December
DECEMBER 2025 CALENDAR
12/1 - WELCOME BACK STUDENTS!
12/2 - Family Friends Time 11:00 & 3:05PM
12/9 - EHS Socialization 10AM/3:30PM
12/9 - Parents Connections Group 8:00-8:30 / 12:00-12:30pm
12/11 - Policy Council Meeting 11:30am-12:30pm
12/11 - School Readiness Event @ Civic Center 5pm-6PM
12/16 - 12/18 - Winter Spirit Week (See Flyer Below)
12/16 - Family Friends Time 11:00 & 3:05PM
12/19 - No School
LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Pre-K Families!
December is here, and our classrooms at Bright Beginnings are full of learning, laughter, and growth. Children are practicing important skills every day—sharing, taking turns, using their words, and building friendships. It is wonderful to see how much they have grown this semester.
Our teachers continue to create caring, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that support early literacy, social-emotional learning, and purposeful play. Thank you for supporting these routines at home and for partnering with us to help your child succeed.
We know December can be a busy month with schedule changes and family events. Your communication and consistency help your child feel comfortable and secure during this time.
As we wrap up 2025, we want to thank our families and staff for being part of the Bright Beginnings community. We appreciate your trust and support. We wish you a peaceful December and look forward to welcoming everyone back in January for more learning and growth!
Bianca Alvarez
Principal/Director
Bright Beginnings Bumble Bees
Ms. Amy Hernandez’s class is adding their names to the trees they painted a few days ago.
Miss Rodela’s class is practicing their drawing skills on their markerboards.
Miss Rodela’s class is practicing their drawing skills on their markerboards.
Miss Amy Tetreault’s children explore many different materials to express their creativity.
Miss Amy Tetreault’s children explore many different materials to express their creativity.
Miss Amy Tetreault’s children explore many different materials to express their creativity.
Come Explore the Library at Bright Beginnings!
Adventure awaits in the library! Bring your child and explore new stories together—Miss Amanda is here to guide you to your next favorite book.
Open Check Out gives you and your child the chance to choose books side by side to take home 2 special stories to enjoy together for a whole week.
Open Check Out Times
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
7:45am - 8:00am & 3:05pm-3:20pm
And don't forget - Story Time is waiting in the library too!
Story Time in the Library
Thursdays
11:15am & 3:20pm
POLICY COUNCIL
- Review and Approval of the October Minutes
- 2027 Preschool Budget
- Toileting Policy
- Monthly Fiscal Report
- Fastbridge Scores
Our next Policy Council Meeting is on December 11 from 11:30-12:30pm in the Policy Council Room at Bright Beginnings.
If you are interested in participating in Policy Council, please contact your teacher, advocate, or Brenda Carmona for more information. Please click here to read more about Policy Council. We are so excited to share our program information with parents and have our parents guide our program decisions.
A NOTE FROM MISS MELYSSA
A NOTE FROM MISS MELYSSA
Greetings!
Thank you for sharing your children with us and being a part of our Bright Beginnings School Family!
What JOY it was to see the children and staff along side you showing Thankfulness and Kindness!
Weekly Friend's Time continues to build on those beginning skills and learn some new ones! In December, we will focus on the Power of Unity and the Skill of Encouragement. We are all iln this together! Your have the opportunity to learn what your child is learning by clicking on the links below, on the Social Emotional Google Site, and following on Facebook/Parent Square.
You are invited to join in for Parent/Guardian Friends Time with your child two times a month. As well as Parent Connection Groups/Mini Sessions on topics. All of these will include the monthly focus your child is learning in the classroom. Parent Friends Time & Parent /Connection Groups Every Tuesday, See Parent Square. Videos will be offered as an extension or connection. These are posted in the Google Site as well.
Be looking for ways to join in any or all of these opportunities as well as on Facebook, Parent Square and when we see each other in the hallways. We are in this together!
Thank you for being a part of our Bright Beginnings Family! You got this family!
Wishing you Well this School Year!
~Miss Melyssa
NURSE TIEBEN'S CORNER
Make Safety a Holiday Tradition:
Tis the season for holiday festivities to begin. There are so many different traditions that children and families excitedly anticipate every year.
- Safety on the Way
- Fire and CO Safety
- Poison Prevention
- Battery Safety
- Dining Room Safety
- Safety away from Home
- Shopping Safety
- Toy Safety
Let's be honest - no family wants to spend part of their holidays in the emergency room. We want to make safety a tradition this year, and with just simple steps, you can ensure your memories all all happy ones. Click on the PDF below to see information about Safety from Safe Kids Kansas.
For more information about Safe Kids Kansas here is the website: https://www.safekidskansas.org/keeping_kids_safe.htm
Kendra Tieben BSN, RN
Health/Nutrition Facilitator~School Nurse
Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Center
BB 620-371-1227 T/Wam/R
EHS 620-371-1260 M/Wpm/F
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS DAYCARE
Bright Beginnings Childcare
In November, we enjoyed a variety of activities that encouraged creativity, cooperation, and exploration. The children spent time working on seasonal crafts, practicing important social skills during group play, and participating in simple learning activities. We also continued to focus on family-style meals, giving children the opportunity to practice independence, social skills, and healthy eating habits. Overall, it was a month full of growth, curiosity, and fun!
Next month, we will have an early dismissal on December 19th, and daycare will be closed December 22-January 2.
Kimber Barry
Early Head Start Specialist
Hand-eye Coordinationa
Literacy
Fine Motor
A toddler in Ms. Esmeralda’s room working on her fine motor skills. She is picking up small objects and placing them on sticky contact paper to make a collage.
EARLY HEAD START - HOME VISITORS
Our next Early Head Start Socialization will be held at the Infant Toddler Service Building (1900 First Avenue) for the month of December
We invite you to bring your child to join us for a fun time socializing with other children their age!
🎨 Winter-themed crafts
☕ Warm hot chocolate
🎲 Engaging games
👶 Opportunities to learn through play and interaction
📅 Tuesday, December 9
🕙 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM📍 Infant Toddler Service Building – 1900 First Avenue
❄️ Why is attending socialization important?
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Helps children build early social skills.
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Encourages language development through interaction.
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Supports emotional growth and confidence.
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Allows families to connect with staff and other parents.
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Provides fun learning experiences in a safe environment!
We hope to see you there for some winter fun!