Nursery B Newsletter

Dear Nursery B Parents,

We have narrowed our list to highlight the following individuals for Black History Month (NB only): Ruby Bridges, Alfred Cralle, Nina Simone, Michelle Obama, Bob Marley, Muhammad Ali, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., Barack Obama, Alvin Ailey, and Mae Jemison. Please engage the children in conversation to learn what they have discovered about these individuals.

We would also like to share a heartwarming moment from one of our morning meetings. After introducing the individuals above, one student raised his hand and asked, “Why don’t we have Louis Armstrong?” This was followed by a resounding response from the class: “He sings What a Wonderful World.” As a result, Louis Armstrong has now been added to our list.

The letter N was our Letter of the Week!
This week, we explored the letter N by focusing on its initial sound and writing formation. After brainstorming a list of words that begin with N, the children eagerly participated in an art activity where they stamped numbers to create their own letter N artwork.

After reading The Mitten by Jan Brett, the children practiced sewing and decorating their very own paper mittens. This activity helped strengthen hand-eye coordination as the children stitched the two mitten pieces together, carefully guiding the yarn under and over, and in and out. While this project was designed to prepare the children for a future sewing experience, we also incorporated a math sequencing activity based on the story’s characters.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, we would like to share a few reminders. If you plan to send in cards or small items for your child to distribute, please label them only with whom they are from (not “to”). This helps make distribution much easier for the children. Kindly note that no food or candy should be sent in. There are 15 students in our class.

We are learning a new song! Here is the link,

NB Show and Tell Schedule 2026

Family Share will conclude on March 18. Please continue to sign up using the link provided: Family Share.

Thank you for supporting our Food Drive!

Thank you, and please continue to send in all the necessary winter accessories so the children can continue to enjoy outdoor recess.

Please return BLUE FOLDERS.

Announcements and Reminders

Report Cards Are Now Available

To access your child’s report card, log into Veracross, and click on “Classes & Reports” next to your child’s picture. From there, click on “LS Semester 1” underneath the Report Card heading. As a reminder, our report rubrics reflect end-of-year expectations, so most children should receive Ps in most subjects at this time of year.

Come to PolyCultura

Join us on Saturday, February 28, from 1:00 - 3:00 PM for PolyCultura. PolyCultura is a celebration of the diverse cultures within our Lower School and the inclusive community we proudly build together. Details are here. RSVP with this link, and use this link to volunteer. 

Community Shabbat Dinner on Friday, March 6 at 6:30 PM

In the spirit of community and sharing tradition, we invite you to a school-wide Shabbat dinner on Friday, March 6. 

Women’s History Oratory Contest: Submit by Thursday, February 26

We’re excited to announce our 5th annual Women’s History Oratory Contest. Any student can enter, and every Nursery, Pre-K, and Kindergarten student who enters is a winner. Click here for all the details.

Register for Jammin’ June and Math Camp is Open

Registration for our June Camp programs is now open. Learn more here about Jammin' June, Robochef, and Math and Motion! Space is limited. Registration is first-come, first-served.

Monday, February 16: School Closed: Presidents Day

Tuesday, February 17: School Closed: Lunar New Year

Friday, February 27: Dress Like a Book Character Day

Saturday, February 28: PolyCultura, 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Warmly,

Shirley and Denise