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Dear XDC Families,

This week in XDC our theme was “snow.” Students in XDC worked on snow themed projects and activities. Some of the students’ favorite projects this week were; creating snowflake pictures with paint-stamps, snowflake ornaments, playing with “snow” in the sensory table and making “snowball shooters.” Next week our theme is “Christmas.”

A reminder to parents:

• Friday, December 18^th, 2015 there is a noon school dismissal. XDC is open.

• Monday, December 21^st, 2015 through Friday, January 1^st, 2016 there is no school.

• Monday, December 21^st, 2015 there is no school. XDC is open.
• Tuesday, December 22^nd, 2015 there is no school. XDC is open.
• Wednesday, December 23^rd, 2015 there is no school. XDC is open.

• Thursday, December 24^th, 2015 there is no school. XDC is closed.

• Friday, December 25^th, 2015 there is no school. XDC is closed.

• Monday, December 28^th, 2015 there is no school. XDC is closed.

• Tuesday, December 29^th, 2015 there is no school. XDC is open.

• Wednesday, December 30^th, there is no school. XDC is open.

• Thursday, December 31^st, 2015 there is no school. XDC is closed.

• Friday, January 1^st, 2016 there is no school. XDC is closed.

You can reach the Extended Day Care staff from 7:00 AM-6:30 PM at the following phone numbers:

206-782-9915 or 206-920-0151

Sincerely,

Rachelle Overby & Katie Flanigan

 

Dear XDC Families,

This week our theme was “Winter.” Students in XDC began working on winter art projects and activities. This week some of the students’ favorite projects were: creating “Eskimos,” snowman paintings, “snow-globes,” and a science snowflake project. Next week our theme is “Snow.”

 A reminder to parents:

• Friday, December 18^th, 2015 there is a noon school dismissal. XDC is open.

• Monday, December 21^st, 2015 through Friday, January 1^st, 2016 there is no school.

• Monday, December 21^st, 2015 there is no school. XDC is open.
• Tuesday, December 22^nd, 2015 there is no school. XDC is open.
• Wednesday, December 23^rd, 2015 there is no school. XDC is open.

• Thursday, December 24^th, 2015 there is no school. XDC is closed.

• Friday, December 25^th, 2015 there is no school. XDC is closed.

• Monday, December 28^th, 2015 there is no school. XDC is closed.

• Tuesday, December 29^th, 2015 there is no school. XDC is open.

• Wednesday, December 30^th, there is no school. XDC is open.

• Thursday, December 31^st, 2015 there is no school. XDC is closed.

• Friday, January 1^st, 2016 there is no school. XDC is closed.

You can reach the Extended Day Care staff from 7:00 AM-6:30 PM at the following phone numbers:

206-782-9915 or 206-920-0151

Sincerely,

Rachelle Overby & Katie Flanigan

Dear XDC Families,

This week our theme was “fruits and vegetables.” During this week, students learned about different kinds of fruits and vegetables. Some of the students’ favorite projects this week were; drawing vegetable gardens using sandpaper rubbings, visiting the school garden, stamp-painting with vegetables, and discussing healthy foods as a class.

Next week, our theme is “Multi-cultural week.” Students will learn about different cultures, participate in various multi-cultural art projects and activities.

Along with our weekly themes, Preschoolers in XDC have been learning songs and reading books that are based on our weekly themes. In addition, preschoolers in XDC have been working on the alphabet, numbers, shapes and colors.

A look ahead at next week:

• Wednesday, November 18^th, 2015 at 6:30 PM there is an all XDC staff meeting.

A reminder to parents:

• Wednesday, November 25, 2015 is a no-school day. XDC is open.
• Thursday, November 26, 2015 is a no-school day. XDC is closed.
• Friday, November 27, 2015 is a no-school day. XDC is closed.

You can reach the Extended Day Care staff from 7:00 AM-6:30 PM at the following phone numbers:

206-782-9915 or 206-920-0151

Sincerely,

Rachelle Overby & Katie Flanigan

 

Dear XDC Families,

This week at XDC, the theme was “Farm Animals.” Students in XDC enjoyed learning about farm animals and making farm animal crafts. Some of the students’ favorite projects this week were; creating “barns” with popsicle sticks, making “chicks,” tracing the letter “b” for barn, and finger-painting pig pictures.

A look ahead at next week:

          Next week the theme is “fruits and vegetables.” Students will begin learning about and making fruits and veggie projects in XDC.

• Wednesday, November 11^th, 2015 is Veteran’s Day. XDC and school will be closed.

A reminder to parents:

• Wednesday, November 25^th, 2015 there is no school. XDC will be open, please remember to be registered in advance if you are attending XDC on a “no school day.”
• Thursday, November 26^th, 2015 there is no school and XDC is closed for Thanksgiving Day.
• Friday, November 27^th, 2015 there is no school and XDC is closed.

You can reach the Extended Day Care staff from 7:00 AM-6:30 PM at the following phone numbers:

206-782-9915 or 206-920-0151

Sincerely,

Rachelle Overby & Katie Flanigan

Dear XDC Families,
At Extended Day Care, students have been busily working on Fall crafts, and of course, getting into the Halloween spirit! This week the theme was “Halloween.” Students in Extended Day Care have started making Halloween decorations and working on Halloween themed projects. This week some of the students’ favorite projects were: making pumpkin bracelets, lacing spider-webs, orange marble paintings, and a Halloween cooking project!

A look ahead at next week:
Next week, the theme is “Halloween” part two. Students will continue creating Halloween crafts and projects.
School is closed on Wednesday, October 28th, Thursday, October 29th and Friday, October 30th for conferences. XDC will be open during that week. As you may have seen on our door, the themes for those days are as follows:
• Wednesday, October 28th is “out to lunch day.” Teachers will chaperone students who want to buy lunch at Taco Del Mar during lunch time. Make sure to send money with your students and sign the permission form!
• Thursday, October 29th is “create props and decorations” for the XDC Halloween carnival.
• Friday, October 30th is “Halloween Carnival day!” A fun day filled with Halloween games and activities!

You can reach the Extended Day Care staff from 7:00 AM-6:30 PM at the following phone numbers:
206-782-9915 or 206-920-0151
Sincerely,
Rachelle Overby & Katie Flanigan

Dear XDC Families,

We can really feel the spirit of fall in the air, as we head into the eighth week of school already! During the month of October, students in XDC have continued making fall themed projects. This week the theme was “trees.” Some of the students’ favorite activities this week were; blow-painting trees, creating “chicka chicka boom boom trees,” drawing trees, singing tree songs and learning about trees through science exploration.

A look ahead at next week:

          Next week the theme is “Halloween.” Students in XDC will begin to make Halloween crafts and science projects!

A reminder to parents:

          School is closed on Wednesday, October 28th, Thursday, October 29th and Friday, October 30th for conferences. XDC will be open during that week. As you may have seen on our door, the themes for those days are as follows:

• Wednesday, October 28th is “out to lunch day.” Teachers will chaperone students who want to buy lunch at Taco Del Mar during lunch time. Make sure to send money with your students and sign the permission form!

• Thursday, October 29th is “create props and decorations” for the XDC Halloween carnival.

• Friday, October 30th is “Halloween Carnival day!” A fun day filled with Halloween games and activities!

          You can reach the Extended Day Care staff from 7:00 AM-6:30 PM at the following phone numbers:
206-782-9915 or 206-920-0151

Sincerely,
Rachelle Overby & Katie Flanigan

Dear XDC Families,

As we have entered the season of fall, students in XDC are already busy making weekly themed fall crafts. This week the theme was “pumpkins.” Some of the students’ favorite pumpkin projects this week were; making pumpkin lanterns, painting pumpkins, tracing the letter “P” for pumpkin, stuffed pumpkin bags and a pumpkin pie cooking project.

A look ahead at next week:

Next week, the theme is “trees.” Students in XDC will explore the “tree” theme through interactive art projects, science explorations and seasonal activities.

You can reach the Extended Day Care staff from 7:00 AM- 6:30 PM at the following phone numbers: 206-782-9915 or 206-920-0151 or via email at roverby@st-johnschool.org

Sincerely,

Rachelle Overby & Katie Flanigan

 

 

Dear XDC Families,

The first month of school has quickly passed as we head into October and the second month of school already! During the first week of October, students in Extended Day Care have continued working on weekly themed projects. Students in Extended Day Care worked on fall projects this week. Some of the students’ favorite projects this week were: making autumn books, fall wreaths, leaf-stamp paintings and creating “button-trees.”

A look ahead at next week:

• Tuesday, October 6^th, is picture day for all students and staff.
•   Wednesday, October 7^th, there is an all XDC staff meeting at 6:30 PM.
•  Friday, October 9^th, St. John School will be celebrating the accomplishments of the Jog-a-thon by awarding prizes, drawing a winner for the trampoline, and doing the silly-string showdown.

Next week, the theme is “pumpkins.” Students will begin working on pumpkin crafts and activities.

You can reach the Extended Daycare staff from 7:00 AM-6:30 PM at the following phone numbers: 206-782-9915 or 206-920-0151 or via e-mail at roverby@st-johnschool.org

Sincerely,

Rachelle Overby & Katie Flanigan