ELC at George Earle Weekly Update

Dr. Seuss books are so much fun for so many reasons. One of their favorite reasons... all the RHYMING WORDS! They get so excited when they realize something is rhyming, so this is a great time to practice those rhyming words. There are also several goals we are working on in reading- so take this opportunity to bond with your kiddo over a book and ask them some questions about what you just read.

~Ask them the main idea of the story and some of the key details of what you just read.

~Ask them to identify some of the rhyming words in the story or to make up their own (as Dr. Seuss LOVES to do 🥰)

~Ask them to flip through the book before you read it to them and ask them if there are any words they recognize. They love spotting those words they know on a page and telling you all about it!

~Ask them some questions about the story. What happened to who and where? Or ask them to add on to the story. If the story is open at the end, ask them what they think will happen next!

Order forms came home this week. This is your one and only opportunity to order yearbooks! There are not extras made; they are only available to purchase through the preorder.

If you see anything in these pictures that belongs to your child... please email our SRO at dserrano@hobart.k12.in.us and let him know. He will then get the item back to your child.

Did you know that you as parents can nominate a staff member to be recognized as someone who is Being Excellent On Purpose? Dr. Buffington LOVES to know about and celebrate the positive!

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Winter is here, so please be sure to dress your children for the weather. We will continue to have outdoor recess as much as possible, but students will not be able to go out if they are not properly dressed for the weather. If you need any assistance with winter clothing please reach out to us at 219-942-7263!

If your child isn't feeling well, please keep him or her at home. You must report the absence IN SKYWARD before 10:00AM. There is no need to call the school to let us know. If there are any questions about the absence, we will reach out to you.

Join Brickies from the Start on Monday, February 24th at 9:30 a.m. for Music Monday! We will have music, movement and play for children ages 0-5 in the SCOH district. We are located in the ELC at George Earle on 400 N. Wilson St. Please ring the bell at door 11 and use your ID to sign in. Please RSVP at: https://forms.gle/Sf8FMP73ZUiF2Mvv9

Brickies from the Start needs your help! We are a non-profit, self funded program that relies on donations to provide services like developmental screenings, parent support and Community Playroom to Brickie families. During our Month of Giving, you can create a team and collect donations to win a prize. Sign up here: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/monthofgiving/

The School City of Hobart Building Brickies' goal is to strengthen families by empowering parents as their child’s first and best teachers. Every day, we advocate for families so every child-in every neighborhood-can thrive.