“If we would build on a sure foundation in friendship, we must love friends for their sake rather than for our own.”
Security
Reminder
Parents are
cautioned not to leave valuables unattended in their cars. There have been a number of thefts in
the Westport area in the past year, including several in our parking area. If you see any suspicious activity,
please notify the police immediately. We would like to thank Detective Taylor
and Lieutenant Pena for joining us for our LPA meeting to help us understand
this problem better. They emphasized
that the most important step in deterring this type of activity is to avoid
leaving purses and other valuables in the car. These items make easy and attractive targets. Please be
reassured that we have done a security walkthrough of the school with the
Westport police, as well as with private security consultants, and they have
assured us that the security measures in the school are excellent. We will, of course, be cooperating
fully with the police in their investigation.
Hot Lunches
Our "hot lunch" program started on Tuesday, September 28th. If you would like your child to participate in this program, it's not too late! Please stop by the office as soon as possible to complete the necessary form to enroll your child. If your child does not wish to participate in the hot lunch program, please continue to send a lunch box as usual. Please note: If your child has a food allergy you may phone Westport Pizzeria at 203-226-4094 for a list of ingredients so that you may determine if your child may participate in our hot lunch program.
Denim Days
Friday, October 8th we celebrated National Denim Day; a fundraiser for breast cancer awareness and research. This was our first Community Service project of the year, and we would like to thank all the families who participated. Last year, we raised over $1,500 for this campaign, and we are thrilled to be supporting such a worthy cause once again. For your convenience, we will continue to accept donations through the end of week.
Museum Night
Don’t miss this
great event featuring artwork created by the budding artists of Landmark. We transform our gym into a chic art
gallery which the children take a field trip to during the day with their
class, then parents are invited to join us for our “gallery opening” complete
with wine and cheese for a special evening of art appreciation. The children are always excited to know
that their paintings will be displayed at a special grown-up event. This is a one-night-only opportunity,
so be sure to book your sitter and come join us for a chance to celebrate your
children’s creative spirit and meet other Landmark families. Thursday, October 14th, 6-8
PM.
Toddler Tunes
Our Fun for Ones
program has been so popular, we have had requests to offer a music program for
the little ones and their caregivers.
We are excited to announce that we will be offering a special session of
“Toddler Tunes” for children from ten to twenty-one months. The sessions will be taught by Paula
Darlington, a certified Music Together instructor, who enjoys teaching music to
preschoolers and those who love them.
The session will run each Monday from October 25 through November 29th. If you or someone you know is interested
in registering for this program, please call our office at 203-226-6982 or
email Fran Scippa at fscippa@landmarkpreschool.org
Open House Dates
Although it
seems as if the school year has just begun, it is already time for next year’s
families to begin visiting preschools.
We find that the families who choose this program for their children
have a high degree of commitment to excellence in preschool education. Our
program is a great fit for families like yours. If you have a friend who you think would like to know more
about our program, please tell them about our upcoming open houses, or they can
contact our Admissions Director, Kim McElderry at KMcElderry@landmarkpreschool.org for a personal tour.
Mandarin Club
Back by popular
demand, we are once again offering our students in our Fours through
Kindergarten the opportunity to explore Chinese language and culture. Classes will be taught by Wei Huang, an
instructor with the Chinese Language School of Connecticut. The eight week session will meet
Tuesdays, 3:00-3:45 PM from October 12th through November 30th. The cost is $185, please make checks payable to Ridgefield
Academy. Registration forms were sent home in your child’s back pack, please
call the office if you need another form.
Halloween
Celebrations, Friday, October 29th
Please check
your child’s daily sheet for details, as each class has a different schedule.
After Care
If your child uses After Care, either on a regular or as needed basis, please be sure to make note of the phone number for this after hours program. After Care can be reached (after 4:00 PM) at (203) 515-1147.
Dad’s Hike
This time of year, we usually have a weekend fall hike at Devil’s Den in Weston with kids and dads. If we have a dad or two who would like to organize this event for us, please contact Siobhan Streams at: sstreams@landmarkpreschool.org