Monday, September 1, 2014

Toddler September 2014 Newsletter

 Welcome back to school toddler families! We have a  busy and exciting year ahead of us! I am very excited to start the school year and to get to know your children! My goals for this year are that your children love coming to school and have the enthusiasm to learn the curriculum.  I would also like to encourage the students to get to know one another and to make life-long friends.   I will provide a loving, inviting and print-rich classroom for your children.  I am always open to comments and suggestions, so please do not hesitate to contact me!  

 We will be starting physical education classes the second week of school.  The children can either participate in rollerskating or aerobics. If you would like your child to learn to roller-skate, you will need to provide roller-skates and pads.

We will be starting after-school enrichment classes the third week of school.  We provide English and Art lessons after school.  If you are interested, please let me know or contact the M.R.A. office.

ABOUT MS. STACIE
Hello students, parents and families! My name is Stacie Cummings and I am the lead American teacher in the toddler room this year! I was born and raised in the wonderful state of Michigan! My family includes my dad, mom and my sister.  My mom has been a teacher for 26 years, my father is a machinist and my sister is studying Criminal Justice.

I studied at Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.  I graduated with my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Development, with a double minor in Psychology and Communication Disorders.

I love to travel.  I am excited to be traveling to Istanbul, Turkey over October holiday with friends.  I also enjoy any activity involving water; swimming, fishing, boating, etc. I was on a competitive swim team for many years, which grew into a love of teaching and coaching swimming as well.

My e-mail address is cummi1sl@gmail.com. I check my e-mail daily.  You can also find me on WeChat.  My telephone number is 137-6471-6014. During school hours, please contact me though the school office.

IMPORTANT DATES

Sept. 8- No school! (Mid-Autumn Festival)

Sept. 16- Parent-Teacher Potluck

Sept. 30- Emily's birthday!



Preschool 1 September Newsletter 2014

  It is great to see so many familiar faces returning!  This year there will be two preschool rooms so our room will be referred to as Preschool 1. All of your children will be bringing home an informational sheet, please fill it out (even in Chinese) and return it as soon as possible.  This will help me better plan lessons and class projects that interest your children.  Last year the class decided to learn about map for 4 months and this yearstarting in November, we will start learning about Dinosaurs! 

ABOUT MS. CAITLYN
For the past two years I have been a Preschool Room Teacher at MRA and loved every second of
it.  I am so excited to continue on for yet another year.  Before working at MRA I taught kindergarten at King-Westwood Elementary in Kalamazoo, Michigan and prior to that I taught three and four year olds at Hilltop Preschool, also located in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  I graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.  Feel free to contact me by wechat (id c3clark3) emailing me at c3clark3@hotmail.com, or via phone at 13764743020

IMPORTANT DATES
September 1- First Day
September 3- Serena’s Birthday
September 8- No School
September 13- Emily’s Birthday
September 17- Parent Potluck
September 27- Sha Sha’s Birthday

Kindergarten September Newsletter 2014

 Welcome to Kindergarten! I am so happy to welcome everyone back! My expectations for the students are that they follow directions and get to know each other with as much enthusiasm as I have.  I also expect classroom rules to be followed.  

We will be starting roller-skating and aerobics classes the second week of school. If your child wants to rollerblade please provide roller skates and pads
Math, English and Art Enrichment classes begin the third week. Please let us know if you’re interested.

ABOUT MS. TORIE
Hello everyone! I am Ms. Torie and I am the Lead Kindergarten Room teacher. I graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of the Applied Arts in Early Childhood Education and minored in Leadership.

I am excited to be here for a second year and can’t wait to get to know all the children!

If you have any questions through out the school year please feel free to contact me. My phone number is 137-7441-2401. I am also on Wechat, or my email address is Toriemariesmith@gmail.com
During school hours please contact me through the school office.

Calendar and Birthdays
September 8: No School (Mid Autumn Festival)
September 16: Parent Teacher Potluck
September 18: Riku’s Birthday
September 24: Nanding’s Birthday