September 2010
Heath Extended Day
2-6 Newsletter
Welcome Families!
We would like to take this opportunity to welcome all the 2-6 families to the 2010-2011 school year! We are so excited to see so many familiar faces from last years 2-6 group and to meet the new families that will be joining us this year! It is with our greatest pleasure to have this opportunity to work with you and your child to ensure a successful school year and to ensure a positive after school experience for your child! The 2-6 team has brainstormed a number of new and different activities and projects for the coming year, however, we also look forward to hearing about the interests of this years group in order to create a curriculum that meets the needs of all the children!
An Introduction to the 2-6 team…
Malaina LeSage. Malaina will be returing to Heath Extended Day for her fourth year working with the 2-6 group!
Caitlyn Hawkins. Caitlyn began working at Heath Extended Day as part of her internship at Wheelock College. Now, Cailtlyn joins us for her second year as a 2-6 teacher!
Jared Mael. Jared will be returning to Heath Extended Day for his second year working as a 2-6 teacher!
Cory Warfield. Welcome Cory! Cory is new to this years 2-6 teaching team. She will be joining us a couple days of week, while also working as an aide in fourth grade during the school day. We are so excited about Cory joining us this year!
Upcoming Attractions…
Building Community
With the transition into a new school year and into a new group of 2-6 children and teachers, the month of September will be dedicated to activities and projects that teach and emphasize the building of community in the classroom and outdoors. We will focus on team building, working together, friendships and good sportsmanship. There will be an emphasis on building community in the classroom and outdoors, continually throughout the school year, incorporating it into our weekly themes.
Information Station
Cafeteria
The heath school cafeteria is used as the home base for the 2-6 group. Children will go directly to the cafeteria at 2:20 and sign in with a 2-6 teacher. This space will be used for snack, third to sixth grade homework, art projects and activities. At 5:30, we move out of the cafeteria and relocate to the upstairs extended day room.
Upstairs Extended Day Room
This upstairs extended day room is used for small group activities, second grade homework and fifth and sixth grade trippin’ in (Thursdays) and end of the day pick up (5:30-5:45).
Sign Out
It is with the greatest importance that you sign your child out daily followed by the time of pick up. The sign out book will be located in the cafeteria between 2:20 and 5:30. Between 5:30 and 5:45, the sign out will be in the upstairs extended day room.
Absenses
If your child will not be at extended day on a regularly scheduled day, it is very important that you notify HEDP as early as possible by phone, email or to a 2-6 teacher, in person.
Alternate Pick Up
If your child is being picked up by someone that is not on their authorized pick up list, please notify HEDP. Please note that we ID all new people picking up your child.
Mail
Any mail that needs to go home with your child will be located at the sign out station in the cafeteria with your child’s name on it. Newsletters for 2-6 will be at the sign out station at the beginning of each month.
Daily Schedule
2:20 Arrival and Check In
All children in 2-6 will report to the cafeteria immediately after school dismissal. Each child will check in with a 2-6 teacher upon arrival.
2:30 Homework and Snack
Children will begin the day with a quiet homework and reading time. During this time, children will be offered a snack to enjoy while doing his or her homework.
3:30 Outdoor Play
Children will have the opportunity to play freely on the playground or participate in organized games. Please be sure your dresses appropriately for the weather, as we will enjoy outside time as much as possible.
4:30 Activities
Activities will include theme based projects, arts and crafts, board games, gym play, drawing and free choice.
5:30 Upstairs Extended Day Room
All children at this time can be picked up and signed out in the upstairs extended day room. Children will have all of their belongings with them.
5:45 Pick Up
Have a wonderful month! Please check in with a 2-6 teacher if you have any questions, thoughts or concerns. We look forward to a fantastic year ahead!
