I. $250 Referral Fee: Don’t forget that word of mouth also is a wonderful way of promoting our school! For every referral you receive $250! What an easy way to earn some extra cash! Thank you for all who talk about our school in such a positive way!
II. $15 for $7 at Sandoval’s: Get a great deal at the local Beaverton and West Linn Sandoval’s on 7/26! EZdeal will be offering this half price special on July 26th and not only do you get half off, CHAF earns an extra 10%! Sandoval’s is a delicious Mexican Restaurant. Wonderful deal for all! For EVERY EZDeal any member of the CHA community participates in, we get a portion of the proceeds. Please see the attachment to sign up! Special thanks go to Megan McDonald for setting CHAF up for this great program!
III. Water Play: Due to the hot temperatures, Papa John has suggested that all children bring a swimsuit, towel, water toy and SUNSCREEN for the summer. We will have lots of water play fun during recess on days when the temperature is above 75 degrees!
IV. Wacky Wednesday: Next week’s curriculum at Meridian Campus is Electricity! In keeping with the theme students can style their hair with lots of gel and hairspray an Electric Hair Day on Wednesday! The following week is Animal theme, so on Wednesday, students may bring in their pets. Please make sure animals are friendly and safe for all children!
V. Illness: In order to maintain a healthy and safe environment for all our children, please only return children to school if they have been fever and vomiting free for 24 hours. In addition, if they have colored discharge or other possibly contagious symptoms, please consider keeping them at home. Thank you for your help in keeping our children safe!
VI. No Newsflash Communication : I, Susan Stober, am going on vacation! Therefore, we will not have the Friday Newsflash for the next two weeks. Any pertinent information during this time will come directly from Patty or Michelle. Thank you for your understanding!
VII. Menu for the Week of June 28th:
19 Breaded Fish Sticks, Green Beans, and Pears
20 Sloppy Joe Sandwiches, Potato Salad, and Applesauce
21 Spring Vegetable Soup, Parmesan Cheese, and Peaches
22 Veggie/Bean/Cheese Quesadillas and Mandarin Oranges
23 Rosemary Chicken (Jean Road),Fried Chicken (Meridian)
Baked Potatoes and Fruit Cocktail
Warm Regards,
Susan Stober
The Children’s Hour Academy
Friday, July 16, 2010
Friday, July 9, 2010
Friday Newsflash
I. Jean Road Teacher Michele Update: Michele's surgery went well and she is recovering nicely. She would like to thank everyone for the kind gestures and words. We have such a special community here at The Children's Hour Academy!
II. Welcome New Jean Road Families: We are growing! Please help us welcome the Doug and Betsy Kutella and their son Liam to Ms. Jean-Claire's class! Starting next Tuesday, we also happily greet Will Gebeau who will join Ms. Felicia's class! Please help us welcome him and his parents Tara and Quenton with a friendly "hello!"
III. Great Deals: Check out a wonderful way to help raise money for your children’s school and get a great deal! MyEZdeal.com is giving back to the local community through non-profits. They are partnering with The Children's Hour Academy Foundation. All you have to do is use the URL below to register and purchase a deal and we will raise funds for CHAF. Once you sign up using the unique URL shown below, you will always be recognized as a supporter of The Children's Hour Academy Foundation. MyEZdeal.com will give 5% of net profits on any purchases you make through www.myEZdeal.com. Please see attachment for more information.
IV. Sunscreen Reminder: With these amazingly hot temperatures, please remember to lather sunscreen on your child before morning drop-off. We want to keep our children safe. Thank you for your help!
V. Supplies Needed: We are in need of plastic grocery bags for our “Oops, take-home” clothes at Jean Road. Please be green and help us reuse those bags! Thank you!
VI. Meridian Campus Wacky Wednesday: As part of our summer science curriculum at Meridian Campus, every Wednesday will be "Wacky Wednesday." We will offer a fun, unusual themed event to correlate with our curriculum. "Gardening Day" is the theme for our Plants curriculum next week. Please bring a small flowering plant (flower or herb) for your child to plant; we will supply a container and potting soil. Also, please have your child wear a farmer/gardener clothes. Questions? Please ask your child's teacher. Thanks!
VII. School Closure Reminder: We will be closed on 9/1, 9/2 and 9/3 for In-service days and Academic Year Preparation.
VIII. Menu for the Week of July 12th:
• Monday, June 12th Macaroni and Tuna Salad with frozen Peas and Pears
• Tuesday, June 13th Ranch Chicken Salad, Tortilla Chips, and Applesauce
• Wednesday, June 14th Spaghetti Soup with Chicken, Saltines, and Peaches
• Thursday, June 15th Mediterranean Pasta with vegetables and Mandarin Oranges
• Friday, June 16th (Jean Road Only) Whole Wheat Turkey Sandwiches with Lettuce and Tomato, Chips, and Fruit Salad
• Friday, June 16th (Meridian Campus) Sub Sandwiches, Chips, and Fruit Salad
Enjoy the Sunshine!
Warm Regards,
Susan Stober
The Children’s Hour Academy
II. Welcome New Jean Road Families: We are growing! Please help us welcome the Doug and Betsy Kutella and their son Liam to Ms. Jean-Claire's class! Starting next Tuesday, we also happily greet Will Gebeau who will join Ms. Felicia's class! Please help us welcome him and his parents Tara and Quenton with a friendly "hello!"
III. Great Deals: Check out a wonderful way to help raise money for your children’s school and get a great deal! MyEZdeal.com is giving back to the local community through non-profits. They are partnering with The Children's Hour Academy Foundation. All you have to do is use the URL below to register and purchase a deal and we will raise funds for CHAF. Once you sign up using the unique URL shown below, you will always be recognized as a supporter of The Children's Hour Academy Foundation. MyEZdeal.com will give 5% of net profits on any purchases you make through www.myEZdeal.com. Please see attachment for more information.
IV. Sunscreen Reminder: With these amazingly hot temperatures, please remember to lather sunscreen on your child before morning drop-off. We want to keep our children safe. Thank you for your help!
V. Supplies Needed: We are in need of plastic grocery bags for our “Oops, take-home” clothes at Jean Road. Please be green and help us reuse those bags! Thank you!
VI. Meridian Campus Wacky Wednesday: As part of our summer science curriculum at Meridian Campus, every Wednesday will be "Wacky Wednesday." We will offer a fun, unusual themed event to correlate with our curriculum. "Gardening Day" is the theme for our Plants curriculum next week. Please bring a small flowering plant (flower or herb) for your child to plant; we will supply a container and potting soil. Also, please have your child wear a farmer/gardener clothes. Questions? Please ask your child's teacher. Thanks!
VII. School Closure Reminder: We will be closed on 9/1, 9/2 and 9/3 for In-service days and Academic Year Preparation.
VIII. Menu for the Week of July 12th:
• Monday, June 12th Macaroni and Tuna Salad with frozen Peas and Pears
• Tuesday, June 13th Ranch Chicken Salad, Tortilla Chips, and Applesauce
• Wednesday, June 14th Spaghetti Soup with Chicken, Saltines, and Peaches
• Thursday, June 15th Mediterranean Pasta with vegetables and Mandarin Oranges
• Friday, June 16th (Jean Road Only) Whole Wheat Turkey Sandwiches with Lettuce and Tomato, Chips, and Fruit Salad
• Friday, June 16th (Meridian Campus) Sub Sandwiches, Chips, and Fruit Salad
Enjoy the Sunshine!
Warm Regards,
Susan Stober
The Children’s Hour Academy
Friday, July 2, 2010
Newsflash
I. Fourth of July BBQ, TODAY 7/2 at 5pm: All families at both campuses are welcome and festivities will begin at 5pm at the Meridian Campus! We will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, and lemonade and staff will bring desserts. We ask parents to bring a side dish or salad. Please join us in this fun CHA community event! Stop by and say “hi!” even you can’t stay for the duration!
II. Closed on Monday, 7/5/10: We will be CLOSED at both campuses for the Independence Day Holiday! Happy Fourth of July!
III. Playground Safety: Children will NOT be allowed to play outside if they do not wear tennis shoes or closed heel/toe shoes. Flip flops, sandals, and crocs are not stable enough for running, climbing, and being active. Children may change into tennis shoes before recess if they would like to wear other shoes for inside. Thank you for your help!
IV. Jean Road Teacher Michele Update: Please ask Michelle Jewett or Susan if you are interested in helping our beloved Jean Road Teacher Michele Boyce. She had surgery this week and is facing a painful recovery. Thank you!
V. CHA/Parent Communication: We are trying to streamline our communication with parents. Our Friday Newsflash is a direct result of parental suggestions! If you would like to provide input, please respond to the survey at school or e-mail Susan at susan@childrens-hour.com
VI. Jean Road Volunteers Needed: Due to parental feedback, we have decided to change our Jean Road Work Party to a couple of late afternoons. PLEASE e-mail Patty regarding your preferred dates and together we can make the children’s playground really something special! We desperately need parents to clean, organize, repair, build and setup our kiddos’ playground. Muscles, tools and bodies appreciated! This is a great time to earn volunteer hours and meet fellow parents! Please let us know if you have a special skill as a carpenter, repairperson, or all around tool guy!
VII. Vacation: Patty will take a much needed break next week; her first vacation in TWO years! Meridian Campus Staff Director Susan Stober will be filling in for her at our Jean Road Campus. If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to e-mail Patty or Susan. pat@childrens-hour.com or susan@childrens-hour.com.
VIII. Meridian Campus Water Wednesday: As part of our summer science curriculum at Meridian Campus, every Wednesday will be “Wacky Wednesday.” We will offer a fun, unusual themed event to correlate with our curriculum. “DRESS LIKE A VOLCANO DAY” is the theme for our Natural Disasters curriculum next week. Hmmm.. Let’s be creative! Also, because we need to cool those volcanoes on a 90 degree hot day, we also will enjoy a WATER DAY! Please bring sunscreen, a swimsuit, and towel for your child next Wednesday. Questions? Please ask your child’s teacher. Thanks!
IX. Menu for the Week of July 5th:
7/5 Monday CLOSED – JULY 4TH HOLIDAY
7/6 Tuesday Beef Taquitos, Refried Beans, and Applesauce
7/7 Wednesday Corn Chowder, Saltines, and Peaches
7/8 Thursday Chef Salad, Rolls, and Mandarin Oranges
7/9 Lemon Chicken (Jean Road)/Fried Chicken (Meridian), Baked Beans, Bread & Butter, and Fruit Salad
Have a marvelous three day weekend!
Warmest Regards,
Susan Stober
The Children’s Hour Academy
II. Closed on Monday, 7/5/10: We will be CLOSED at both campuses for the Independence Day Holiday! Happy Fourth of July!
III. Playground Safety: Children will NOT be allowed to play outside if they do not wear tennis shoes or closed heel/toe shoes. Flip flops, sandals, and crocs are not stable enough for running, climbing, and being active. Children may change into tennis shoes before recess if they would like to wear other shoes for inside. Thank you for your help!
IV. Jean Road Teacher Michele Update: Please ask Michelle Jewett or Susan if you are interested in helping our beloved Jean Road Teacher Michele Boyce. She had surgery this week and is facing a painful recovery. Thank you!
V. CHA/Parent Communication: We are trying to streamline our communication with parents. Our Friday Newsflash is a direct result of parental suggestions! If you would like to provide input, please respond to the survey at school or e-mail Susan at susan@childrens-hour.com
VI. Jean Road Volunteers Needed: Due to parental feedback, we have decided to change our Jean Road Work Party to a couple of late afternoons. PLEASE e-mail Patty regarding your preferred dates and together we can make the children’s playground really something special! We desperately need parents to clean, organize, repair, build and setup our kiddos’ playground. Muscles, tools and bodies appreciated! This is a great time to earn volunteer hours and meet fellow parents! Please let us know if you have a special skill as a carpenter, repairperson, or all around tool guy!
VII. Vacation: Patty will take a much needed break next week; her first vacation in TWO years! Meridian Campus Staff Director Susan Stober will be filling in for her at our Jean Road Campus. If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to e-mail Patty or Susan. pat@childrens-hour.com or susan@childrens-hour.com.
VIII. Meridian Campus Water Wednesday: As part of our summer science curriculum at Meridian Campus, every Wednesday will be “Wacky Wednesday.” We will offer a fun, unusual themed event to correlate with our curriculum. “DRESS LIKE A VOLCANO DAY” is the theme for our Natural Disasters curriculum next week. Hmmm.. Let’s be creative! Also, because we need to cool those volcanoes on a 90 degree hot day, we also will enjoy a WATER DAY! Please bring sunscreen, a swimsuit, and towel for your child next Wednesday. Questions? Please ask your child’s teacher. Thanks!
IX. Menu for the Week of July 5th:
7/5 Monday CLOSED – JULY 4TH HOLIDAY
7/6 Tuesday Beef Taquitos, Refried Beans, and Applesauce
7/7 Wednesday Corn Chowder, Saltines, and Peaches
7/8 Thursday Chef Salad, Rolls, and Mandarin Oranges
7/9 Lemon Chicken (Jean Road)/Fried Chicken (Meridian), Baked Beans, Bread & Butter, and Fruit Salad
Have a marvelous three day weekend!
Warmest Regards,
Susan Stober
The Children’s Hour Academy
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