - Arvada Library - 7525 West 57th Ave., Arvada, CO 80002
   M-Th 9am-8pm, Fri & Sat 9am-5pm, & Sun 12pm-5pm

 - Aspire Fitness - 6550 Wadsworth, Arvada, CO  80003 (see coupon below)

***Safety Net/Parent Resources***
 - Jeffco CCAP (Childcare) - 900 Jefferson County Pkwy., Human Services Building, Golden, CO 80401 - (303)   271-4484
 - Jeffco Action Center (Emergency Housing, food, clothing, job search) -  8755 West 14th Ave., Lakewood, CO 80215 - (303) 237-7704
 - Arvada Food Bank (Food) - 8555 West 57th Ave., Arvada, CO 80002 - (303) 424-6685
 - Medicaid (medical, dental, and hearing and vision screening) - 900 Jefferson County Pkwy., Human Services Building, Golden, CO 80401 - (303) 271-1388
 -WIC (Women, Infant, Children) Food Nutrition - Arvada Clinic - 6303 Wadsworth Bypass, Arvada, CO 80003 - (303) 275-7510
 -Child Find (Concerns of Growth and Development) - Jefferson County - 809 Quail St., Bldg. 1, Room 113, Lakewood, CO 80215 - (303)982-7247





***Parent Lending Library***
1.Anger “Handling a powerful emotion in a healthy way – Book – Gary Chapman, Ph.D
  2.Anxious Child “Helping your anxious child” – Book – Ronald M. Rapee and Ann Wignall
  3. No One to Play With “Social side of learning disabilities” – Book – Betty B. Osman
  4.  Train Up a Child – Book – Rolf Zettersten
 5.  5 Love Languages – CD – Gary Chapman, Ph.D
 6.  Cool, Calm, & Confident “A Workbook to Help Kids Learn Assertiveness Skills” –  Book – Lisa M. Schab, LCSW
 7.  Parenting with Love and Logics “Teaching Children Responsibility” – Book – Foster  Cline, M.D. & Jim Fay
8. 5 Love Languages of Children – Book – Gary Chapman, Ph. D & Ross Campbell, M.D.
 9.  What You Need to Tell Your Child About Sex “A guide to help your child understand what the Bible has to say” – Book – John Nieder
10. When The Brain Can’t Hear “Unraveling the mystery of auditory processing disorder” – Book – Teri James Bellis, Ph. D
11. When Addictions Threaten – Book – Charles Knippel, Ph. D
12.  Taking the Stress Out of Raising Great Kids – Book – Jim Fay, Charles Fay, PhD. & Foster Cline, M.D.
13. Meeting the Challenge “Using Love and Logic to help children develop attention and behavior skills – Book – Jim Fay, Foster W. Cline, M.D. & Bob Sornson
 14. Marriage – Book – Foster W. Cline, M.D. & Hermie Drill Cline
 15. The Pearls of Love and Logic for Parents and Teachers – Book – Jim Fay & Foster W. Cline, M.D.
 16. Discipline with Love and Logics – Book – Jim Fay & Foster W. Cline, M.D.
 17. Millionaire Babies or Bankrupt Brats? – Book – Jim Fay & Kristan Leatherman
 18. Is Everybody Ready for Kindergarten? - Book - Angele Sancho Passe