PARKCREST CHILDREN'S CENTRE

PARKCREST CHILDREN’S CENTRE
                     PRESCHOOL NEWSLETTER
                    Website: www.parkcrestchildcaresociety.ca
                    Email: info@parkcrestchildcaresociety.ca

                             OCTOBER 2021
We have had a busy month getting to know each other and learning the
classroom routine. Our classes are now starting to settle and personalities
are starting to shine. We have been watching many friendships blossom in
such a short time. We have been working on hand washing, sitting at group
time and respecting everyone’s space. Our classes are coming along quite
well and we are looking forward to some fun October activities such as
making apple sauce, exploring pumpkins and fall arts.

PICK UP/DROP OFF

Just a reminder to share our pick up and drop off procedures with anyone
who will be picking up children from the preschool. We would appreciate
that parents/guardians/alternate pick-ups line up starting at the top of the
stairs and make their way down, then exit using the path past the
playground. Thank you!

PARKING:

A friendly reminder to all our families…Please park your car in the
appropriate areas. The staff have noticed some families parking in the “no
stopping” zones. This creates a safety issue for the children attending
Parkcrest Elementary School and our Preschool families.
Be prepared for the weather as check in’s before entry will be ongoing.

SNACK

To ensure the health and safety of all the children, please take a minute to
read all the ingredients on the packaging. Snacks that say, “may contain
traces of nuts” or “made in a facility that manufactures nut products” and
“nut extracts” do not belong in the nut/tree-nut products safe list for our
Centre.
Safe snacks have packaging that display the peanut free image.
Avoid sending candies, chocolates, and gummies.

PARKCREST CHILDREN’S CENTRE PARENT BOARD

Every year we invite all parents to attend our Annual General Meeting and to
vote in new members to support Parkcrest Children’s Centre. Without
parents, we would not have an amazing Centre for the children in our
community. This year our AGM will be held virtually on November 15th at
7pm. We invite all of you to attend. Read below for more information. A
signup sheet will be available in November.

ILLNESS

A reminder to keep your child home when cold or flu symptoms are present.

For children, it’s important to think about what is usual or unusual about
their specific symptoms. For example, a child may have a low fever,
irritability and a runny nose because they are currently teething or a child
may have a runny nose due to seasonal allergies.

Check with your health care provider, or call 811 to speak with a nurse, if
you have concerns.

COVID-19

Parkcrest Children’s Centre understands that health related information due
to Covid-19 is constantly changing. In accordance with the Public Health
Guidelines, we know that schools and childcare centres have an updated
symptom list. Please read below for information from BCCDC.

http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/about-covid-
19/symptoms

The key symptoms to watch for are fever, chills, cough, difficulty breathing*,
loss of sense of smell or taste, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

   •   If the staff or the child’s parent/guardian indicates that the symptoms
       are consistent with a previously diagnosed health condition and are
       not unusual for that individual, they may return to daycare. No
       assessment or note is required from a health care provider.
   •   If children and staff have only one of the key symptoms without fever
       or difficulty breathing, children and staff can monitor at home for 24

hours. If symptoms improve, they can return to the child care facility
       without further assessment
   •   If symptoms include fever or difficulty breathing, two or more of the
       key symptoms, or if after 24 hours, symptoms remain the same or get
       worse, seek a health assessment. A health assessment can include
       calling 8-1-1, a primary care provider like a physician or nurse
       practitioner, or going to a COVID-19 testing centre.

*In small children, difficulty breathing can look like breathing fast or working
hard to breathe.

Remember, if you think your child is ill, please keep them at home.

PLAYGROUND USE

Finally!! We have a schedule to use the playground during our classes.
In consideration with the students attending Parkcrest Elementary, please
enjoy the playground after 3pm or on the weekends.

ALL ABOUT ME

Thank you for bringing in your family picture and helping your child fill out
the All About Me information sheet. They will be put into individual class
binders where the children can look through the pictures and open
conversations with friends. We will also be sharing these during our
upcoming group times to learn more about each other.

FOOD BANK FOR THANKSGIVING

Every October, the children of Parkcrest Preschool learn about the act of
giving and thankfulness. Part of this learning experience is participating in a
food drive for the GREATER VANCOUVER FOOD BANK. From October 4th-8th,
we will be accepting unexpired and nonperishable food items. Please
consider sending something with your child to school so we may all be a part
of the giving experience. We have so much to be grateful for.

Thanksgiving will be celebrated on Monday October 11th. The Centre will be
closed.

APPLESAUCE

The children will be making applesauce on Thursday October 7th and Friday
October 8th. Please send one apple with your child/children on these
days. No snack is needed on these days but if you have a picky eater,
please send a snack.

FIELD TRIP TO LAITY PUMPKIN PATCH:

We will be heading to Laity Pumpkin Patch on Monday October25th with the 3
day classes and on Tuesday October 26th with the 2 day classes. Classes will
be combined on these day in the morning and there will be no classes in the
afternoon. We will be meeting everyone at the pumpkin patch!

Please return forms no later than Friday October 15th. Please dress
according to weather and remember to bring a reusable bag for your
pumpkin. Additional pumpkins are available for purchase when exiting the
farm. Field trip form to follow.

COSTUME PARTIES

Our Costume parties will be celebrated on Thursday, October 28th for the 2
day classes and Friday 29th for the 3 day classes. Children will be “walking
the runway” and showing off their costume. We ask that there be no
weapons (guns, swords etc.) or costume face masks.

Children are welcome to bring treats for their friends. All treats must be
prepackaged and nut/tree nut free. Please note that each class has 20
children. We encourage families to only write who the treat if from to make
it easier for distributing.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB
Scholastic Canada offers a fantastic selection of books at affordable prices
for home reading and gifts. We have been a part of this book club for many
years. For every purchase, we receive a credit and use it towards the
purchase of new books and art supplies for our Centre.
Families who chose to order books can view the Digi-flyer at
https://classroomessentials.scholastic.ca/s/cec-ca/en/digital-catalogues

There is an easy Pay online system. NO PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT
PRESHOOL. All orders will confirmed by email and will be shipped directly to
your home. Please use our class code when placing your order RC174102.

There is absolutely no obligation to order books – just an opportunity if you
wish.

 SAVE THE DATE! ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: MONDAY NOV. 15th at 7 PM!!!
    YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS!! SPEACIAL GUEST SPEAKER, SHAISTA
  FATEHALI, WILL BE SPEAKING ABOUT THE CHALLENGES OF PARENTING AND
            HOW TO BETTER SUPPORT CHILDREN AT ALL ABILITIES

                           Dates to Remember

            Making applesauce                   October 7th & 8th

            Thanksgiving Day                    October 11th – No Preschool

            Scholastic online orders            October 12th & 13th

            Professional Day                    October 22nd - No Preschool

            Laity Pumpkin Patch                 October 25th & 26th

            Costume Party                       October 28th & 29st

               All notices will be available on our website.
                   info@parkcrestchildcaresociety.ca

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