Fire Station Update!

The Fire Station field trip was a blast! Your kids were so good, and they had some fantastic (and funny) questions for the firemen! Hopefully this experience will 'spark' some conversations about fire safety at home! Thanks again for sharing your wonderful kids! They bring such joy to my days!

Valentine's Party Pictures!

Our Valentine's Party was so much fun! Thanks to all of you who brought supplies, or participated!

ID Bracelets!

The following is a comment left on the site from Abby's mom, Rachell. I wanted to make sure you all are aware of this - it's a great deal, and a good idea for all kids to have one! Check out the website and let her know by next week, if you are interested, so that she can go ahead and place the order! Have a wonderful, relaxing weekend!

"I am placing an order for child identification bracelets from idtags.com. If I order 20 or more they are only $8.45 a piece. If you are interested call me at 788-1493. Rachell"

UPDATE!

Here are some of the scenarios we went over today in order to practice "NO! GO! YELL! TELL!" The kids did a wonderful job of putting the strategy to use, but I am a firm believer that you can never have enough practice with this sort of thing!

- A nice-looking stranger approaches your child in the park and asks for help finding a lost dog.
- A stranger tells your child that 'Your mom and/or dad sent me to pick you up'.
- Your child thinks he/she is being followed.
- A woman who lives in your neighborhood, but that your child does not know, invites your child in for a snack."
- A stranger offers your child candy or a toy.
- A stranger tells your child to get in the car so that they can take him/her to where you are hurt.

"NO! GO! YELL! TELL!"

On Tuesday of this week we will be talking about "NO! GO! YELL! TELL!" This is an easy to remember strategy your kids can use if they are ever approached or grabbed by a stranger! We will be roll playing and practicing all four elements! I'm sure they will be eager to explain the whole process, so be sure to ask!

It's Safety Month!

This month is all about safety! We kicked off our unit today by talking about how, why, and when we use the telephone! You may notice that your child no longer has a name tag, but instead, has to be able to recognize his/her phone number to find their seat! We will be covering strangers, fire safety, 911, and much more! To top it all off, I have asked a Police Officer and Fireman to come talk to the kids! The objective of this unit is not to scare the kids, but to instill a greater awareness of their surroundings, and tools for how to react appropriately. If you have any questions, please call or email me - and BE SAFE!

P.S.

The "It's Safety Month" title above is also a link to McGruff's Child Safety Center. They have some fantastic information and activities for kids!

Auction News!

Tye and I attended the annual auction last night, and while I do not know the final total for the evening, I am SO happy to report that there was a generous response during the freenzy auction that raised more than enough money for a new bus!!! If you did not attend this year, please consider going next year! It was a fantastic evening! Our Auction Committee really outdid themselves! Thanks to all of you who participated in one way or another! The effort is greatly appreciated!