Happy Hearts Month!
We are one month closer to spring and warm weather… four more months until May! January came and went quickly as each classroom was busy learning, laughing and having fun. Being able to get out and play in the snow is so much fun with friends. We do have some notices posted outside the preschool classroom on missing items. If anyone has them , please return to Miss Vicki. We try to keep all of your child’s belongings together as best as we can and appologize if some items get misplaced.

As we enter the month of February we have several events here at Ridge Hill School that will need your child’s attendance. Please mark your calendars and see your classroom newsletters for information. I also sent out an email regarding the Friendship Day parties and 100th Day party. Unfortunately, we have been experiencing some technical problems with our web host. If you receive some of these emails multiple times we appologize. The problem should be fixed shortly.
Important Dates:
Friendship Days: Monday February 8th and Tuesday February 9th see class news for times
100th Day Celebration: Thursday February 11th 10-11am for all children
Monday February 15th: Closed Presidents Day
Monday April 5th: Art Show Upstairs Class 6-7 pm
Tuesday April 6th: Art Show Downstairs Class 6-7 pm

The month of February the front hallways will be set up with some incredible classroom portfolios

Welcome 2010!
The beginning of a new decade at The Ridge Hill School of Norwell. The first half of our school year brought us together as a school, community and classroom. We have built new friendships, learned many new skills and concepts , laughed, danced, smiled and enjoyed the warm and inviting environment the teachers set forth each and every day.
I can honestly say that with each year, we continue to strive for the best education your child can receive here at Ridge Hill School.

In the upcoming months we will begin preparations for our annual Art Show and End of Year Graduation Celebration. The dates for these 2 events are not set yet. I will announce the dates for the Art Show and End of Year Graduation at the end of January.
A few reminders as we are in the heart of “winter” here at school. Please remember hats, mittens, and boots. WE will only go outside if the temperature is above 29 degrees. So please make sure you have your child prepared for the day. We strongly recommend snow pants as well. To make it easier you can leave a set here at school on your child’s coathook. Make sure to have all outdoor clothing items labeled with your child’s name on it.

As a school we have been maintaining the standards for NAEYC accredidation to our school. Each teacher has kept a well organized, prepared portfolio binder for their classroom as well as their small group. This allows us to maintain our curriculum and lesson plans each week and month. The teachers have worked very hard to make their portfolio binders.
For up to the date snow closings please visit our website as we will post any school cancellations we may have. I will always post in ample time for you to secure any back up care you need for that day.

Each classroom has posted their monthly newsletter to our website for the month of January 2010. This is your up to the minute news and information for your child’s classroom. Please remember to visit the website and read about your child’s important class happenings.
During the month we will be handing out progress reports. Parents will be able to sign up for a 15 minute conference with their child’s teacher. Once you have received your progress reports and you can sign up outside your child’s classroom. These will go out the third week in January.

Thank you all for your generosity this holiday season. The fun treats, home-made crafts, holiday cards, and gifts were very special to me.

A few quotes I came across over vacation I thought some of you might like to read”
“May you be happy always” (honore de balzac) and “Yesterday is history, Tomorrow is a mystery, Today is a Gift”(eleanor roosevelt). Some bits of inspiration to think about in your everyday life.

Best Wishes for a Happy, Healthy, and Exciting New Year!
Victoria DeFreitas