8010 Strawberry Lane Charlotte, NC 28277 Wear your pajamas to school! Preschool 1,2,3 on Wednesday the 21st Preschool classes 4 and 5 on Friday the 22nd. Gina Moses Director Tina Burdette Assistant Director Raven Harris, LTP LTP
What kind of holiday traditions make up your family s celebration? Do you make or bake something special? Is there a unique craft or activity that makes your holiday distinctive? Would you please consider sharing this information with us? You may either volunteer to visit with your child s classroom and share traditions with them there or simply pass on this information in writing to a manager so that they can share it with everyone. Thanks in advance! Sylvia S. on December 1 Ms. Shannon on December 1 Mrs. Vicky on December 2 Aria R. on December 4 Bronson T. on December 4 Lawson L. on December 5 Ryan M. on December 8 Mason H. December 12 Aniston W. on December 13 Lila C. on December 22 Shaw J. on December 22 Ms. Suzanne on December 26 Madison T. on December 29 Cooper H. on December 30 Daniel M. on December 31 Brooklyn F. on December 31 If your child is celebrating a birthday this month, we hope your plans include scheduling a Well Child exam for him/her. Child care Licensing regulations stipulate that all children enrolled in our school have proof of a yearly physical on file. Theme: Season of Lights The possible investigations your child will experience this month: The Night Sky Winter Sports Hibernation Time Going to the Store Giving to Others Holiday Celebrations Synonyms Your child s teacher will select the investigations based upon the children s developmental needs and interests. See posted classroom lesson plans for specifics. gift Move both X hands from chest outward decorations Move C hands out and down, palms facing outward, to symbolize hanging decorations. Santa Claus Move claw-shaped hands down from chin as if tracing the shape of Santa s beard coat With both hands, make fists with thumbs up. Move them down chest to outline the lapels of a coat We will also be introducing the Signs for: blue, candle, coat, green, hat, music, red, shoes, snow and stars.
Congratulations to who this month will celebrate her anniversary with Gateway! Thanks for all the love and dedication! As we head into the new year, we will also welcome two new teachers to our staff: Ms. Suzanne: PreK Mr. Cory: Schoolage We are thrilled to have these talented people as a part of our family and know you will, too!
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday In the interest of space, this is a condensed version of our menu. Please look for the Food for Thought display for more specific info about all meals. 1 Breakfast: Raisin bran Lunch: Cheese pizza, salad, pears Snack: Fresh Veggies & Low-fat dip 2 French toast sticks Lunch: Vegetarian Chili, Corn bread, Mandarin Oranges Snack: Rice Krispee treat 1 Breakfast: Cinnamon Toast, Turkey sausage Lunch: Turkey & Cheese rollup, carrots, pineapple Snack: Grahams w/ Sunbutter 2 Breakfast: Cheerios with bananas Lunch: Baked Chicken Breast, Mashed Potatoes, California Vegetables Snack: Goldfish, banana 5 Breakfast: Greek Vanilla Yogurt w/fresh Lunch: Teriyaki chicken, rice, pineapple Snack: Tangerines & grahams 6 bagels with cream cheese Lunch: Hamburgers, carrots, pears Snack: Spicy Pumpkin Bread 7 Wheat Pancakes Lunch: Grilled cheese, tomato soup, applesauce Snack: Fruit salad, Animal crackers 8 Breakfast: Raisin Bran Lunch: Beef Stroganoff, Seasoned Green Beans, 1/2 banana Snack: Cheese Quesadilla 9 Breakfast: Cook s Choice Lunch: Cook s Choice Snack: Pretzels & Cheese cubes 12 Breakfast: Raisin Bran, oranges Lunch: Spaghetti with meatballs, garden salad, peaches Snack: Goldfish, 1/2 Banana 13 Breakfast: Steelcut Oatmeal Lunch: Chicken Patty sandwich, Seasoned peas and carrots, Fruit salad Snack: Hummus & whole wheat crackers 14 Breakfast: Blueberry muffins Lunch: Potato cheese soup, crackers, oranges Snack: String cheese, wheat thins 15 Breakfast: Breakfast Burritos Lunch: Bean and Beef Burrito on whole wheat tortilla, corn, pineapple Snack: Veggies & dip 16 Wheat English muffin w/ Jam Lunch: Sloppy Joe, Zucchini Tots, pears Snack: Winter holiday parties 19 Wheat Waffles 20 Breakfast: Cinnamon toast, oranges 21 Breakfast: Oatmeal, fresh 22 Breakfast: Rice Chex, banana 23 Breakfast: Raisin Bran Lunch: Broccoli Cheese Soup, Wheat Crackers, Applesauce Snack: Ritz Crackers Lunch: Grilled turkey & cheese, oranges, carrots Snack: Applesauce, Animal crackers Lunch: Chicken Noodle soup, Carrot and celery sticks, Sliced Pears Snack: Yogurt & Lunch: Whole Wheat Pepperoni Pizza, Garden Salad, Apple Wedge Snack: Pretzels & Lunch: Taco Salad, Spanish Rice, Peaches Snack: Wheat Thins & cheese cubes 26 27 Breakfast: Oatmeal, fresh Lunch: Whole wheat Macaroni & cheese, French cut Green Beans, Applesauce Snack: Animal crackers, 28 French toast sticks Lunch: Vegetarian Chili, Corn bread, Fresh Pears Snack: String Cheese and Wheat Thins 29 Breakfast: Blackberry Mango Breakfast Shake Lunch: Chicken Salad in a Whole Wheat Pita, Carrot Sticks, Pineapple Slices Snack: Applesauce with 30 wheat French toast sticks Lunch: Fried Rich with Peas & Carrots, Mandarin Oranges Snack: New Year s Treats