From the desk of the principal: Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year. We are off to such a great start, the children are getting settled into their new classrooms, making friends and enjoying all the fun activities the teachers have for them. I love to walk up and down the hallway listening to all the children enjoying their experience here at Merryhill. We have some amazing activities and events planned for this school year, so keep an eye out for flyers, door postings, and tadpole messages so you don’t miss out. We are starting the school year off with our annual Patriotic Celebration and Soda Explosion on July 3rd, we also this month will be having an Art Exhibit on July 14th.
As you all know it is important to teach the children about giving back to the community and this month we are teaming up with Kids Helping Kids and the La Familia Community Center, by collecting school supplies and backpacks for at-risk youth and families of diverse backgrounds. We will have two special bins in the lobby beginning July 17th, so you can drop off your donations. We appreciate your support in helping us give back to the community.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the administration at (916) 285-8656 or you can email us at 1041adminteam@nlcinc.com.
Thank you and have a great month!
Robin Kemmer
Principal
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP:
Patriotic Celebration July 3rd
Independence Day July 4th
SCHOOL CLOSED July 4th
Water Play Day July 5th
Frida Khalo’s Birthday July 6th
Art Exhibit July 14th
Kids Helping Kids Begins July 17th
Water Play Day July 20th
Natomas Library Visit July 21st
Amelia Earhart’s Birthday July 25th
NEWS FROM OUR EDUCATIONAL TEAM:
Math on the Move: Vacation Activities to Sharpen Early Math Skills
Summer is a wonderful time for children to discover the hidden mathematical wonders that surround them. In our classrooms, teachers aid in cultivating math skills by incorporating them into daily routines and engaging activities. They encourage students to observe and discuss patterns found on the playground, graph their favorite vacation spots, and participate in math scavenger hunts.
This summer, as you embark on vacations or road trips, you can continue supporting your child’s math skills by turning these experiences into fun and educational opportunities. Below are some ideas. Get ready to go on a mathematical adventure together!
Infants (0-1 year)
Engage your baby in an activity that combines sensory exploration and counting. While at the beach, encourage them to feel the texture of the sand by saying, “Let’s feel the sand. It’s so soft and grainy.” Incorporate counting by finding seashells. Count them aloud by saying, “Let’s see how many seashells we found. One, two, three!”
Toddlers (1-2 years)
Roll or throw a ball back and forth with your toddler. Count each time the ball leaves their hands. Begin with counting from one to three, and gradually increase the count as your child becomes more comfortable. Encourage them to actively say the numbers aloud as they catch and throw the ball.
Beginners (2-3 years)
Play a game of “I Spy” on your next road trip to help your child observe patterns and practice their observation skills. Encourage them to point out objects found during the drive. For example, ask them to find a red and black car, a tall green tree, and a yellow sign.
Intermediates (3-4 years)
Take your child on a nature walk to collect materials such as leaves, sticks, and rocks. Encourage your child to sort the materials into different categories and then count each item in each category. Record the findings in a bar graph to determine which material was the most and least collected.
Pre-K/Pre-K 2 (4-5 years)
While shopping for your vacation essentials, give your child coupons and ask them to help you find the pictured items in the store. It’s a fun scavenger hunt, as well as a great opportunity for you to talk about money. Say the price of the items as you place them into your cart, for example, “Goggles are usually $10 each, but we save $2 by using a coupon.”
JULY NEWS
From the desk of the principal: Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year. We are off to such a great start, the children are getting settled into their new classrooms, making friends and enjoying all the fun activities the teachers have for them. I love to walk up and down the hallway listening to all the children enjoying their experience here at Merryhill. We have some amazing activities and events planned for this school year, so keep an eye out for flyers, door postings, and tadpole messages so you don’t miss out. We are starting the school year off with our annual Patriotic Celebration and Soda Explosion on July 3rd, we also this month will be having an Art Exhibit on July 14th.
As you all know it is important to teach the children about giving back to the community and this month we are teaming up with Kids Helping Kids and the La Familia Community Center, by collecting school supplies and backpacks for at-risk youth and families of diverse backgrounds. We will have two special bins in the lobby beginning July 17th, so you can drop off your donations. We appreciate your support in helping us give back to the community.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the administration at (916) 285-8656 or you can email us at 1041adminteam@nlcinc.com.
Thank you and have a great month!
Robin Kemmer
Principal
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP:
Patriotic Celebration July 3rd
Independence Day July 4th
SCHOOL CLOSED July 4th
Water Play Day July 5th
Frida Khalo’s Birthday July 6th
Art Exhibit July 14th
Kids Helping Kids Begins July 17th
Water Play Day July 20th
Natomas Library Visit July 21st
Amelia Earhart’s Birthday July 25th
NEWS FROM OUR EDUCATIONAL TEAM:
Math on the Move: Vacation Activities to Sharpen Early Math Skills
Summer is a wonderful time for children to discover the hidden mathematical wonders that surround them. In our classrooms, teachers aid in cultivating math skills by incorporating them into daily routines and engaging activities. They encourage students to observe and discuss patterns found on the playground, graph their favorite vacation spots, and participate in math scavenger hunts.
This summer, as you embark on vacations or road trips, you can continue supporting your child’s math skills by turning these experiences into fun and educational opportunities. Below are some ideas. Get ready to go on a mathematical adventure together!
Infants (0-1 year)
Engage your baby in an activity that combines sensory exploration and counting. While at the beach, encourage them to feel the texture of the sand by saying, “Let’s feel the sand. It’s so soft and grainy.” Incorporate counting by finding seashells. Count them aloud by saying, “Let’s see how many seashells we found. One, two, three!”
Toddlers (1-2 years)
Roll or throw a ball back and forth with your toddler. Count each time the ball leaves their hands. Begin with counting from one to three, and gradually increase the count as your child becomes more comfortable. Encourage them to actively say the numbers aloud as they catch and throw the ball.
Beginners (2-3 years)
Play a game of “I Spy” on your next road trip to help your child observe patterns and practice their observation skills. Encourage them to point out objects found during the drive. For example, ask them to find a red and black car, a tall green tree, and a yellow sign.
Intermediates (3-4 years)
Take your child on a nature walk to collect materials such as leaves, sticks, and rocks. Encourage your child to sort the materials into different categories and then count each item in each category. Record the findings in a bar graph to determine which material was the most and least collected.
Pre-K/Pre-K 2 (4-5 years)
While shopping for your vacation essentials, give your child coupons and ask them to help you find the pictured items in the store. It’s a fun scavenger hunt, as well as a great opportunity for you to talk about money. Say the price of the items as you place them into your cart, for example, “Goggles are usually $10 each, but we save $2 by using a coupon.”