Chinese New Year Preparation in Emeryville Infant Community

As a tradition in welcoming the Chinese New Year, the 28th day of the 12th lunar month in the Chinese calendar is dedicated to housecleaning. The idea is to get rid of old, unwanted things, and welcome the New Year with blessings and good luck. In the Infant Community, we make sure that we do all our housecleaning before the Chinese New Year. 

Our classroom looks very festive with the traditional Chinese New Year decorations! 

A Day in the Life - Emeryville Infant Community

Each step must be steady as I walk on the log, so I keep both arms open to help my balance.

A Day in the Life - Emeryville Infant Community

"I learn so much when I do my own painting. I practice moving the brush across the paper, applying the right amount of pressure, and sometimes, just letting it flow."

A Day in the Life - Emeryville Infant Community

It's important to be very focused when threading the needle through the holes of this card.

A Day in the Life - Emeryville Infant Community

I am glad that I get to decorate my own Christmas tree for the holiday season.

It's so satisfying to be able to design a Christmas tree all on my own.

It feels great to have the classroom decorated with our artwork!

A Day in the Life - Emeryville Infant Community

I am happy to be able do many things by myself, such as helping set up the lunch table as a contribution to the community. I want to ensure that the pitcher is placed neatly next to the drinking glass. 

A Day in the Life - Emeryville Infant Community

"Let's work together to carry this table to the dining area. We'll then continue by setting up our lunch tables."

"I know exactly where to carry this chair. Between here and the dining area, I take careful steps so as not to bump against anything."

A Day in the Life: Emeryville Infant Community

"I am able to take care of myself. I especially enjoy combing my hair and checking what I am doing in the mirror."

A Day in the Life - Emeryville Infant Community

  I want to make sure that I carefully peel the tangerines for our lunch fruit salad.

A Day in the Life: Grandparent's Day in Emeryville Infant Community

 

After slowly adding one more cup of flour, I can then start mixing the cookie dough.

Fabulous -- our butter cookies look nice enough to be served on Grandparents' Day!

We are so pleased in our neat and graceful serving table.

Let's serve our grandparents the lemon tea and butter cookies we prepared with love!

A Day in the Life: San Mateo Infant Community

Look! I can see a bee on the flower!

I am using the soap to wash the cloth.

A Day in the Life: San Mateo Infant Community

Oh, this rose is big and smells so good!

Are my hands clean?

A Day in the Life: San Mateo Infant Community

 I am mixing flour, egg and milk to make the banana cake.

The asparagus is thin. It is difficult to hold it and cut it.

Attention PRINTS Parents: Spring Break March 31st through April 4th

Dear PRINTS Families,

As a reminder, school will be closed for Spring Break from Monday, March 31st through Friday, April 4th.
Classes will resume on Monday, April 7th.

Thank you for your attention.

Attention PRINTS Parents: Parent-Teacher Conferences Friday, March 21st and 28th

Dear PRINTS Families,

Just as a reminder, the parent-teacher conferences will be held on 2 consecutive Fridays: March 21st and March 28th. Free childcare will be provided during your conference time.

Thank you for your attention.

A Day in the Life: San Mateo Infant Community

This grapefruit is hard to peel.

I am drawing with chalk.

A Day in the Life: San Mateo Infant Community

I like to paint with red paint.

I scrape my leftover food into the compost bin.

A Day in the Life: San Mateo Infant Community

I am folding towels for our lunch. 

                                     

                                                 












It is difficult to put the string into the hole of the bead!

Attention PRINTS Parents: Half-Day Friday, March 7th

Dear PRINTS Families,

This Friday, March 7th, all classes except those for the High School level will end at 12:30 pm. Lunch will be served at 11:30 am. Childcare is available for those enrolled in the No-class Childcare Package.

Thank you for your attention.

Attention PRINTS Parents: San Mateo Community Involvement Nights March 6th, 25th and 26th

Dear PRINTS Families,

Our March Community Involvement Nights will be held as follows:

• All levels – March 6th at 5:30 p.m
• EC – March 25th at 5:00 p.m
• HS – March 26th at 6:00 p.m

The CIN this Thursday is entitled "Developing the Mind for Well-being; a dance between children and adults." This CIN is open to all levels and we encourage you to join us!

The EC CIN on March 25th will be on Leadership.
The HS CIN on March 26th will be the students' Science Fair.

Thank you for your attention! We look forward to your participation!