May 2021 - IXL Learning Center

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May 2021 - IXL Learning Center
May 2021

This year's Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3rd-7th!
We appreciate all the hard work our teachers do and we know you do
too! A Sign Up Genius was sent to parents via email in April to help us
celebrate our AMAZING teachers throughout the week! We will be
sharing photos of our teachers on our IXL Facebook page, enjoying
their surprises throughout the week!

Summer Camp Registration                                                   Upcoming
Packets Due                                                                 Dates:
Summer Camp 2021 Registration Packets were sent to all Young
Pre-K/Pre-K through School-Age students at the beginning of April.            Summer Camp
The registration packet contains all registration documents and              Registration Due
information necessary to finalize your child's summer enrollment. Your
                                                                             Monday, May 3rd
child’s summer camp registration documents are due to the office by
Monday, May 3rd.
                                                                          Teacher Appreciation
Also, IXL Summer Camp and screen print options will only be available            Week
to order in IXL’s online store until Monday, May 3rd. Embroidery items
will continue to be available to order following this date.
                                                                              May 3rd-7th

                                      COVID-19                            Give a Momma a Muffin
                                                                          See center page for details
                                      Updates
                                      As the COVID-19 situation                Pajama Day
                                      continues to evolve, please be on      Tuesday, May 11th
                                      the lookout for any IXL updates
                                      regarding new information or
                                      protocols that may be required.
                                      COVID-19 updates are sent via
                                      the Tadpoles App.
                                                                                IXL Closure
                                                                             Monday, May 31st
                                                                             for Memorial Day
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Memorial Day Closure                                                             Important
IXL Learning Center will be closed on Monday, May 31st for Memorial Day.
If you know your child will be absent around this date, please fill out the       Reminders:
"Memorial Day Closure" google form.                                               ● When dropping off or picking up
                                                                                    your child, please wear a mask
Reminder that IXL requires full tuition                                             when interacting with IXL staff or
payment for the days we are closed. You                                             remain a distance of 6 feet
                                                                                    away if your child can safely be
may use your vacation credit for the closed
                                                                                    exchanged.
days if you have any remaining for the year.                                      ● IXL is an ALLERGY AWARE
                                                                                    facility- this includes not bringing
IXL Parent Resources for Masks                                                      items to IXL that may contain
                                                                                    peanuts or tree nuts. Check
IXL wanted to provide parents with a few resources we have created
                                                                                    labels of food containers that you
regarding masks! Please check them out below:                                       are sending to IXL with your child
Social Story: Wearing a Mask (Teacher Version)                                      to ensure safety (ex: cereal,
Social Story: Wearing a Mask (Kid Version)                                          granola bars).
Facemask Tips for our Younger Kids                                                ● A reminder that smoking and
Visual Steps: How to Put On a Mask                                                  vaping is prohibited on IXL
                                                                                    property per the State of
It’s Sunscreen Time!                                                                Michigan.
                                                                                  ● IXL Learning Center's hours are
Now that the sun is shining, it’s time to think about sunscreen! IXL highly         from 7am-6pm. Drop off is not
recommends that children regularly use sunscreen during outdoor play in             permitted before 7am, and a late
order to prevent sunburns. Please bring in a new bottle for your child -            pick up fee will be applied to your
don’t forget to check the expiration date and label it with your child's            account for any pick ups after 6pm.
name! Also, if there are any special circumstances or instructions to               Any pick up between 6:01-6:10pm
apply your child's sunscreen, please make your child's teachers are                 will be applied a $10 fee and
aware. IXL will apply sunscreen for AM and PM outdoor time.                         $2/minute will be added for any
                                                                                    pick up after 6:10pm.
Find us on Social Media!                                                          ● Closed-toe shoes are best for the
                                                                                    playground and outdoor play to
IXL Learning Center is on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! Follow us on
                                                                                    avoid tripping and hurt toes.
these social media platforms to keep up to date on the happenings at              ● Please make sure that you are
IXL, see all the fun that IXL kids are having, and much more!                       sending in extra seasonally
                                                                                    appropriate clothes and masks for
                                                                                    your child. Accidents happen and it
                                                                                    is always safe to have some at IXL
                                                                                    just in case!

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Young Pre-K/   Preschool    Young        Toddler/      Infant/
   Pre-K                   Preschool   Toddler Too   Infant Too
                                                                  MAY WEEKLY FOCUSES
                                                                                   Curriculum Corner
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Lunch Menu
May 2021 - IXL Learning Center
Give a Momma a Muffin                                                            Monthly Supplies
On Friday, May 7th, individually wrapped muffins & juice                          Please bring your labeled supplies to the
will be available for pick up during morning drop off to                         office by the end of each month.
celebrate our wonderful moms! Due to COVID, muffins                               2 ½ & Younger:
will be on the go this year! Photo opportunity available                        1 package of unscented baby wipes &
outdoors with your kiddo/s as well!                                             1 roll of paper towel
                                                                                2 ½ & Older:
Label, Label, Label!                                                            1 package of unscented baby wipes &
                                                                                1 box of kleenex
Please remember that it is important to label all of your child’s belongings.
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This includes all sippy cups, baby bottles, water bottles, clothing, bedding,
masks, etc. Please label each item with your child's first and last name. We     Scholastic Book Orders
always do our best to keep each child’s belongings separate, however,           You can choose to have your books
things can get mixed up on occasion. Labeling all of your child's items         shipped to your home or delivered to
each day is very helpful in reducing this. Please see the office if you have      IXL with our class order.
any questions.
                                                                                With a $25 order, you can pick a FREE
                                                                                $5 Book (use code: READS).
Pre-K Graduation
Mark your calendars! Our tentative date to celebrate our                        Scholastic Book Club Website:
Pre-K graduates is Wednesday, May 26th at 6:30pm. Our                           clubs.scholastic.com
celebration will take place at IXL Howell. Look for more                        Class code: XN3G8
detailed information sent via Tadpoles regarding graduation.                    Order Due Date: 5/12/21
We are excited to celebrate the class of 2034!                                  All orders also earn FREE Books for our
                                                                                center. Thank you for your support!
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                                                                                Please drop off any tuition
                                                                                payments to an IXL admin
                                                                                team member.

                                                                          Classroom Corner:
                                                                        ● All Classrooms - As the weather gets warmer,
                                                                          please be sure to continue bringing in
                                                                          appropriate gear as we do go outside twice a
                                                                          day, weather permitting, per Michigan State
                                                                          Licensing. Michigan weather is always
                                                                          unpredictable during the spring season and the
IXL Quick Links:                                                          temps can vary vastly throughout the day. Also,
Click on the icons below to go to these quick links.                      please make sure your child has seasonally
                                                                          appropriate extra clothing at IXL.
                                                                        ● Infant/Toddler - Please bring in weather/size
                                                                          appropriate extra clothes.
                                                                        ● Toddler Too - Please bring in a water bottle to
                                                                          keep at IXL for the warmer weather.
                                                                        ● Young Preschool - Please bring in weather
                                                                          appropriate extra clothes.
                                                                        ● Preschool - Please label all of your child’s
 IXL Website           Parent Request           Lunch Menu                belongings with first and last name.
                           Forms                                        ● Young Pre-K - Reminder to bring in bug spray
                                                                          and sunscreen.
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