Pink-E-Pie’s Play Palace, Inc. May 2014

1. Pink-E-Pie’s Play Palace, Inc. May 2014 • What’s Happening? • We will be closed on May 26thin observance of Memorial Day. Please take a moment to give a silent thank you to all the hero's, men and women, that has lost their lives fighting for our country. We take our hats off to you and have the upmost respect. Thank You! • We are, or will soon, (when the weather decides to cooperate) be getting into warm sunny weather where sunscreen will be needed to protect your little ones face and body. If you would like us to apply sunscreen to your child on sunny days, please bring in a bottle with their name on it. • We want to remind parents that we have a labeled LOST & FOUND SOCK drawer located in the hallway that has the preschool cubbies. Unfortunately, socks can sometimes grow feet and walk away from your little ones own feet and when we run across them, we are not always able to identify whom they belong to. If your kiddo is missing some socks, please check out the drawer. • We need all families to talk to a member of management about your child's summer schedule. We need to make sure we know all schedules so that we are able to accommodate all schedules and family needs. Infant News Ms. Melissa For the month of May, we will be learning about flowers and bugs, and continue to learn about spring. Because the weather is thinking about getting warmer, we will get to go outside more and explore nature and what it contains. Mothers day is also this month, so mommy’s be prepared to receive a little special something from your little one. I also want to thank you for letting Pink’s take care of your babies. May 2014 National Day of Prayer 1st Cinco de Mayo 5th Mother’s Day 11th Memorial Day 26th (No School) • May Birthdays • Preslie 26th • Harper 30th • Parents- • We will celebrate all children’s birthdays on May 23rdso that no child is forgotten. We will provide cupcakes for the center and your child will go home with a fake tattoo and balloon animal. We may also get a few fun visitors that day! If you wish to bring something on that Friday, you are more than welcome! • We are still offering the computer parenting classes. We want to remind you that the first family to complete the first 5 chapters will get a $50 Visa gift card! We have a few families that has already started.

2. Toddler News • Ms. DesiraeWe will begin learning about our families and community. We will be talking about community helpers and the jobs they do. We will also talk about different kinds of homes and the places we call home. If you could bring a picture of your child standing in front of their home so we can share it with the class, that would be awesome. We will also talk about celebrations and other fun stuff! Look forward to some activities to be sent home for you to participate in as well! Pink-E-Pie’s Play Palace, Inc. May 2014 • Mothers Day Breakfast • French ToastIngredients:2 eggs ½ c milk • 2 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp Van Extract • ¼ tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp butter • 6 slices of breadInstructions: • Whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon in a medium bowl, until well blended. • Melt butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Dip bread slices in egg mixture and brown each side in skillet. • Pour moms favorite syrup on top and sprinkle it with a little powdered sugar. • Serve with a few slices of bacon and fresh fruit! • *Be sure to add a special Mother’s Day card and hug to go along with it! • Notes from Ms. Leanna • Picture proofs and money was sent off this week. You should get your ordered portraits back within a few weeks! • If you have any stresses or concerns regarding our center, please fill out a stress buster card located by clock in computer so that we can know what needs to be fixed to improve our center. You may sign your name or leave it anonymous. Just place it in the pink money box. • Please remember to clock your child in and out everyday. This helps us keep track for billing and food servicing purposes. • Please report any changes to addresses and or phone numbers for home, cell and work. • Please remember that your child’s artwork can be viewed in their art portfolio, located in the lobby. Preschool News Ms. Alexandria This month, preschoolers will be learning about bugs and insects. We will discuss the life cycle of butterflies and look at the differences in insects, classifying them into categories such as walking, crawling, and flying bugs. We will also discuss the different types of transportation and their uses as well as animals and reptiles, by playing games like, what am I or who am I? My goal this month is to challenge them in remembering and being able to identify the many different kinds of characteristics between animals, insects, and cars. This is going to be exciting and I can’t wait to see their little minds grow. Bad Weather is Among Us We just wanted to inform parents that we practice tornado drills monthly and with tornado season among us, we will be sure to get some extra practices in. We ask all families to please have planned safe places in your home as well. Practice tornado drills as a family and plan where you would go to be safe. You can never be too safe.