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Dear Preschool Families!<\/h3>

What a wonderful week we have had! We are writing to you on a high note after a busy few days of learning and celebration. Here are your updates for the upcoming long weekend and the week ahead.<\/span><\/p>

Launching the Wheels Study<\/h3>

We have officially kicked off our new Creative Curriculum Wheels Study! The children have been very engaged as we began our initial exploration of the topic. We started by creating a web of what the children already know about wheels and what they are curious to find out.<\/span><\/p>

Next Week: Investigation #1 When we return, we will dive into Investigation #1: “What has wheels?” During this investigation, we will be looking for wheels in our school environment, sorting vehicles, and exploring the physical characteristics of wheels (round, rolling, axles). You can support this at home by pointing out different things with wheels (cars, strollers, shopping carts) while you are out and about!<\/span><\/p>

A Sweet Valentine\u2019s Celebration<\/h3>

A huge <\/span>THANK YOU<\/b> to everyone who contributed to our Valentine\u2019s Day celebration. It was really lovely –\u00a0 children were absolutely thrilled to exchange cards and explore their valentines. They loved the healthy treats and enjoyed the book! It was heartwarming to see them practicing kindness and gratitude with their friends.<\/span><\/p>

Important Health Reminders<\/h3>

We are currently seeing quite a bit of sickness circulating among the children. As you know, our sweet preschoolers are still mastering the art of hygiene. They are often unsure how to effectively cover a cough or manage a runny nose, and they learn by touching everything (and everyone!). Because of this, germs spread incredibly fast in a preschool setting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

In the classroom, we often see that when children are under the weather, they become clingy, sensitive, and tearful. Usually, they just want the comfort of their own beds and their mommies or daddies. A good rule of thumb: <\/span>If a child is too tired to play and have fun, they are likely too sick to be at school. <\/b>If you are unsure, please refer to Jeffco’s “How Sick is Too Sick” document <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

How You Can Help at Home<\/b> We are working hard in the classroom to build good hygiene habits, and we need your help reinforcing them at home! Please practice the following with your child:<\/span><\/p>