Dear Parents,

			To begin with I would like to wish all of you a “Happy 2010". I hope this will be a great year for you all!  

		      “HAPPY NEW YEAR”!	

		   LEARNING CENTER READING PROGRAM:

            			 A little reminder that we have a reading program within our facility! For every 5 books a child has read to them or they 

		       have read themselves at home will result in a prize from our treasure chest! Parents just simply fill out & return the form with 

		       your child’s name & the name of the books read. Forms are located in the drawer to the right in the sign in table. 

   		   DAILY FOLDER REMINDERS:
      			 Remember each day students will bring home a folder containing his/her school work for the day, their daily communicators,
		      & their point sheet. Please sign & return folders everyday so that our students are able to put their new work in them for the new 
		      school day.

		   CHILDCARE TUITION PAYMENTS:

          			This is just a reminder that as stated in my handbook payment is payable in advance and is due no later than drop off time 
		       on the first contracted care day of each week. If this day is a holiday, payment is expected on the previous day. If you go away 
		       on vacation, payment is due BEFORE you leave. If it is my planned day(s) off, your payment is expected BEFORE I leave. There is 
		       a late fee of $15 for each day that payments are received late.  (Example: If payment is due on Monday & you do not pay 
		    till Friday your late payment total is $60. This is regardless of whether you are full time or part time! It is $15 per 
		    day payment is late no matter what your contracted days are with weekend days included.) I will strictly enforce this. 
		       I appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

		   2009-2010 SCHOOL CURRICULUM:

            			Reminder that if your child is participating in the Kumon  Curriculum program this school year then all curriculum books need 

		       to be brought as soon as possible so that we can start incorporating them into our daily routine. If you have not brought the curriculum 

		       books yet please do so before A.S.A.P. so that we may start using them for the new year.

		   I have included our curriculum goals for this month, & below are a few skills we will be working on & learning! All parents are encouraged 

		      to work on these skills at home! The more encouragement & practice a child has the greater their chances at success! *Note: If your

		      child arrives after 9:30 a.m. please do not expect the core curriculum theme of the month to be taught. If I have to wait for your child to begin our activities, 

		      then we would be too rushed and that wouldn't be fair to me, or any of the children.

		      Toddler:
		      * Spelling & recognizing their name 
		      * Identify & name basic colors & shapes
		      * Sort & match objects of different colors & shapes 
		      * Practicing & learning letters “A” to “Z” 
		      * Practicing & learning number “0-10" 
 
		      Preschool:
		      * Practicing & learning number “0-20"
		      * Counting
		      * Handwriting
		     * Simple addition & subtraction 
 
		     Both Age Groups:
		     * Observe shapes in the environment 
		     * Make comparisons by size, such as big & little 
		     * Make comparisons by length, such as long & short 
		     * Practice movement & coordination skills
 
 
		     PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT
			I am having a parents night out for all students & their siblings ages 12 yrs. & younger on Saturday January 23rd, 2010 from 6-9:30 p.m. The cost will be 
		     $25.00 per child. There will be a $5.00 discount per child for siblings. I will have a pizza dinner, craft, & a movie. Please R.S.V.P.  No later than Wednesday 
		     January 20th, 2010.
 
		     CLOSINGS (Full Day/Early)
 
            			I would like to go ahead & let you know of some future closing dates. This is to give you ample time to find alternate care for 
		     your child while I will be out. Listed below are the spring season closings & school closings.
 
		  Monday February 15th, 2010 – M.I.S.D. School Closing
		  (Full Day Closing) (This is a paid day. Please see parent handbook under “school year”.)
 
		  Friday April 30th, 2010 – Will close early at 4:00 p.m.
		   (This is an early close day because we will be flying out that evening to Arizona for Mr. Tony’s graduation ceremonies for his graduate school. 
		    This is a paid day.)
 
		  Monday May 3rd, 2010 – Personal Day
 		   (This is a paid day. Please see handbook under “personal days.)
 
		  Monday May 25th, 2009 – Memorial Day Holiday
		   (Full Day Closing) (In observance of the Memorial Day Holiday) (This is a paid day. See parent handbook.) 
 
		   * February’s newsletter will include summer vacation dates.
 
		   OTHER REMINDERS:
            			Remember to check out our photo page. It’s www.dropshots.com/liltots . Remember to leave comments on your favorite photos! 
		  Also remember to check our website regularly. It’s www.liltotslearningcenter.com. If anyone has any suggestions on how to make the site 
		  better please feel free to let me know! 
            
			I would like to finish by saying “Thank You” to all the parents & children of this facility “Thanks for all you do”!  If anyone 
		 has any questions, comments, or concerns please feel free to contact me at one of the listings below! I hope you all have a great & blessed 
		 month!
 
		Sincerely,
		Kensesy Austin
		Lil Tots Learning Center
 		817-557-8354 
		liltotshomedaycare@yahoo.com