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January Newsletter
Important Dates:
South Pointe
Closed:
February 18
April 19
March 25 (First day of
Spring Break for
Custodial holiday)
May 20
In-service: Centre Open
February 1
K.I.D.S Inc. South Pointe: 61 5 Kirkbridge Drive
Phone— 204-275-3350
Supervisors email: [email protected]
K.I.D.S. Inc. Montrose: 691 Montrose St. Phone—204-488-8948 Fax- 204-489-2853 Supervisors email: [email protected] Important Dates:
Montrose
Closed:
February 18
March 25 (First day of
Spring Break for
Custodial holiday)
April 19
May 20
In-service: Centre open
February 1st
K.I.D.S. Inc. Sir William Osler: 1600 Grant Avenue
Phone— 204-488-7621
Supervisors email: [email protected]
Important Dates:
Sir William Osler Closed: February 18
March 25 (First day of
Spring Break for
Custodial holiday)
April 19
May 20
In-service: Centre open
February 1st
Director: Karen Ohlson- [email protected] Assistant Director: Sharon Lee: [email protected] Check out our website: www.kidsincorporated.ca
Next Due Date for Bills:
January 14th 2019
Happy Anniversary at
South Pointe!
Chhaya—2 years
Rupinder—2 years
Amy M.—2 years
Anjana—2 years
Cherini—1 year
Happy Anniversary at Montrose!
Kendall—2 years
Cassandra—2 years
Happy Anniversary Karen!
29 Years!
On behalf of our South Pointe, Montrose, and Sir William Osler
locations, Thank you to all the families for bringing in the
wonderful cards and treats for the educators! We appreciated all
the food and donations on behalf of our child care centres.
January Newsletter
From Karen’s Desk We all need the ability to go to school rested and ready to learn. At K.I.D.S. Inc. we believe
that if we all act in a way that is consistent with our K.I.D.S. Inc. code of conduct, our days
will be smooth and happy.
Our Code of conduct is quite lengthy but in short it reads:
Be respectful.
Be responsible.
Be safe.
Be cooperative and
Be supportive of learning.
These indicators for action are for all people within our buildings. This includes parents,
educators, children, vendors, everyone.
It is important to begin the year with a renewed sense of this code of conduct for 2019!
This year marks a thirty year anniversary for K.I.D.S. Inc. as an organization. We
were incorporated in 1989 by a small group of parents who needed care for their younger
children attending Montrose School back in the day. We have now grown into three
locations with 358 spaces for children 12 weeks to 12 years and 67 employees. Check our
newsletter for more information on our centre and our celebration planned for this June!
Sincerely,
Karen Ohlson
Executive Director
K.I.D.S. Inc.
Respect – Relationships – Creativity – Learning - Belonging
January Newsletter
Hi Mama is For Sharing and Collaborating You are sitting at your desk and your phone pings; you have a notification that K.I.D.S. Inc. has posted a note to your child’s Hi Mama page. You are excited to see what your child has been experiencing with her peers and the educators. You open the message and are greeted with pictures of your child extremely focused on a finger-painting activity, or learning a new gym game, or sharing a snack with a group of friends. You can’t help but smile and have a sense of comfort knowing your child is enjoying her experiences at K.I.D.S. Inc. As you scroll through the pictures you see a note written by one of the educators describing the experience that was captured in the photos. This text provides more in-depth information about the learning that was happening. But what should you do now? These notes might stir memories of experiences you have had with your child. You might feel amazed by the skills that your child is expressing. You possibly have a sense of pride because your child was helping a younger peer. What ever thought, memory, or feeling is generated from the message sent to you through Hi Mama, please share it with the educators. Just in the same way you are excited by messages about your child, the educators are equally thrilled to get notes back from you. Your contribution provides the educators with ideas on how to expand the learning. It lets them know that they really are connecting with your child and thus connecting with you. It is through this mutual collaboration that parents and educators generate richer and more authentic learning experiences for all children at K.I.D.S. Inc. Here are some examples of responses that have been shared by some of the K.I.D.S. Inc. parents. (permission given for publication).
“I am so glad that Hudson enjoys mentoring younger students. It makes my heart soar!” M. Fernie, Nov 13, 2018.
“Nice activity, thank you Julia and Brenda for understanding Gione did it in a different way.” M. Ostonal, Oct 12, 2018.
“Thank you so much for taking care of Andy and helping him feel better whenever he
needs. You are amazing educators .” D.Li, Dec. 19, 2018.
Brenda Still ECE 111
January Newsletter
South Pointe News
South Pointe Infant News
This month the children in the infant program have been focused on movement!
The children in the Oak Room have been learning some new dance moves to songs
such as “The Chicken Dance”, “Wheels on the Bus”, “Baby Shark”, etc. The children also
enjoyed fun winter arts and craft activities.
In the Maple Room the children have been busy climbing on big blocks and jumping
from there onto the big mat.
The children in the Willow Room have been exploring sensory activities. The
educators brought snow in a big bucket and added food coloring. Different animals and
dinosaurs were hidden under the snow and the children dug in the snow to look for them.
All the children also enjoyed their outdoor play time with sled rides, climbing and
movement activities in the snow.
Reminders: Don’t forget to ensure that your child has adequate clothing, diapers, wipes,
cream etc.
Dipti Bhatt
Infant Supervisor
Happy New Year and Welcome to 2019!
December was a busy month for us at Sir William Osler, as I am sure it was for everyone! During December the Nursery and Kindergarten children were observed singing and reciting their winter concert songs and actions; they sure had a lot of fun with the songs. The school agers continue to be interested in slime, baking and playing gym games.
Thank you to South Pointe and Montrose for hosting a few of our children and educators over the break, fun was had by all.
January 18, 2019 will be an in-service, we will be open regular hours.
Robyn Liddle ECEll
Sir William Osler Site Manager
Sir William Osler News
January Newsletter
South Pointe News
South Pointe Preschool News
Preschool had a lovely time over the winter break! We had lower number of preschool children in attendance, which allowed there to be flexibility for the children to visit and explore other rooms and groups that they do not normally experience daily. The children loved the enhanced lower ratio and one on one time with the educators, along with having the ability to strengthen and grow relationships with other children from all three of the rooms. Preschool also had the exciting opportunity to explore and play in the school gym. They were pleased to have the ability to run and play in a large open space, and truly enjoyed the wonderful gross motor experiences the educators had planned to challenge and strengthen the children’s physical development. We are currently looking for donations of loose part items:
Loose parts are open-ended materials that can be moved, carried, combined, lined up, and taken apart and assembled together in multiple ways.
Some examples of loose parts are: empty containers, paper towel rolls (cardboard tubes), boxes, buttons, sticks, rocks, corks, ribbon, fabric, germs, wooden pegs, contender lids, etc.
If you have any of these loose part items listed above, please bring them to the office.
Kate Willcox ECE ll
Preschool Supervisor
South Pointe School Age News
Both the Poplar and Cottonwood school age children have been experiencing the wonder of the
great outdoors in winter time in the mornings as well as afterschool.
New games for the winter, communicating how to win and lose with dignity and grace during
team games, as well as individual games have been a focus for the children and will continue for their
growth and development socially as well as physically.
The Tamarack children have been together learning all about self awareness, self image and
how to respect others’ personal space through planned experiences from the educators in their room.
Take a look around the room to see some of the experiences they have been participating and
exploring.
Please check out the amazing WALL OF POSTITIVITY created by children in our school age
program located on the school age bulletin board in the school age hallway. So very many kids’
thoughts on each other. It will make your heart smile.
Francine Margolese
South Pointe Site Manager
January Newsletter
Montrose Site News
Montrose Preschool and School Age News
December was a whirlwind month, but it also showed how much of a community
and inclusive environment we belong to. Older children practiced and rehearsed for the
school musical, and some of our preschool children were invited to watch it. The school
also hosted several sing-a longs that we were invited to participate in. Children from
grade 6 down to our 2 year olds sang with enthusiasm to the familiar songs.
There were activities planned for baking, crafts, and getting out for walks, parks,
and other outdoor activities.
During the winter break, preschool and school age children had many
opportunities to form new friendships and gain new experiences. When older children
returned to the preschool room to help out, they often remarked about some of their
fondest memories when they were in preschool. Returning to preschool also helped older
children develop their empathy and leadership skills. It was heartwarming to watch a
child who was read to years ago, now sitting with a group of children reading one of their
favourite stories to them.
There were many opportunities for preschoolers and school agers to participate
together in the gym as well. Milla and Alex set up gym games one day for the
preschoolers and invited them over. They taught them the rules, and led the whole
activity. Learning these familiar school age games is particularly important for the
Kindergarten children who will be moving into the school age program. It was also a new
experience for our younger pre-nursery children who do not have a lot of access to the
gym throughout the year.
Our educator, Andrew set up an elaborate “Ninja Warrior” obstacle course. All
children cheered for the child running the race which must have helped teach
perseverance and gain self –esteem. Educators worked with each other so someone was
guiding the preschoolers, assisting the “racer”, or taking photos for documentation. It
was a wonderful collaborative moment.
Jean Chorney ECE lll
Preschool Supervisor