Wishlists!

With the start of the school year, the classroom teachers have many exciting and fun projects planned for all students. These projects will expand each child's learning and creativity, and parents can help make these projects even better! Teachers have posted wishlists for their classrooms of items that will enhance their lessons and activities this year. Feel free to donate any items listed, but please do not feel obligated!

Twos Room- Ms. Tracey

• Glue sticks
• Glue bottles
• Moon sand
• Play Doh
• Crayola markers
• Cray0la "fat" crayons
• Wooden puzzles
• Gently used board books
• Gently used toys and dress-up clothes
• Construction paper
• Finger paint
• Stickers

Threes Room- Ms. Tiffany

• Crayola jumbo crayons
• Crayola washable markers
• Glue sticks
• Glue bottles
• Lysol
• Clorox wipes
• Baby wipes
• Velcro dots
• Tissue paper
• Contact paper
• Construction paper

Pre-K- Ms. Dana

• Crayola jumbo crayons
• Crayola jumbo markers
• Glue sticks
• Bottle glue
• Lysol
• Clorox wipes
• Stickers
• Envelopes
• Writing supplies (for use in writing center)
• Clothes pins
• Old men's long sleeve dress shirts (to use while painting)
• Old newspaper

Another Autumn Begins!

It's hard to believe that summer is over- it definitely flew by for everyone here at Oakhurst CDC! School is back in session for the older kids, kindergarten has started for our former Pre-K students, and the younger children at the center are moving up to their new classes as well. It's a big time of transition for everyone, which can be especially hard on younger ones, so be prepared for some tears or hesitation on occasion! Just remember our little saying- "Even if your child is tearful, keep the good-bye short and cheerful!" Most children calm down within minutes of being dropped off!

As the school year starts, here are a few reminders for parents from the staff at Oakhurst:

• All classes are now meeting in Ms. Tiffany's room in the mornings for drop-off. This is the first door on your left upstairs.
• Kanawha County Pre-K will begin Wednesday, August 25th at 8:30 a.m. KCS Pre-K will run from 8:30 to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Daycare will be available before Pre-K, after Pre-K, and on Fridays for those families who have registered. Please remember that on Kanawha County Pre-K days, tardies will be counted on your child's permanent record and that each child is allowed a certain number of excused absences per year. Ms. Dana can offer parents more information on the attendance policy as well.
• All schoolers who ride the van for morning drop off must be here no later than 7:05 a.m. This allows us time to drop children off at three schools in plenty of time. If a child arrives later than 7:05 a.m., his or her parents will be responsible for transporting their child to school.

Also, congratulations to Mrs. Haley- she was married this weekend! :)

August Odds-N-Ends

• Thank you to all the parents and community members who supported the schoolers' lemonade stand, bake sale, and hot dog sale! The schoolers had a great time participating in these activities and learned a lot! The money raised will go towards the schoolers' end-of-year carnival.
• If your child will be attending elementary school next year and will need transportation to or from their school, please be sure that you have signed up on the sheets available in the schoolers and pre-k rooms. This will allow us to have an accurate count for the buses for the coming school year. Oakhurst offers transportation to Montrose, Richmond, and Bridgeview schools in the morning and transporation from Montrose, Richmond, Kenna, and Bridgeview schools in the afternoon.
• Please be sure to visit your child's calendar page on our website (http://www.oakhurstkids.com) to see upcoming events for your child's class. Our summer schedules are winding down, but several classes have special events or parties coming up.