Dear Parents,
March has arrived with occasional warm days that promise spring. February was an intense month, and our children grew in knowledge as well as stature as they explored dinosaurs, opposites, zoo animals, the wild west and past presidents.
This month the 2’s children will explore the many adventures of Pete the Cat. These best-selling picture books present the wiry Pete with his white shoes and eclectic friends showing that it’s cool to be you. With boundless poise, creativity and energy, Ms. Kristin and Ms. Charlynn do an exceptional job with their charges.
With their usual enthusiasm, our three year-old teachers will introduce life on the farm. The focus of this unit is farm animals and their products. Although the school doesn’t take field trips, the petting zoo at the Norfolk Zoo has many farm animals the children can touch and feed. As the children become more aware of their environment, their curiosity deepens. These studies are designed to help them organize their world.
Our four-year-olds take an in-depth look at nature and begin their study of local birds. This is really an impressive unit. By the time it’s over, the children can accurately identify about twenty-five different species of birds as they return to Tidewater for the spring. It also ends with a marvelous bird party (pass the worms, please)!
Our pre-kindergarten classes will now study the world of insects! Bugs are fascinating little creatures and the children start looking very closely at them with this unit. We hope to raise a crop of ladybugs and watch our family of ants build their home!
The kindergarten class will study Dr. Seuss and his zany characters. The Cat in the Hat and all his friends–Thigwick, Bartholomew Cubbins, Horton, and Yertle become our vehicles for learning. Rhymes, math, crafts, and songs all focus on Seuss themes during these days. It all ends with the notorious Breakfast at Broad Bay featuring Green Eggs and Ham (of course!).
Fall Registration
Thank you to those that have completed the online registration through Brightwheel. If you have not, please complete the enrollment form so your child is fully enrolled for fall. Let me know if you need the forms sent again! Although most classes are full at BBMS for Fall 2023, there are limited openings at our other Manor Schools in the area. The curriculum, schedule, equipment and even the parties are exactly the same!
Summer at BBMS
Many of you have inquired about our summer program. It is patterned on the school year and adapted for summer. It offers continued play, academics, socialization, craft activities, and tons of outside play! You will receive summer information through both Brightwheel and as hard copies coming home with your student. Please send back the form and registration fee to reserve a spot for your child ASAP.
School closings or delays will be posted on our website at www.manorschools.com. The announcement will pop up immediately on the homepage. You will also get an email as soon as a decision is made. We typically follow the public school’s closings initially. We try our best to keep children, parents, and our staff safe during these times
Sincerely,
Jennifer Cox
DATES TO MARK ON YOUR CALENDAR
April 4 …………………………… Spring pictures (Ms. Stacy, Ms. Susan, Ms. Kelly, Ms. Dorothy, Ms. Leigh)
April 5 …………………………… Spring pictures (Ms. Kristin, Ms. Charlynn, Ms. Withers, Ms. Moesta, Ms. Profilet)
April 10-14 .………………………….. Spring Break- SCHOOL CLOSED
May 3 …………………………….Spring Program (Ms. Charlynn, Ms. Stacy, Ms. Leigh)
May 4 …………………………… Spring Program (Ms. Kristin, Ms. Pam, Ms. Withers)
May 5 …………………………… Spring Program (Ms. Susan, Ms. Dorothy, Ms. Moesta, Ms. Profilet)
May 23 …………………………… Conference Day- open for ALL DAY students only
May 29 …………………………… Memorial Day- SCHOOL CLOSED
June 14 …………………………… Kindergarten Graduation 9:15
June 16 …………………………… Last Day of the school year
June 19-23 …………………………… BBMS closed
June 26-Aug 18 …………………………… Summer programs
Aug 21-25 …………………………… BBMS closed
Aug 28 ………………………….. First day of 2023-2024 school year