Monday, August 27, 2012
Week of August 27-31, 2012
Hi Everyone!
I hope everyone had a fabulous first week! I know my kids did, playing with old friends and meeting new ones. Our family feels so lucky to be a part of such an amazing, versatile group of kids and parents---with one of the most patient and caring people on the planet as their Cottage teacher. So. Lucky. :)
For this week (and on into next), Gateway will be participating in "Color Days" for the kindergarteners. It is a fun way to teach them about colors and it also promotes camaraderie and school spirit among the students. I have posted the letter sent out by the Kindergarten teachers at the end of this post.
As for specials, I believe that this year things will be done a bit differently in order to allow the children to experience some of the specials more often. On days that would normally be PE or Music, the students will attend both, and Art will remain scheduled as in past years.
So, for this week:
Cottage 1 will have PE/Music on Tuesday, and Art on Wednesday
Cottage 2 will have PE/Music on Thursday, and Art on Friday
Please be sure to send gym shoes with non-marking soles on PE days.
Hope you all have a fantastic week!
And just a reminder, there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 3, OR Tuesday, September 4. Monday is Labor Day and Tuesday is Teacher Collaboration Day.
Here is the Color Days letter:
Dear Parents,
Beginning Monday, August 27th, we will be having “Color
Days” in Kindergarten. We’d like the children to wear something
for each color we are learning about. Please do not go to any
expense to buy something for the color. A belt, scarf, ribbon,
piece of clothing or even a piece of colored paper pinned to
clothing will be adequate. The “Color Day” schedule will be:
RED- Monday, August 27th (No Cottage)
YELLOW – Tuesday, August 28th (Cottage 1)
BLUE – Wednesday, August 29th (Cottage 1)
BROWN – Thursday, August 30th (Cottage 2)
ORANGE – Friday, August 31st (Cottage 2)
PINK/PURPLE – Wednesday, September 5th (Cottage 1)
BLACK/WHITE – Thursday September 6th (Cottage 2)
GREEN – Friday, September 7th (Cottage 2)
THANKS !!!
KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
First Week!
Hi Everyone!
I'm so sorry that I missed posting at the beginning of the week. I've been ironing out my schedule, as I'm sure you all are too. I will do my best to get with it quickly! :)
It seemed as though everyone from Cottage 1 made it to line-up beautifully. It was so fun to see all of those sweet little faces marching into the building with Sandy. I hope that pick-up went smoothly for everyone as well.
Cottage 2 starts tomorrow! And I don't know about any of you, but my daughter is beside herself with excitement :) Drop-off and pick-up times and procedures are at the end of this post.
My little guy said that Cottage 1 had the pleasure of going to all three specials on both days, so I'm pretty sure that the same will apply to Cottage 2. In any case, please have your child wear or bring gym shoes.
While there is no school on Friday, I encourage everyone to come and join the festivities in town. There will be a parade and plenty of activities and challenges for both the adults and the kids. Here is the info:
Event Name: 2012 USA PRO CYCLING CHALLENGE - Woodland Park SPRINT
Event Type(s): Community Event Calendar
Description: Stage 5 of the 2012 Pro Cycling Challenge will bring international riders from Breckenridge through Woodland Park on their way to finish in Colorado Springs. Woodland Park will host a Sprint Line where the riders may hit their fastest speeds of the week! If you are a business that would like to be in the middle of the festivities on Aug 24th please contact the organizing committee for the USA PRO CHALLENGE STAGE 5 SPRINT FESTIVAL in Woodland Park at 719.686.5259 or 719.641.0791. Some of the events are: People Powered Parade at 10:00 am in front of the Cultural Center - decorate your ride and win a prize! Kids activities at Memorial park Live Music in the Gazebo at Memorial Park at 12:00pm and 3:00pm BierWerks Bier Garden near Bergstrom Park opens at 11:00am VIP SPRINT Line Hospitality area sponsored by Park State Bank & Trust opens at 11:00am Costume Contest 140+ USA PRO CHALLENGE Cyclists race through town at the fastest speeds of the entire six day event. Come see them live cross the Sprint line at Pine St. Extended Farmers Market until 3:00pm Family Movie Night – bring your chairs and blankets and join us on the greens at the Midland Pavilion for 2 g-rated family movies Block Parties, Cookouts and Watch Parties all over town Join in the festivities and let’s have a great day of fun!
Event Date: 08-24-12
Event Time: 10:00 AM - 08:30 PM MST
Location: Memorial Park and Throughout Woodland Park
along Highway 24
Woodland Park, CO 80863
Contact Person: Mike Perini
Details: ESTIMATED time for riders to sprint through Woodland Park is between 1:15 and 3:00.
The last I heard, some of these times might need to be rearranged a bit as they may be sending the pro-riders through earlier than expected, but for now the events are scheduled as planned.
Can't wait!
Hope you all have a great week and weekend!
Here is the drop off/pick up info sent from Sandy this week:
Cottage 1 classes start Tuesday, Aug. 21st at 11:10 and end at 2:55...every Tues. and Wed.
Cottage 2 classes start Thursday, Aug. 23rd at 11:10 and end at 2:55...every Thurs. and Fri.
NO SCHOOL FRIDAY AUGUST 24th due to BIKE RACE which will block many roads and bus routes, etc.
Students arrive and line up outside of the school beside the white fence of the butterfly garden until I come out and walk them in as an entire group.
There are no other children being dropped off at that time, so it is okay to park in front and get out of your car...
However, at 2:55 you must NOT park in front of the school, but rather park in the lot across the street using crosswalks to come and meet the class by the flag pole
OR
Pull in front in the FLOW lane and teachers and the principal help children notice their cars and get in the in a continuous flow of traffic. Parents do not get out of the car when in the flow lane.
I will walk the class out to the flag pole area in front of the school and help children during this first week or so of school until they are used to the system.
sstruble@wpsdk12.org
I'm so sorry that I missed posting at the beginning of the week. I've been ironing out my schedule, as I'm sure you all are too. I will do my best to get with it quickly! :)
It seemed as though everyone from Cottage 1 made it to line-up beautifully. It was so fun to see all of those sweet little faces marching into the building with Sandy. I hope that pick-up went smoothly for everyone as well.
Cottage 2 starts tomorrow! And I don't know about any of you, but my daughter is beside herself with excitement :) Drop-off and pick-up times and procedures are at the end of this post.
My little guy said that Cottage 1 had the pleasure of going to all three specials on both days, so I'm pretty sure that the same will apply to Cottage 2. In any case, please have your child wear or bring gym shoes.
While there is no school on Friday, I encourage everyone to come and join the festivities in town. There will be a parade and plenty of activities and challenges for both the adults and the kids. Here is the info:
Event Name: 2012 USA PRO CYCLING CHALLENGE - Woodland Park SPRINT
Event Type(s): Community Event Calendar
Description: Stage 5 of the 2012 Pro Cycling Challenge will bring international riders from Breckenridge through Woodland Park on their way to finish in Colorado Springs. Woodland Park will host a Sprint Line where the riders may hit their fastest speeds of the week! If you are a business that would like to be in the middle of the festivities on Aug 24th please contact the organizing committee for the USA PRO CHALLENGE STAGE 5 SPRINT FESTIVAL in Woodland Park at 719.686.5259 or 719.641.0791. Some of the events are: People Powered Parade at 10:00 am in front of the Cultural Center - decorate your ride and win a prize! Kids activities at Memorial park Live Music in the Gazebo at Memorial Park at 12:00pm and 3:00pm BierWerks Bier Garden near Bergstrom Park opens at 11:00am VIP SPRINT Line Hospitality area sponsored by Park State Bank & Trust opens at 11:00am Costume Contest 140+ USA PRO CHALLENGE Cyclists race through town at the fastest speeds of the entire six day event. Come see them live cross the Sprint line at Pine St. Extended Farmers Market until 3:00pm Family Movie Night – bring your chairs and blankets and join us on the greens at the Midland Pavilion for 2 g-rated family movies Block Parties, Cookouts and Watch Parties all over town Join in the festivities and let’s have a great day of fun!
Event Date: 08-24-12
Event Time: 10:00 AM - 08:30 PM MST
Location: Memorial Park and Throughout Woodland Park
along Highway 24
Woodland Park, CO 80863
Contact Person: Mike Perini
Details: ESTIMATED time for riders to sprint through Woodland Park is between 1:15 and 3:00.
The last I heard, some of these times might need to be rearranged a bit as they may be sending the pro-riders through earlier than expected, but for now the events are scheduled as planned.
Can't wait!
Hope you all have a great week and weekend!
Here is the drop off/pick up info sent from Sandy this week:
Cottage 1 classes start Tuesday, Aug. 21st at 11:10 and end at 2:55...every Tues. and Wed.
Cottage 2 classes start Thursday, Aug. 23rd at 11:10 and end at 2:55...every Thurs. and Fri.
NO SCHOOL FRIDAY AUGUST 24th due to BIKE RACE which will block many roads and bus routes, etc.
Students arrive and line up outside of the school beside the white fence of the butterfly garden until I come out and walk them in as an entire group.
There are no other children being dropped off at that time, so it is okay to park in front and get out of your car...
However, at 2:55 you must NOT park in front of the school, but rather park in the lot across the street using crosswalks to come and meet the class by the flag pole
OR
Pull in front in the FLOW lane and teachers and the principal help children notice their cars and get in the in a continuous flow of traffic. Parents do not get out of the car when in the flow lane.
I will walk the class out to the flag pole area in front of the school and help children during this first week or so of school until they are used to the system.
sstruble@wpsdk12.org
Cottage 1 classes start Tuesday, Aug. 21st at 11:10 and end at 2:55...every Tues. and Wed.
Cottage 2 classes start Thursday, Aug. 23rd at 11:10 and end at 2:55...every Thurs. and Fri.
NO SCHOOL FRIDAY AUGUST 24th due to BIKE RACE which will block many roads and bus routes, etc.
Students arrive and line up outside of the school beside the white fence of the butterfly garden until I come out and walk them in as an entire group.
There are no other children being dropped off at that time, so it is okay to park in front and get out of your car...
However, at 2:55 you must NOT park in front of the school, but rather park in the lot across the street using crosswalks to come and meet the class by the flag pole
OR
Pull in front in the FLOW lane and teachers and the principal help children notice their cars and get in the in a continuous flow of traffic. Parents do not get out of the car when in the flow lane.
I will walk the class out to the flag pole area in front of the school and help children during this first week or so of school until they are used to the system.
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