Niles Fremont Campus

February Event Guidelines

• Thursday, February 2:  Groundhog Day:  Announcing whether a groundhog sees its shadow after it emerges from its burrow.  In cultural studies, the children will learn the history or origin of groundhog day.  They will also learn its significance to weather or  seasons and even to people.

• Friday, February 3: Student’s 100^th Day at school:  In cultural studies, the children will learn the history of numbers, digits and counting.  The children will enjoy projects in any of the subject areas related to the number 100. These projects will be displayed in your child’s classroom.
• Tuesday, February 14:  Valentine’s Day Celebration: The children will create Valentine’s Day art projects for their families or friends.  There will be educational and fun materials in the shelves associated with Valentine’s Day.
• Monday, February 20: President’s Day, No School: (Before this day, the children will be learning about the significance of President’s Day and making projects related to this national holiday.
• Monday, February 27:  Montessori Week Begins:  LAPMS will celebrate Montessori Week from February 27- March 3, 2017 in honor of the 109^th anniversary of Montessori Education.  A variety of Montessori peace lessons and activities will be presented and studied that promote respect for children and awareness of the Montessori method. These include Montessori Moment of Peace, Peace Tables, Friendship Flower Activities and much more.  The children will create booklets about the life and works of Maria Montessori.

• Monday, January 16, 2017:  No School: Martin Luther King Jr. Day:  Days before this holiday, in social studies and history classes, the children will learn the history and life of Martin Luther King Jr. and its impact on the life of people.  They will be creating booklets and special projects in honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
• Friday, January 27^th: Celebration of East Asian Lunar New Year:  In cultural studies, the children will learn the history of the lunar new year, the culture and tradition of other people in the world. They will be creating calendars and booklets pertaining to lunar new year.  In view of celebrating the lunar new year, the children are welcome to wear a hat or something of their choice that symbolizes the lunar new year.  Parents are also welcome to do a lunar year presentation in the classroom.  Please speak with your child’s teacher if you are interested.

   

• Tuesday, January 24^th at 10:30 A.M.:  Fire Drill: All the children are welcome to participate in this drill.

• Tuesday, January 31^st: Student Appreciation Day.

Procedure of the parade:
1. The children will come out from their classroom on their scheduled time.
2. The children will parade twice around the bike area in the playground.
3. The teachers will accompany their children in going back to the classroom.

Waiting area of the parents: By the playground fences.
Before the Parade:
• Children will wear costumes that have a positive theme. Costumes that are offensive, scary, or depict violence and/or appropriate images will not be allowed. Children may NOT bring toy weapons such as knives and swords. Masks may only be worn for the parade, and must not obstruct the child’s vision. No superheroes.
• The children will stay in the classroom until their turn to come out for the parade.
During the Parade:
• The parents will watch or take pictures of their children by the fence.
• We will also take pictures of children with Facebook and photo consent, which will be posted in our Facebook.
After the parade:
• Inform your child’s teacher and check your child out from the front desk if you wish to take your child home after the event.
• The children will be back to their regular schedule and may take home their Halloween special project at the end of the day.

NILES Parents/Guardians,

This is just a friendly reminder that on Tuesday, September 27th, 2016, Niles will be practicing a Fire Drill promptly at 10:30 AM. Parents are welcome to park on the street. Please also remember to sign in if you your child arrives during this time. Practicing emergency evacuations are very important so please make sure to drop your child off on time to ensure your child’s participation.

Our drills also give us an opportunity to test out our alarm systems. The teachers regularly talk to the children regarding the importance of these monthly safety drills and also prepare them for the loud siren that emanates from our alarm systems during the drill.

What Happens? In the event of an emergency we will exit the building, line the children up outside of the school, and take attendance. Our school is always equipped with food, water, emergency kits and equipment. Fire drills/earthquake drills are practiced on a monthly basis to prepare children and staff for a safe exit in the event of an emergency. It is important that you keep all personal information updated (phone numbers and address).

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let the front desk know.

We thank you for your cooperation and support. Have a wonderful day!