Page 2 - Preschool Newsletter September 2018
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Important Dates                                            Teacher’s Corner



     Monday, September 3                                        Welcome to Litchfield Park Preschool
       Labor Day holiday (no school)                            The start of preschool is a milestone that's
                                                                anticipated with great excitement and joy. We have

     Saturday, September 15                                     several tips to successfully start this new adventure
                                                                and to reduce separation anxiety!
        October, 2018 tuition due

     Wednesday, September 19 &                                  Discuss Preschool With Your Child
     Thursday, September 20                                     Consistency is key when it comes to making preschool
       “Dusty the Street Sweeper” visits                        a part of your child's new routine. The night before
                                                                preschool, assure your child they will have fun and
     Weekly Themes                                              you’ll be there to pick them up after school. Simply
                                                                going together on a regular basis will provide your
                                                                little one with a strong sense of anticipation. Keep
     September 4-7                                              your goodbyes brief, give your child a hug and let
       Friendship / feelings week                               them know you will see them after school. When you
                                                                pick your child up at the end of the day, reinforce the
     September 10-14                                            idea that you came back, just like you said you would.
        Introduction to alphabet / phonics
                                                                Get the Teacher Involved
     September 17-21                                            Litchfield Park’s preschool teachers are warm, caring,
        Introduction to upper / lower case letters              and experienced individuals who anticipate students'
                                                                needs. Please make sure to provide Ms. Seye with any
     September 24-28                                            necessary information that will help the teaching staff
        Numbers and letters                                     get to know your child better.

        Letter of the week: A, a
                                                                Create a Goodbye Routine
     Spirit / Show & Tell                                       We encourage parents to develop a goodbye routine.
                                                                This could be anything you and your child decide,
                                                                such as a hug or special saying. Once you've said
     September 5 and 6                                          your goodbyes, it's best to skedaddle so that your
       Bring in one favorite item to help your new friends      child doesn't become preoccupied by your presence.
        get to know you!
                                                                Separation Anxiety

     September 12 and 13                                        Children settle into the preschool environment quite
       Bring in one favorite item to help your new friends      quickly. Anxiety for some children is normal. Don't
        get to know you!                                        worry! Eventually your child will outgrow the
                                                                separation anxiety.

     September 19 and 20                                          \
       Bring in one favorite item to help your new friends      Parent Handbook
        get to know you!                                        The Litchfield Park Preschool 2018-19 Parent
                                                                Handbook is available electronically online at
     September 26 and 27                                        litchfield-park.org.
       Bring in one favorite item to help your new friends
        get to know you!
     Contact Information                                       Like Us on Facebook



     Ms. Seye White
     Litchfield Park Preschool
     100 S Old Litchfield Rd.
     Litchfield Park Arizona
     623-935-9040
     swhite@litchfield-park.org                                                @LitchfieldParkPreschool
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