Important Dates
- February 3rd – Marysville 2 Hour Delay
- February 12th – Valentine’s Ball w/Pre-K
- February 12th –Fairbanks No School
- February 15th – Enchanted Care Closed for Professional Development Day
- February 17th – Fairbanks 2 Hour Delay
From The Principal’s Desk
It’s February!? January flew by and spring break is just around the corner! We’re planning awesome field trips and fun actives for week! Take some time for yourself and we’ll care take care of the kids! Your regular tuition rate will be applied the number of days your child attends. *Please remember, we do not offer a vacation credit during the school year for tuition. Look for the sign-up sheet and calendar in the next few weeks!
Open Registration for Summer Camp and Fall programs is coming up! Information will be sent out more frequently during this time to ensure you are able to enroll your child in our summer camp and fall programs. I hope you all will continue to be a part of our Enchanted Care Family!
Reach our with any questions. I’m always happy to help!
Mallory Harney
Principal
Additional Reminders
Tuition
Your weekly tuition is due on Monday by 6pm. If your payment is not received by Tuesday 12 noon, your account will be charged a $25.00 late fee. Enchanted Care does offer a weekly automatic withdraw program for your convenience. If you are interested, please see Mallory.
Parent Referral Program
Nobel and Enchanted Care schools offer a wonderful Parent Referral program. Refer a family to one of our schools, and you will be eligible for a free week of tuition. If you would like further information regarding this program, please stop by the office.
From The Education Department
Exploring Community Helpers & the Roles They Play
This month, our students are gaining a greater understanding of community helper occupations, such as police officers, mail carriers, medical professionals and firefighters. The children have a lot of fun imagining themselves in these important roles, and incorporating toy versions of the uniforms, equipment and vehicles that go with them.
In addition, October is National Fire Prevention Month, so we place a special emphasis on the importance of fire safety and the role of firefighters. Our classroom activities help the children become more comfortable around emergency responders in uniform, and teach them basics about what to do in case of an emergency.
Here are some ways children learn about community helpers in the classroom, as well as activities for you and your child to do at home.
TODDLERS (ages 1-2):
In the classroom: Toddlers are fascinated with dressing up as doctors, police officers and firefighters, because they have distinct uniforms and roles that children can easily understand. During dramatic play, our teachers provide students with costumes and props, and encourage them to choose the role they want to play.
At home: Continue dress-up play by providing your child with various props and costumes. Ask him, “Who do you want to dress-up as?” and “What does that person wear?”
Recommended reading: Whose Hat is This by Sharon Katz Cooper
BEGINNERS (ages 2-3):
In the classroom: Our Beginner students learn about the special vehicles that community helpers use, by playing matching games, reading books, and building vehicles using cardboard boxes.
At home: Go for a drive with your child. Point out vehicles that belong to community helpers, such as a fire truck and a police car. Ask, “Who drives that vehicle?” and “Where might it be going?”
Recommended reading: The Little Fire Engine by Lois Lenski
INTERMEDIATES (ages 3-4):
In the classroom: During fire safety lessons, many of our schools invite local firefighters to visit. Students explore the tools firefighters use, learn “Stop, Drop and Roll,” and may have the opportunity to tour a fire truck.
At home: Continue exploring fire safety by practicing “Stop, Drop and Roll” with your child. Ask him, “Who puts out fires?” and discuss what he should do if he hears a fire alarm at home.
Recommended reading: The Fire Engine Book by Tibor Gergely
PRE-K/PRE-K 2 (ages 4-5):
In the classroom: Teachers introduce situations when it might be necessary to dial 9-1-1. Students practice finding 9-1-1 on different keypads, such as cell phones and landlines.
At home: Show your child photos of various community helpers and the buildings where they work. Ask him to identify the helpers and their workplaces, and describe the roles the helpers play in our community.
Recommended reading: The Berenstain Bears: Jobs around Town by Jan Berenstain
We provide many opportunities for students to learn about community helpers. By setting this foundation, they become more familiar and comfortable around the people that make their neighborhoods a better place.
– Lauren Starnes, PhD – Director of Early Childhood Education
February News
Important Dates
From The Principal’s Desk
It’s February!? January flew by and spring break is just around the corner! We’re planning awesome field trips and fun actives for week! Take some time for yourself and we’ll care take care of the kids! Your regular tuition rate will be applied the number of days your child attends. *Please remember, we do not offer a vacation credit during the school year for tuition. Look for the sign-up sheet and calendar in the next few weeks!
Open Registration for Summer Camp and Fall programs is coming up! Information will be sent out more frequently during this time to ensure you are able to enroll your child in our summer camp and fall programs. I hope you all will continue to be a part of our Enchanted Care Family!
Reach our with any questions. I’m always happy to help!
Mallory Harney
Principal
Additional Reminders
Tuition
Your weekly tuition is due on Monday by 6pm. If your payment is not received by Tuesday 12 noon, your account will be charged a $25.00 late fee. Enchanted Care does offer a weekly automatic withdraw program for your convenience. If you are interested, please see Mallory.
Parent Referral Program
Nobel and Enchanted Care schools offer a wonderful Parent Referral program. Refer a family to one of our schools, and you will be eligible for a free week of tuition. If you would like further information regarding this program, please stop by the office.
From The Education Department
Exploring Community Helpers & the Roles They Play
This month, our students are gaining a greater understanding of community helper occupations, such as police officers, mail carriers, medical professionals and firefighters. The children have a lot of fun imagining themselves in these important roles, and incorporating toy versions of the uniforms, equipment and vehicles that go with them.
In addition, October is National Fire Prevention Month, so we place a special emphasis on the importance of fire safety and the role of firefighters. Our classroom activities help the children become more comfortable around emergency responders in uniform, and teach them basics about what to do in case of an emergency.
Here are some ways children learn about community helpers in the classroom, as well as activities for you and your child to do at home.
TODDLERS (ages 1-2):
In the classroom: Toddlers are fascinated with dressing up as doctors, police officers and firefighters, because they have distinct uniforms and roles that children can easily understand. During dramatic play, our teachers provide students with costumes and props, and encourage them to choose the role they want to play.
At home: Continue dress-up play by providing your child with various props and costumes. Ask him, “Who do you want to dress-up as?” and “What does that person wear?”
Recommended reading: Whose Hat is This by Sharon Katz Cooper
BEGINNERS (ages 2-3):
In the classroom: Our Beginner students learn about the special vehicles that community helpers use, by playing matching games, reading books, and building vehicles using cardboard boxes.
At home: Go for a drive with your child. Point out vehicles that belong to community helpers, such as a fire truck and a police car. Ask, “Who drives that vehicle?” and “Where might it be going?”
Recommended reading: The Little Fire Engine by Lois Lenski
INTERMEDIATES (ages 3-4):
In the classroom: During fire safety lessons, many of our schools invite local firefighters to visit. Students explore the tools firefighters use, learn “Stop, Drop and Roll,” and may have the opportunity to tour a fire truck.
At home: Continue exploring fire safety by practicing “Stop, Drop and Roll” with your child. Ask him, “Who puts out fires?” and discuss what he should do if he hears a fire alarm at home.
Recommended reading: The Fire Engine Book by Tibor Gergely
PRE-K/PRE-K 2 (ages 4-5):
In the classroom: Teachers introduce situations when it might be necessary to dial 9-1-1. Students practice finding 9-1-1 on different keypads, such as cell phones and landlines.
At home: Show your child photos of various community helpers and the buildings where they work. Ask him to identify the helpers and their workplaces, and describe the roles the helpers play in our community.
Recommended reading: The Berenstain Bears: Jobs around Town by Jan Berenstain
We provide many opportunities for students to learn about community helpers. By setting this foundation, they become more familiar and comfortable around the people that make their neighborhoods a better place.
– Lauren Starnes, PhD – Director of Early Childhood Education