| Contact Information for Landmark Preschool - Westport Campus | |  |  | Programs for Ones, Twos, Threes, Fours, Fives and Kindergarten | | | | 11 Burr Road, Westport, CT 06880
Phone: 203-226-6982 Fax -203-226-7195
After-Care (after 4:00 p.m.) 203-515-1147
Director, Siobhan Powers Streams
Director of Admissions - Kim McElderry
Landmark Parents Association President - Missy Zahler
Redding Campus 203-544-8393 Ridgefield Campus 203-894-1800 | |
| A Look at What's Happening at Landmark... | | | | | | | |
Yale University Study
Due to recent inclement weather, we have had to reschedule the last day of our time with the visiting team from Yale University’s Social Cognitive Development Lab. They are visiting our campus this week to work with our students to learn more about the ways young children think about their world. Participation in the study is voluntary, and your written permission is required for your child to participate in the study. Please review the information packet that was sent home in your child’s back pack regarding the study, and return to your child’s teacher letting us know whether or not you would like your child to participate. If you have any questions, or need another copy of the packet, please call our office. 203-226-6982. In order to be sure we have not overlooked anyone’s permission slip, we are asking that all families of students in our threes through kindergarten return the packet with either “yes” or “no” indicated. Many thanks for your help!
A Message from Admissions
Re-enrollment contracts are due to secure your schedule for the next school year. Contact our Director of Admissions, Kim McElderry, if you have any questions or need to replace a lost contract.
Picture Re-Takes
Slayton Studios will be here on Wednesday, January 26th. Re-takes are by appointment only, and the original portrait package must be returned. If this is the first time your child’s picture is being taken, portraits must be pre-paid. Please contact Fran Scippa to make an appointment for a re-take, or for more information at: fscippa@landmarkpreschool.org
 Sound Tigers!
Calling all hockey fans! We have once again arranged a special Ridgefield Academy/Landmark Academy section at the Sound Tigers vs Portland Pirates game on Sunday, February 13th at 3pm. Tickets are available for this event at the very special price of $15/each, but must be purchased in advance. All tickets will be distributed Friday, February 11th. These tickets are limited and this event sells out very quickly, so be sure and reserve you spots today! Get a group together for an afternoon of family fun!
If you'd like to purchase tickets, please download
the order form and return it to the main office with payment (checks made payable to Ridgefield Academy) no later than Monday, February 7th.
Please note, all students must be accompanied by an adult throughout the afternoon. For directions and information about the Arena at Harbor Yard please go to: www.soundtigers.com.
“Souper Bowl” Feb 3rd & 4th
As the day of the big game approaches, we will be taking advantage of this opportunity to once again reach out to those in our community who may need a helping hand. This time the theme is soup. Each classroom will have a collection box, and children are asked to bring a can (or more if you like) of soup. We will donate all soup to the Connecticut Food Bank, which distributes supplies throughout our region. The children will use the cans of soup in class for some math activities before we send them on their way, counting, sorting, etc…. So we can learn all about what kind of soup our friends and teachers like to eat. To add to the fun, on the 3rd & the 4th the children are encouraged to wear sports jerseys (football or any other sport).
Looking for something fun to do during spring break?
Well look no further than Landmark Preschool! Last year, our spring break camp was such a success that we'll be offering it once again this year. Ones Fun and Maternity Leave Teacher, Dr. Mia Mercurio-Morse, known to Landmark as Ms. Mia has planned two weeks of fun and entertainment for children in our Threes through Kindergarten programs.
The week of March 14th our theme will be "The Luck of the Irish: A Celebration of All Things Green!" The week of March 21st our theme will be "Let's Welcome Spring." A flyer and registration form were sent home in your child’s folder, if you did not receive these forms, you can download both the Flyer and the Registration here. For more information, please contact the main office at 203-226-6982.
Nintendo Wii Drive
Help children fighting cancer pass the time while receiving chemotherapy and blood transfusions...
TeamBrent is collecting new and used Wii games and controllers for the Yale Pediatric Oncology transfusion room. Thanks to a generous donation, the Yale University Pediatric Department - Hematology/Oncology Section (aka "Dr. Joe's office) has received a Nintendo Wii System for their office. This game system will be placed in the transfusion room to entertain and engage children as they receive blood transfusions or chemotherapy; which can sometimes take numerous consecutive hours. Help us turn your new and gently used games/controllers into hours of fun for kids battling cancer. For your convenience, there will be a donation box located in the Landmark main office during the upcoming weeks.
TeamBrent was created by the McCreesh family, whose son Brent, a Landmark alumni, was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer at a very young age. Thanks to innovative treatments, Brent is doing well.
TeamBrent represents an outpouring of community support for Brent and other childhood cancer patients and survivors, and organizes events in our community to help with this great cause. One of their most popular events is the St. Baldrick’s Day event where volunteers can shave their heads to raise money for cancer research. This year’s event will take place on April 10th at Harbor Yard. For more information on this worthwhile cause, go to www.teambrent.com
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| A look at what's happening with the LPA... | | | | | | | | 
Our Annual Auction theme has been announced! This year, Landmark Parents Association will host a Casino Royale themed fundraising evening for friends and family of Landmark Preschool! Be sure and mark your calender's now as it's coming up a bit earlier than usual this year and you won’t want to miss this fun event! Our Auction Co-Chairs, Erin Melson and Sarah Tamm have a fabulous evening planned! Keep watching this space for more information! Family Ice Skating PartyGather the kids and join us at the ice rink at Longshore for an evening of family fun on Wednesday, March 2nd from 6:00-7:00 PM. The cost is $20/family, and skates may be rented at the rink. Please RSVP to Rebecca, at rtoon@landmarkpreschool.org checks should be made payable to Ridgefield Academy.
Landmark Ladies NightJoin us for a Ladies Night Out on Wednesday, Jan. 26th from 7-9pm at Barcelona in Fairfield! Come meet and mingle and get to know some of the fabulous ladies of Landmark better!
Calling All Landmark Dads The LPA is looking for willing dads to help with our Annual Dads Hike at Devils Den this spring. If you are interested, please email Missy Zahler at mazyto1@yahoo.com.
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| | | | | | | | | | Art Teacher, Laura Roberts, reads a book about Wassily Kandinsky to the 5's class.
January
Monday, 10th – LPA Meeting – 9:15- Media Center
Tuesday, 11th through Thursday 13th – Welcome Yale University
Friday, 14th – Open house for Prospective Families – 10:30
Monday, 17th – NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King Day
Monday, 24th – Open House for Prospective Families – 10:30
Wednesday, 26th – Picture Re-takes
Wednesday, 26th – Parents’ Night Out – Barcelona in Fairfield
February
Friday, 4th – Open House for Prospective Families – 10:30
Friday, 11th – Dinosaur Rocks – In House Field Trip for Fours
Friday, 11th – Open House for Prospective Families – 10:30
Thursday, 17th & Friday 18th – Parent Teacher Conferences – Half Days
Monday, 21st & Tuesday 22nd – NO SCHOOL Presidents Weekend
March
Wednesday, 2nd – Family Ice Skating Party – 6-7 PM Rink at Longshore
Friday, 4th – Open House for Prospective Families – 10:30
Thursday, 10th – Open House for Prospective Families – 10:30
March 14th – 25th – Spring Break
April
Friday, 8th – Landmark Auction 7PM Save the Date!
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