News for February 2010

Wishlist

The school is always in need of a few things, see the list below.

We are not picky and will gladly accept second-hand items, as long as they are clean enough and usable. So please keep an eye out, especially if you see these items for free, or if you’re willing to buy them at garage sales, etc., to give to the school.

YARD/PLAY

• New Little Tikes basketball hoops
• New tricycles
• Play structures
• Hula Hoops
• Large Chalk
• Soccer balls/goals
• Garden supplies
• Sand (#2 Plaster Sand, available from Lynsy’s Garden Materials in Redwood City)
• Little shovels and rakes
• Sandbox toys
• Balls
• Wagons
• Tan bark

CLASSROOM

• Art supplies
• Tumbling – soft shape mats, triangles etc..
• Musical instruments
• Costumes and/or dresses for dressup/Play area (especially for the 2 year-old class)

OFFICE

• Binders
• Paper
• Basic office supplies
• PC

KITCHEN

• Dishwasher
• Refrigerator
• Freezer
• New flooring
• New cabinets
• Baking pans, pots, pans
• Stainless steel pots
• New Tupperware
• Tin foil
• Plastic wrap
• Healthy snacks
• Set of plastic forks (Ikea has nice ones)

CLEANING SUPPLIES

• Bleach
• Dish washing liquid
• Mops
• Brooms
• Antibacterial hand soap
• Soap dispensers (self foaming)
• Folded paper towels
• Industrial style vacuum
• Carpet steam cleaning service
• Garbage bags
• Toilet paper
• Disposable kid-sized gloves (XS)

ANIMAL SUPPLIES

• Chicken feed and supplies
• Rabbit food and supplies
• Fish food and supplies
• Birds (hoping for one that sings and supplies)
• Tree frog and Red Belly toad food and supplies.

OTHER

• Folding chairs – padded (50)
• Cameras – (3 classes plus memory cards)
• Paint (outside and inside, white +)

Classroom Enrichment Classes

• Yoga
• Music & Rhythm

Edited: February 25th, 2010

Chinese New Year at MNS

For Chinese New Year, the children were treated to a lion show demonstration, traditional foods, red envelopes with treats, and a Chinese language immersion lesson.

Posted by Amy Maschio-Baksheeff

Edited: February 24th, 2010

Cooking with science at Millbrae Nursery School

During a science cooking lesson, Teacher Megan demonstrated how liquids can become solids. The children added heavy cream and 2 marbles to a small glass jar. Each child took a turn shaking the liquid until the liquid milk formed a solid substance. After a few minutes,  butter was made!

Posted by Amy Maschio-Baksheeff

Edited: February 23rd, 2010

6th Annual Spaghetti Dinner this Saturday!

	You Are Cordially Invited To The 6th Annual Millbrae Nursery School Spaghetti Dinner Saturday, February 27, 2010, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Edited: February 22nd, 2010

Author Oliver Chin Visit Tues Feb 23

Author Oliver Chin will be visiting MNS Tuesday, Feb 23rd @ 1:15pm to read his “Year of the Tiger” story published by his company immedium.com.  Mr. Chin is donating 40% of all sales to MNS but orders must be submitted ahead of his visit.  Order forms have been placed in your pickup folders.  My son Jay enjoys his train, monster, pirate, and underwater adventurer books best.  Copies of Immedium books (10 different titles) are presently on display in the front classroom.  Please take a look to decide whether you want to participate in this great fundraiser.  Btw, his books make excellent gifts!

Lily Wang Harvey

Edited: February 20th, 2010