FALL 2019

ICP FAMILY PORTAL Did you know that Jovial has a Family Portal for our ICP Families?

In your Family Portal where you can submit registration requirements, check on your registration status, view your full payment history for the year, and make payments!

A secure link to access your personal Family Portal will be emailed on the 1st of each month when monthly tuition is due. This link will expire after one month; however, you can send yourself a new link at any time by going to www.jovial.org/inglemoor/family.

Stay tuned for additional information and features as they are added to the Family Portal.

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Inglemoor Cooperative Preschool

7718 NE 141st St Kirkland, WA 98034

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Parent Ed Night

OCTOBER 28TH

AT ICP 6:30PM

BUSY TODDLER

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NOVEMBER 14TH

AT ICP 6:30PM

POSITIVE DISCIPLINE

http://www.inglemoorcooperativepreschool.org

WELCOME BACK! WE ARE SO GLAD YOU ARE

HERE AND ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT

YEAR WITH YOU ALL!

ICP Board Profiles

*October 24 6:00-8pm: Halloween Party at ICP *October 28 6:30-8:30pm: Parent Ed Night at ICP *November 2 9-11am: Fall Outdoor Cleaning *November 11: No School – Veterans Day *November 14 6:30pm: Parent Education Night *November 27-29: No School – Thanksgiving Break

IMPORTANT DATES THIS FALL

FAM DOUGLAS

Pre-K CLASS COORDINATOR

KRISTINA WATILO BOARD CHAIR This year is Kristina’s fifth, and last, year at ICP; she started with her son Oliver, who will be in 1st grade at Sandburg, and will be in the Pre-K class with her daughter Emma. Pre-kids, she taught first grade for seven years in the Lake Washington School District, and currently she bakes out of her home. She is presently the Chair, and previously was the Vice Chair, Toddler Class Coordinator, and a crown sewer. She loves being on the board and helping make decisions for our wonderful school. When she's not baking or being mom, she loves being outside, and spending time with family and friends.

Fam has two boys, Parker and Xander. Her oldest son, Xander spent all 4 years of preschool at ICP, and will be in first grade next year. Parker has spent 3 years at ICP, and will be in the Pre-K class this Fall. She has been a parent at ICP for 5 years. In the past her committee jobs have been the emergency preparedness and health and safety person, and the excursion/incursion coordinator; and is currently the 3/4 class coordinator. Fam would like to be considered for the Pre-K coordinator role as she strongly believes that ICP provides a great community for our families. She loves seeing friendships form and blossom as we grow together in our classroom.

A NOTE FROM TEACHER GINA

Welcome back to Preschool. We are off to a great start! Thanks for your patience while we get to know each other and figure out our roles in the classroom. I am so excited about starting another year with all our new and returning families. It’s such a pleasure to see how much the returning kids have grown and hear about all the exciting things they have done over the summer. Please do your best not to linger too long at the preschool before giving a brief goodbye during drop off. Before long, your child will likely settle right into his or her new routine! The Toddlers are becoming familiar with the classroom, the kids and all the fun toys around them. September for the 2/3 class is primarily devoted to getting to know each other and ourselves. We want to acquire a good feeling about ourselves and for each other. For some kids this is a first experience away from home and parents. We will move slowly until all are comfortable with their new friends and surroundings. Following directions, listening, and becoming aware of those around us will be an ongoing endeavor. The toddler and 2/3 class will be visiting Cravens Farm on October 16th at 10:20. In the ¾ class we strive to provide opportunities for your child to grow in independence and develop a positive self-esteem, during the month of September your child will gradually adapt to new routines, practice following directions, and learn the proper use of materials. Our classroom games and activities are designed to enhance the children's development in these areas. Painting, gluing and cutting will also be introduced. Please do not expect a beautifully finished product. Remember, it’s about the process not the product. I love watching kids discover that they have a great ability to create! Using the restroom and washing hands will be a daily ritual. “Please” and “Thank you” will become very special words. The ¾ class will be visiting The Farm on Oct. 8th at 10am. We have been talking about families and I read a cute story “The Truth about Grandparents by Elina Ellis. This book was given to me when I became a grandmother. After reading the story, I asked the kids what they like to do with their grandparents and this is what they said: Ailee: Likes to make pizza Alexa: Likes to play at grandma’s house Alex: Likes to dance Ben: Likes to play hopscotch Archer: Likes to play with Grandma, Grandpa and friends at school. Ava: Likes to go to the park. Ellie: Likes to play baby doll Graham: Likes to go to the museum. Grayson: Likes everything and likes to fly places with them. Jack H.: Likes to do puzzles. Jack M.: Likes to play Josie: Likes to play legos Lucas: Likes to go to the park, with his grandparents, mom, dad and brother. Madison: Likes to watch tv with them. Marlowe: Likes to ride on her scooter with mimoo and gumpy Max; Likes to play robots Olivia: Likes to play with blocks. Owen: Likes to play with them. Sasho: Likes to rub her tummy and ride his scooter. Vivaan: Likes to hear their stories. I am excited for another awesome year at ICP filled with learning and lots of laughter!

A NOTE FROM TEACHER DENISE

These past few weeks we have seen some amazing “I can” demonstrations in Pre-K. Our kids have some great skills!

Here is what we saw:

Xander- animal walks

Gabby- a takedown on her dad

Grant- read a book

Parker- drew a dinosaur

Kaly- drew a person

Amelia- wrote her name

Emma- whistled like a teapot

Rosie- did watercolor painting

Nik- did 10 push-ups

Bennett- read a book

Eric- kicked and dribbled a soccer ball

BABIES OF HOMELESSNESS

When families come to us, they’re often ashamed, embarrassed

and broken. But after a few interactions during our intake and

outreach processes, it’s incredible to see parents regain a

sense of self-worth and confidence. They feel fully capable to

nurture their children, and it’s even better to see the children

flourish and thrive by the time they get into permanent housing.

We know that if parents don’t have to worry about the basics,

they can better nurture their children.

Our ability to be a direct service provider of necessities within

48 hours without the long waitlist or referral process is what

truly makes our nonprofit unique.

*ICP is proud to partner with Babies of Homelessness

this year for our community outreach*

SHOUT OUTS! *THANK YOU TO JEFF WATILLO FOR FIXING THE LIGHTS ON THE SHED! *THANK YOU TO MARC GAWITH FOR FIXING THE CABINET IN THE CLASSROOM & THE LOCK ON THE BIKE SHED! *FAM FOR TAKING ON THE EXCURSION COORDINATOR IN ADDITION TO PRE-K COORDINATOR! *ANNALISE FOR ROCKING IT AS THE ¾ CLASS COORDINATOR!

FUNDRAISING