BRUSH
CREEK NURSERY SCHOOL
Newsletter November, 2006
Classroom Notes : Closing Dates
Fundraising Notes : Board of Directors Elections
Garden : Classroom Observations
Photo Orders : Hello from BCNS Board
Early Morning Respite : Wanted This Month
See Saw Orders : Employee Profile:Birte Knight
Classroom Notes
It’s already November and with it we expect to see some rainy weather. Please remember to dress your kids warmly, and layer those clothes. If it’s not raining, we will be going outside! Also make sure you label your kids clothes so we can return them to the proper owner.In November we’ll be talking about our senses, doing lots of fall projects and some turkey activities as well.
We’ll be doing a lot of projects that require SPICES…..so if you can donate cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, pumpkin pie spice or cloves please bring them in!
We’re very thankful you are all a part of our extended Brush Creek family. Have a great month!!
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Closing Dates
Just to remind you, we will be closed November 10 (Veteran’s Day). We will also be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday November 22,23, 24. Enjoy your family time together. Remember, you are only charged for respite time when school is in session, so these closing dates have been taken into account on your bill.(back to top)
Fundraising Notes
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Innisbrook wrapping paper fundraiser. The wrapping paper should arrive before the end of November. We’ll let you know when you can pick it up. We raised over $3,000 for our school. Remember, you can go to www.Innisbrook.com and order wrapping paper year round and Brush Creek will still receive 50%.Fundraising chairs Kelly Madsen, MaryEv Betterly, Amy Farmiloe and Lauren Wood wish to remind you about their Evening in Paradise kick off meeting. It will be held here at school on Nov. 8th at 6:30. We hope many of you will decide to join in to help with this wonderful event as many are needed to make it a huge success! Last year we raised $40,000 to benefit our program and your children!!! (back to top)
Board of Directors Elections
Well, the results are in and you’ve elected a fine group of people to our Board of Directors! We would like to welcome onto the Board the following new members: Mary Caughey, Michelle Boyers, Giampaolo Tardioli, Lauren Wood, Amy Grams, Gina Roghi and Jennifer Foster (continuing for a second term). Also continuing for their second year in the term: Mary Ev Betterly, Amy Farmiloe, Niessia Diehl, Ron Allen, Rich Fenske, Dawn Kruetzfeldt, and Kelly Madsen.It is also time to thank outgoing Board members who are now finished with their terms. Many thanks for all the effort put forward from these members: Christina Poulsen, Vali Reed, Adrian Light, Kim Corcoran, Cindy Phillips and Tiah Marie Foley. We have enjoyed working with all of you! (back to top)
Garden
Come one, come all to the raising of the Brush Creek garden on Saturday, November 4. We know you’ve received the flyers, and the email so sign up and join the fun. This project has been in the works for over a year and we’re excited to see it come to life. We will be finishing the fencing, building beds, spreading bark etc. in preparation for the children to plant. (back to top)Classroom Observations
Observations for the front classes continue through the end of November. If you did not get a chance to observe and you wish to, please see your teachers for a time in January.Back class will begin their observations in January, so watch for a calendar to sign up at the end of the hall.
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Photo Orders
As you know, the MWF photos are back in and we think they turned out great! The due date for orders is November 2nd, so make sure you return them by then. Whether you order pictures or not, THE PROOF SHEETS MUST BE RETURNED. DO NOT REMOVE ANY PROOFS FROM THE ENVELOPE!!(back to top)
A Hello from the BCNS Board
The Board of BCNS would like to start using the monthly newsletter to help update parents regarding goals set and accomplishments made. The last meeting was an important one. New members were welcomed and given a brief overview of board protocol.Two nights later a long range planning session was held where on-coming and outgoing Board members combined with staff brainstormed ideas to make our program even better. You will see the results of these goals over the next year as we implement many changes/improvements. (back to top)
Early Morning Respite
Many of you arrive at school prior to 9:00 and are waiting out in the front for the doors to open. Did you know you can pay for only one half hour of respite and come in at 8:30? That way you can avoid the crazy parking lot at 9:00, AND you can get in out of the weather!!! With rainy weather coming this is the best offer in town!! See Linda if you’d like to contract for this time slot. (back to top)Wanted This Month
Do you have any of these items? We will be using them in our curriculum this month:stickers……….spices………………potpourri……………paper towel tubes (or TP tubes) THANKS!
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See Saw Orders
The holiday season is a wonderful time for visiting with family and friends, giving thanks, and curling up with a good book. One of the best ways to share the joy of reading with your child is through Scholastic’s See Saw and Firefly book clubs. Their prices can’t be beat!The month, for example, you and your child can enjoy the heartwarming seasonal story, “The Biggest, Best Snowman” (See Saw). It’s about a little girl whose family thinks she is too little to do many things. In the meantime she builds the biggest, best snowman. In addition there is “Snow Friends” (Firefly). In this book, Little Bear wakes up from his winter sleep to find…….SNOW! Wouldn’t it be fun to have someone to play with? This delightful tale is perfect for discussions about cooperation. (back to top)
Employee Profile : Birte Knight
This month we recognize Birte Knight as our profiled employee. Birte has been employed by Brush Creek for over 25 years now.Birte was born in Denmark, the youngest of four children. As a child, she attended school in a one room schoolhouse. She completed her education in Denmark, and then came to the US as a nanny.
In 1977 Birte married her husband Bill and moved to Santa Rosa. She started taking classes in Child Development and eventually earned a certificate in ECE.
Birte and Bill have three adult children who have blessed them with ten grandchildren. Eight of Birte’s Grandchildren have attended Brush Creek, if even on a brief visit from out of the country!
Birte loves adventure and travel. She has been to all 50 states as well as 19 different countries. She loves to backpack and hike, kayak and scuba dive. When she is having quieter moments, she likes to read, entertain, garden and sew.
Congratulations Birte and thank you for all your years of dedicated service to Brush Creek Nursery School!
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Garden : Classroom Observations : Photo Orders : Hello from BCNS Board
Early Morning Respite : Wanted This Month : See Saw Orders : Employee Profile:Birte Knight