Howdy CSCC Parents,
Fall has arrived, and the students are settling into a routine, making new friends, and learning something new every day. We are so excited to announce we are providing warm meals! Thank you all for your patients during this transition time. Menus are available at the front desk.
Thank you, families, for joining us at Picnic on the Playground. You all received a sneak peek of what is to come for the CSCC back playground in the near future. Phase I of the playground renovation will begin soon. Special thanks to our CSCC parents who are interested in participating in the FAB Committee.
Upcoming Events:
Fall Celebration
This year we will have our annual character parade. Children are welcome to dress up as their favorite character. The pumpkin classroom decorating contest runs from October 7-30. We encourage all families to take a moment to vote on their favorite pumpkin
Fall Pictures:
Oct. 3 &4
Meet Ms. Myda Medrno, our lead teacher in the Mockingbirds classroom.
Howdy! I am Ms. Myda and I am excited to meet all of you! I have been having fun working closely with Ms. Sarah and her class this year. I have over six years of early childhood education experience. I served as an afternoon program coordinator at a HeadStart program in San Antonio before finding my place at CSCC. That position prepared me well for the classroom and showed me I wanted a full-time career working with children. I am from Batesville, Texas and have an associates degree in arts and a child development certificate from Southwest Texas Junior College. This December, I will be graduating with my bachelor’s degree in general studies from Sul Ross State University. In my free time, I enjoy shopping, collecting tumblers and traveling. I have had a great time making new friends at the Center. One of my favorite things about working for Texas A&M is how friendly everyone is. I’d love for you to stop and say hi!
The Mockingbird classroom has ages ranging from 18 – 24 months. As the children start their school year, they are discovering new environments and exploring sensory play. A few of their favorite activities to do include finger painting, watercolor painting and creating things with playdough. The teachers are emphasizing the importance of communication and practicing fine motor skills. A fun way to practice these skills is creating various art projects with classmates!
Curriculum Spotlight
The HighScope Preschool Curriculum is based on more than 50 years of research on early childhood development and has been validated through a direct evaluation of the curriculum. The content of the HighScope Preschool Curriculum is organized around eight content areas that outline the experiences essential for the development of the fundamental abilities that emerge during early childhood. These are the basic concepts and skills that young children naturally use repeatedly, given the opportunity. These eight content areas contain 58 key developmental indicators (KDIs), which are aligned with national and state early learning standards, Common Core State Standards, and the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework. This month’s focus in on small group learning in the classroom.
Small Groups is a time in our Highscope daily routine where the children are each supplied with their own set of materials to interact with (teacher included). During this time, the children question, experiment, observe, and create based on their own interest. Teaching in small groups is important because it provides:
- Individualized instruction: Teachers can tailor lessons to the needs of each student, including their abilities, interests, and learning styles.
- Improved collaboration: Students can work together and help each other out.
- Increased engagement: Students are more likely to be actively involved in the lesson.
- Better retention: Students learn more and retain information longer when working in groups.
- Improved communication: Students develop better communication skills.
- Better problem-solving: Students are better at solving problems when working in groups.
- Improved critical thinking: Students develop critical thinking skills.
- Improved teamwork: Students develop teamwork skills.
- Improved self-directed learning: Students are encouraged to learn independently.
Reminders:
- Drinking bottles-
- Emergency Contact- Please remember if you need to update your emergency contact numbers to call the Charlotte Sharp Children’s Center Front Office. If you need to add additional adults to pick up or drop off your child to school please see the front desk staff for updates.
