from Juli:
Here are a few answers to questions I thought might be helpful:
What dates do we begin & end?
The 2nd semester begins Jan. 9th and we go through April 24th, skipping April 3rd (a total of 15 weeks). We meet Fridays from 12:30-3:00 at Lighthouse Baptist Church
Is it a big deal if we miss classes? How structured will be this be as far as continuing things from week to week?
I
know that especially in the winter months there are always
unpredictable things that come up. If you have to miss then it's just
the way it is :-) For the sake of the class it is helpful if everyone
attempts to attend regularly. Classes/activities will stand alone.
However it is always fun to build on previous weeks and revisit what has
been learned. It is also extremely helpful to the teachers when
possible to be informed if your child will not be coming.
How will parents be involved? rotation duties?
Parents
are welcome to stay and help anytime. Some of you have mentioned you
would be available to help. This is great! Especially during learning
center times - having an adult sitting at the centers will help each
area run smoother :-) If you would like to stay and help then please do
so. You can help whenever you are available!
My
only request is that you do not stay and chat with other moms in the
room we are trying to have class in :-) This is very distracting for
teacher and kids. If you stay to help then please, help: play with the
kids, pass out supplies, encourage kids to listen to instructions, set
an example ;-)
It
is however not required to stay. I know how nice it can be to have a
few hours with out children to go get something done! So don't feel
guilty if you want to just drop and run ;-) Or perhaps you are or want
to teach in KWEST or TWIST - now you can! They are always needing extra
help with the older kids classes too. You don't have to have a student
in the older groups to teach!
Is there a cost?
Just
the same cost to be part of TWIST or KWEST. It's one set fee for the
whole family regardless of what group you are part of and this helps us
pay for the heat and such.
as
far as for BB specifically...No not at this point...I think we should
be able to gather everything we need from donations. The only thing I
may need to do is make copies and I am not sure how much that will cost
me yet.
Some ideas for supplies/donations that I am looking for:
things
like learning games, flash cards, puzzles, play dough, measuring cups
and spoons, PreK sewing type activities, yarn, scissors, glue, scrap
paper, water paint, paint brushes... also need some containers with lids
to store the activities :-) If I need to I thought I would just go pick
up the Tupperware shoebox containers from the dollar store.
I
was basically hoping everyone could just take a look at what they
already have at home and collect up one or two fun activities that they
don't use to share with us. Items that are not consumed can be returned
to you at the end of the semester (LABEL WITH YOUR NAME!) or if you
would like we will keep them for the BB groups future use.
If you can bring what you have to Malachi's Family Café during our open hours before Jan. 9th that would be helpful for me to get it all organized...otherwise you can bring stuff to class in January.
I hope this helps answer your questions.
Blessings,
Juli
