February 2022 - Newsletter and Songs

February Curriculum
For February’s Curriculum, will be focusing on Winter, Groundhog’s Day, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, President’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Fairy Tales and Mother Goose, Kings, Queens, Castle, Dragons, Lunar New Year, and the continent of Asia. We will also have new songs to sing, books to read, and Valentine crafts and letter writing activities. 

Valentine’s Day Card Exchange
2/7 - 2/14 we will have all students bring in their Valentine Exchange Cards. Each day, at Morning circle, we will pick a few students to pass out their Valentine Cards so that each child gets an opportunity put them in the Valentine Bags we will be providing. On your child’s last day of the week, they will receive their Valentine Bag filled with Cards and Treats. By passing out the cards individually a few each day, it really helps each child have their own moment to pass them out, and much more enjoyable for all.   

February Information Update
​We will continue to remain focused on having all children remain healthy as we continue to move through the cold/flu season. Reminder- all children with fever, runny nose, chest congestion, cough, sore throat, vomiting and/or diarrhea cannot attend school and must remain home until they are symptom-free for a period of at least 48 hours if tested negative for Covid-19. If a child, or a member of their immediate household has tested positive for Covid-19, they must quarantine for a minimum of 5 days, re-testing on the 5th day to ensure they have a negative test before re-entry into the preschool environment and must be symptom-free. We must know immediately if a child tests positive for Covid-19 so we can alert the other families so they too can safeguard their loved ones.
Our new fencing and gates have been installed in the front yard. All students and parents should enter and exit through the walkway arched gate in front of the sidewalk. The driveway side gate is locked and not for public entry. The arched gate will be unlocked during business hours, and will also be kept open 8:30am-9am, 11:45am-12pm, and 3:30pm-3:45pm for pickups and drop offs.
My last semester at CSUS begins the first week of February. It is very important that all School Day students are picked up as close to 3:45pm as possible so I can maintain my commitments after the school day ends each day. Thank you for picking up on time.

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February Curriculum Songs ~ Woodcreek Montessori
I’m A Knight In Armor
Sung to: “I’m a Little Teapot”
I’m a Knight in armor, look at me
See how shiny I can be.
With my visor up my eyes you’ll see.
But with it down, it protects me.

On Valentine’s Day
Sung to: “Did you ever see a Lassie?”
Everybody be a friend,
A friend, a friend.
Everybody be a friend 
On Valentine’s Day.

You Are My Valentine
Sung to: “You are my Sunshine”
You are my Valentine, My special Valentine.
And I love you, yes I do.
You are my Valentine, My special Valentine.
Please say you love me too!

Five Pretty Valentines
Five pretty Valentines waiting at the store.
(name) bought one, and then there were four.
Four pretty Valentines shaped like a ‘V’.
(name) bought one, and then there were three.
Three pretty Valentines said “I Love You”.
(name) bought one, and then there were two.
Two pretty Valentines, this was so much fun.
(name) bought one, and then there was one.
One pretty Valentine sitting on the shelf.
I felt sorry for it, so I bought it for myself.

Valentines are Made to Share
Sung to: “Mary had a Little Lamb”
Valentines are made to share,
Made to share, made to share.
Valentines are made to share
With my friends at school.
I made you a Valentine,
A Valentine, a Valentine.
I made you a Valentine
That says, “I Love You”.

Wake Up Groundhog
Sung to: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
Wake up Groundhog, time to see
What the weather’s going to be.
Time to stretch, time to think,
Time to eat, and time to drink.
Wake up Groundhog, time to see,
What the weather’s going to be.

Five Valentines
Sung to: “Jimmy Crack Corn”
Five Valentines to give away
Five Valentines for Valentine’s Day.
“I Love You” is what they say
I’ll give one to my father today.
Four Valentines to give away
Four Valentines for Valentine’s Day.
“I Love You” is what they say
I’ll give one to my mother today.
Three Valentines to give away
Three Valentines for Valentine’s Day.
“I Love You” is what they say
I’ll give one to my brother today.
Two Valentines to give away
Two Valentines for Valentine’s Day.
“I Love You” is what they say
I’ll give one to my sister today.
One Valentine to give away
One Valentine for Valentine’s Day.
“I Love You” is what it says
I’ll give one to my friend today.

President’s Day
Sung to: “My Country Tis of Thee”
Lincoln and Washington
They are remembered on
President’s Day.
Two men in history
Who gave us Liberty
Honor their Memory
On this great Day.

Presidents
Sung to: “London Bridge”
Who’s fine face is on the penny?
On the penny, on the penny
Who’s fine face is on the penny?
Abraham Lincoln.
Who’s fine face is on the quarter?
On the quarter, on the quarter
Who’s fine face is on the quarter?
George Washington.

I’m a Little Cat
Sung to: “I’m a Little Teapot” 
I’m a little cat.
Soft and furry.
I’ll be your friend, 
So don’t you worry.
Right up on your lap,
I like to hop.
I’ll purr, purr, purr, and never stop.