Pink-E-Pie’s Play Palace, Inc. February 2016 February Holidays Ground Hog Day-2 nd National Wear Red Day-5 th Valentines Day-14 th Presidents Day-15 th February Birthdays February Birthdays There are no center birthdays for February However, here are some cartoon characters our kids may know celebrating birthdays this month: Boo (Monsters Inc.) – 2/10 Superman – 2/19 Pebbles Flintstone – 2/22 Elastigirl (The Incredibles) – 2/23 Infant News By: Ms. Nikki Happy February! Heart Day will be here before you know it and I hope everyone has a happy, healthy heart to start the new year with. Our babies continue to grow, Elijah, Kalum, and Liam are starting to count and say a hand full of words. That has everyone very excited!! We will continue to sing our ABC’s and count daily because they love it and are learning very fast! We will have special things planned around Valentine’s Day, so look forward to lovely gifts from your beautiful little ones! What’s Happening? F F ebruary is the month of LOVE! Your child’s class will be having a Valentines Party on Friday, February 12 th. Friday, February 5 th we will be sending home a class list for those of you who want to do valentines for you child’s class. We will also have a sign up sheet for snacks and party items needed for our Valentine’s Party. The sign up sheet will be located next to the sign in/out computer. W W ith the new year here we will be putting new emergency cards in your child’s mailbox. Please be sure to fill them out and return them to the office as soon as possible. P P lease be sure that when your child comes home with a daily sheet that you check for items they may need. Such as extra clothes, diapers, pull-up’s and wipes. Also, please check your child's cubbies and hooks for soiled items that need to go home. January News Letter We apologize for not getting our January news letter out this year. We have been welcoming new staff members and new children to Pink- E-Pie’s and our schedules got too busy! February Friday’s Hat Day – 2/5 Red Day – 2/12 PJ Day – 2/19 Crazy Sock/Slipper Day – 2/26

Preschool News By: Mrs. Sandy & Mrs. Brandee This month we will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with a card exchange and a party. Please check file folders for a list of children's names! Also, we will be learning about air & wind, color & light, and magnets. We have been working on spelling and writing our names as well. Please check your child's cubbies and bring extra clothes, pull- ups, etc. as needed. Thank you, Mrs. Sandy & Mrs. Brandee Notes from Robin MOST IMPORTANT – MOST IMPORTANT – We are in need of extra clothes at the center! Our need is for 2T-5T for both boys and girls. We often have children that need to change into clean clothes and we have none available, so if you have anything extra that you could donate it would be much appreciated!! Also please remember to have a spare set of clothes for your child in their cubby. P P lease remember to clock your child in and out everyday. This helps us keep track for billing and food servicing purposes. P P lease report any changes to addresses and or phone numbers for home, cell and work. Fun Game: How many candy hearts can you and your little one find on this newsletter? Pink-E-Pie’s Play Palace, Inc. February 2016 Play Palace, Inc. February Ways to Make Your Little One Feel Special 1. Ask caring questions each day: How was your Day? Did you take a good nap? 2. Tell your child you love him at least once a day. 3. Wear whatever "jewels" your child makes or buys for you. Display his artwork; use his clay vases and bowls. 4. Get excited when your child tells you about his day or latest accomplishment. Nodding your head is not enough. 5. Request a "kid fix" (a hefty hug and kiss) whenever you feel the need, and let your child know it makes you feel better. 6. If you're out for the evening, call in a goodnight kiss and promise an in-person one as soon as you return. 7. Sing while she plays; play while she sings or dances. Duets are very supportive, often memorable, and usually hilarious. 8. Use the mail to surprise your child with a comic book, funny card or fancy pencil. 9. Ask your child what was the best and worst part of his day -- every day. 10.Put a note in her lunch box that says, "I love you." 11. Keep a chair next to your desk so your child can visit or chat. 12. Ask about your child's friends regularly. 13. Prepare the grocery list together, and ask your child for dinner suggestions. 14. Compliment your child and let her overhear you complimenting her to someone else -- a relative, friend or neighbor. 15. Do something ridiculous: Chase your child through the house or start a pillow fight. Toddler News By: Ms. Sarah & Ms. Jami Hope you are all enjoying a fabulous February! This month toddlers are beginning the ‘I’m Growing’ section of our curriculum. We will be learning about how we grow, our body parts and what there are for. We will be doing a class growth chart to see how big we are. In a month or so when we finish the ‘I’m Growing’ curriculum we will measure ourselves again to see just how much we have grown in a short time! The week of Valentine’s Day our class will be doing lots of Valentine’s crafts. Please look out for those on Friday, February 12 th !