Page 2 - Preschool Newsletter February 2017

Important Dates Teacher’s Corner

Monday, February 13 and Tuesday, February 14 A Lifetime of Love!
Valentine's Day Party
All our preschoolers own a pet that they love. In
Wednesday, February 15 celebration of National Pet Week, let’s talk about pet
March tuition is due needs. Preschoolers are curious and it’s never to early
to share how to keep their pets happy and healthy.
Friday, February 17 Leading veterinary experts in animal health, welfare,
No School, Teacher In-Service and behavior invite parents to take each of the
essential actions highlighted during National Pet
Monday, February 20 Week.
No School, Presidents’ Day

Weekly Themes Sunday: Explain how to choose a pet. Select the pet
that's right for your family's lifestyle, and make a
January 30 - February 3 commitment to that pet for its life.
Art Appreciation
Letter of the Week “M, m” Monday: How does your preschooler socialize with
your pet? Learn about how to appropriately prepare
February 6 - 10 your pet to enjoy a variety of interactions with other
Love your Pet animals, people, places and activities.
Letter of the Week “N, n”
Tuesday: Teach your preschooler how to exercise
February 13 - 17 their pet’s body and mind. With an estimated 52.7%
Love and Friendship of dogs and 57.9% of cats in the United States
Letter of the Week “O, o” considered overweight and humans plagued by this
issue as well, pets and their owners should get regular
February 20 - 24 exercise together! This not only improves
Quiet Olympics cardiovascular health, maintains a healthy weight, and
Letter of the Week “P, p” supports good mental health for both owner and pet,
but it strengthens the child-animal bond.
February 27 - March 3
Pajama Week Wednesday: Of course, your preschooler loves their
Letter of the Week “Review” pet. Identify the reasons to visit the vet with your pet.
Pets often hide signs of illness. Regular check-ups are
Spirit / Show & Tell vital to catching health problems early. Not only can
early treatment mean better health for your pet, it
February 1 and 2 can also save money.
Log onto the Preschool Facebook page & post your
preschooler’s artwork in honor of art appreciation Thursday: It’s important to be able to properly care
for your pet. Identify why it is important to prevent
February 8 and 9 pet overpopulation and talk to your veterinarian about
Share the story! How your family acquired your pet? when your pet should be spayed or neutered.

February 15 and 16 Friday: Inform your preschooler that emergencies
Student's Choice happen. It is important to be prepared. Pet owners
should include pets in your family’s emergency plan.
February 22 and 23 The AVMA offers a step-by-step guide to assembling
Student’s Choice emergency kits and plans for a variety of pets and
animals.
March 1 and 2
Bring in your favorite stuffed animal to share! Saturday: Give your pets a lifetime of love. Thanks
to better care, pets are living longer now than they
Contact Information ever have before – but as pets get older, they need
extra care and attention. Regular veterinary
Ms. Seye White examinations can detect problems in older pets before
Litchfield Park Preschool they become advanced or life-threatening, and
100 S Old Litchfield Rd. improve the chances of a longer and healthier life for
Litchfield Park Arizona your pet.
623-935-9040
swhite@litchfield-park.org Source: http://petweek.org/lifetime-of-love.html

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