Footsteps@Nesbit - February 2020 Newsletter

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DATES & LOCATIONS
6:00PM-11:00PM
Friday, Feb 14 - Nesbit

Friday, Feb 14 - Shores
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Friday, Feb 28 - Cipriani
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SAVE $10/DAY
​ENROLL BY FEB 14
7:00AM - 6:15PM
Activities Include
Art & Crafts, Sports, Games & Quiet Time
2 Snacks - AM & PM
Wheels Area
1 Field Trip Day​
RSVP BY
FEB 21
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Dinner starts at 6PM
Suggested Donation
$5 per person

Show starts at 7PM
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WHAT'S HAPPENING!

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​Site Council Meeting
Thursday, February 13
​5:30PM - 6:30PM
  • NESBIT NEWS
  • NESBIT EVENTS
  • STAFF UPDATES
  • WISH LIST
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CURRICULUM THEME
"Color Explosion"

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The children will learn about all the colors in the rainbow. The art and science projects will all use the color theme. The children will also tie-dye their own shirts at the end of the month. We will also have a site party on Valentine’s Day. The children will also learn about why February is Black History Month. February is filled with lots of fun things for the children to learn and do!

KIDS CLUBS OFFERED 
• Tennis
• Dodgeball
• Football
• Canvas Art
• Cooking
• Outside Activities
CLASSROOM NEWS
TK/Kinder
• They are practicing for the Mandarin Show.
• They are doing many fun art projects with teacher Sabrina.
• They are reading for the read-a-thon. 
1st/2nd
• They are doing running club.
• They are having reading for the read—a-thon. 
• They are having fun doing a lot of exercise.
• They are doing a lot of dancing and movement.
2nd/3rd
• They are reading for the read-a-thon. 
• They are practicing the proper way to resolve conflict.
• They are enjoying a lot of group games.
• They are doing a lot of art projects with Teacher Brittney.
4th-8th
• They are reading for the read-a-thon.
• They are learning a lot of new board games.
• They are learning to use the button maker and enjoying it.
• They are doing a lot of outside activities.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Nesbit Valentines Party- Friday, February 14, 2020! The time is 3:30PM to 4:30PM. The children will have crafts, music, and a special snack.

Black History Month Talk by Josiah! February 24, 2020! The talk will take place I the main daycare. The time is 4:00PM to 4:30PM.
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SPECIAL WEDNESDAY THEMES
Wed. 2/5- Friendship Bracelets
Wed. 2/12- Valentine’s Cards
Wed. 2/25- Tie-Dye Shirt
​HOSTING FOOTSTEPS BOARD MEETING
● 2/25 - Board Meeting @ Barrett

​NEW STAFF MEMBER
Welcome to Soona! She is an Assistant Teacher who has joined the second/third grade room. She is very energetic and fun.
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Soona, Assistant Teacher
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Candace, Teacher & Yoga Specialist
STAFF CHANGES
  • Candace who has been working at our Puma Cubs preschool will take over for Georgia as the part-time Yoga Specialist on Fridays. She will be start on Friday, Feb 7. Candace's schedule will be 2:00PM-5:00PM. We are excited for Candace in her new position at Footsteps.   ​

​STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Teacher Jesus has been teaching the H.I.T.S. tennis program. The children really enjoy the different drills and games. He is also teaching good sportsmanship.
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Jesus, Head Teacher
WISH LIST
● STEAM Blocks - Legos, Duplos, Magnet Blocks
● Sharpies & Markers
● Scratch Paper
● Pencils & Erasers