Westminster Family Connection - October 2022
The air is getting nippy; Fall is here! Classes are talking about the leaves changing colors, squirrels and their hunt for acorns, and pumpkins! How do pumpkins grow? How do pumpkins become Jack-O-Lanterns? Are all pumpkins the same shape? Some classes will carve pumpkins, some may paint them, and all classes will have orange paint at the easel!
Halloween We ask that students not wear their costumes to school for Halloween and instead bring a picture of themselves in costume. Experience has shown us that costumes in school can be difficult on the stairs and in the bathroom. The days leading up to Halloween include themed artwork, books, and music.
Picture Days – October 18th and 19th Bill Marvin from Positive Image Photography in New Providence will be taking individual and class pictures Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th outside on our patio, weather permitting. Mrs. Machin’s 2.5 class and Mrs. Ripps’ 4’s class will have their pictures taken Tuesday October 18th. Mrs. Bocian’s 3’s class and Mrs. Diaz’s 4’s will have their pictures taken Wednesday October 19th. Mr. Bill, as he is known to us, has a wonderful sense of play and captures smiles from the students resulting in priceless pictures year after year. He will send out a link after the pictures are taken to log on and view the pictures and order directly.
Flu Vaccine Doctors are recommending the flu vaccination in October as flu activity in our area usually begins in October. The State of New Jersey mandates that all children enrolled in preschool receive a flu vaccine by December 31st. Please submit documentation of the vaccination once administered.
Colds and COVID A friendly reminder that the common cold and COVID share symptoms. If your child is experiencing any symptoms such as cough, fever, sore throat, vomiting or diarrhea, you may consider obtaining a COVID test.
Universal Child Health Record Our licensing agency, The State of NJ Dept. of Children and Families, requires us to have on file a UCHR for each child upon admission. The grace period is running out! If you have not already, please submit your child’s UCHR as soon as possible.
Change of Clothes With the changing season comes the colder weather! The clothes you brought in September for your child to change into (if needed) may not be warm enough now! Please bring in pants and long sleeve shirts to replace those t-shirts and shorts. We play outside as often as possible – we want your child to be comfortable!
Conferences We hold our conferences in January. This gives our teachers time to get to know and observe your child, and your child time to acclimate to his/her new classroom! If you have any questions or concerns about your child at this time, please contact your child’s teacher.
Westminster Swag! Keep an eye out for an email about our annual Tee Shirt, Sweatshirt and Car Magnet fundraiser! Locally-owned Tee Bag has provided us for years with WNS–logo apparel and magnets. We’re excited to offer you the opportunity to show your school spirit!
Job Opportunity We have the perfect job for someone looking to return to work on a very limited basis! We are looking for a kind, patient, positive person to work with us one morning a week (Wednesday or Thursday) 8:45 am – 11:45pm with opportunities to sub at other times. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact the office for more information.
Change of Clothes With the changing season comes the colder weather! The clothes you brought in September for your child to change into if needed may not be warm enough now! Please bring in pants and long sleeve shirts to replace those t-shirts and shorts. We play outside as often as possible – we want your child to be comfortable!
Conferences Our conferences are in January to give the teachers plenty of time to get to know and observe your child, and to give your child plenty of time to acclimate to his/her new classroom! If you have any questions or concerns about your child at this time, please contact your child’s teacher.
Westminster Swag! Keep an eye out for an email about our annual Tee Shirt, Sweatshirt and Car Magnet fundraiser! Locally-owned Tee Bag has provided us for years with WNS–logo apparel and magnets. We’re excited to offer you the opportunity once again to show your school spirit!
Looking Ahead
Monday October 10th – School Closed for Indigenous People’s/Columbus Day
Tuesday October 18th – School Photos, Mrs. Machin’s and Mrs. Ripps’ classes
Wednesday October 19th – School Photos, Mrs. Bocian’s and Mrs. Diaz’s classes
Thursday November 10th – School Closed, Teacher Convention
Friday November 11th – School Closed, Teacher Convention
