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The PTO funded the following teacher grants written in early September, 2018, by Spark! Discovery Preschool teachers:   Nicky Willis, preschool teacher, requested a grant titled “Around the World and in the Classroom”.  This would include a 6 month subscription to Little Passports, a program that helps students explore global perspectives on world themes.  Each […]

About Enthusiasm, By Paige Gordon, Principal At Spark! Discovery Preschool, we define ENTHUSIASTIC as, “I AM EXCITED ABOUT LEARNING AND THE WORLD AROUND ME.” Preschoolers are naturally inclined as enthusiastic learners, and our goal at Spark! Discovery Preschool is to continue this enjoyment for learning and life.  We want our preschoolers’ interests to be developed and SPARKED.   It’s […]

October 1, 2018 We will be hosting a Trick-or-Treat-Street for Spark! Discovery Preschool families, including siblings, on Friday, October 26, 2018, from 4:30-6:00 pm. Families and children are encouraged to come dressed in costumes and enjoy trick-or-treating around the school building.  From 4:30 – 4:50 pm, at the beginning of the event, will be a […]

STEM Units 1, 2, 3: Preschoolers in every classroom will be instructed in 6 units each year; these units of instruction represent the school’s comprehensive plan for high-quality, STEM-based inquiry, which are taught in all classrooms.  These 6 units of STEM are different than the previous year’s units so that children are being exposed to […]

Use of Interpreters for Families Speaking a language other than English Spark! Discovery Preschool takes reasonable steps to ensure families with limited English proficiency have meaningful access and an equal opportunity to participate in their child’s education, activities, and programs. Our district uses district-approved language translation services for translation of written communications, such as newsletters, […]

Help Build School Success with Good Attendance! Set a regular bedtime and a morning routine for children in the home. Lay out clothes, backpacks, and coats the night before school to save time in the morning. Don’t let your child stay home unless he/she is truly sick.  Keep in mind complaints of a stomachache or […]

 Because we must follow USDA guidelines for what is served for snacks, it is our policy that if a child is celebrating a birthday at school the family engages in one of the two below: Bring in a healthy snack (i.e. it doesn’t have Trans-fats, high sugar content, etc.).  This means no cookies, cupcakes, cake, etc. […]

Important Dates September 2018 October STEM profile:  EnthusiasmSept 4 – Oct 5:  STEM unit 1, schoolwide Sept 21 – Oct 12:  Spark! PTO “Believe” Fundraiser Sept 26 – Oct 10:  October student count window, to determine fundingMonday, Oct 1:  Tuition payments due Oct 1, 2, and 4:  Fall parent-teacher conferences – After schoolOct 1 – 4:  Healthy Learning […]

Parent-Teacher Conferences – What should I Expect? Parent – Teacher Conferences will be scheduled for this week. Your child’s teacher will meet with you for a conference for 20 minutes to talk about their development, strengths, and needs.  Be open to sharing and discussing your child and how they are learning and growing in an […]

Hello Preschool Families!!  We hope that you are enjoying the beautiful weather. A Week in Review: ·       We continued our first STEM unit on Life Cycles. We started talking about the parts of a plant. We also moved our chrysalis from the cup to the net waiting for our butterflies to come out. ·       We talked about the […]