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FOOTSTEPS@CIPRIANI NEWSLETTER
WHAT'S HAPPENING!
CURRICULUM THEME
"FRIENDSHIP"
This month, the teachers are focusing on activities that encourage the children to be Friendly and Kind to each other.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
KIDS CLUBS
On Wednesdays, the children will participate in a club that meets Wednesdays throughout November.
November Clubs:
• Cooperative Musical Chairs
• Baseball Cards
• Space Race
• Craft Stick People Role-play
• Children’s Books About Friendship
• Friendship Bracelets and Drinking Straw Bracelets
• The Compliment Game
• What Makes a Good Friend?
• Comfort Food and Cooking Together
• True Facts About Friendship: What Scientists Have To Say….
• Zoom
• Humpty Dumpty - Science Games with Eggs
HOMEWORK CLUB
Here is a snapshot of our homework time.
• The Homework Rooms are 18 and 19.
• Homework Teachers are Patricia and Nisha.
• Homework begins 4:00PM and ends at 5:00PM
• All children who have a Homework Contract are expected to sign in whether they have homework or not. This is to establish a regular routine, communication and homework responsibility.
• Homework is a quiet environment.
• There is a homework box for child who may need a pencil or supplies.
• Should a child leave their homework in the center, it will be put in the homework box if found.
"FRIENDSHIP"
This month, the teachers are focusing on activities that encourage the children to be Friendly and Kind to each other.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Ways to invite others to play
- Ways to join a group of children while a game is in progress
- Ways to share and take turns
KIDS CLUBS
On Wednesdays, the children will participate in a club that meets Wednesdays throughout November.
November Clubs:
• Cooperative Musical Chairs
• Baseball Cards
• Space Race
• Craft Stick People Role-play
• Children’s Books About Friendship
• Friendship Bracelets and Drinking Straw Bracelets
• The Compliment Game
• What Makes a Good Friend?
• Comfort Food and Cooking Together
• True Facts About Friendship: What Scientists Have To Say….
• Zoom
• Humpty Dumpty - Science Games with Eggs
HOMEWORK CLUB
Here is a snapshot of our homework time.
• The Homework Rooms are 18 and 19.
• Homework Teachers are Patricia and Nisha.
• Homework begins 4:00PM and ends at 5:00PM
• All children who have a Homework Contract are expected to sign in whether they have homework or not. This is to establish a regular routine, communication and homework responsibility.
• Homework is a quiet environment.
• There is a homework box for child who may need a pencil or supplies.
• Should a child leave their homework in the center, it will be put in the homework box if found.
TEACHER LUNCHEON
On Wednesday, Sept 11, Footsteps@Cipriani with the 5th grade hosted a teachers luncheon to show our appreciation to the Cipriani Elementary School faculty and staff. The Fifth Graders shared how long they have been enrolled in our Footsteps programs and what they like about Footsteps@Cipriani.
On Wednesday, Sept 11, Footsteps@Cipriani with the 5th grade hosted a teachers luncheon to show our appreciation to the Cipriani Elementary School faculty and staff. The Fifth Graders shared how long they have been enrolled in our Footsteps programs and what they like about Footsteps@Cipriani.
GARDEN CLEAN UP DAY
Last month, Footsteps@Cipriani hosted garden clean up with Disneyland tickets as a raffle prize for the volunteers who participated. As you can see from the pictures below, it was a very successful event!
Footsteps Admin Office recently wrote a grant with the support of the PTA and Cipriani School for a teaching garden, which would include curriculum for nutritional education and environmental stewardship. The school will partner with Footsteps in the creation and maintenance of the Teaching Garden. We are all hopeful of receiving this financial award from the Teaching Gardens Network.
We are currently implementing a garden curriculum for each grade level. Children have been busy recharging the raised beds with soil, mulching paths and planting radishes. This week we ordered earthworms and handed out winter seeds including squash, red cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli. Each grade level has a garden plot to plant.
Last month, Footsteps@Cipriani hosted garden clean up with Disneyland tickets as a raffle prize for the volunteers who participated. As you can see from the pictures below, it was a very successful event!
Footsteps Admin Office recently wrote a grant with the support of the PTA and Cipriani School for a teaching garden, which would include curriculum for nutritional education and environmental stewardship. The school will partner with Footsteps in the creation and maintenance of the Teaching Garden. We are all hopeful of receiving this financial award from the Teaching Gardens Network.
We are currently implementing a garden curriculum for each grade level. Children have been busy recharging the raised beds with soil, mulching paths and planting radishes. This week we ordered earthworms and handed out winter seeds including squash, red cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli. Each grade level has a garden plot to plant.
5TH GRADE FIELD TRIP
Rockin' Jump in San Carlos
Thursday, November 21 - 3:30PM-5:00PM
All interested 5th graders must turn in a completed permission slip and sign the online waiver (within the last 6 months)
THANKSGIVING FEAST
Tuesday, November 26 - 3:30PM
The children attending on Tuesday afternoon will enjoy a Thanksgiving Feast for afternoon snack
FOOTSTEPS INTERACT CLUB (5TH-8TH GRADE)
Organizing a Toy Drive for the CALTRAIN Holiday Train 2019
We are asking for donations of New unwrapped toys and books for infant-teenagers to be donated by Wed, Dec 4. The Interact Club members will go the Holiday Train celebration on Sunday, Dec 8 at the Downtown San Mateo train station.
Rockin' Jump in San Carlos
Thursday, November 21 - 3:30PM-5:00PM
All interested 5th graders must turn in a completed permission slip and sign the online waiver (within the last 6 months)
THANKSGIVING FEAST
Tuesday, November 26 - 3:30PM
The children attending on Tuesday afternoon will enjoy a Thanksgiving Feast for afternoon snack
FOOTSTEPS INTERACT CLUB (5TH-8TH GRADE)
Organizing a Toy Drive for the CALTRAIN Holiday Train 2019
We are asking for donations of New unwrapped toys and books for infant-teenagers to be donated by Wed, Dec 4. The Interact Club members will go the Holiday Train celebration on Sunday, Dec 8 at the Downtown San Mateo train station.
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NEW STAFF MEMBER
Nancy, Assistant Teacher, has joined Footsteps Child Care. She will work with the kindergarten with Pat and Brandy and the Cipriani Preschool part day program. Please help us welcome her to the Cipriani community. |
Nancy
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STAFF ACHIEVEMENT
Four Footsteps Directors participated in a 3-day Trainer of the Trainer event. The group will work towards becoming certified CalSAC Trainers, part of state-wide group of trainers, funded through the California Department of Education.
Footsteps is part of a Mental Health Wellness Collaborative, funded by the Sand Hill Foundation, and led by the California School Age Consortium (CalSAC). The group will train out of school time staff throughout California with a focus on the Mental Health Wellness of children and youth.
Four Footsteps Directors participated in a 3-day Trainer of the Trainer event. The group will work towards becoming certified CalSAC Trainers, part of state-wide group of trainers, funded through the California Department of Education.
Footsteps is part of a Mental Health Wellness Collaborative, funded by the Sand Hill Foundation, and led by the California School Age Consortium (CalSAC). The group will train out of school time staff throughout California with a focus on the Mental Health Wellness of children and youth.
Chris (Cipriani), Debbie (Shores), JR (Ralston) & Steve (Barrett)
SITE COUNCIL NEWS
The Site Council is recruiting volunteers for this school year. Please email Mitch with your questions about Site Council or that you are interested in serving on the Site Council, volunteer in the garden, or become the plasma car mechanic. If you have any questions about our volunteer positions and time commitment and general support for the program, again, speak or email Mitch, Pat or Chris.
The Site Council is recruiting volunteers for this school year. Please email Mitch with your questions about Site Council or that you are interested in serving on the Site Council, volunteer in the garden, or become the plasma car mechanic. If you have any questions about our volunteer positions and time commitment and general support for the program, again, speak or email Mitch, Pat or Chris.
- Site Council Member: One meeting a month for an hour. Starts at 5:30. Day and date still being determined.
- Garden volunteer is determined by your schedule and availability. Helps children and staff to maintain garden…weeding and watering etc.
- Plasma Car Mechanic: Repair children’s toy Plasma Cars. This can be done at your convenience and at home. Footsteps buys all parts for the repairs.
REMINDERS
- Please send a nutritious lunch for your child.
- No candy, sweets or soda.
- Please send a reusable water bottle labeled with your child's name.
- Children must be signed in and out daily by their parent, guardian, or authorized adult, using our electronic sign in and out fingerscan system.
- If your child is to be absent, please call or email the Site Director to let the site staff know.
WISHLIST
- Sand Toys (Buckets, Shovels, Sifting Mills, etc.)
- Large Construction Trucks for Courtyard