Volume 7 Issue 15January 27, 2012

Landmark Celebrates the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr    
 “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically... Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
 
Our Fives class recently spent time learning about the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Please take a moment to enjoy this short video compilation of some of the dreams of our Fives.
Contact Information    
Contact Information for Landmark of Ridgefield Academy - Westport Campus

Programs for Ones, Twos, Threes, Fours, Fives, and Kindergarten

Direct Phone Numbers:

203-226-6982     Fax -203-226-7195   

After-Care (after 4:00 p.m.) 203-515-1147

DirectorSiobhan Powers   Director of Admissions - Kim McElderry

Landmark Parents Association President - Missy Zahler

Redding Campus 203-544-8393   Ridgefield Campus 203-894-1800

*Please note: Our campus is a smoke-free, nut-aware facility.*

 
What's New at Landmark...    

Winter Enrichment Clubs

This winter we are once again offering clubs for both Mandarin and Marital Arts. Sessions for Mandarin have already begun, but there is still remaining for those interested.  Martial Arts began on the 26th and there is currently still limited availability in both levels.  For more information, including pricing and registration forms, please visit our website.

Join Us for the "Souper Bowl"

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 counting and sorting math activities before we send them on their way. To add to the fun, on February 2nd & 3rd the children and faculty are encouraged to wear sports jerseys (football or any other sport).  Once again we will be asking for volunteers to deliver our soup collection.  If you are interested in volunteering, please email Siobhan (sstreams@landmarkpreschool.org).

Parent Teacher Conferences

Our Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, February 16th and Friday, February 17th, if you have not yet scheduled your conference, please contact your child’s teacher to do so. Please remember that these are early dismissal days for our students, however we will have a limited number of After Care spaces available for children in our Threes through Kindergarten on those days. Children must be registered in advance to use After Care on conference days and all After Care fees will apply. A form was sent home in your child’s folder this week.  Please complete and return this form if you would like to make use of our After Care program on either of these days.  If you did not receive a form, or have misplaced it, you can download a copy here.

Looking for Some Spring Break Fun?

Well look no further than Landmark Preschool! Once again, Ones Fun Teacher, Dr. Lynn M. 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 12th our theme will be "The Luck of the Irish: A Celebration of All Things Green!" The week of March 19th our theme will be "Let's Welcome Spring." The cost of the club will be $365/week/child.  A flyer and registration form were sent home in your child’s folder this week; register for one week or both!  Space is limited, so be sure and register early.  If you need another copy of the registration for, please visit our website.

Admissions Update

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.  
LPA News...    
 
Baby It’s Cold Outside!
Come get warm with a drink and some great conversation!

Landmark Parent Association is hosting a wine and beer social.  Come sample a glass of wine or beer, enjoy some appetizers and get to know your fellow Landmark Parents!

When: Friday, February 3rd 7pm-9pm
Where: Lillian August, 42 Knight Street, Norwalk
Tickets: $25 per person, please make checks payable to Ridgefield Academy
 
 
 
LPA presents...an evening at benefit!
Join us on Wednesday, February 15th at 6pm for an evening of beauty, wine and fun conversation! Each person attending will receive, free of charge, their choice of either a lash tint or eyebrow tint, plus a makeover.  Benefit does request that each person make a minimum $50 purchase (approximately two 2 products).  To learn more about their products, click the icon above.
 

Looking for a Fantastic Mother's Day or Father's Day Gift?

How about a unique photo collage of your child personalized with their thoughts?  All orders must be placed by February 18th.  Pictures will be organized during school, and you will receive notification of your child's date so that you may have them properly dressed.  Collages are $45 each (checks made payable to Nicole Mascera Photography).  A portion of the proceeds will benefit Landmark Academy.  Mother's Day orders will be delivered by May 4th, Father's Day orders will be delivered by June 7th.  If you'd like to place an order, you can download the order form here.
 
 

Family Ice Skating Party!

Please join us for our Family Ice Skating Party on Wednesday, February 29th from 5:30-7PM at the rink at Longshore in Westport. The cost is $25/family and includes skate rental. Equipment to help little learners on the ice is available at no additional charge. This is always a fun event for our families, so bundle up and come join us! A form will be sent home in your child’s folder in the next few days!
 
Ladies Night Out!  Come meet and mingle and get to know some of the fabulous ladies of Landmark better! Make plans to join us for a shopping event at Lucy's on Wednesday, March 7th from 6-9:30pm. More info to follow in February!  To learn more about Lucy's, click on the icon above.
 
 
Our Auction Committee is hard at work planning this year’s event, which will be Friday, May 4th at the Inn at Longshore. Our theme this year will be "Cinco de Mayo."  So book your babysitters and grab your salt shakers! Our auction chairs are Erin Melson and Dina Carlson, and if you would like to be involved in the auction, they would love to hear from you! Please email Erin Melson at erinmelson@gmail.com.

The money we raise will be used to develop technology and media resources for our students, as well as faculty professional development, enrichment programs, and improvements to our classrooms and playgrounds.
Calendar    

January

26th - Kempo Karate Begins
26th - Yale Team Visiting

February

2nd & 3rd - Souper Bowl!
3rd - Wine Social, Lillian August 7-9pm
15th - Ladies Event at Benefit
16th & 17th - Parent/Teacher Conferences, Early Dismissal
20th - President's Weekend, No School
21st - No School, Prof Dev Day
29th - Family Ice Skating Party at Longshore

March

7th - Ladies Night Out at Lucy's
12th - 23rd - Spring Break, No School
12th - 16th - Session 1, Spring Break Club
19th - 23rd - Session 2, Spring Break Club
 
 
 
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