Welcome to Kindergarten Extended Day                                   

September, 2012



            Welcome to Kindergarten Heath Extended Day. We are excited to begin the school year and meet new families and see new faces! The Kindergarten team consists of four co-teachers, Alyssa and Molly as one team and Sofia and Angelica as the other. The Kindergarten extended day classes are located in the new addition to our school! Rooms 100 and 101.

            Throughout the month of September we look forward to exploring with apples, we will be using them to create art, do cooking activities, graphing and taste testing among other projects. Along will exploring apples we will focusing on and observing the season changes from summer to fall.

Each month we will be doing an art appreciate project in which we study an artist and create pieces of art work, so keep your eyes peeled for art work in the hall ways.

Each month we will be incorporating a science theme. In order to incorporate this theme we will devote one day a week for science exploration. In September we will be exploring the concept of “sink or float.”

September Books:

-Apple Trouble

-Up, Up, Up it’s Apple Time

-Apples

-Fall

Schedule

2:20-2:30 Your child will be PICKED UP at their designated daily classroom by and extended day teacher.

2:30 Arrive and put belongings in cubbies. At this time all children will meet in room 101 for a brief daily meeting.

2:50 Washing hands & Snack prep

3:00-3:15 Snack & Book on rug

3:15-3:30 Bathroom break, clean-up

3:30-4:15 Outside

4:30-5:30 Themes activity & Choice time

5:30 Clean-up & Dismissal

*Pick-up after 5:30 is in room 101*

5:45 HEDP is closed

Reminders:

-Sign out your child out on a daily basis

-September 17th, Rosh Hashanah-No school

-September 26th, Yom Kippur- No school

*Please send your child with appropriate footwear as we do spend time outdoors daily*

 

           

           

September 2012

Heath Extended Day 3-6 News

 

Welcome Back 3-6 Families!

 

Welcome returning families, new families, and 3rd grade families!  We hope you all had a very enjoyable relaxing summer, and are ready to begin another year with Heath Extended Day!  We are looking forward to the opportunity to work with you and your child and learn about your child’s goals and interests to create a program tailored to fit this year’s 3-6 group.    We are excited to announce that the Malaina LeSage, Ellie Edraos , Kevin Doherty and Jared Mael have returned for another year teaching together with the 3-6 class!

Introduction to the 3-6 Teaching Team

 

Malaina LeSage:  This will be Malaina’s sixth year working with HEDP’s 3-6 students.  Malaina is a graduate of Umass Amherst and has been working in an after-school setting for the past ten years.  Malaina enjoys reading, cooking, and watching Boston sports!

Ellie Edraos: Ellie is excited to be returning to work with 3rd-6th graders who attend HEDP for her second year.  Ellie enjoys horseback riding, spending time with family and friends, and cooking.

Kevin Doherty: This will be Kevin's second year working with HEDP's 3-6 students  Kevin is an alumni from Wheaton College (MA) and has been working as a paraprofessional in the Brookline system since 2005. Kevin enjoys making people laugh, spending time with family/friends, and coaching.

 

Jared Mael: Jared excitedly returns to HEDP for his fourth year.  This is the second year that he will be doing various clubs at extended day and is looking forward to bringing new experiences to all of the HEDP families!! Jared enjoys movies, musical instruments, cooking, science, computers, outdoor activities, sports, and Ice skating.




Tentative 3-6 Daily Schedule

 

2:20 Arrival and Attendance

Please call or email HEDP as early as possible if your child will not be attending HEDP.  Your cooperation is greatly appreciated as 2:20 is a very busy transition time. 

2:30 Homework and Snack

A one hour quiet homework/reading time will be provided daily.  Students will be given assigned seats in order to make their use of homework time most efficient.  All students should bring a book for when they are finished their homework.  Students will be able to use additional time later in the day if needed to complete work.  Homework help will be provided by HEDP teachers.  Snack will be provided daily and students will be given designated times to enjoy their snack. 

3:30 Meeting

Students will be informed on any news, reminders, special activities and the day’s schedule and events.

3:45 Outdoor Play/Gym/Activities

The amount of outdoor time and gym time will depend on the weather and the day’s schedule.  We like to provide as much physical activity possible for this age group.  Activities will vary depending on the theme of the week.  Activities could include arts and crafts, cooking, sewing, beading, sports, group games, board games, drawing, trivia and more! 

5:15 Clean up

5:30 Small group game or activity

5:45 HEDP closes

Please be aware of late charges which can be found in your HEDP parent contract.




Important Information for Parents

 

*Please promptly call or email with a change to your child’s scheduled day or if there is an alternate person picking his/her up. 

*It is required that your child is signed out daily with your signature and time of pick up.  Safety is our number one priority.  Please be sure to check in the a 3-6 teacher when picking up your child.  This is a great time to communicate about your child’s day.  Also, it let’s us know that your child is leaving.

*Please read the “news, notes, and reminders” page daily. It will keep you updated on upcoming events, information and reminders.

*Mail will be located at the sign out station.  Please promptly take any papers with your child’s name on it.  Mail will include news, reminders, field trip permission slips and more! 

*Your child’s day at HEDP is important to us.  Feel free to contacts us at anytime with any thoughts, questions or concerns.




We look forward to a wonderful year!

September 3, 2012

Dear Heath Extended Day Families,

I hope this letter finds your family well rested and ready for school to begin.  With much planning, patients, rearranging and updating for the start of school well underway I would like to share some important information information with you.  The first day of school is just around the corner and I am pleased to be spreading this exciting news with you.

Our 2012-13 teaching team is composed of many wonderful people that are enthusiastic about the upcoming year.  We have put in a tremendous amount of flexibility and effort to help create a warm and nurturing environment for your family!

Alyssa Davis and Jackie Latucca will lead our PreK program.  Both are returning for a third year in a row and are energized about many new and returning families that will be joining us.  The PreK program will take place in the lower extended day (next to the main gym) room from 12:15-2:15pm.

The four superior educators that are excited to work with your child & lead the Kindergarten team are Alyssa Davis, Sofia Hamula, Angelica Bianco, and Molly Graham.  They are thrilled to work with your child and are well organized and ready for a super year.  This program will take place in both Min-Jens classroom and KBK within the new wing of the school.

Three amazing people will help create an enjoyable learning environment for all have created a strengthened 1/2 program.  Jackie Latucca, Rachel Akiba and Jonathan Kreiger will use their creative talents, past experiences and education to make your child’s afternoon enjoyable.  The 1/2 program will take place in the lower extended day room that is next to the main gym.  This is also the location of the HEDP office should you need to complete any paperwork.


Malaina LeSage, Ellie Edaros, Jared Mael and Kevin Doherty will be taking charge in our 3-6 program.  These four fantastic teachers will teach through entertaining and hands on activities that will only enhance learning.  We are happy to have such strong dedicated leaders.  All three are committed to great afternoon programming that supports and encourages academic learning.  This group will be sharing space with the foreign language, METCO and Mrs. Gregoir in the upstairs-extended day room (above the lower level near the gym).  We will occupy this space until the renovations are complete.

We also welcome a few wonderful assistants from Wheelock College who are thrilled to join our team.  Katrin Reeder, Caitlyn Ennis, and Emily St Laurent are looking forward to sharing many expereinces with your family during the next year. They hope to learn more about teaching while working with your child in our program.

I am also happy to announce that HEDP is continuing to expand on our Tripping Out  (for 5th-7th graders). This program will be lead by a highly organized and well-loved teacher, Malaina LeSage.  She has planned many exciting trips for this group of kids.  Please email [email protected] for more information and to see our September calendar as soon as possible.  Space is limited for this one of a kind program.

As our first day of school quickly approaches please feel free to give us a call should you have any questions or concerns.  You may also reach us by email at the address listed above.  We welcome you to Heath Extended Day and wish your child a wonderful first day. 

Warmly,

Noelle Ahearn, Director