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CMP April 2017 Newsletter
April 2017April 11 Composting Seminar for Parents with our Master Glenn CuratorErin 4:30pm-6:00pm
Week of April 10 Baby Chicks Hatch
April 10 Flower Fields Field Trip - Rooms 12a, 12b, & 1ab - 8:15am
April 13 Conscious Discipline Speaker
April 14 Spring Day Off (Teacher In-Service)
April 16 Easter
April 24 Flower Fields Field Trip - Rooms 5a, 5b, 3a, & 3b - 8:15am
April 24-28 Week of The Young Child
April 26 Lizard Wizard of San Diego at 10:00am & 11:00am
April 26 Family Yoga Night
You can always check our events at CMP Events and our holidays at CMP Holidays.
Please join us for a Conscious DisciplineParenting & Teacher Night
When: Thursday, April 13thTime: 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Carmel Mountain Preschool
CMP is excited to host a free Conscious Discipline Seminar withAbbi Kruse
If you plan to attend please RSVPto [email protected]
RSVP by 4/11/17 with names of attendees. This is an adult onlyevent - sorry for any inconvenience.
For more information on Conscious Discipline read our interviewwith Abbi Kruse at CMP's Blog.
CMP wishes a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY
to all of our April Birthdays!
Cade ~ Aaroosh ~ Luca ~ Claire ~ Zachary ~ Aarika ~ Emily ~ Lucas ~ Bailey ~Aadya ~ Saskia ~ Tamzin ~ Zara ~ Stuvan ~ Arthur ~ Kullen ~ Grayson ~ Avyukt ~Mitchy ~ Emily ~ Madison ~ Logan ~ Ila ~ Nidhi ~ Sofia ~ Jake ~ Stella ~ Evan ~
Owen ~ Dalton ~ Miles ~ Skylar ~ Brody ~ Bret ~ Cate ~ Cole ~ Reilly
Happy Birthday to our CMP Staff!Chrystal ~ April 16th
Annie ~ April 18Carol ~ April 18
Kelly K ~ April 19Lisa ~ April 28
Join us for FAMILY YOGA NIGHT!
Please wear comfortable clothes, bring a mat or towel, andbe ready to have some fun.
Join CMP and Scarlett's Squad for theMarch of Dimes Walk and let's March for
Babies!
Saturday April 29, 2017Race Starts 8:00am
Balboa Park2514 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103
CMP is excited to sponsor The Black family as they March for Babieswith The March of Dimes on Saturday, April 29th in Balboa Park. The
March of Dimes organization funds researchers and scientistslooking for solutions to the biggest problems that threaten moms and
babies. They offer resources and information to mothers of babiesborn prematurely or fighting birth defects.
The Black family was grateful to information provided by The Marchof Dimes when their daughter Scarlett was born 12 weeks premature.
Calee Black, a teacher here at CMP was expected to give birth inDecember 2014. To her surprise, Scarlett was born in late September.
Luckily, Scarlett thrived and was able to join her family at home inearly December of that year. She is now a healthy and happy two-
year-old with no health issues thus far. Not all babies are asfortunate. Calee started the group, Scarlett's Squad to walk this year.
Many of our teachers and staff will be joining her
We have ordered purple CMP shirts and added "Scarlett's Squad" onthe back. If you are interested in walking or contributing to this
group, please RSVP to [email protected]. Anyonewho is interested in a t-shirt, we ask that you make a $15 minimum
donation to the March of Dimes via the followinglink: Http://marchforbabies.org/caleeblack
CMP Beach Clean Up
CMP and Swami's Surf Club are teaming up to do a BeachClean Up. Help us make the beaches a cleaner place, one
piece of trash at a time.
Please join us on Saturday, May 13th at 8:00 am at Swami's
Beach in Encinitas
Join us after for a Beach BBQ
"Going into the year 2017 we had a vision of being more active in thecommunity, such as volunteering and donating to organizations close
to our hearts. We love San Diego and all that it has to offer. One ofour goals is to participate in the various beach clean ups. We love toinspire our students to become active members of the community
and thought it would be awesome to find a way to include CMP kidsand families in our cause. We pitched the idea to Arianne Condrick-Bettazzi, who was eager to jump on board and partner us with theright foundation to reach our goal. Please join us, with the help of
Swami's Surf Club, to clean Swami's Beach on Saturday, May 13 at 8a.m. Afterwards enjoy lunch provided by CMP & the Swami's Surf
Club and a surf competition. All donations can be made to Surfrider Foundation, San Diego
Chapter."
- Mrs. Jacque and Miss. Amanda
With Easter right around the corner hereare 10 fun, non edible egg filler ideas.
1. Temporary Tattoos2. Stickers3. Mini Erasers4. Magnetic Alphabet letters5. Gold Treasure Coins6. Bouncy Balls7. Flip Frog
8. Mini Race Cars9. Finger Puppets10. Crayons
Don't forget to check your classroom Parent Board for information aboutEaster activities. Please remember that CMP does not allow outside edible
treats and we only serve organic in line with our core values.
March Basket Winners:
Baby Chicks Viewing Times
Baby chicks are expected to hatch the week of April10th. We invite you to come visit the eggs and chicks
while they are in room 1AB.
Please DO NOT touch the incubators or tables andplease do not visit during Kinder-Prep instruction time.
Room 1AB Visiting Times:Between 6:30am-8:30am
12:00pm-12:30pmAfter 3:00pm
CMP Chicken Coop Coming Soon
In previous years the baby chicks would return to the farma week after hatching. This year the baby chicks arestaying at CMP! We are currently in the process of
building a chicken coop near the soccer field. We can't waitto watch the baby chicks grow!
Thank you for making FamilyHullabaloo Concert Night a success.
We had so much fun singing and dancing with everyone.
Join Us For A Free Compost Workshop!
In Celebration of Earth Day coming up, come learn how to recycle your foodand yard scraps and create healthier soil for your garden!
Tuesday, April 11th
Time: 4:30-6:00 pm
Location: CMP back Lawn
Come learn about composting! It's easier than you think. This workshop will cover the basics of traditional composting as well as
vermicomposting (composting with worms). Your instructor will be Erin, our Glenncurator and compost connoisseur. She's already taught your children the basics of
composting, so now it's your turn!
We will provide demonstrations on how to start composting, how to manage it, and willeven have limited supplies and bins available for sale from The Solana Center for
Environmental Innovation.
*Please note that kids are welcome, but the majority of the information will
be focused on our adult audience.
Feel free to invite friends and family from the community!Sign-up on the clipboard at the CMP front desk, or email Erin at
Compost Supplies that will be available for sale in limited quantities:Traditional Compost Bins
Vermicompost Bins (worm bins)Kitchen Scrap Collectors
For more information regarding supplies available via Solana Center pleaseclick here
*Please note that if you are a San Diego Resident there is a voucher program availablethrough the City of San Diego via Dixieline Lumber. Applications available here
April 24th - 28th
Monday, April 24: Music Monday
Tuesday, April 25: Together Tuesday
Wednesday, April 26: Wacky Wednesday & Lizard Wizard
Thursday, April 27: Bubbles & Balls AND Class Color Day
Friday, April 28: Pajama Day
Check your classroom Parent Board for detailsabout Week of the Young Child
It's Time For A
Can you guess this CMP Teacher?Hint: She was 1 of 32 in her High School graduating class.
5 Senses Activity
Our senses allow us to enjoy all things Spring. A beautiful sunny day,the smell of blooming flowers, the sound of birds chirping and thetaste of refreshing lemonade. We rely on our 5 senses to provide
information about the world around us.
Children may recognize the importance of their senses, but theydon't often focus on them individually. To help children
distinguish the differences between each sense try setting out 5different plates with materials that represent one or more senses.
Have your child touch, smell, and possibly taste each one andpractice which sense or senses go with each plate. To create more
of a challenge try blindfolding your child to create a sensory richexperience.
For great activity ideas please visit our Pinterest page.
Summer program begins Monday, June 12th, 2017
Please keep in mind, your child may have a summer classroomchange. Classroom placements/changes are dependent upon avariety of factors such as potty trained/not potty trained, age,
schedules, and CMP staffing.
Fall program begins Monday, August 21st, 2017
At this time all children will transition to their new classrooms.CMP Programs use the following curriculums:
Kindergarten -Prep: Beginning to Read, Write & ListenCurriculum
Pre - K: Houghton Mifflin Pre -K Curriculum
3 Year Old Program: Houghton Mifflin Splash into Pre -KCurriculum
Toddler & 2 Year Old Programs: Developmentally appropriateCurriculum 1:6 ratio
BOOK FAIR is Coming to CMP
April 24th - 28th in the CMP Lobby
Please join us for our annual Spring Book Fair.
Each teacher has submitted a class wish list. If you would like to purchase a bookfor your child's classroom check out the class wish list available at the front office
or our CMP book fair link.
"USBORNE Books are high quality, innovative, lavishly-illustrated and best of allthey are the books kids love to read." To learn more about USBORNE Books & More
check out their website
Teacher Highlights
Get to know Room 12b Pre-K teachers Miss Triana and Mrs Chrystal
Name: Triana LopezWhere are you from? The beautiful Sunny San Diego
Where did you go to school? Miramar College
What did you study? Early Childhood Education/Special Needs
When you were a kid, what did you think you would be when you grew up? I
thought I would be a singer but I can't sing. I thought I would also be an actress or
a veterinarian but vet school was not for me.
What is your favorite thing to do in San Diego? Going to the beach, going to
di!erent breweries, shopping, spending time with my boyfriend, family & friends.
Where would you like to take your next vacation and why? I'm going to the
Bahamas in March but after I would like to go to either the Philippines, since I'm
half Filipino, or go to Paris because it is some place I've always wanted to go.
Do you have any pets? What are they and what are their names? Unfortunately Iput my Maltesse Neeko down 2 years ago but I really want a Corgi puppy and Iplan on naming him Dexter.
Name: Chrystal Ponce
Where are you from? Fresno, CA
Where did you go to school? Southwestern College and SDSU
What did you study? Psychology
When you were a kid, what did you think you would be when you grew up? Actress
What is your favorite thing to do in San Diego? Going to Coronado Beach
Where would you like to take your next vacation and why? Turks and Caicos - it'sa beautiful island Do you have any pets? What are they and what are their names? Nope
Testimonial of the MonthWe love hearing all the great things you have to say about CMP!
"Carmel Mountain Preschool has provided an
environment where our two-year-old daughter hasabsolutely thrived. She loves going to preschool each daywhere she is greeted by her sweet, enthusiastic teachers.
They create an environment that fosters a love of learningand they encourage their students to develop
independence and social skills. Our daughter enjoys goingto CMP’s garden and art studio and the opportunity to
spend lots of time playing outdoors. CMP is a reallyspecial place and we feel lucky to have found such a
wonderful preschool."
-David and Brooke
If you would like to be chosen for the Testimonial of the Month andreceive a $25 gift card please email your testimonial along withpicture to Jane.
INSTAGRAM CONTESTDear Parents,
Did you know that anytime you share a photo of your CMP momentson Instagram you have the chance to win a $25 gift card?
When you post photos of your children at CMP, on field trips,attending CMP events, sharing the art work they create, theirpreschool fashion, or getting ready for school on Instagram pleasehashtag #CMPfun and #CMPkids.
Each time you post a photo showing how much you love our CMP lifeon Instagram with our hashtags and then share on Facebook you willbe instantly entered in the contest. Whichever photo has the mostlikes on Instagram each month will receive a $25 gift card to theplace of their choice and will be featured in our newsletter.
What are you waiting for? Go and snap!
This month we say Congratulations to Angela, Joanna, Ann Marieand a special SHOUT OUT to Julie.
Congratulations Angela
Congratulations Joanne
Congratulations Ann Marie
Shout out to Julie with 104 likes
Ask Ms. Viola P. Swamp,our Early Childhood Education Expert
My child has been talking about eggs hatching at school? Whator why is my child talking about watching eggs? Why does my
child want me to see eggs at school?
We are all very egg-cited about the chicks incubating in the Kinder-prep room! We're looking forward to hatching our own chickens to live in our soon- to- be completed
chicken coop, located above The Glenn. Not only is this a crackin’ good time, but raisingchickens from scratch is a rewarding and learning experience that all classrooms allparticipating in. Combining lessons of responsibility and science, hatching chicks at
preschool allows the children to learn about the incubation process, embryodevelopment, the miracle of “birth”, and ongoing chicken care. It’s no “yoke” that we areinvested in meeting the newest additions to the CMP family, that we have been observing
for the past few weeks. All of us will be flocking to take turns collecting eggs, andwatching our fine feathered friends grow into healthy and happy adult chickens. Thisegg-sperience will offer many learning opportunities for the children throughout theyear, from the egg-citment of hearing their first tiny peeps as they enter this world, to
watching our garden flourish with the added organic fertilizer.
If you have a question for Ms. Viola, please send an email to Ms.Viola Swamp.
Tinkering School Coming SoonTinkering School Coming Soon
Carmel Mountain Preschool is EXCITED to announce theaddition of Tinkering School. Tinkering School is currently
under construction and the grand opening is scheduled for June12, 2017. Tinkering School will be housed in The Glenn
alongside The Nature Lab and The Art Studio.
Tinkering School will o!er hands-on learning and problemsolving using real tools. Student's creativity will be expressedthrough hammering, sawing and drilling, as well as creating
extraordinary group projects. The Tinkering School will be led
by our Master Tinkerer Mr. Brian.
Looking Ahead to May
May 1-5 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 1-5 National Screen Free Week (www.screenfree.org)
May 10 Mother's Day Tea 3:45-4:45pm (Rooms 2a, 2b, 4a, 6a, 6b, & 6c)
May 11 Mother's Day Tea (Rooms 4b, 7, 8, 9, 10, & 11)
May 12 Mother's Day Tea (Rooms 1ab, 3a, 3b, 5a, 5b, 12a, & 12b)
May 14 Mother's Day
May 18 Spring Open House 6-7pm
May 29 Memorial Day - CMP Closed
Check your classroom Parent Board for important dates and event informationor our website at CMP Events.
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