News & Current Events - May-June, 2011

Director’s Corner
Spring soccer, softball, recitals, games, and energy galore all signal that spring is in full swing and “Marvelous May” is here. Your children are excited with Spring fever and eager to end the academic school year as the activities of the year wrap up and the countdown to summer begins. We will be keeping their energies focused on positive things as by providing opportunities for fun & sun, self-expression & recreation, and enjoyment this month!

Upcoming events
May 19th -- Pre-k End Of the Year Program :  Join us for a wonderful performance with your young pre schoolers who have learned so much in the last year and are ready to showcase their talent on a big stage. All children will perform in a group and will also display their individual talent with confidence on the big stage in front of at least 200 or more audience. Parents would enjoy this event and also find out how much their child is prepared for Kindergarten . All that is needed now is to make sure that they keep up with some Academics during summer too, else the long months might easily wash out our hard work over the year. Sign up for a few weeks of Summer camp to encourage our young explorers, while they enjoy swimming too.

May 26th -- Last day for our Pre-k : We wish them farewell as the school year ends and welcome them for Summer camp. Teachers are always proud of each child's progress and tearful to miss them . We also encourage parents to appreciate teachers by writing thankful notes. Check out the fun filled camp activities with the swim lesson opportunity and exciting themes and encourage your child to attend. Our educators will keep them on progress for Kindergarten time in few weeks to come..

MDA Hop-A-Thon March 7th -11th : Two million volunteers are the driving force that enables MDA to accelerate its worldwide research program and provide diagnostic and follow-up care through 220 clinics nationwide. The program offers a week-long disability awareness lesson plan; hands-on activities for the children with books and a video; and other free educational materials. Barrington is always looking for ways to help its community and build lasting relationships.

June & July  Fun field trips to Starlight skating rink , jump and play , movie theaters and park .Another  Field trip to one of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta location to read books and take fun things to the children there - to rejuvenate the community feeling in our summer campers.

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Scholastic Book Fair
A huge success brought about by our staff and parents. We sold book for over a $1000 with interesting titles including some of our bestsellers like Barbie " A Fairy Secret", Pinkalicious , Welcome to Chuggington,Toy Story 3 Toy to Toy, My Clitter Castle,Cars Go Go Go,Yes Day and Phonics fun with Barbie. It was a great feeling to provide all children the opportunity to look at a bonanza of literature and fun to watch their eyes lit up with excitement to read about their favorite characters. Moms were there for Muffins and connect with other parents . Some great moments to share with family anf friends ..

Eventful MDA Hop-A-Thon
A whooping collection of about $450 for a child with MDA. We could not reach our goal of $800 to send a child to camp but will surely try again next year and if you are still with Barrington then, you will get a chance to participate int he Hop-A-Thon for a worthy but sometimes forgotten cause. Two million volunteers are the driving force that enables MDA to accelerate its worldwide research program and provide diagnostic and follow-up care through 220 clinics nationwide. At he Academy we implemented the curriculum for a week-long disability awareness lesson plan; hands-on activities for the children with books and a video; and distributed some free educational materials.!.

May Highlights

• American Bike Month - Good weather
• Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month - Watch out for Pollen and more..
• Flower Month - Spring Does brings all colors in plants

June Highlights

• Zoo and Aquarium Month - Most visits are done during this month
• Potty Training Awareness month -- really true
• National Tennis Month - best weather to play sports

July Highlights

• National Ice Cream Month - what else are we going to do in the heat
• National Hot Dog Month - Best summer party food
• Anti-Boredom Month - Time to take your fun spirit out

Themes:  for May
"Shades of spring" Students will be reading books by: Leo Lionni, Kevin Henkes, and Lois Ehlert

Books: A color of his own, Lilly’s Purple plastic Purse, Color Zoo
Experiments: Make fruit salad; Make colorful flower bouquet, Rainbow collage

“Magical moms” “Students will be reading books by: Remy Charlip, Marion Dane Bauer, and P.D. Eastman

Books: A On my mother’s Lap, My mother is mine, are you my mother
Experiments: Flowers for mothers, I love mom crafts ..

 “Lions, Tigers, and Bears”  “Students will be reading books by: Rod Campbell, Sandra Boynton, Duglad Steer

Books: Dear Zoo, Hippos Go Berserk, Zany Zoo
Experiments: Create your very own Zoo animal train, Make Lion mask, make a bear cave

“Lovely Ladybugs” “Students will be reading books by: Melanie Gerth, David Crossley, and Eric Carle

Books: Ten Little Ladybugs, The grouchy Ladybug, Look out Lady bug
Experiments: Create Lady bug friends, make rock ladybugs, make lady bug hats