“The first essential for the child’s development is concentration. The child who concentrates is immensely happy.” “Maria Montessori” The winter season is a good time to study and focus on the north and south poles. Where are they? What kind of animals and plants live there? How cold is it? These and more questions will be studied with the children during January. We have planned some projects around this theme involving different kinds of animals and cold climates. We will work on 3D polar animals, puzzles, matching work, language cards, and lots of books related to the poles. As always we look forward to another month of growth and changes! Welcome to are class to our new students: Izzy and Vivi !!! Los pollitos dicen pio pio pio Cuando tiene hambre ,cuando tienen frio La gallina busca ,el mais y el trigo Les da la comida y despues abrigo Vajo sus dos alas acurrucaditos ,duermen los pollitos hasta el otro dia Monday, January 4 - Teacher Planning Day School Closed Wednesday, January 13, from 8:15 – 9 am Parent Coffee Get Together Tuesday, January 5 First day back to school Monday, January 18 – school closed Martin Luther King holiday Thursday, January 7 Infant Toddler Parent Education Night Fostering Independence, 7-8:30 pm Thursday, January 28, from 7 – 8:30 pm Primary Parent Education Night Montessori & the Kindergarten Year th Remember to label everything (shirts, socks, backpacks, underwear, etc). Please try to dress your children in clothes and shoes that provide an opportunity for them to dress themselves, and according to the weather. Don’t forget coat, raincoat, hats, etc.