November 29, 2010Volume Six Issue 10
General Announcements    

We caught up with Mrs. Romi in Mrs. Bollaro's Fours Class where they played store owner and "bought" groceries!

Contact Information

Redding Campus -- (203) 544-8393
Access to Voicemail -- (203) 894-1800 & Ext. #
After-Care Telephone after 4:30 pm -- (203) 994-1003

Email for Ann Hirsch, Director -- ahirsch@landmarkpreschool.org

Email for Kim McElderry, Admission Director -- kmcelderry@landmarkpreschool.org 

Website -- www.landmarkpreschool.org

Parents Coffee Meet & Greet!
It is never too early to begin thinking about next year. Please join Ann Hirsch and Kim McElderry for some coffee and an overview and tour of each grade's individual Program curriculum. Each age is held on a particular day so be sure to come and check out what's next for your child. We hope to see you there!
  • On Tuesday, November 30th and Wednesday, December 1st at 9:00 am, parents of current Twos students are welcomed to our Fun For Ones classroom located on the lower level adjacent to the Threes classes. This is a great opportunity to see our terrific Threes students in action, along with their wonderful head teachers, Ms. Booth and Mrs. Mungavin, and their assistant teachers, Ms. Korres, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Yacko, and Mrs. Rivoli!
  • On Tuesday, December 7th and Wednesday, December 8th at 9:00 am, parents of current Threes students are asked to meet in our After-care room located on the upper level adjacent to the Fours classes. This is a wonderful opportunity to see our fantastic Fours students in action, along with their wonderful head teachers, Mrs. Bollaro, Mrs. D'Onofrio, Mrs. Maloney, and their awesome assistant teachers, Mrs. Schuyler, Mrs. Heege, Mrs. Peckham, Mrs. LaBarbera, and Mrs. Tangney!  

Did Someone Say Winter Camp?
You heard it here first, we are currently offering a Vacation Camp in December for your child from Monday, December 20th through Thursday, December 23rd from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm! Forms are being sent home today and Tuesday in backpacks so if you are interested, please be sure to fill it out and turn it into your child's teacher or Main Office no later than Friday, December 10th.

Additional forms are available for download here.

Author Visit
Jane Turner, author of the newly published children's book, "The Dog Who Went to Main Street " will be visiting our Fours and Fives students on Monday, December 13. This story features the adventures of the family pet, Zona, who wanders from home and visits her favorite shops and cafes in Ridgefield.  Jane wrote this story for her daughter, Cory, a former Landmark and Ridgefield Academy student! 
 
There will be a walkabout and book party on Saturday, December 4th at 3pm.  Book are available at local Ridgefield shops, like Books on the Common and Turkey Ridge. A portion of the book proceeds will be donated to ROAR (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue).  For more information about this event, please go to www.thedogthatwenttomainstreet.com.
 
A Message from the Admissions
Enrollment contracts for the 2011-2010 year were sent out last week. If you did not receive an enrollment agreement for next school year and would like to, please contact Kim McElderry at kmcelderry@landmarkpreschool.org.

Perfect Holiday Shopping Outing
On Tuesday, December 7thLandmark Preschool and Ridgefield Academy have partnered with J.Crew for a private holiday shopping event at J.Crew in WestportThis is an invite only event and perfect for holiday shopping. Some light holiday refreshments will be provided and children are welcome to tagalong. J.Crew will also be offering a discount towards all purchases. An evite has previously been sent out but please RSVP to Hannah at hbarber@landmarkpreschool.org by Friday, December 3rd if you are interested in attending.
Thanksgiving Feasts    
                                    
Community Bulletin Board    
One Gingerbread Event
The Ridgefield Community Center will be hosting several Gingerbread Teas in conjunction with Ancona's Market at the Lounsbury House on Friday, December 3rd & Saturday, December 4th. See Gingerbread Teas flyer for more details.
A Look Ahead    
Tuesday, November 30th & Wednesday, December 1st
Future Threes Meet & Greet in the One's Room at 9:00 am
 
Thursday, December 2nd
Room Parent Meeting in After-Care room at 8:45 am 
 
Tuesday, December 7th & Wednesday, December 8th
Future Fours Meet & Greet in the After-care Room at 9:00 am 
 
Tuesday, December 7th
Last Tuesday Karate Class
Private Holiday Shopping Event at J.Crew in Westport
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 
 
Thursday, December 16th
Last Thursday Karate Class
Last Mandarin Chinese Class

Friday, December 17th
No After-care 
Birthdays of the Week    
Olivia C.
Grace S.
Ben N. 
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