It's hard to believe, but our ThreeSchool and Preschool year is coming to an end. The last day for Preschool is Tuesday, May 13 and Wednesday, May 14. The last day for ThreeSchool is Thursday, May 15.
Please remember that Monday, May 12 is the last day for the curbside drop-off and pick-up program!
We have had a wonderful year at the Lincoln Learning Center! Congratulations to all of our 4 and 5 year old students who are participating in the Graduation Ceremonies on May 13 and 14 and we wish you the best of luck in Kindergarten next year.
For our current ThreeSchool and 3-year-old preschool students, we hope to see you back at the Lincoln Learning Center in September!
Have a great summer!
Friday, May 9, 2014
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Spring Break
Remember: there is no Preschool or ThreeSchool next week for Spring Break (March 31 - April 4). Have a great vacation!
Monday, March 17, 2014
DuPage Children's Museum Field Trip
There is still time to register for our 3-year-old classes family field trip to the DuPage Children's Museum!
On Wednesday, March 26 (M/W class) and Thursday, March 27 (Tu/Th classes), we will meet at the DuPage Children's Museum from 9:30 - 11:30am for fun and exploration.
The DuPage Children's Museum is made up of many different exhibit neighborhoods. Each neighborhood is packed with exciting ways to explore art, math, science and how they work together in the world.
Transportation is on your own and carpooling is suggested. Please meet your teachers at the group entrance at 9:30am for check-in.
Pre-registration for this field trip is required. The cost is $7.25 per child and $5.75 per adult. Children 11 months and under are free and all children must be accompanied by an adult. If you have a membership to the museum, you do not need to register for the trip. You can just meet us there!
There is no Preschool on Wednesday, March 26 and Thursday, March 27 for the 3-year-old classes due to the this field trip.
Location: 301 N. Washington, Naperville, IL 60540
Website: www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org
Hope to see you there!
On Wednesday, March 26 (M/W class) and Thursday, March 27 (Tu/Th classes), we will meet at the DuPage Children's Museum from 9:30 - 11:30am for fun and exploration.
The DuPage Children's Museum is made up of many different exhibit neighborhoods. Each neighborhood is packed with exciting ways to explore art, math, science and how they work together in the world.
Transportation is on your own and carpooling is suggested. Please meet your teachers at the group entrance at 9:30am for check-in.
Pre-registration for this field trip is required. The cost is $7.25 per child and $5.75 per adult. Children 11 months and under are free and all children must be accompanied by an adult. If you have a membership to the museum, you do not need to register for the trip. You can just meet us there!
There is no Preschool on Wednesday, March 26 and Thursday, March 27 for the 3-year-old classes due to the this field trip.
Location: 301 N. Washington, Naperville, IL 60540
Website: www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org
Hope to see you there!
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Pajamas and Pancakes!
Last Thursday and Friday, our 4/5-year-old Preschool classes enjoyed one of our favorite days every year - Pajama and Pancake Day! The students wore their pajamas to school and brought their favorite stuffed animal for show and tell.
As a group, each class worked together to make a delicious pancake batter while learning how to follow a recipe and how to measure ingredients.
Whether the pancakes were plain, with butter, with syrup, or "the works" (butter and syrup), each student enjoyed their special snack.
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As a group, each class worked together to make a delicious pancake batter while learning how to follow a recipe and how to measure ingredients.
Whether the pancakes were plain, with butter, with syrup, or "the works" (butter and syrup), each student enjoyed their special snack.
Monday, March 3, 2014
Vision and Hearing Screenings
Next week, the DuPage County Health Department will offer vision and hearing screenings to all students in the Lincoln Learning Center Preschool program. The screenings will take place on Monday, March 10 and Tuesday, March 11.
These regular screenings are particularly important during the formative years when a child is learning at a rapid pace. The tests administered by the Health Department can be more extensive than tests given by most pediatricians and should be a part of a young child's care. The certified screening technician administering the tests will note observable signs or symptoms of possible vision and hearing problems.
The vision screening is divided into three tests:
The hearing screening detects loss sufficient to warrant treatment in about 5% of school children. The discovery of hearing loss is particularly important among infants and preschool children. Early detection and prompt treatment can prevent nearly 80% of all hearing damage.
Both of the screenings are optional. You are welcome to do participate in just the vision screening, just the hearing screening, both screenings, or neither screening.
The DuPage County Health Department assesses a fee of $4 per screening. If you would like your child to be screened, please submit cash or a check made payable to the Downers Grove Park District to your child's teacher by Friday, March 7. Please indicate which screening you are choosing.
If you have any questions, please contact Michelle at mpusateri@dgparks.org.
These regular screenings are particularly important during the formative years when a child is learning at a rapid pace. The tests administered by the Health Department can be more extensive than tests given by most pediatricians and should be a part of a young child's care. The certified screening technician administering the tests will note observable signs or symptoms of possible vision and hearing problems.
The vision screening is divided into three tests:
- Sharpness of vision
- Farsightedness (hyperopia)
- Muscle balance (eyes' ability to work together)
The hearing screening detects loss sufficient to warrant treatment in about 5% of school children. The discovery of hearing loss is particularly important among infants and preschool children. Early detection and prompt treatment can prevent nearly 80% of all hearing damage.
Both of the screenings are optional. You are welcome to do participate in just the vision screening, just the hearing screening, both screenings, or neither screening.
The DuPage County Health Department assesses a fee of $4 per screening. If you would like your child to be screened, please submit cash or a check made payable to the Downers Grove Park District to your child's teacher by Friday, March 7. Please indicate which screening you are choosing.
If you have any questions, please contact Michelle at mpusateri@dgparks.org.
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Reminder! Parent/Teacher Conferences
Don't forget that Parent/Teacher Conferences are next week! There is no school on the conference dates indicated below. Please remember to be on time for your conference so we can keep everyone on schedule. Thank you for participating in the conferences. We truly feel this is a great opportunity to discuss your child's progress in Preschool.
Schedule
Wednesday, February 19 - No School for M/W class
Room 201: 3-year-old, Monday/Wednesday class with Mrs. Lipuma
Thursday, February 20 - No School
Room 201: 3-year-old, Tuesday/Thursday classes with Mrs. Sexton
Room 202: 3-year-old, Tuesday/Thursday class with Mrs. Owens
Room G11: 4/5-year-old, Tuesday/Thursday class with Mrs. Davison
Room G13: 3-year-old, Tuesday/Thursday class with Mrs. Rottmann
Room G14: 3-year-old, Monday/Wednesday class with Mrs. Lipuma (for those not having a conference on Wednesday)
Friday, February 21 - No School
Room 202: 4/5-year-old, Monday/Wednesday/Friday classes with Mrs. Norton
Room G11: 4/5-year-old, Monday/Wednesday/Friday class with Mrs. Davison
Room G13: 4/5-year-old, Monday/Wednesday/Friday class with Mrs. Rottmann
Schedule
Wednesday, February 19 - No School for M/W class
Room 201: 3-year-old, Monday/Wednesday class with Mrs. Lipuma
Thursday, February 20 - No School
Room 201: 3-year-old, Tuesday/Thursday classes with Mrs. Sexton
Room 202: 3-year-old, Tuesday/Thursday class with Mrs. Owens
Room G11: 4/5-year-old, Tuesday/Thursday class with Mrs. Davison
Room G13: 3-year-old, Tuesday/Thursday class with Mrs. Rottmann
Room G14: 3-year-old, Monday/Wednesday class with Mrs. Lipuma (for those not having a conference on Wednesday)
Friday, February 21 - No School
Room 202: 4/5-year-old, Monday/Wednesday/Friday classes with Mrs. Norton
Room G11: 4/5-year-old, Monday/Wednesday/Friday class with Mrs. Davison
Room G13: 4/5-year-old, Monday/Wednesday/Friday class with Mrs. Rottmann
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Happy Valentine's Day!
Our annual Preschool Valentine's Day parties will be Wednesday, February 12 (M/W class), Thursday, February 13 (Tu/Th and M-Th classes) and Friday, February 14 (M/W/F classes).
Remember, there is no school on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day.
Friday, January 31, 2014
Preschool Field Trip - Aladdin Stage Production
Tickets are now available on a first-come, first-served basis for the 4/5-year-old field trip to see Aladdin at North Central College! Remember, that you need to request your tickets by Friday, February 7th!
This fun production is presented by AlphaBet Soup Productions - Chicagoland's Premiere Children's Theatre Company. They have been bringing their special brand of Fairy Tale classics to the stage since 1987.
Tickets are $7.00 per person. Children under 2 are free if sitting on a lap. Free children do not need a ticket.
If attending, please meet your teachers at Pfeiffer Hall Theater - North Central College in Naperville by 10:00am. The show begins at 10:30am and will last 60-75 minutes.
Detailed directions and parking information will be sent home prior to this field trip.
This fun production is presented by AlphaBet Soup Productions - Chicagoland's Premiere Children's Theatre Company. They have been bringing their special brand of Fairy Tale classics to the stage since 1987.
Tickets are $7.00 per person. Children under 2 are free if sitting on a lap. Free children do not need a ticket.
If attending, please meet your teachers at Pfeiffer Hall Theater - North Central College in Naperville by 10:00am. The show begins at 10:30am and will last 60-75 minutes.
Detailed directions and parking information will be sent home prior to this field trip.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Parent/Teacher Conference Sign-up
Parent/Teacher conferences are right around the corner!
Parent/Teacher conferences are an excellent opportunity for you to sit down one-on-one with your child's preschool teacher to discuss his/her progress and development in the classroom. The teachers are in the process of assessing the children through a variety of developmental activities and will present the assessment information to you at the conference.
The M/W Room 201 class will have conferences on Wednesday, February 19. Conferences for the Tu/Th classes will take place on Thursday, February 20. The M/W/F classes will conduct conferences on Friday, February 21.
Sign-ups for parent/teacher conference timeslots will be Monday, January 27 and Tuesday, January 28. The sign-up sheets will be located on your child's classroom bulletin board - all you need to is to write your name on the timeslot you prefer for your conference. Each conference will last 10-15 minutes. We do ask that you do your best to be on time for your conference so we can have time to meet with everyone. There is no preschool curbside drop-off and pick-up on Monday and Tuesday, January 27 and 28 due to the conference sign-ups.
If you cannot meet with your child's teacher on the date assigned to your class, please talk to the teacher so arrangements can be made. Participation in parent/teacher conferences is optional.
Parent/Teacher conferences are an excellent opportunity for you to sit down one-on-one with your child's preschool teacher to discuss his/her progress and development in the classroom. The teachers are in the process of assessing the children through a variety of developmental activities and will present the assessment information to you at the conference.
The M/W Room 201 class will have conferences on Wednesday, February 19. Conferences for the Tu/Th classes will take place on Thursday, February 20. The M/W/F classes will conduct conferences on Friday, February 21.
Sign-ups for parent/teacher conference timeslots will be Monday, January 27 and Tuesday, January 28. The sign-up sheets will be located on your child's classroom bulletin board - all you need to is to write your name on the timeslot you prefer for your conference. Each conference will last 10-15 minutes. We do ask that you do your best to be on time for your conference so we can have time to meet with everyone. There is no preschool curbside drop-off and pick-up on Monday and Tuesday, January 27 and 28 due to the conference sign-ups.
If you cannot meet with your child's teacher on the date assigned to your class, please talk to the teacher so arrangements can be made. Participation in parent/teacher conferences is optional.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Learn Not To Burn - DG Fire Department
Kicking off the month of January at the Lincoln Learning Center is one of our favorite safety programs - "Learn Not to Burn" presented by the Downers Grove Fire Department! A firefighter from one of the Downers Grove fire stations will visit all of the preschool students and will teach them about "stop, drop and roll" and fire prevention. The firefighter will also put on all of his gear as if there was going to a fire. The goal of this demonstration is to show the children that he is still the same person with all of his gear on and not to be afraid of him or run/hide from him if he has to come to their home. He is the good guy trying to help them and is not scary.
The Lincoln Learning Center is very fortunate to be able to provide such a wonderful, fun program for the students. Make sure to ask your child about it...I'm sure they will have a lot to tell you!
As a reminder, there is no preschool on Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. day.
The Lincoln Learning Center is very fortunate to be able to provide such a wonderful, fun program for the students. Make sure to ask your child about it...I'm sure they will have a lot to tell you!
As a reminder, there is no preschool on Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. day.
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Preschool and Tot School Open House
The annual winter Preschool and Tot School (formerly ThreeSchool) Open House will take place on Thursday, January 9, 2014 from 7:00 - 8:00pm at the Lincoln Center. The open house is designed for new families to visit the Lincoln Learning Center, tour the classrooms and meet the teachers. Handouts and registration information is also available.
All new students who attend the open house will receive a coupon for $25 off their first tuition payment of the 2014-2015 school year in September 2014.
As a reminder, Preschool is for children who turn 3, 4 or 5-years-old, but not yet 6-years-old by September 1, 2014. Tot School is a Preschool readiness program for children who turn 3-years-old between September 2 and December 31, 2014.
All new students who attend the open house will receive a coupon for $25 off their first tuition payment of the 2014-2015 school year in September 2014.
As a reminder, Preschool is for children who turn 3, 4 or 5-years-old, but not yet 6-years-old by September 1, 2014. Tot School is a Preschool readiness program for children who turn 3-years-old between September 2 and December 31, 2014.
New student resident lottery registration for both Preschool and Tot School will take place Monday, January 13, 2014 - Noon on Saturday, January 18, 2014. A random selection for class time placement will take place on Monday, January 20, 2014. Non-residents may register for remaining class openings on a first-come, first-served basis beginning January 21, 2014.
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