WonderWords November/December 2009 » [2.1 MB .pdf – password required]

Announcements

This Week’s Discussion [2/8/10]: Connectedness in Childhood as the Foundation for Adult Happiness

Visit the class topics page to download the observation sheet and handout.

Don’t forget to bring your sheets to class with you!

Reminder: LW Closed Next Week

Little Wonders will be closed for the week of Saturday, 2/13 through Friday, 2/19 for the Presidents Day Holiday.

Board Nominations Forms are Due this Week!

Due Friday, February 12th
Do you love being involved with a great group of parents? Perhaps you have publicity, events planning, or technology experience? Little Wonders needs you!!! There are 12 board positions covering various operations of the school (descriptions are listed on the nomination form located in the classroom). The board meets once-a-month, and membership fulfills your school job and school wash responsibilities. Board members also receive priority registration for the class of their choice. Please email Heather Loeffler at secretary@littlewonders.org for more information.

Upcoming Events

Optional Parent Event: “Double the Trouble, Double the Fun” with Teacher Roberta

Tuesday, February 9th from 7:30-9:30pm, Little Wonders classroom
If you have or are expecting twins or other multiples, this class is for you! Please respond directly to the Evite.

CPR class

Thursday, February 11th from 6:45-9pm
If it has been over a year since your last CPR class, consider joining us this evening. $35 per person, please bring a check for full payment when you sign-up at school.

Homework Central — Big Thanks

The Homework Central mission is to assist children in developing their capacity to learn and achieve through homework assistance and family support. Thanks to all the families who this week are helping to provide a healthy snack to our local community children who participate with Homework Central. Please make sure to drop off the food and drinks on the desk outside Mireille’s office.

Optional Parent Event: “Navigating Youth Sports” with Jim Lobdell

Thursday, February 25th at 7:00pm, Aragon High School
Mark Your calendars for a insightful evening with Jim Lobdell, co-founder of Challenge Success, on “Navigating Youth Sports”. Children today live in a culture that is increasingly characterized by “earlier is better” both in school and in sports. Jim Lobdell is a must for parents of pre-school, elementary, and middle school children seeking a healthy balance between home and the sports arena. Come and hear the issues around youth sports and information and research on the benefits and challenges of youth sports.

This evening is sponsored together by Little Wonders and St. Paul’s. It will be held Thursday, February 25th at Aragon High School at 7:00pm. Tickets are available this week in the LW classroom at the discounted price of $10 per ticket. This event will sell out – so get your tickets now!

Optional Parent Event: Family Consultant Services Night

Monday, March 8th from 6:30-8:45pm, Carlmont Parents Nursery School
The San Mateo Council of Parent Participatory Nursery Schools presents Family Consultant Services Night – a FREE evening of workshops by experts who specialize in children and families. Topics include: “Achieving Family Financial Health”, “Foods that Help Your Family Stay Healthy”, “Language, Literacy & Pragmatic Skills that Impact Kindergarten Readiness”, “Positive Discipline Strategies in Response to Sibling Rivalry”, “Ways to Handle Your Picky Eater”, and “Helping Children Cope with Grief and Loss”.

View the flyer for additional information and to pre-register for this great event (the flyer is also available in the LW classroom).

Spring Fling & Auction 2010 – Parent Donations

Deadline is Sunday, April 4th
Do you knit or make jewelry? Do you love to cook or bake? Do you have a wine cellar that’s overflowing, or have a favorite restaurant or spa where you’re on a first name basis with the owners? The Spring Fling Contributions Team is hard at work gathering wonderful items for the annual auction, to be held on Saturday, April 24, 2010, and we’re hoping you can help. Donations from Little Wonders families are always the most popular (and most successful at raising money for our school!), so don’t be shy! Team up with your friends and donate a themed dinner party. Give up your Giants tickets for a night. Knit a hat or scarf. The possibilities are endless!! E-mail your donation ideas and contact information to the co-chairs: michele@harbin.com, wendygrad@mac.com or development@littlewonders.org, or fill out a donation form (available in the classroom) and turn it in to the Development mailbox above the jobs aprons. Thank you for your creativity and generosity!!

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Support Little Wonders

Fundraising Dinner at California Pizza Kitchen

Tuesday, March 2nd – All Day!
Please mark your calendar for our next fundraising dinner at CPK (located at The Hillsdale Mall). Bring your family and friends any time March 2, and they will donate 20% back to Little Wonders! You can choose to dine in, pick up a “to go” order, or try their new curbside delivery. Flyers will be distributed in class soon. Come help support LW! Any questions, please email lynn.beck@sbcglobal.net.

Spring Fling – Advertising Opportunity

Know a business that would like to advertise in our spring fling book?? Your company or someone you know?? Full page advertisement $100, 1/2 page $50 or a business card size $25. Contact Christa Khoury at christamickel@yahoo.com with details.

Create Lasting Memories of Little Wonders with Shutterfly!

This is the time to capture your kids and their Little Wonders experience. Take photos and videos during class and share them with other families by using the Little Wonders Shutterfly site. This is a password protected site where families can post pictures or videos from your Little Wonders class and events, view friend’s pictures and videos, and download pictures to your personal computer. It is very easy to upload photos and videos and it’s FREE!

We encourage you to take as many photos and videos as you would like and post them to your child’s Class Folder to share with classmates.

Visit Shutterfly now » [check your email for the login password]

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