Ms. Aliza Padberg, Director August 2014

August 2014
Kids ‘R’ Kids
Ms. Aliza Padberg, Director
August is such a special time of year at Kids ‘R’ Kids. Many
changes happen for students and that gets many of them excited. The
Big Schools begin, and with that, anticipation of meeting new friends
and new teachers. For some it is a new adventure. Being a
kindergartner for the first time may have its anxieties.
At our school, we also get some new
friends, new teachers and new classrooms.
We will begin our school year on August 13th.
Most of our current students from Suites 250
on around will be moving classrooms.
I would like to encourage all of our little ones to come to school
everyday with the reassurance of having fun and learning in their new
classrooms.
Giving your child “pep talks” in the morning to let them know
your expectations is a good routine to get into. It is natural for both
parents and children to be nervous when starting in a new classroom.
Once the children know the routine, schedule, and fun they are going to
have, they will be excited to come to school. Encourage your children
to listen, follow directions, and find a friend everyday to help in their
transition.
As always, thank you for letting us teach, love, and nurture your
children.
1020 Meyer Rd.
Wentzville, MO 63385
636-327-0788
www.krkwentzville.com
Happy Birthday
Students
2nd – Jordna S. – Suite 450
4th – Elias H. – Gym
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5 – Payten S. – Suite 500
5th – Kylie S. – Gym
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9 – Elaina H. – Suite 200
9th – Elaina Z. – Suite 400
10th – Mya S. – Suite 450
13th – Riley G. – Suite 450
14th – Julia R. – Gym
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15 – Aadie & Maddie M. – Suite 250
18th – Kyle S. – Suite 350
20th – Isabella M. – Gym
21st – Hailey H. – Suite 200
21st – Elaine L. – Suite 200
23rd – Chase T. – Gym
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24 – Kassidy S. – Suite 450
26th – Alyssa R. – Gym
26th – Jase Y. – Suite 100
27th – Joseph W. – Gym
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27 – Timothy B. – Suite 550
28th – Karly T. – Gym
31st – Lilly K. – Suite 300
Teachers
10th – Ms. Angela W. – Suite 100
16th – Mr. Tim – Café
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17 – Ms. Judy – Suite 500
24th – Ms. Hannah – Suite 550
25th – Ms. Alex – Suite 200
31st – Ms. Miranda – Suite 400
Happy Anniversary
7 years – Ms. Robin – Front Desk
1 year – Ms. Claudia - Gym
Calm Your Children’s
Back to school
Anxiety
An Article Posted by Gail Belsky on
PediatricSafety.net
Imagine starting a new job every year — with a new boss, new colleagues and new projects. Sound a bit stressful? That’s
how the start of the school year feels to many kids. Most children experience anxiety when they don’t know what to
expect, says Dr. Andrea Weiner, a child and family therapist and the author of The Best Investment: Unlocking the Secrets
of Social Success for Your Child. “It’s fear of the unknown,” says Weiner. “Parents need to give children an understanding
of what they will be in control of.”Try these tips to ease some anxiety your kids may have:
How will I know where to go? Whether your child is starting kindergarten or middle school, moving to a new town or
just switching schools, he’s bound to be anxious about getting around the building. Where’s the bathroom? Which
stairwell leads to the library? How long will it take to get from one classroom to another? Remove the guesswork (and the
anxiety) by taking a tour a day or two before school starts. (Just call the school office and explain the situation.) Time how
long it takes to get from one place to another, and point things out along the way. Getting the lay of the land ahead of time
will give your child a sense of control before the first bell rings.
Will my teacher be nice? Teachers are usually in the building setting up a day or so before school starts, so when you
take your tour, ask if you can to stop by the classroom and introduce your child to the teacher. This is especially important
to young kids who have no basis for comparison. If you know of older children who’ve had this teacher, you might want to
ask them about their experience and then pass on the information to your child. (Don’t have the kids talk directly to each
other unless you know the older child has good things to say!)
What will I be doing every day? Kids love routines and get a great deal of comfort from knowing what their regular
schedule will be. For kindergartners and first-graders, explain that the teacher will go over everything on the first day of
class (and probably for the next few days after that). The teacher will describe the rules of the classroom, what he expects
from the students and what they will be doing during the day. For kids starting middle school, explain that they’ll probably
get a printed schedule showing the days, times and locations of all their classes.
Will I have friends? The social aspect of school is a huge cause of anxiety for kids of all ages, whether they are new to
the school or old-timers. Returning kids may worry that none of their friends will be in their class, and that they’ll have to
form new friendships. New students may not know how to reach out to other kids. Weiner recommends giving kids some
conversation starters to take the pressure off. Suggest they ask such questions as “I like your backpack; where’d you get
it?” and “Did you go away this summer?” They can also share some of their doubts: “Did you understand that
assignment? I didn’t get it at all.”
Will I be able to keep up? All kids worry about their academic performance, according to Weiner. The important thing to
tell them is that effort counts much more than grades do. Parents should stress the importance of trying and learning, as
opposed to succeeding. Say something like, “Some subjects may be harder for you than others, and that’s OK.” And
remind your child that teachers really are there to help.
“Most kids think they’re the only ones who are afraid,” says Weiner. “Remind them that everyone is in the same situation
and feeling the same way. It helps kids deal with the anxiety a little better when they know everyone is in the same boat.”
Kooking with ‘R’ Kids
Mini Taco Bowls
A quick and easy school night dinner!
Ingredients:
8 flour tortillas (6 inch)
1lb. Extra-lean ground beef
1 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
½ cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 cups chopped lettuce
1 tomato, chopped
¼ cup KRAFT Classic Ranch Dressing
Directions:
HEAT oven to 350°F.
MICROWAVE tortillas on HIGH 30 sec. Line each of 8 muffin cups with 1 tortilla. Carefully fold
back edges of tortillas, leaving opening in centers for filling.
BAKE 10 min. Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in salsa; bring to boil. Simmer on
medium-low heat 10 min.
SPOON meat mixture into tortilla bowls; top with remaining ingredients.
School Start Dates Around Town
Wentzville School District – Wednesday, August 13th
St. Patrick’s School – Wednesday, August 13th
Fort Zumwalt School District – Wednesday, August 13th
Francis Howell School District – Wednesday, August 6th
Troy School District – Thursday, August 14th
Center Happenings
We hope everyone had a great
time at Summer Camp! Be sure
your student takes home all of their
belongings on their last day,
including their camp t-shirt!
Papa John’s Pizza Night!
August 7th, 2013
703 West Pearce Blvd., Wentzville
327-7272 or 327-7275
When placing your order, please let them know you are
calling for Kids ‘R’ Kids and 20% of the sale will be
credited to our school!! When picking up your order, or
when your driver arrives, please give them your flyer. The
teacher with the most submissions will win a pizza party
for their class!
Take a moment to stop by the Family
Information Wall. There are lots of activites
for our students in Suites 350 to Pre-K.
SAVE THE DATE
Grandparents / Someone Special Day
September 5th
10:00am – 10:45am
We would like to remind everyone how important it is to
keep your child(ren) with you during drop off and pick up
time. Please do not allow your child(ren) to run around
school unattended. Our first priority is the
safety of our children. Thank you!
We want to wish our Summer Teachers a fond
farewell! We have loved having them with us for the
summer and wish them a great school year!
Good bye to:
Ms. Taylor, Ms. Kathryn, Ms. Samantha
Ms. Olivia, Ms. Hannah, Ms. Paige,
and Ms. Abby
KIDS ‘R’ KIDS
Pre-Kindergarten Open House
Thursday, August 6th
6:30-7:00
Please come and meet the teachers and hear
about the exciting year ahead for your child.