We are excited to welcome our new intern, Iris Qiu to our school family. Ms. Qiu writes about herself in the following paragraph:
Currently I'm a graduate student taking a master's degree in Early
Childhood Education in the University of Pittsburgh. This is my
second semester. I had some experiences working with children last
summer when I worked as a volunteer in a preschool in China, and a
volunteer in a preschool in New York for one month.
Ms. Qiu is currently working in Mrs. Jones' class. She looks forward to visiting the other classrooms and getting to know all the children. Please help us to say "Nǐ hǎo" to Ms. Qiu!
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
The SPCNS Will be open on Monday January 24, 2011
Dear SPCNS families,
Although the Pittsburgh Public Schools have called a 2-hour delay, it is due to the extreme cold and concerns over children who have to wait for school buses. Since our children do not rely on the busing system, we have made the decision to override our normal snow cancellation policy. However, if you do not feel safe taking your children out in the cold, we will certainly understand. Please do stay safe and bundle up.
The SPCNS Staff
Although the Pittsburgh Public Schools have called a 2-hour delay, it is due to the extreme cold and concerns over children who have to wait for school buses. Since our children do not rely on the busing system, we have made the decision to override our normal snow cancellation policy. However, if you do not feel safe taking your children out in the cold, we will certainly understand. Please do stay safe and bundle up.
The SPCNS Staff
Thursday, January 20, 2011
There will be a snow day on Friday, January 21, 2010
The weather outside is frightful, indeed! The Nursery School will be closed on Friday, January 21, 2010.
Every time we get a storm warning, we cringe and agonize about the decisions that await us! As you know, our Snow Policy states that if the Pittsburgh Public Schools either cancel or have a two-hour delay, the SPCNS will be closed for the day. This time there is no question that the storm is hitting us hard. The vast majority of the schools in our area have already called at least a two-hour delay. Please know that we do not take these decisions lightly. We do not like to miss school, and understand that doing so causes disruptions to your family’s schedule. Since we have no control over the weather and we are not gifted with foreseeing the future, we must rely on the sometimes imperfect system we have available to make an educated guess as to how the road conditions will be. Please understand that we have your and your child’s safety at the forefront each and every day, especially when the weather promises to misbehave.
Please stay safe. Let’s hope and pray that this winter weather will not last for long. We look forward to seeing you next week.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
SPCNS Closed on Tuesday, January 18, 2010
Once again, Ole Father Winter has struck! Making the decision to close is not easy, however, after careful consideration, we know that the safest thing for all is to remain at home this morning. If you must go out, please do be safe, as the roads promise to be very icy. We hope that this wintry weather will not remain for long. We want to be back playing together!
Friday, January 14, 2011
SPCNS Picture Day
Tuesday February 1, 2011
Mrs. Christman’s Two-Year-Olds
Mrs. Hall’s Three-Year-Olds
Mrs. Gianakas’ Three-Year-Olds
Wednesday February 2, 2011
Mrs. Christman’s Two-Year-Olds
Mrs. Kozy’s Three-Year-Olds
Mrs. Jones Four-Year-Olds
Friday February 4, 2011
Mrs. Crossett’s and Mrs. Vallejo’s Big Room
Mrs. Callaway’s Four-Year-Olds
* Please Dress your children appropriately *
Thursday, January 13, 2011
SPCNS Snow Day
The SPCNS will be closed today, Thursday January 13 due to inclement weather. Please stay warm and safe.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Helping your child deal with Asthma.
This information is provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
What is asthma?
Asthma is a respiratory disease that causes the lungs to be hypersensitive to different triggers. Things that trigger a child’s asthma are colds, exercise, pets, pollens and cigarette smoke. When children have symptoms from asthma, they will cough and wheeze. Wheezing occurs when the muscles tighten around the tiny swollen airways and extra mucus is produced.
During an asthma episode, the child has difficulty exhaling (breathing out). The child may have tightness in the chest with coughing and spitting up mucus. The attack can frighten children and they may appear tired, agitated, irritable or listless. A child may not be obviously wheezing and still be having asthma related symptoms such as coughing.
What causes asthma attacks?
Asthma attacks are caused by triggers. If a child does not have contact with these triggers, there are no asthma symptoms. The most common trigger for childhood asthma is a viral infection (the common cold). Other common triggers are:
• Allergens such as pets, dust mites, cockroaches, pollens, molds and grass.
• Sudden changes of temperature.
• Smoke from cigarettes, pipes, fireplaces or wood stoves.
• Odors from paint, aerosol sprays, cleaning materials, and perfumes.
• Strenuous exercise in cold or damp weather.
(Do not limit exercise unless the child is sick with asthma. A child who is physically fit has stronger lungs.)
What can parents and child care providers do?
• If children are old enough to use a peak flow meter, use it daily to detect early symptoms.
• Keep children with asthma away from triggers that are known to cause their wheezing.
• Have written asthma plan from health provider of what to do when asthma symptoms begin.
• Have medication (which is usually delivered by a nebulizer or inhaler) available when an asthma episode occurs.
• Keep the child calm, relaxed and sitting upright.
• Use communication closely with parents, especially when the child has symptoms.
• Use communication note book between parents and health providers to foster smooth transition from school to home.
• Recognize when a child needs medical reevaluation for asthma by a physician. e.g. when the child coughs at night, coughs with exercise, wakes at night, or has wheezing that is poorly controlled by the usual medications.
• From the website of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute www.nhlbi.nih.gov, select “asthma,” then “children,” to obtain more information to support children with asthma. This website also has a useful checklist “How Asthma-Friendly is Your Child Care Setting?” The direct link to the checklist is http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/asthma/chc_chk.htm
ECELS-Healthy Child Care PA; PA Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics 11-04
When must children with asthma be excluded from a child care facility?
Most children with asthma can participate in their usual daily activities. Adults should know what triggers to avoid at home and in the classroom environment. If a child tends to cough and wheeze routinely during exercise, the staff should notify the parents. If asthma symptoms begin during exercise, a child can be asked to stop the activity, relax quietly and be given the prescribed medication. Remember - your observations and concerns are very important in providing good asthma control for these children.
Reference: Materials from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, American Lung Association, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
Revised by: Susan S. Aronson MD, FAAP 11-04
ECELS-
What is asthma?
Asthma is a respiratory disease that causes the lungs to be hypersensitive to different triggers. Things that trigger a child’s asthma are colds, exercise, pets, pollens and cigarette smoke. When children have symptoms from asthma, they will cough and wheeze. Wheezing occurs when the muscles tighten around the tiny swollen airways and extra mucus is produced.
During an asthma episode, the child has difficulty exhaling (breathing out). The child may have tightness in the chest with coughing and spitting up mucus. The attack can frighten children and they may appear tired, agitated, irritable or listless. A child may not be obviously wheezing and still be having asthma related symptoms such as coughing.
What causes asthma attacks?
Asthma attacks are caused by triggers. If a child does not have contact with these triggers, there are no asthma symptoms. The most common trigger for childhood asthma is a viral infection (the common cold). Other common triggers are:
• Allergens such as pets, dust mites, cockroaches, pollens, molds and grass.
• Sudden changes of temperature.
• Smoke from cigarettes, pipes, fireplaces or wood stoves.
• Odors from paint, aerosol sprays, cleaning materials, and perfumes.
• Strenuous exercise in cold or damp weather.
(Do not limit exercise unless the child is sick with asthma. A child who is physically fit has stronger lungs.)
What can parents and child care providers do?
• If children are old enough to use a peak flow meter, use it daily to detect early symptoms.
• Keep children with asthma away from triggers that are known to cause their wheezing.
• Have written asthma plan from health provider of what to do when asthma symptoms begin.
• Have medication (which is usually delivered by a nebulizer or inhaler) available when an asthma episode occurs.
• Keep the child calm, relaxed and sitting upright.
• Use communication closely with parents, especially when the child has symptoms.
• Use communication note book between parents and health providers to foster smooth transition from school to home.
• Recognize when a child needs medical reevaluation for asthma by a physician. e.g. when the child coughs at night, coughs with exercise, wakes at night, or has wheezing that is poorly controlled by the usual medications.
• From the website of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute www.nhlbi.nih.gov, select “asthma,” then “children,” to obtain more information to support children with asthma. This website also has a useful checklist “How Asthma-Friendly is Your Child Care Setting?” The direct link to the checklist is http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/asthma/chc_chk.htm
ECELS-Healthy Child Care PA; PA Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics 11-04
When must children with asthma be excluded from a child care facility?
Most children with asthma can participate in their usual daily activities. Adults should know what triggers to avoid at home and in the classroom environment. If a child tends to cough and wheeze routinely during exercise, the staff should notify the parents. If asthma symptoms begin during exercise, a child can be asked to stop the activity, relax quietly and be given the prescribed medication. Remember - your observations and concerns are very important in providing good asthma control for these children.
Reference: Materials from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, American Lung Association, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
Revised by: Susan S. Aronson MD, FAAP 11-04
ECELS-
Upcoming Month's Reminders
- There will not be school on Monday, January 17th to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Second Semester begins on Tuesday, January 18th
- Parent/Teacher conferences for the M/W-Two-Year-Old class will be held on Wednesday January 26. There will not be school for the Two-Year-Olds on this day. Babysitting will be available during your conference time.
- Parent/Teacher conferences for the T/H-Two-Year-Old class will be held on Thursday January 27. There will not be school for the Two-Year-Olds on this day. Babysitting will be available during your conference time.
- Parent/Teacher conferences for the Three-, Four-, and Five-Year-Old Classes will be held on Friday, January 28. There will not be school for children on this day. Babysitting will be available during your conference time.
- Pictures Days with i, Simon Photography will be held on Tuesday February 1, Wednesday February 2 and Friday February 4. More information will follow with the specific date for your child's class picture.
- Second Semester Tuition is due in full by Tuesday February 1, unless previous arrangements have been made with Mrs. Lang
Friday, January 7, 2011
SPCNS January 2011 Calendar
S | |||||||
At SPCNS | |||||||
Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
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2 | 3 No School | 4 School Resumes | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | |
16 | 17 No School
| 18 Beginning of Second Semester | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | |
23 | 24 | 25 | 26 Parent/teacher conferences for M/W 2 y.o. class (no school for 2's) | 27 Parent/teacher conferences for T/H 2 y.o. class (no school for 2's) | 28 Parent/teacher conferences for 3-, 4-, and 5- y.o.'s (no school for children) | 29 | |
30 | 31 | 1 Individual and Class photos by i, simon | 2 Individual and Class photos by i, simon | 3 | 4 Individual and Class photos by i, simon | ||
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Update on Christmas program to benefit the EECM
Dear Families,
Thank you so much for your generous contributions to the East End Cooperative Ministries organization. The children made over 75 cards for the Meals on Wheels clients. These elderly and home-bound clients will love the cute pictures, stickers, and bows that make these cards so special. The collection of toiletry items was also amazing. I was able to sort the items to make 30 Christmas toiletry bags to give to the families at the food pantry. Yesterday, one women had a great big smile along with tears in her eyes when she told me one of the Christmas bags was her first Christmas present. Did you know that we also collected over 8 boxes of children's books? These books have been flying off the shelf at East Liberty Presbyterian Church (pantry/shelter/soup kitchen location for EECM) and into the hands of some very grateful readers.
Thanks again for sharing the Christmas spirit of giving.
The SPCNS Staff
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