Greenbrier

Greenbrier Manor May 2023

Dear Parents,

       The end of the school year is fast approaching and with it come the various activities that signal the onset of summer. Spring conferences, Mother’s Day, late evenings, and sunburned noses all herald the end of our year together.

            The month of May takes most classes outside. Ms. Loretta and Ms. Miranda will dive into the many shapes that make up the world around us. They will explore individual shapes as well as what can be made when we put the shapes together. Get ready for lots of fun, food, games, books, and crafts to reinforce the shape of the day!!

            The three-year-olds anticipate the warm weather and investigate spring.  They’ll look at plants, bugs, and ants, perhaps even a worm or two – all the creepy crawlies that are starting to emerge in their world. The three’s growing awareness of their world is fascinating and delightful to watch.

        Our four-year-olds 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 last days.  The children have a grand time with all of this while an incredible amount of learning takes place.

       Our Pre-K class hits the trail as they learn about horses, the different types and parts of one of man’s oldest animal friends. Letter and number recognition as well as phonics instruction continue on an individual basis.

       Kindergarten has an exciting month. Ms. Garlow children learn about the stages of plant development, butterfly development, and frog development using a complete hands-on approach. The kindergarten room becomes a laboratory where seeds sprout; caterpillars spin cocoons, and tadpoles metamorphize into frogs.

       May 23rd is conference day. Those of you enrolled in our all-day program may leave your children as usual. If you are unable to make your scheduled conference, please let your child’s teacher know. If you didn’t receive a conference schedule or have misplaced yours, please contact the school.

       As the weather turns warm, many children sunburn. Remember to apply sunscreen before they come to school. Virginia considers sunscreen a medication that needs to be signed-in and locked-up. Please do not let your child carry it around in his or her book bag. Parents, you are expected to apply sunscreen before your child comes to school. If your child stays past 1pm and we have a signed permission note, we will apply more in the afternoon.   Reminder: Limited spaces still available for summer camp. Don’t miss out on the fun! See Jackie or Elizabeth to register today!!

                                                                                                            Sincerely,

                                                                                                             Jackie

 

 

 

 

 

 

DATES TO MARK ON YOUR CALENDAR

May 3,4, 5……………….Spring Programs

May 23.………………….      Conference Day (Open for All Day Care only)

May 29…………………..      Memorial Day, School Closed

June 8…………………….Kindergarten Graduation @ 9:15

June 16…………………..      Last Day of School

June 19-23……………….     Greenbrier Manor Closed

June 26-Aug 18………….     Summer programs

Aug 21-25………………..Greenbrier Manor Closed

Aug 28-Sept 1…………….Open for All Day Care Only

Sept 5………………. …..      Fall programs begin

 

Spring Programs

Wednesday, May 3

 

9:15:  Ms Loretta, Ms Brittney, Ms Michelle

10:30:  Ms. Mickey, Ms Cindi

Thursday,  May 4

9:15:  Ms Miranda, Ms Karen, Ms Kari

Friday, May 5

 9:15:  Ms Adrieen and Ms Tracy Garlow

West Neck

Beach Manor May 2023

Dear Parents,

        The month of May takes most classes outside. Ms. Alex and Ms. Kendall continue to help our youngest children with the exciting process of learning.  The children learn about shape and how they surround us every day.

      The three-year-old classes investigate Spring with its blossoms and the creepy crawlies that seem to accompany them.  The four-year-old’s swing into the trees as they begin a study of the local birds.  You will be truly impressed with the depth and scope of your child’s knowledge as he/she learns to identify fifteen to twenty different species of our feathered friends.   The study ends with a fantastic bird party –pass the worms, please.  Ms. Diane’s PreK classes will discover the world of insect; their focus will be on where they live and what they eat.

Kindergarten has an exciting month.  The children learn about the stages of plant development, butterfly development, and frog development using a complete hands-on approach.  The kindergarten room has become a laboratory where seeds sprout; caterpillars spin cocoons, and tadpoles metamorphose into frogs.  If anyone finds tadpoles or frogs eggs send them in!  The children’s academic progress amazes me.  Many are now learning long vowel sounds and spelling!  As spring progresses, we plan to incorporate creative writing into each week’s lesson.  As these masterpieces come home it is important that you be extremely positive in your comments.  Please don’t make any suggestions.  Creative writing is a very personal and sensitive process.  A careless remark can be devastating.

     On May 23rd, the preschool will be closed for conferences, but open for all day students.  If you have not received your conference schedule, let Leigh know.   Please be prompt.  If you cannot make your scheduled conference time, we will reschedule you for another day.   The teachers have no leeway and cannot run late.  If you need a longer conference than is scheduled, your teacher will be glad to reschedule you.    Classes are closed while you discover what wonderful children you have!   We will have supervision available for children who normally stay all day.

      As the weather turns warm many children sunburn.  If your child is sensitive to the sun remember to put sunscreen on him/her before he comes to school.  If your child is an all-day student, we will apply sunscreen during quiet/nap time each day as needed.  If your child comes only for a half day program, please apply it at home and they should be protected for the time they are in school.

          Our last day of school will be June 16th.  The prorated tuition has been sent home. Please let me know if you did not receive.     There are still openings in our summer programs at Beach, Bellamy, Broad Bay and Greenbrier Manor.   The program will continue to offer academic, social, and craft opportunities as the children learn about undersea life.  The children have plenty of opportunity to use the computer, dress ups, easels, puzzles, games, and train set.   Enrollment is limited so please return the registration form if you are interested.

                                                                                   Sincerely, Leigh

                                          DATES TO NOTE ON YOUR CALENDAR

                May 23rd      Conference Day – School is closed, open for day care only.

                May 29      Memorial Day – School is closed.

                June 9       Kindergarten Graduation – 9:30 am

                June 16      Last Day of school.

                Summer Programs: Will be available from June 27 – August 19 at

                                                 Beach, Bellamy, Broad Bay and Greenbrier Manor

                August 28           First Day of School

Bellamy

Bellamy Manor May 2023

Dear Parents,

              The end of the school year is fast approaching and with it comes the various activities that signal the onset of summer. Spring conferences, Mother’s Day, late evenings and a lot of outside time!

     The month of May takes most classes outside. Ms. Ariella and Ms. Yanira’s classes continue to help our youngest children with the exciting process of learning.  Our MDO’s will spend their time learning about “Shapes”.

    The three–year–old classes will learn all about spring!  They will investigate bugs and the season of spring through a lot of hands-on activities and outside time.

    Our four–year–old classes will study Dr. Seuss and his zany characters. The Cat in the Hat and all of his friends-Thigwick, Bartholomew Cubbins, Horton and Yertle become our vehicles for learning.

   In April, our pre–kindergarten classes learned an incredible amount about Birds of Prey and how they hunt and feed on animals.  They now will focus on tropical Rainforests.  The children become aware of the fragility of this unique ecosystem as well as experts on bugs, snakes, and other inhabitants of this vanishing habitat.

     Kindergarten has an exciting month. Mrs. Hobbs class will be learning about the stages of plant development, butterfly development, and frog development using a complete hands-on approach. The kindergarten classroom will become a laboratory where seeds sprout, caterpillars spin cocoons, and tadpole’s metamorphosis into frogs. The children’s academic progress amazes us! Many are now learning long vowel sounds and spelling! As spring progresses, we plan to incorporate creative writing into each week’s lesson.

     On Tuesday, May 23rd the school will be closed for conferences.   If you need a longer conference than is scheduled, your child’s teacher will be glad to reschedule you for another day.  Children who are enrolled in our full day program can attend as usual.

     Our last day of school will be June 16th. Prorated tuition for June will post to Brightwheel the first week of May. Bellamy Manor does have a summer program!  Please let us know if you’re interested.

     Parents, if your child is sensitive to the sun, please apply sunscreen before he/she comes to school. Social Services now considers sunscreen a medication that needs to be signed in and locked up. We are unable to let your child have it in his/her book bag. If your child stays full day and you have signed a permission form, we will apply sunscreen in the afternoon at 3:00.

Best,

Kristine

DATES TO NOTE ON YOUR CALENDAR

MAY 23rd ………………………………Conference day(Open for full day student only)

MAY 29th………………………………………..………….Memorial Day; school closed

JUNE 9th…………………………………………….…………….Kindergarten graduation

JUNE 16th……………………………………………………….……….Last day of School

JUNE 26th-AUGUST 18th………………………………………………..Summer programs

AUGUST 24th…………………………………………………………..……….Open house

AUGUST 28th……………………………………………………………  First day of school

Broad Bay

Broad Bay Manor May 2023

Dear Parents,

The end of the school year is fast approaching and with it comes the various activities that signal the onset of summer. Spring conferences, Mother’s Day, and late evenings all herald the end of our year together.

Ms. Kristin and Ms. Charlynn will dive into the many shapes that make up the world around us.   They will explore individual shapes as well as what can be made when we put the many shapes together.  Get ready for lots of fun food, games, books, and crafts to reinforce the shape of the day!

The month of May takes Ms. Stacy, Ms. Susan, and Ms. Pam’s classes outside!  The three-year-olds investigate the many changes of spring.  We take a look at plants, animals, and BUGS!

Our fantasy-oriented fours will continue their sojourn in the land of make believe.  They discover the world of castles, dragons, and unicorns this month.  Medieval knights and fairy princesses come alive for them, and they’ll find that most dragons are rather sensitive and lovable creatures.  The children finish the unit with a royal ball fit for any king or queen.  The four’s indulge in fantasy to their hearts content.

The PreK class continues to be environmentally aware as they focus their attention on birds of prey. Children will learn why the hawk has a hooked beak and toes with strong, curved talons.  Where does the Osprey live and what do they eat?  Learning is so much fun!

Kindergarten has an exciting month.  Mrs. Profilet’s class will be learning about the stages of plant development, butterfly development, and frog development using a complete hands-on approach.  The kindergarten rooms have become laboratories where seeds sprout; caterpillars spin cocoons, and tadpole’s metamorphosis into frogs.

 

Conference Day

On May 23rd the school will be closed for conferences.  A schedule will be sent out to parents. If you need a longer conference than scheduled, your child’s teacher may be able to reschedule you for another day. Children who are enrolled in our all-day program can attend BBMS as usual this day.  These are children enrolled in our 7:00-6:00 program.

Sunscreen

As the weather turns warm many children sunburn.  If your child is sensitive to the sun, remember to put sunscreen on him/her before coming to school.  If you would like to have the school’s sunscreen applied to your child throughout the day, please fill out the school’s sunscreen form available on request.

June Tuition

Tuition for June will be prorated for the June 16th end date.  You will be notified on Brightwheel when your June prorated amount is posted.  If applicable, don’t forget to adjust any automatic payments from your bank!

Spring is now in full force and we are enjoying watching your children soak up this wonderful weather!  Please enjoy as well!

                                                                                                            Sincerely,

Jennifer Cox

DATES TO MARK ON YOUR CALENDAR

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

Broad Bay

Broad Bay Manor April 2023

Dear Parents,

I sure hope Spring has sprung by the time you read this!  As June approaches I am acutely aware of the time that has passed since September.  June hurtles towards us and there is still so much to teach, so much to learn, and so much to do.

Ms. Kristin and Ms. Charlynn continue to help our youngest children discover their growing capabilities. This new unit is titled “Fun with Food”! They will make cinnamon pretzels, play with dough (and spaghetti), paint with fruit and sample many tasty and healthy treats.  At the end of the month each will have a small repertoire of snacks they can make “all by myself.”

For our 3’s, this month involves a delicious study of what we feed our body. Our goal is to help the children learn about “good” foods and the main food groups. This unit involves quite a bit of cooking and sampling with each food group. They will make a variety of real food and paint with vegetables. The grand finale is a yummy party and a class created cookbook!

The 4-year-old classes will study Dr. Seuss and his zany characters. The Cat in the Hat and all his friends–Thigwick, Horton, and Yertle become our vehicles for learning. Rhymes, math, crafts, and songs all focus on Seuss themes during this month. It all ends with the notorious Breakfast at Broad Bay featuring Green Eggs and Ham (of course!) The children have a grand time with all this while an incredible amount of learning takes place.

In January, our pre kindergarten class learned an incredible amount about endangered species and the habitats necessary for their survival.  They now focus on tropical rain-forests.  The children become aware of the fragility of this unique ecosystem as well as experts on bugs, snakes, and other inhabitants of this vanishing habitat.

Kindergarten’s unit of study is the human body.   It’s time to find out a bit more about ourselves!  We’ll start by looking closely at our skin and work our way through the body systems to the heart (the most important part!).  The children’s academic progress amazes me.  Many are now learning long vowel sounds and spelling!  As spring progresses, we plan to incorporate creative writing into each week’s lesson.  As these masterpieces come home it is important that you be extremely positive in your comments.  PLEASE don’t make any suggestions for improvement and don’t even think of mentioning spelling.  Creative writing is a very personal and sensitive process.  A careless remark can be devastating.

 

Conference Day

May  23rd is conference day.  School is closed while you discover what wonderful children you have; and they really are wonderful!  More information about conference day will come out towards the end of April.  School is open on this day for those enrolled in our all-day programs only (the 7:00-6:00 program).

Sunscreen

As the weather turns warm many children sunburn.  If your child is sensitive to the sun, remember to put sunscreen on him/her before coming to school.  If you would like to have sunscreen applied to your child throughout the day, please fill out the school’s sunscreen form available at the front desk.

Summer at BBMS

We have sent out information on the summer programs at the Manor Schools.  If you missed it and are interested, talk to your director!

Summer Job Opportunities

The Manor Schools are currently setting up interviews for our summer staff!  If you, or someone you know, are interested, please give us a call to see what kind of opportunities we may have.   Resumes can be sent to the following emails:

Broad Bay Manor: broadbaymanor@manorschools.com

Bellamy Manor: bellamymanor01@gmail.com

Beach Manor: beachmanor321@gmail.com

Greenbrier Manor: greenbriermanor@manorschools.com

Spring appears to be a busy and exciting time for all of us.  If you have any questions or concerns, we’re only a phone call away.

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

Greenbrier

Greenbrier Manor April 2023

Dear Parents,

            I sure hope spring has sprung by the time you read this! As June approaches I am acutely aware of the time that has passed since September. June hurtles towards us and there is still so much to teach, so much to learn, and so much to do.

            Ms Loretta and Miranda, our pillars of patience, begin April with an in-depth study of words and their opposites to our two-year old classes. With easel painting, sponge printing, spin art and backed papers, this is a grand time for our youngest.

          Our three-year olds begin April with nursery tales. The children explore classic stories as they grow Jack’s beanstalk, peek at the troll under the Billy goat’s bridge, and visit the three bears.

            The four-year olds depart from their fantasy world of make-believe and explore the fascinating world of our feathered friends. As local birds migrate back into the area, they should be able to identify most of them. Cindi, Brittney, and Kari teach them the characteristics of twenty-five different species and help them create an amazing bird book. We’ll end with yet another party, complete with worms and seeds!

Ms. Michelle’s pre-K class moves down the food chain to investigate insects. Bugs fascinate children and Michelle uses their curiosity to educate them about useful and harmful insects. The high point of this unit materializes in May when we get to watch ants tunnel.

           The kindergarten class takes a trip back in time to the age of reptiles and studies dinosaurs. These budding paleontologists learn to identify close to twenty-five dinosaurs before attending a dinosaur hunt at the end of the month. This is one of our favorite units, and the children love it. The children’s academic progress amazes me. Many are now learning long vowel sounds and spelling! As spring progresses, we plan to incorporate creative writing into each week’s lesson. As these masterpieces come home, it is important that you be extremely positive in your comments. Please don’t make any suggestions for improvement and don’t even think of mentioning spelling. Creative writing is a very personal and sensitive process. A careless remark can be devastating.

May 23rd is conference day. I will send home the conference schedule later.  School is closed while you discover what wonderful children you have. They really are wonderful!  Childcare will be available for those enrolled in our all-day program.

We have sent out information on the summer program at Greenbrier. If you missed it and are interested, talk to Jackie or Elizabeth. Classes are filling quickly.

Spring appears to be a busy and exciting time for all of us. If you have any questions or concerns we’re only a phone call away.

Spring Break is coming up April 10th thru April 14th. Our spring celebration will be the week of April 3rd. We plan to dye eggs and have our egg hunts on April 4th and 5th.. We will close at the end of the day Friday April 7th for Spring Break.  Both students and teachers will take a well-deserved vacation before returning for the final busy weeks of school.

As the weather turns warm many children sunburn. If your child is sensitive to the sun remember to put sunscreen on him/her before he comes to school.

Summer Job Opportunities

 

Greenbrier Manor is currently setting up interviews for our summer and fall staff!  If you, or someone you know, are interested, please give us a call to see what kind of opportunities we may have.   Resumes can be sent to the following email:

 

 

Greenbrier Manor: greenbriermanor@manorschools.com

Sincerely,

Jackie

DATES TO MARK ON YOUR CALENDAR

April 10-14…….…………     Spring Break, School Closed.

May 23.………………….      Conference Day (Open for All Day Care only)

May 29…………………..      Memorial Day, School Closed

June 8…………………….Kindergarten Graduation @ 9:15

June 16…………………..      Last Day of School

June 19-23……………….     Greenbrier Manor Closed

June 26-Aug 18………….     Summer programs

Aug 21-25………………..Greenbrier Manor Closed

Aug 28-Sept 1…………….Open for All Day Care Only

Sept 5………………. …..      Fall programs begin

 

Spring Programs

Wednesday, May 3

 

9:15:  Ms Loretta, Ms Brittney, Ms Michelle

10:30:  Ms. Mickey, Ms Cindi

Thursday,  May 4

9:15:  Ms Miranda, Ms Karen, Ms Kari

Friday, May 5

 9:15:  Ms Adrieen and Ms Tracy Garlow

 

Bellamy

Bellamy Manor April 2023

Dear Parents,

      I sure hope spring has sprung by the time you read this! As June approaches we look at the time that has passed since September.  June hurtles towards us and there is still so much to teach, so much to learn, and so much to do.

   This month the two-year-olds 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. Ariella and Ms. Yanira do an exceptional job with this unit. So much fun for our little ones!

     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 grow.  These studies are designed to help them organize their world.

     The four-year-olds discover the fanciful world of dragons and unicorns this month. Medieval knights and castles come alive for them, and they will find that most dragons are rather sensitive and lovable creatures.  The children finish the unit with a royal ball fit for any king or queen.  The fours indulge in fantasy to their hearts content.

      The Pre-K class will become environmentally aware as they focus their attention on the birds of prey.  Ms. Sandra’s Pre-K class will study birds, birds of prey.  Children will learn why the hawk has a hooked beak and toes with strong, curved talons.  Where does the Osprey live and what do they eat?  Learning is so much fun.

Our Kindergarten class will study the rhyming stories of Dr. Seuss.  This is a fun time to rhyme in silly ways. The Cat in the Hat, the Lorax, and Thidwick become our vehicles for learning. Math, crafts and songs all focus on Seuss themes.  It all ends with the renowned, “Breakfast at Bellamy” featuring Green Eggs and Ham (of course)! The children have a grand time with all of this while an incredible amount of learning takes place.

        May 23rd is conference day.  School will be open to our students enrolled in our full day program only.

        We have sent out information on the summer programs at Bellamy, Beach, Greenbrier and Broad Bay Manor.  If you missed it and are interested, talk to your directors. The classes are beginning to fill.

      You may have noticed two new adorable playhouses on our playgrounds this week.  These are a direct result of all your fundraising efforts so far this year!   The children LOVE them…..thank you!!

Prk classes are in need of two liter empty soda bottles for an upcoming project if any families have any to spare.

Spring appears to be a busy and exciting time for all of us.  If you have any questions or concerns, we are only a phone call away.

       As the weather turns warm many children sunburn.  If your child is sensitive to the sun, remember to apply sunscreen on him/her before he comes to school.  We will apply sunscreen to Full Daystudents after quiet time (2:00).

Regards,

Kristine

                                         DATES TO REMEMBER

April 10-14 ………………….Spring Break SCHOOL CLOSED

May 2-4………………………Spring Shows

May 23…..…………………..Conferences (Open for all day children only)

May 29……..………………..Closed for Memorial Day

June  9…………..……………Kindergarten Graduation

June 16……………………….Last Day of School

June 19-Aug 18………………Summer Program

August 28………….…………First Day of School

West Neck

Beach Manor April 2023

Dear Parents,

    I sure hope that when you read this Spring has sprung!  As June approaches, I am acutely aware of the time that has passed since September.  June hurtles towards us and there is still so much to teach, so much to learn, and so much to do.

            Ms. Alex and Ms. Kendall continue helping our youngest with the exciting process of learning.  Our two’s have grown and matured at an impressive rate.  This month they will introduce the children to the colors all around us!  They will explore color through food, animals, textures, and lots of books.

     The three-year-old classes will be introduced to Eric Carle, the celebrated children’s author. His books are delightful, and the children will enjoy not only his emotional characters, but also his colorful and crafty illustrative techniques. Lots of cooking this month, thanks to Walter the baker.

     Our four classes will study Dr. Seuss and his zany characters.  The Cat in the Hat and all of his friends—Thigwick, Bartholomew Cubbins, Horton and Yertle become our vehicles for learning.  Rhymes, math, crafts, and songs all focus on the Seuss themes during these last days.  It all ends with the notorious Breakfast at Beach Manor featuring Green Eggs and Ham (of course)!  The children have a grand time with all of this while an incredible amount of learning takes place.

      The Pre-K classes will hit the trail and learn about horses.  This is an exciting unit for the children, complete with pony rides and a cookout around the campfire (pretend of course!).

       Ms. Yesalusky’s Kindergarten class will go around the world.  It’s a full month’s trip, as we learn about children in other countries.  The emphasis of study is the dress, food, homes, and customs of countries in Europe, Africa, and Asia.  If any of you have traveled and can share pictures or items with the class, please call me or your child’s teacher.

 

      May 23td is Conference Day.  I will send home the conference schedule later.  School is closed while you discover what wonderful children you have.  And they really are wonderful!

We’ve begun the tedious process of updating the Parent Handbook and roster for next year.  If you plan on returning and haven’t told us, better do it soon.  We have sent out information on the summer programs at Bellamy, Broad Bay, Beach, and Greenbrier.  If you missed it and are interested, talk to Leigh and Kristen.

                                                                           Sincerely, Leigh

Summer Job Opportunities

The Manor Schools are currently setting up interviews for our summer staff!  If you, or someone you know, are interested, please give us a call to see what kind of opportunities we may have.   Resumes can be sent to the following emails:

Broad Bay Manor: broadbaymanor@manorschools.com

Bellamy Manor: bellamymanor01@gmail.com

Beach Manor: beachmanor321@gmail.com

Greenbrier Manor: greenbriermanor@manorschools.com

Dates to Remember

Spring Program…………………………………………………   April 4-5 (Tuesday & Wednesday) 9:30 am

Spring Break ……………………………………………………   April 10-14

School conferences…………………………………………….   May 23rd (school opened for All Day Children only)

Memorial Day………………………………………………….     May 29th (School closed)

Kindergarten Graduation……………………………………….  June 9th

Last day of school………………………………………………   June 16th

Summer Programs at Bellamy, Broadbay, Beach and Greenbrier

Manor………………………………………………………….      June 26-August -18

Open House…………………………………………………….    August 24th  (5:30 – 7:00)

First Day of School…………………………………………….     August 28th

Beach EIN # is 87.3731398.

SPRING PROGRAM – TUESDAY/ WEDNESDAY April 4 & 5 @9:30

TUESDAY, APRIL 4                               WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5

DIANE                                                         KAREN DUVA

JESSICA                                                     HEATHER

  1. HARDEN                                              KIMBERLY                                               

YEZ

Reminder:  As the weather gets warmer, the children are spending much more time on the playground in the afternoon.  Please enter the school through the front door rather than the playground.   If your child is a full day student, please remember to sign your child in and out. Thanks!

West Neck

Beach Manor March 2023

Dear Parents,

          March has arrived with occasional warm days that promise spring.   February was an intense month, and our children grew in knowledge as they explored Pete the Cat, Bears, past Presidents and the of course our zany Dr. Suess.

 The month of March takes most classes outside. Ms. Alex and Ms. Kendall continue to help our youngest children with the exciting process of learning.  The children will explore the concept of opposites as they compare and contrast the world around us!

Our three-year old’s will begin the month with an in-depth analysis of several nursery tales. The Three Pigs, The Three Bears, and The Gingerbread Man highlight this unit with much puppetry and cooking.  We even grow a beanstalk for Jack to climb! The threes end the month with Little Red Riding Hood and homemade bread baked by the Little Red Hen herself!

The four-year olds discover the world of Beatrix Potter.  After they are thoroughly entranced by Benjamin Bunny, Peter Rabbit, and Jemimah Puddle Duck, they have a marvelous English tea party.  We have a good bit of fun with this unit while introducing the children to some excellent literature.  Because Beatrix Potter’s books are so delightfully illustrated, reading her stories to your children at home will help reinforce her world in their minds.

Ms. Diane’s PreK students will study about our feathered Birds of Prey.  You will be truly impressed with the depth and scope of your child’s knowledge as he/she learns to identify several species of our feathered friends. The study ends with a fantastic bird party –pass the worms, please.

The kindergarten class will now take a trip back in time to the age of reptiles and study dinosaurs.  These budding paleontologists learn to identify close to twenty-five dinosaurs before attending a dinosaur hunt at the end of the month.  This is one of our favorite studies and the children love it.

Spring Break is from April 10th-April 14th.   We will have our annual egg hunt on April 6th and 7th.  Your child’s teacher will communicate to you when they are planning their hunt.  Please send in an empty basket or bag, labeled with your child’s name on the appropriate morning.  Pretend grass is fine, please no candy or stuffed animals.  We will close at the end of the day Friday, April 14th for Spring Break. Both student and teachers will take a well-deserved vacation before returning for the final busy weeks of School.

Many of you have inquired about our summer program that is offered at Beach, Bellamy, BroadBay, and Greenbrier Manor.  It is a wonderful program patterned on the school year and adapted for the summer.  It offers continued play, academics, socialization, and crafts.  The children have plenty of opportunity to use the computers, dress ups, easels, puzzles, games, and train sets.  Enrollment is limited, so please return the registration form if you are interested.

          It looks like a full and fun month.  We are two thirds through the year, and the growth in the children is incredible.  They have learned a tremendous amount in these past months.   We feel so fortunate to have such a rewarding job.  Your children bring joy in so many ways!

 

REGISTRATION:

     Registration for next year is going well.  It is satisfying to know that so many of you are pleased with Beach Manor’s program.  Thank you for all your support and cooperation.    Without your smiles and encouragement my job would be so difficult.  Instead, it’s a joy!  Openings are still available in some of our classes even though I have opened registration to the public.   If you intend to register your child for next year and haven’t yet done so, I urge you to turn in your form along with your registration fee immediately. The only way to be sure of a place next year is to turn in both the registration form and the registration fee.

Many of you have asked questions about our kindergarten program. I realized that when most of you initially register at Beach, I go into great detail about the three-year-old program or the four-year-old program, but often kindergarten comes as a wonderful surprise.  Our kindergarten program continues the phonics instruction begun in the four-year-old program. It includes a very strong short vowel reading, writing, and spelling curriculum that leads to long vowel usage in the spring.  The children learn to recognize and write numbers to 100 and beyond; they learn math facts to 20, graphing, fraction recognition, and how to count money.  The joy of the program, however, is the incredible amount of information the children learn in their unit studies (constellations, musical instruments, and dinosaurs, children around the world, the human body, and other very hands-on science studies.). The goal is, as always, to enhance their self-esteem.  Having so much knowledge about their world gives them tremendous self-confidence. They acquire the skills needed to put them at the top of their first-grade class.  Your response so far for next year is gratifying.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY.  Although our inclement weather policy states that we will close if the public schools close, sometimes it is not necessary.  It all depends on the roads and the power conditions.  Be sure to check our website under “Special Announcements” at www.manorschools.com.  Of course, if your neighborhood conditions are even slightly questionable, stay home.

Please return any clothes your child may have borrowed from school due to accidents or playground mishaps.  We’re getting low on our supply of spare socks, underwear, and pants.  It helps so much to have a change of clothes in the bottom of your child’s book bag.
Check coats and jackets.  Sometimes a child grabs the wrong coat on his way out the door.  So many jackets are similar and make ownership difficult to distinguish.  PLEASE WRITE YOUR NAME ON THE LABEL!!!

 Just a quick reminder of our illness policy: children with a fever will be sent home immediately.  Children are not to return to school until they have been fever free for 36 hours.  Do not give your child medicine in the morning to bring down his/her temperature and send him/her to school.  The only way we can contain these illnesses is by keeping the sick children at home.

Thank you for all the help and support.

 Sincerely, Leigh

 DATES TO MARK ON YOUR CALENDAR

          Picture Day ………………………………………March 21 &22

          Spring Break…………………………………        April 10-14

          Spring program…………………………….        April 4 & 5

          SCHOOL CONFERENCES ………………….     May 23 (Open for all day

          Children only)

          MEMORIAL DAY………………………………    May 29 (school closed)

          KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION………June 9

          LAST DAY OF SCHOOL ………………………   June 16

          SUMMER PROGRAMS AT……………………    June 26- August 18

          (BEACH, BELLAMY, BROADBAY, AND GREENBRIER)

          FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL…………………….    August 28

PICTURE DAY:

MARCH 21:

  1. DIANE
  2. ALEX
  3. YEZ
  4. HARDEN
  5. KENDALL

MARCH 22:

 

  1. KAREN
  2. HEATHER
  3. KIMBERLY
  4. JESSICA

 SPRING PROGRAM – Tuesday/Wednesday April 4 & 5 @9:30

TUESDAY, APRIL 4                                 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5

 Ms. Diane                                            Ms. KAREN

Ms. Jessica                                           Ms. Heather

Ms. Harden                                                Ms. Kimberly

 Ms. YEZ

***SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORMS ARE GOING OUT MARCH  2023 IN YOUR CHILDS BACKPACK**** YOU CAN ALSO PICK UP IN THE FRONT LOBBY***

Bellamy

Bellamy Manor March 2023

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 other cultures, colors, community helpers, birds and past Presidents.

      Ms. Ariella and Ms. Yanira continue to help our youngest children with the exciting process of learning.  The children paint, color and cut as they learn about shapes.

       The three-year-olds will be learning about nutrition. Our goal is to help the children learn about “good” foods and the main food groups. This unit involves quite a bit of cooking and sampling with each food group. They will make bread, pizza and paint with vegetables. The grand finale is a yummy party and a class created cookbook!

      Our four-year-olds will be taking a look back in time as they study the Wild West. They will be learning about horses, cowboys and rodeos with a combination of factual information. They’ll also study horses with many delightful stories about the American Cowboys.

      Ms. Sandra and Ms. Patrice’s Pre-K classes look at our world from a geographical and environmental angle. Ms. Sandra introduces her children to some basic geographical concepts using habitats as her motif.  By mid-month the children are learning about the fragility of various habitats and the interdependence between the environment and its inhabitants.  An investigation of endangered species concludes the unit.

        The kindergarten classes finished a whirlwind trip around the world last week.  They now will study the human body.  It is now time to learn more about ourselves. We start by looking closely at our skin and are working our way through the body systems to the heart (the most important part!)

Our Spring Break will be the week of April 10th –14th.   Our annual egg hunts will be April 6-7th. Your child’s teacher will be sending out more information. We ask that you send in a basket or bag labeled with your child’s name on it the morning of their hunt. The following week is spring break! Both students and teachers will take a well- deserved vacation before returning for the final busy weeks of school.

Registration is going beautifully, thanks to all of you.   Keep on talking!   If you plan to return next year and have not yet turned in a pre-registration form, talk to us soon.  We would be so sad to fill your spot!

Many of you have inquired about our summer program. It is patterned on the school year adapted for summer.   It offers continued play, academics, social, and craft opportunities.  The children have plenty of opportunity to play dress ups, easels paint, puzzles, games, and water play. The registration forms for summer will be available in March.  Enrollment is limited so please return your summer registration form as soon as possible if you are interested.

         THANK YOU to all of our families for your support with this year’s fundraisers so far.  You may have seen the beautiful new bookcases in our hallway! We were able to purchase these solely from fundraising! We also have adorable wooden playhouses for the playgrounds you will see out in the spring.  You all are amazing!

It looks like a full and fun month ahead. We are two thirds through the year, and the growth in all the children is incredible! They have learned a tremendous amount in these past months. We all feel so fortunate to have such a rewarding jobs!

                                                                        Warmest regards,

                                                                         Kristine

 

DATES TO REMEMBER

 

February 20………………….    Presidents’ Day -SCHOOL CLOSED

March 6 & 7…………………    Lions club free vision screening (info to follow)

March 13 & 14………………    Spring pictures

April 10-14..………..…………  Spring Break SCHOOL CLOSED

May 2,3 &4…..………………   Spring Programs

May 23..………………………  Conference Day (Open for Full Day students only)

May 29..………….…….……    Memorial Day SCHOOL CLOSED

June 9..………….……………   Kindergarten Graduation

June 16..……….……………….Last Day of School