November ELC Newsletter

The ability to enter successfully into ongoing social interactions is an important social skill. This ability begins with an infant's early interactions with a primary caregiver and quickly grows into an interest in watching other children at play. The preschooler who talks about friendships becomes a kindergartner who establishes and maintains relationships over time with special friends.

Currently, our program is focused on providing the skills needed for our students to successfully join in play with other children. Teaching phrases such as, "Can I play too?", modeling turn taking and providing visuals of friendship skills are some of the strategies our staff have been utilizing within the classroom. Classrooms have also worked together and shared materials to create murals, even utilizing cardboard to align with our current box study.

How can you continue this learning at home? Model some of the strategies below and encourage your child to practice these skills to join in play with a sibling or another friend. You can visit a local park and support your child as they join in play with other peers.

Thank you to all of our families that joined us for our Fall Fest! Students and families enjoyed measuring and decorating a pumpkin from our pumpkin patch, eating a fall trail mix, listening to a read-aloud and playing with the parachute!

We appreciate your partnership in your child's education! It is proven that a child's success in school is directly related to family engagement in education!

Families are welcome to take home new & gently used items from our Care Closet! Items include clothing, toys, toiletries, household items & more. All items are FREE! The Care Closet will be open in our large gym during Parent/Teacher Conferences.

November 2nd from 3:30 - 7:00 pm

November 3rd from 7:45 - 11:00 am

Join Miss Rosa and Miss Hilary to learn about Conscious Discipline, the research-based program that we use at school to teach social-emotional skills. You'll learn how to increase connection, self-regulation and positive behavior management in your home, resulting in a happier and healthier home environment. Please register here in advance.

This workshop is intended for parents and caregivers. Childcare will be unavailable during the workshop.

Permission forms are due November 8th. Please contact the nurse with any questions at (309) 865-6911.

• 11/2/23--Parent/Teacher Conferences (evening)
• 11/3/23--Parent/Teacher Conferences (No School)
• 11/15/23--Conscious Discipline Family Training
• 11/20/23--Give Kids a Smile Dental Bus
• 11/21--No School, In-Service Day
• 11/22-11/24--No School, Thanksgiving Break
• 11/29/23--Family Advisory Council Meeting

We are grateful for the support from our families and community! We appreciate the ongoing partnerships between our school and families, as well as our partnerships with the East Moline community. Let's work together to cultivate a community of kindness & gratitude during the month of November!

• 23-24 Family Folder you will find general information about our school and programming. This folder contains information about school supplies, our daily schedule, policies/procedures, communication platforms, the school calendar and more!
• Your family's health, well-being and partnership is important to us! Use this form to easily request information, resources and/or support for your family.
• 23-24 Early Learning Center School Calendar

Important contacts:

Main Office: 309-865-6900

Pam Webster, Secretary (pwebster@emsd37.org)

Hilary Anselmi, Family Educator hanselmi@emsd37.org

Melissa McCullough, Principal (mmccullough@emsd37.org)