Learn and Play Montessori Silvergate, Inc.

Newsletter October 2017

Dates to Remember

October 9 COLUMBUS DAY

October 25 HALLOWEEN PARADE

Classroom 1 & 2

October 26 HALLOWEEN PARADE

Classroom 3

October 27 HALLOWEEN PARADE

Classroom 4

Welcome to the Month of October. September has been

filled with many new and exciting activities for new and

returning students. We had the pleasure of welcoming

many new families and new friends to our school. In the

month of September, children were introduced to all

areas of the Montessori Curriculum.

Halloween will be celebrated on October 25-27. Please

see your child’s classroom schedule. We would like to

ask each parent to donate items for the Halloween

goodie bags. If you would like to make donations, we

ask parents to bring non-perishable items such as

pencils, erasers, stickers, playdoh, Halloween

stationaries, etc. Please do not send any food items,

candies or scary accessories to school. Please bring all

items in by October 23, 2017 (Monday) to the front desk.

If you have any questions, please let the front desk know

and we THANK YOU and appreciate all your help and

participation.

Our Mission Statement: Learn and Play Montessori School provides a superior quality toddler, preschool and Pre-K education, assisting each child grow to his/her fullest potential by recognizing each stage of development and creating an environment that nurtures and facilitates growth using the Montessori philosophy.

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Halloween Day Parade

Our Halloween Day Parade will be on October 25-27 depending on your child’s classroom schedule. This event will be held in our parking lot area. Our children will march a parade around the designated area. Your child will be photographed individually, please let us know if you do not wish for your child to be photographed.

The viewing area for parents will be reserved behind yellow ribbons. Parents must

remain in the viewing area to ensure that the parade area is clear for children to walk

through.

Everyone is excited to dress up for our Halloween Parade! Children must wear costumes

with a positive theme. Costumes that are offensive, scary, or depict violence and/or

inapproriate images will NOT be allowed.

Costumes

HALLOWEEN GIFT ITEMS:

Parents may bring gift items

(educational items only) or goody bags

to share with your child’s classroom

depending on the day of your child’s

event schedule. Goody bags or gift items

must NOT include candy, gum or any

type of food which contains eggs and

nuts. Gift items are accepted beginning

the second (2nd) week of October.

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CONTINENTS North America

LAND &WATER FORMS Bay & Cape

ZOOLOGY Arachnids

(Invert)

BOTANY Leaves II

COLOR Orange

Theme of the Month

November 5

Day Light Savings

November 10

Veteran’s Day Observed (NO SCHOOL)

November 13-14

Parent Teacher Conference

Classroom 1

November 15-16

Parent-Teacher Conference

Classroom 2

November 17 & 20

Parent-Teacher Conference

Classroom 3

November 21- 22

Parent-Teacher Conference

Classroom 4

November 23-24

Thanksgiving Holidays

NO SCHOOL

If parents are planning to take a vacation

or simply withdraw from the facility,

please keep in mind that there is a 30-day

notice required.

If your child goes on vacation for any

period of time, Learn and Play Montessori

will not reserve a space for the child for

any reason unless the parents submit

payment for the days of absence.

You may inquire the form from the front

desk.

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Reminders

▪ Please make sure that your child is by your side at all times in the parking lot.

▪ Please do not leave your older or younger children in the car without any adult supervision. Bring them inside as you are picking up/dropping off your child.

▪ The parking lot closes promptly at 6:30PM. Please do not allow your child to run or play around in the parking lot. This is important for their safety.

▪ Following Signs: Please be reminded to turn right out of the Silvergate Drive driveway then make a u-turn at the Called Verde Road intersection west of the school instead of making a left turn coming right from the school exit.

▪ You may also exit via the Dublin Green Drive driveway and turn left onto Silvergate Drive.

▪ Please be extra cautious when backing-up in our parking lot to avoid any accidents.

Happy Birthday to all October celebrants!

Your child’s birthday is a very special day and it can

be celebrated with his/her friends in the

classroom. Birthdays are celebrated between

10:00-11:00 AM. Speak with your child’s teacher

prior to the celebration. You may send pictures of

your child when he/she was newborn, one-year-

old, three-year old, or you can prepare a timeline

with pictures, happenings or special moments that

your child experienced each year to be read by the

teacher during circle time. The children would love

to see how they grow over time.

Parents may bring a healthy treat to share with the

other children. Due to allergies, it is necessary that

cakes are egg and nut free. Parents may also

choose to bring fresh-cut fruit instead. If you are

bringing goody bags for the children, please ensure

that they contain only educational items, such as

small books, crayons, erasers, or pencil.

If there is a school event on the day of your child’s

birthday, we would prefer that the birthday be

celebrated in the classroom a day before or a day

after the event.

Thank you for your understanding.

Staff Birthday of the Month

Ms. Sukanya - October 6

Ms. Neeraja - October 15

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN Precautionary Action in case of emergency.

• The Emergency Response Plan is a preparatory measure. Although it is unlikely that the Emergency Response

Plan will need to be fully activated in our school, the possibility still exists. We prepare our children by

conducting emergency practice drills in our school. Fire and Earthquake drills are practiced twice (2x) every

month. In addition to practicing the drills, teachers also discuss with the children the appropriate actions to

take during an emergency. These drills and accompanying discussions are designed to prepare your child to

act quickly and to minimize your child’s fear should an emergency occur.

• Two possible sites for the parent-child reunion center:

The first site is located on the school parking lot. The second site is located at the School Emergency

Evacuation Site – this location is activated only when the school premises must be evacuated.

• Emergency Relocation Site: MAPE MEMORIAL PARK - 11711 Mape Way, Dublin, CA 94568

• Directions: Going out from 11900 Silvergate Drive, turn right ahead west on Silvergate Drive toward

Silvertree Lane. Turn left onto Calle Verde Road and turn right onto Mape Way. Mape Memorial Park is in

front of Mape Way. Children will be lined-up in groups (by class) on the grassy area parallel to Mape Way

beside the playground restroom area.

We want you to know that your cooperation in preparing your child for the event of an emergency and

helping us to ensure their safety is greatly appreciated. As always, should you have any questions or

concerns, please feel free to contact the school during regular work hours.

LAPMS

MAPE MEMORIAL PARK

VACATION POLICY

A 30-Day written notice is required when a child goes on

vacation for 10 consecutive business days or more.

• Vacations must be 10-consecutive business days

or more for tuition to be prorated.

• If tuition is prorated, the school will not reserve

space for your child.

• A 30-day notice does NOT guarantee a space for

your child upon return. The child will be able to

return only if space is available or if parents have

submitted payment for days of absence.

• We do not guarantee that the child will continue

in the same classroom.

• If the child is traveling out of the country a new

physician’s report and TB test is required.

• If the 30-day notice is not provided by the

parents, the parents will have to re-enroll the

child and pay the application fee and annual

material fee upon the child’s return.

• The child will be re-enrolled ONLY if space is

available.

Facebook is used as a form of mass communication to parents. We only

FRIEND parents or guardians whose children have photo consent approval and are currently enrolled

at our Dublin facility. All pictures taken at school will be posted.

To view videos and photos, please add us as

friend: https://www.facebook.com/MontessoriDublin

Parents who paid the annual material fee at this time last year, the annual material fee will again be applied to your tuition for

renewal. This material fee will be spent on art supplies, copies, booklets, events and much more. Please be advised that Annual Material Fee is non-refundable

and will not be prorated.

Preschool - $150.00

Advance Preschool/ Kindergarten -

$300.00

(Children who are turning 5years old before August

31st, 2018)

MEDICATIONS All medicines must be in its original container. All items must have an expiration date and must have the doctor’s note along with parental authorization before administering. Please make sure to sign authorization form, medicine log, and label the medication with your child’s name.

Please see the front desk for more information.

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For a full list of all our exciting events, please visit our school calendar on our school website under Dublin campus calendar.

www. learnandplaymontessori.com

http://www.learnandplaymontessori.com/dublin-san-

ramon/school-calendar.php