Happy New Year!

As this year comes to a close I want to thank you for being with Stacey's Incredible Kids, LLC. I hope everyone has a fantastic 2011!! See ya next year!

Our Trip to Jungle Jims

Has been reschedule for tomorrow at 11pm....please pack a small lunch, snack and juice for the trip and have the children wear there daycare T-shirt...

Tuesday's Menu 12-21-10

Breakfast

French Toast and Apples

Lunch

Fruit Platter

Grapes, Peaches, Pears, Pineapple

Crackers and Cheese

Snack

Applesauce

The Letter I

Children are learning their letters...Last week we learned the letter I which was picked up easily on the first day. Please have your child at home write the letter I. To remind them how to write it we say line down, line on top and line on bottom. We also discussed things that start with the letter I such as Igloo, Ice, Island. Please also go over A-H so they do not forget. Because of the short week we will not be learning a new letter this week but will do some reviews of letters that we have mastered and practice sheets.

Have one of their I assignments where they can see it in your home i.e. the fridge so they can remind you what letter they are looking at. They are very proud of there work.

Friday's Menu 12-17-10

Breakfast

Waffles and Bananas

Lunch

Mac & Cheese Carrots

Mixed Fruit

Snack

Gogurt

Last of the 2010 Trips

We will be going to the following trips the next couple of weeks:

December 20th-Open Play at Jungle Jims in Milford--The cost is $5

December 27th-Chuck E. Cheese in Orange--The cost is $10 for games and lunch.

Please have your child wear there daycare shirts and dress appropriately for the weather.

Thursday's Menu 12-16-10

Breakfast

Waffles and Bananas

Lunch

Fish sticks & Wheat Bread

Mozzarella Sticks Mixed Fruit

Snack

Animal Crackers

Wednesday's Menu 12-15-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Pizza and Applesauce

Broccoli

Snack

Animal Crackers

Tuesday's Menu 12-14-10

Breakfast

Eggs with Cheese and Toast

Lunch

Chicken Nuggets, French Fries

Mixed Fruit

Snack

Cookies

Monday's Menu 12-13-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Carrots

Apples

Snack

Goldfish

Holiday Pics

Holiday Breakfast Playdate

On December 23th we are inviting our friends over for a Pancake Breakfast and Secret Santa...Please bring a child's gift of $10 or less..

Friday's Menu 12-10-10

Breakfast

Pancakes and Bananas

Lunch

Beef Stew with Rice

Carrots, Potatoes and Peaches

Snack

Granola Bar

Holiday Closings

We will be closed on Friday the 24th for Christmas Eve. Our policy on holidays states if Christmas day falls on a Saturday, we will be closed the following Monday but we have decided to stay open (Please let us know if you will not be bringing your child). We will also be closed on December 31 for New's Year's Eve.

The Letter H

Children are learning their letters...This week we learned the letter H which was picked up easily on the first day. Please have your child at home write the letter H. To remind them how to write it we say line down, line down and then across. We also discussed things that start with the letter H such as Horse, Holly, Happy and Hippo. Please also go over A-G so they do not forget. Next we we may learn two learns as the children are eager to learn.

Have one of their H assignments where they can see it in your home i.e. the fridge so they can remind you what letter they are looking at. They are very proud of there work.

Thursday's Menu 12-9-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Pears

Lunch

Mac & Cheese and Hot dogs

Mixed Fruit

Snack

Graham Crackers

Wednesday's Menu 12-8-10

Breakfast

Cinnamon Toast and Bananas

Lunch

Beef Ravoli and Carrots

Snack

Gogurt

Tuesday's Menu 12-7-10

Breakfast

Waffles and Bananas

Lunch

Beef Empanadas, Carrots

Mixed Fruit

Snack

Goldfish

Monday's Menu 12-6-10

Breakfast

Eggs and Toast

Lunch

Pasta and Beef with Sauce

Peaches

Snack

Animal Crackers

Friday's Menu 12-3-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Apples

Lunch

Fish sticks wheat bread

Mac & cheese and Grapes

Snack

Fruit Rollups

Thursday's Menu 12-2-10

Breakfast

Bagels and Apples

Lunch

Tuna fish on Wheat

Carrots and Corn

Snack

Goldfish

Tuesday's Menu 11-20-10

Breakfast

waffles and bananas

Lunch

Pizza Carrots

Grapes

Snack

Graham Crackers

Monday's menu 11-29-10

Breakfast

Waffles and Bananas

Lunch

Mac and Cheese with Hot Dogs

Corn and Apples

Snack

Animal Crackers

The Letter F & G

Children are learning their letters...Last week we started with the letter F which the children picked up quickly. This week we will review F and learn the letter G. Please have your child at home write the letter F & G as a review as the letter G can be difficult to remember. To remind them how to write it I remind them of the letter C first and then a small line across. We will also be discussing what things start with the letter F such as Farmer, Fireman, Frog, Fly and the letter G for goose, goat, ghost. Please also go over A, B, C, D & E so they do not forget.

Have one of their F & G assignments where they can see it in your home i.e. the fridge so they can remind you what letter they are looking at. They are very proud of there work.

Wednesday's Menu 11-24-10

Breakfast

Cinnamon Bread & Mixed Fruit

Lunch

Turkey, Mashed Potatoes

Stuffing, Cornbread, Mixed Fruit

Snack

Pumpkin pie

Tuesday's Menu 11-23-10

Breakfast

Pancakes and Bananas

Lunch

Peanut Butter and Jelly

Carrots and Apples

Snack

Animal Crackers

Monday's Menu 11-22-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Tuna fish on Wheat Bread

Mozzarella Stick and Apples

Snack

Graham Crackers

The Letter E

Children are learning their letters...This week is the letter E. Please have your child at home write the letter E as they have already mastered it. To remind them how to write it we say line and then line at the top, line at the bottom and line in the middle. We will also be discussing what things start with the letter D such as Eric, Egg, Elf, Elephant. Please also go over A, B, C, D so they do not forget.

Have one of their E assignments where they can see it in your home i.e. the fridge so they can remind you what letter they are looking at. They are very proud of there work.

Friday's Menu 11-19-10

Breakfast

Waffles and Bananas

Lunch

Mozzarella Sticks and Roasted Potatoes

Apples

Snack

Graham Crackers

Thursday's Menu 11-18-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Chicken Nuggets, French Fries

Pears

Snack

Banana Yogurt

Wednesday's Menu 11-17-10

Breakfast

Pancakes and Bananas

Lunch

Turkey and Cheddar Cheese Sandwich

Pears

Snack

Peanut Butter Crackers

Tuesday's Menu 11-16-10

Breakfast

French Toast & Peaches

Lunch

Mac & Cheese and Hot Dogs

Pears

Snack

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Thanksgiving Lunch Playdate

We are inviting our friends over for our yearly Thanksgiving Lunch playdate on Wednesday November 24th at 12:00pm. Please bring a dish to share. I will be making mashed potatoes, stuffing and turkey and dessert.

Monday's Menu 11-15-10

Breakfast

Cereal & Bananas

Lunch

Fishsticks & French Fries

Apples

Snack

Peanut Butter Crackers

Friday's Menu 11-12-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Grapes

Lunch

Beef Ravioli

Corn and Peaches

Snack

Peanut Butter Crackers

The Letter D

Children are learning their letters...This week is the letter D. Please have your child at home write the letter C as they have already mastered it. To remind them how to write it we say line and then start at the top and go around. We will also be discussing what things start with the letter D such as Dog, Daddy, Dragon, Duck. Please also go over A, B & C so they do not forget.

Have one of their D assignments where they can see it in your home i.e. the fridge so they can remind you what letter they are looking at. They are very proud of there work. We have put up some of there practice writing on our wall. It's very exciting that the children have learn the first 4 letters of the alphabet in one month!!

Thursday's Menu 11-11-10

Breakfast

French Toast and Bananas

Lunch

Mac & Cheese with Hot Dogs

Peaches

Snack

Animal Crackers

Wednesday's Menu 11-10-10

Breakfast

Waffles and Bananas

Lunch

Turkey and Cheese on Wheat Bread

Pears

Snack

Strawberry Banana Smoothies

Tuesday's Menu 11-9-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Fish Sticks, Wheat Bread

Apples, Cheese

Snack

Animal Crackers

Monday's Menu 11-8-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Baked Zita

Apples

Snack

Chocolate Chip Granola Bar

Letter C

Children are learning there letters...This week is the letter C. Please have your child at home write the letter C as they have already mastered it. To remind them how to write it we say start at the top and go around and stop again. We will also be discussing what things start with the letter C such as Cat, Clown, Candycane, Cow and Cupcake. Please also go over had to spell A & B so they do not forget.

Have one of their C assignments where they can see it in your home i.e. the fridge so they can remind you what letter they are looking at.

Flu Shots

Flu Shots are now mandatory by December 1st. If a child is not vaccinated they have to be out of daycare until April...Here are the exemption forms that I need filled out for your child to stay at daycare without the vaccination:

http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3136&q=388416

Friday's Menu 11-5-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Peanut Butter and Jelly

Apples and Carrot

Snack

Graham Crackers

Thursday's Menu 11-4-10

Breakfast

Waffles and Apples

Lunch

Fish sticks, Wheat bread

Mozzarella Cheese and Bananas

Snack

Pumpkin Pie

Wednesday's Menu 11-3-10

Breakfast

Oatmeal and Applesauce

Lunch

Pizza and Mandarin Oranges

Snack

Crackers and Butter

Tuesday's Menu 11-2-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Subways

Wheat bread Turkey and Mozzarella Cheese

Lettuce

Snack

Animal Crackers

Monday's Menu 11-1-10

Breakfast

Pancakes and Bananas

Lunch

Mac & Cheese with Hot Dogs

Applesauce

Snack

Potato Chips

Happy Halloween!

Please be safe and check your children's candy before they eat it...Anything unwrapped should be thrown out and for little ones anything that may be a choking hazard get rid of i.e. jawbreakers. Unfortunately no one showed for our play date but with Nelson and the older boys home we all had a blast.

Children are learning there letters...This week is the letter B. Please have your child at home write the letter B as they have already mastered it. To remind them how to write it we say line Down and Bubble-Bubble. We will also be discussing what things start with the letter B such as Bat, Bear, Bunny, Backpack etc.

Have one of their B assignments where they can see it in your home i.e. the fridge so they can remind you what letter they are looking at.

Friday's Menu 10-29-10

Breakfast

Toast and apples

Lunch

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Pears

Snack

Halloween Candy!

Thursday's Menu 10-28-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Pears

Lunch

Peanut Butter and Jelly

Oranges and Carrots

Snack

Animal Crackers

Wednesday's Menu 10-27-10

Breakfast

Waffles and Bananas

Lunch

French Fries

Chicken Cutlets

Apples

Snack

Cheese Crackers

Tuesday's Menu 10-26-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Mac & Cheese with Hot dogs

Fruit Cocktail

Snack

Popcorn

Monday's Menu 10-25-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Beef Ravioli & Grapes

Bread and Butter

Snack

Cookies

Friday's Menu 10-22-10

Breakfast

English Muffin with Butter

Fruit Cocktail

Lunch

Cheese Pizza & Carrots

Mandarin Oranges

Snack

Peanut Butter on Wheat Bread

Thursday's Menu 10-21-10

Breakfast

Waffles and Bananas

Lunch

Tuna Fish on Wheat Crackers

Carrots and Green Peppers with Ranch Dip

Goldfish

Snack

Animal Crackers

The Letter A

Children are learning there letters...This week is the letter A. Please have your child at home write the letter A as they have already mastered it. To remind them how to write it we say UP, DOWN and Across. We will also be discussing what things start with the letter A such as Apple, Aiden etc.

Have one of their A assignments where they can see it in your home i.e. the fridge so they can remind you what letter they are looking at.

Wednesday's Menu 10-20-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Banana

Lunch

Beef Hot Dogs on Wheat Bread

Vegetarian Baked Bean

Fruit Cocktail

Snack

Fruit Rollup

Halloween Playdate

We are having our friends over for a Halloween playdate on Friday October 29th...Please have your child dress in his costume and bring a treat to share!!!

Tuesday's Menu 10-19-10

Breakfast

Oatmeal and Raisins

Lunch

Turkey and Cheese Sandwich

Penne & Carrot Soup

Grapes

Snack

Animal Crackers

Monday's Menu 10-18-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Fishsticks and Bread

Mandarin Oranges

Snack

Cookies

Friday's Menu 10-15-10

Breakfast

Waffles and Bananas

Lunch

French Fries, Hamburgers

Pears and Corn

Snack

Graham Crackers

Thursday's Menu 10-14-10

Breakfast

Cinnamon Bread and Bananas

Lunch

Pancakes and Fruit Cocktail

Carrots

Snack

Banana Smoothies

Wednesday's Menu 10-13-10

Breakfast

Waffles and Bananas

Lunch

Turkey and Cheese Sandwich

Carrots and Apples

Snack

Popcorn

Tuesday's Menu 10-12-10

Breakfast

Oatmeal with Raisins

Lunch

Beef Ravioli

Toast, Carrots

Snack

Apples

Silverman's Farm for Pumpkin Picking

Though apple picking didn't happen we still had a great time pumpkin picking and at the farm!

Friday's Menu 10-8-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Beef Raviolis Corn

Apples

Snack

Grapes

Thursday's Menu 10-7-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Vegetarian Baked Beans

Hot Dogs on bread

Carrots

Snack

Animal Crackers

Wednesday's Menu 10-6-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Pears

Lunch

Chicken Nuggets with Rice

Broccoli and Bananas

Snack

Granola Bar

Tuesday's Menu 10-5-10

Breakfast

Waffles and Apples

Lunch

Arroz con gandules

Turkey meat Green Beans

Snack

Cinnamon Toast

Monday's Menu 10-4-10

Breakfast

Cinnamon Bread and Bananas

Lunch

Grilled Cheese with Turkey

Carrots and applesauce

Snack

Cheese Crackers

Friday's Menu 10-1-10

Breakfast

Pancakes & Bananas

Lunch

Cheese burgers and French Fries

Apples

Snack

Cinnamon Bread

Thursday's Menu 9-30-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Turkey Meatloaf with Pasta

in a cream sauce and carrots

Snacks

Chocolate Chip Muffins

Wednesday's Menu 9-29-10

Breakfast

Waffles and Pears

Lunch

Mashed Potatoes with Gravy

Chicken and Biscuits

Snack

Cheezits

Tuesday's menu 9-28-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Mac and Cheese with Hot Dog Bits

Apples and Broccoli

Snack

Yogurt

Monday's Menu 9-27-10

Breakfast

French Toast and Bananas

Lunch

Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

Carrots and Apples

Snack

Cupcakes

Happy Birthday Tristin!!!

Tristin turns 3 today!!!! We celebrated with cupcakes and he was able to put out our lunch today of peanut butter and jelly!! Actually he wanted cereal but I got him to change his mind :-)

Change of Date

Because of the rain we will be changing our apple picking to next Tuesday October 2nd...

Friday's Menu 9-22-10

Breakfast

Waffles and Bananas

Lunch

Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

Apples

Snack

Goldfish

Thursday's Menu 9-23-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Tuna Fish on Crackers

Corn on the Cob and Apples

Snack

Kix Cereal

Daycare Website

Check it out and tell me what you think!!!

www.staceysincrediblekids.com

Wednesday's Menu 9-22-10

Breakfast

Waffles and Bananas

Lunch

Turkey Stroganoff

Pears

Snack

Ritz Wheat Crackers and Butter

Tuesday's Menu 9-21-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Pears

Lunch

Turkey and Cheese with Crackers

Apples & Carrots

Snack

Raisins

Pictures by Felicia.....

Information about fall pictures at Jones Family Farms. You can get your family pumpkin picking photo done! See information below:

Fall has arrived and now is the time to get your family's season photos taken! Felicia will be at Jones Family Farm on October 16 & November 6 between the hours of 10am and 1pm. Book now your time slots! A one pose package of 1-8X10, 2- 5X7 and 8-wallets will be only $40 (due on photo day). Photo will be selected at time of shoot.

For more information contact Felicia at: oliviwini@yahoo.com

Monday's Menu 9-20-10

Breakfast

Cinnamon Toast and Bananas

Lunch

Chicken Mashed Potatoes

Corn

Snack

Fruit Smoothie

Apple Picking--

I have selected a tentative date for apple picking on Tuesday September 28th at Silverman's Farms. The cost is $10 per child. I'm hoping to also come back and make apple pies with the kids. (I've never made one LOL) I will let everyone know if that date changes...

Friday's Menu 9-17-10

Breakfast

Oatmeal and Applesauce

Lunch

Peanut butter and jelly Sandwich

Cheese Sticks and Apples

Snacks

Cookies

Thursday's Menu 9-16-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Chicken Sticks Corn

Applesauce

Snack

Cheese Sticks

Back Up Care Program

Please forward to friends and family...Thanks for your support.

I also have in a flyer form if anyone is interested in passing out!

Back Up Care Program

Your regular sitter can’t watch your children?

Your daycare on vacation?

You have an emergency and no one to watch your child?

Snow Day? Half Day of School?

Register in person or by phone at 203-371-8677

Flat Rate Per Child $30 per day per child*

Monday-Friday: 7am-6:00pm

Weekend Care Available

$10 per hour per child

80 Robert Street

Bridgeport, CT 06606

Subject to Availability

Cash due at time of drop-off

Care 4 Kids Not Accepted for this Program

*up to 5 consecutive days without enrollment

Daycare Pictures are Done!

And they are beautiful. You can order directly on the site:

http://www.mytickledpinkphotography.com/index2.php

Enter Site and go to the tab named Proofing

The password is Daycare (Capital D)

Scholastic October

Online Ordering Information
Web address: scholastic.com/bookclubs
Class Activation Code: GJW3Z

Dear Parent,

Now it’s easier than ever to find the perfect books for your child—shop our NEW online Book Clubs Web site. Choose from a much-wider selection of books than in the printed flyer. Plus, you can send your orders directly to me online and use your credit card to pay.

Best of all, we earn a FREE book for the classroom library every time a parent places an order online.

It’s so simple! Here’s how it works:

• SIGN UP at www.scholastic.com/bookclubs. On the parent page, register by clicking click the “Don’t have a user name or password?” link. When prompted, enter the one-time Class Activation Code shown above. This unique code ensures that your order is sent to me.
  
  
• SELECT the books you’d like to order—choose from thousands of titles—many more than in our monthly flyers.
  
  
• SEND your order to me online by the due date and your child’s books will be delivered directly to my classroom.

Ordering online is fast, easy, and secure.

Of course, you can still order using the form from the printed flyer. But why not see for yourself how convenient it is to order online?

Wednesday's Menu 9-15-10

Breakfast

Waffles and Bananas

Lunch

Mac & Cheese with hot dogs

Apples

Snack

Crackers and peanut butter

Zoo Fun

The children and I had a great time at the Zoo Tots program and Beardsley Zoo Today. They got to touch a turtle, chinchilla, ferret, rabbit and check out up close an owl. They also did a small bat puppet craft! My friend Carly came to help.

Tuesday's Menu 9-14-10

Breakfast

Waffles and Bananas

Lunch

Pizza & Carrots

Cantaloupe

Snack

Granola Bar

Monday's Menu 9-13-10

Breakfast

Yogurt and Granola

Lunch

Turkey and Cheese with Ritz Crackers

Applesauce

Snack

Graham Crackers

Please Rate Your Daycare!!!

http://www.childcareratingz.com/ShowRatings.jsp?tcvid=44112

Goodbye ANDREW!

Today we say goodbye to our little friend Andrew. Everyone knows Andrew as the sweet little guy with the biggest smile who loves to jump and throw toys around :-)

It was a pleasure having him and wish him and his family the best!

Friday's Menu 9-10-10

Breakfast

Yogurt and Granola

Lunch

Mozzarella Bites

Pears and Corn

Snack

Animal Crackers

Daycare Closed

The daycare was closed due to sickness today.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

Please be aware that I have a sinus infection and my oldest son Eric was diagnosed with pink eye.

He is being treated but since it's highly contiguous please be on the look out for any symptoms.

Wednesday's Menu 9-8-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Fishsticks, Corn bread

Corn and Pears

Snack

Popcorn

Reminder

Tomorrow is Picture Day...

Our time as been moved for later in the afternoon...

No money is due at this time. The photographer will have the pictures put up on a website where you can view and order on a later date.

Tuesday's Menu 9-7-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Cheese Ravioli with Homemade Tomato Sauce

Mixed Vegetables

Snack

Berry Banana Smoothies

Friday's Menu 9-3-10

Breakfast

Waffles and Bananas

Lunch

Beef Raviolis and Applesauce

Snack

Goldfish

MORE **POLICY UPDATES AND CHANGES**

Additional amendments:

• Our Enrollment fee has been reduced to $40 and it will be a one time fee as opposed to annually.
• Vacation payments are due the Friday before the daycare or your family goes on vacation.

Please also remember to sign your child in and out of daycare and help them in the morning to take off their outerwear and shoes.

Hurricane Earl

I'm sure you have heard about Hurricane Earl, it is currently a category 4 storm down in the Carolinas and estimates are that it (hopefully) may be downgraded to a category 2 by the time it reaches New England (sometime Friday). The coastal areas are expected to be the hardest hit and you can expect rainy, windy weather all day, with the heaviest winds in the afternoon. You may see tree limbs down, power outages and flooding so be prepared. Some recommendations on how to prepare:

-Remove and store all patio furniture and outside equipment that may blow around and cause damage to windows or doors.

-Make sure you have flashlights, batteries, candles (with matches), coolers,a portable radio etc. in case you lose power.

-Charge your cell phones and make contingency contact plans with family members.

-If flooding gets really bad, gather your important documents (passports, wills, etc.)and protect them in a waterproof bag or case.

I hope that the course of this storm moves away from this area but it is better to be prepared than to be sorry.

**POLICY UPDATES AND CHANGES**

As everyone knows, Stacey's Incredible Kids, LLC is still a new entity. With the said we are always working and updating policies to help fit the needs of parents and those who voice opinions and concerns. Here are a couple of items that will be revised in our policy manual effective immediately.

• This will be the last month juice and wipes will be needed at the beginning of the month. If you haven't done so already please bring in this month's supplies.
• Our new business hours are 7:30am-6:00pm. Though everyone may have different pickup and drop off times you will not be penalized if you pick up your child later than agreed before 6pm. Late charges will apply after the 15 minute grace period. (This means you have until 6:15pm before you receive a late fee). I would appreciate if you are picking up later than your regular time that you let me know if advance when able.
• As you notice our doors are open in the morning. After 9:30am the doors are locked for security reasons. Breakfast is not served after this time.
• Silly Bands are not allowed at the daycare. Children have been breaking them and leaving on the fall which poses a choking hazard to our younger children. I also have found older children chewing on them.

At this time, we are also looking into a full time weekly rate reduction and reducing our vacation week's rate. We realize in this economy it's hard to find quality daycare at an affordable price. We do pride ourselves on having some unique features i.e. smaller home setting, daycare blog, photos for parents etc. I will announce if and when these changes are made.

I hope that some of these changes help current parents and new clients coming in. We always are always striving to be the ideal setting for our children and put less stress on our parents. If you have any other suggestions please feel free to email me. Your opinions matter and help make our daycare better!

Thursday's Menu 9-2-10

Breakfast

Cereal & Apples

Lunch

Turkey and Cheese Sandwich

Applesauce

Snack

Mozzarella Sticks

Wednesday's Menu 9-1-10

Breakfast

Waffles and Bananas

Lunch

Mini Pizza & Apples

Snack

Grapes

Picture Day!!!

My friend Felicia from My Tickled Pink Photography will be coming on Wednesday September 8th to take pictures of the children at the daycare. Please have your children come dressed in something you would love to see them in photos. If you want them to change clothing afterwards just let me know.

If you haven't seen her work already it's on my wall check it out!

Tuesday's Menu 8-31-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Egg Salad Sandwiches

Carrots and Apples

Snack

Animal Crackers

Monday's Menu 8-30-10

Breakfast

Cinnamon Bread & Apple Cider (the kids call it Apple soda!)

Bananas

Lunch

Mac and Cheese with Turkey Slices

Carrots

Snack

Goldfish

Learning our Colors

Friday's Menu 8-27-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Grilled Cheese with Chicken Soup

Oranges

Snack

Graham Crackers

Thursday's Menu 8-26-10

Breakfast

Waffles and bananas

Lunch

Turkey Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes

Applesauce

Snack

Graham Crackers

Wednesday's Menu 8-25-10

Breakfast

Toast and Oranges

Lunch

Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Nuggets

Carrots

Snack

Berry Banana Smoothie

Tuesday's Menu 8-24-10

Breakfast

Cornbread and Bananas

Lunch

Chicken Nuggets, Potato Salad

Apples

Snack

Animal Crackers

Thanks

I wanted to thanks those of you who contributed to donating a meal to Tre's family while their mother was recouping from surgery. I know after I had Nathan it was a blessing to have friends and family prepare meals. Tre's mother Millie and family appreciate it and thank you from the bottom of their hearts!

Monday's Menu 8-23-10

Breakfast

Waffles and Bananas

Lunch

Meatballs with Mozzarella Cheese

on Hot dog Bun and Grapes

Snack

Strawberry, Banana, Blueberry Smoothie

WELCOME BACK!!!

Wow it's been a busy week for the Lopez family but now it's back to the groove with our oldest two going back to school Wednesday. Andrew, our second youngest of the group will now be full time which makes us completely full. Here are a couple of things to take note of:

• We will be starting our school curriculum again after Labor Day.
• September 6th the daycare is closed for the Labor Day holiday
• Please bring in juice and wipes next Wednesday August 1st
• We will be going on a field trip to Beardsley Zoo for a program called Zoo tots on September 14th @10:30am. It's a 45 minute program for children 18-3 years that includes stories, activities, crafts and live animals. This session is entitled "Day & Night". The cost per child is $15 and pre-registration is required so I ask that the money be handed in by September 10th.
• Our book drive will be ending August 31st..If you have any gently used or new books you would like to donate please bring in.

I'm working on some more field trips later in the year and some interesting events. Now that the fall is coming we should be having events every month i.e. October--Halloween party, November-Thankgiving Feast, December Christmas Present Exchange.

Friday's Menu 8-13-10

Breakfast

Pancakes and Bananas

Lunch

Grilled Cheese on Wheat

Corn on the Cob

Mandarin Oranges

Snack

Cheese and Crackers

Teaching Children about Good/Bad Touch

I have recently have been discussing good and bad touches with the children. I have always thought it was important at this age and have also brought these conversations with my own children. Here is a dialog of which we have discussed:

-Our bodies belong to us and no one should touch you unless you say it's ok (but of course mommy/daddy/grandma etc does without asking because they love us)

-We have private parts that belong to us (I use the correct term: penis in these discussions).

-No one is supposed to touch our private parts except for mommy and my doctor.

-It someone other than our mommy or doctor ask to touch our private parts we say loudly NO! And then tell mommy or daddy about it even if they tell you not to tell. They will not get upset if you tell them.

-If someone touches us without asking you tell mommy or daddy.

-We shouldn't hit anyone.

-If we want to hug or kiss someone we should ask first.

If you have any questions about these conversation please feel free to ask. For more information about talking to your children about touch check out: http://www.goodtouchbadtouch.com/child-safety-at-home/talking-to-a-child-about-abuse

Reminders

Those who make payments on Monday your payment for next week is due this Friday because the daycare is closed on vacation. Thank you for your cooperation!

Book drive is going on this month. If you have any gently used or new books you would like to donate there is a red bin by the shoes where they can be donated...Thanks!

Scholastic book orders are due Friday. Please let me know if you have placed an order has I have to submit it when complete.

Thursday's Menu 8-12-10

Breakfast

Eggs and Cheese with Toast

Lunch

Home Made Pizza on wheat crust

prune plums

Snack

Granola Bar

Wednesday's Menu 8-11-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Beef Ravioli and Peaches

Snack

Cookies

Tuesday's Menu 8-10-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Pineapples

Lunch

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Turkey and Cheese Sandwich

Applesauce

Snack

Cupcakes

Our Tomatoes are Finally Ready!

Monday's Menu 8-9-10

Breakfast

Waffles and Bananas

Lunch

Empanadas

(Turkey and Mozzarella Cheese Patties)

Mandarin Oranges

Snack

Cupcakes

Friday's Menu 8-6-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Arroz con gandules (Spanish Yellow Rice with Chick Peas)

Pork Chops or Beef Hot Dogs

Snack

Crackers and Cheese

Thursday's Menu 8-5-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Captain's Pizza

Apples

Snack

Granola Bar

Scholastic for the Fall!!

Online Ordering Information
Web address: scholastic.com/bookclubs
Class Activation Code: GJW3Z

Dear Parent,

Now it's easier than ever to find the right books for your child — and help us earn FREE books for our classroom library at the same time!

With new online ordering from Scholastic Book Clubs, you can choose from a much wider selection of books than in the printed flyer. Plus, you can send your orders directly to me online and use your credit card.

Best of all, our class earns a FREE book every time a parent places their order online.

It's so simple! Here's how it works:

• SIGN UP at www.Scholastic.com/bookclubs. On the parent page, click the "Don't have a User Name and Password?" link, then register for your own username and password. When prompted, enter the one-time Class Activation Code shown above. This code ensures that your order is sent to me.


• SELECT the books you'd like to order from over 500 titles available online...and take advantage of online-only specials and discounts.


• SEND your order to me online by the due date. Books will be delivered directly to our classroom, as always.

Of course, you can still order using the form from the printed flyer. But why not experience for yourself how convenient it is to order online?

Ordering online is fast, easy, and secure. Plus our whole class benefits thanks to the FREE books we'll earn with every parent online order.

Go to www.Scholastic.com/bookclubs now to get started.


Thank you,

Wednesday's Menu 8-4-10

Breakfast

Pancakes and Peaches

Lunch

French Fries with Cheese

Green beans and Blueberries

Snack

Graham Crackers

Tuesday's Menu 8-3-10

Breakfast

Eggs with Cheese and Toast

Lunch

Peanut Butter and Fluff

with Bananas

Snack

Ice Cream

Monday's Menu 8-2-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Mac & Cheese

Apples and Pears

Carrots and Hummus

Snack

Ice cream

Bounce U....

Poor Nelson getting his butt kicked by all the kids!

Bounce U Fun!

Friday's Menu 7-30-10

Breakfast

Cinnamon Bread and Apples

Lunch

Spanish Beef and Cheese Patties

Grapes

Snack

Provided by Bounce U

Thursday's Menu 7-29-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Meatballs, Wheat Bagels

Applesauce

Snack

Peanut Butter Crackers

Book Drive...

To continue our giving for the summer we are holding a book drive for the whole month of August.

Read to Grow is a Connecticut nonprofit that builds children's literacy beginning at birth. They are a statewide nonprofit organization that connects with parents in the hospital setting and prepares them to take an active role in their child's literacy development from day one. To help parents create a language-rich environment inwhich children can develop those critical early skills, they provide books to families and to the program that serve them.

The books are given to children from individuals families and in local schools, child care centers, community programs, health care centers and hospitals. The children are always delight to receive them. For many, the book or books they receive from Read to Grow may be the first they have ever owned. The books for kids program at read to grow distributes an average of 1,500 new and gently used book per week to child who may otherwise not have their own books.

Please donate a new or gently used book anytime during the month of August at our door!!! Thanks for your support!