Lilliput Early Childhood Center

Dear Parents
This month has been a fun and busy one for Lilliput. We received our products from our Innisbrook wrapping paper fundraiser and we have delivered all except for a few backordered items. We hope you are happy with the quality of the items. We earned $2847.62 thanks to your efforts. Profits will go towards replacing old broken equipment on our playground. You can order from Innisbrook any time during the year and we will get a percentage of the cost if you use our school number 116272. Again, Thank you!

Teachers held conferences on November 3 and are still in the process of finishing conferences. We hope everyone had a chance to have a good meeting with his or her child's teacher. Please call the school if you have any questions or concerns throughout the year or call if you still need an appointment.

As we get closer to the December Holidays, Lilliput will be introducing children to a variety of holidays celebrated in America. Any parent who would like to share their holiday traditions with us should contact their child's teacher.

I would like to wish you all a very happy holiday season from all of us here at Lilliput. As we share traditions and learn about holidays around the world, we are richer for the experience

LILLIPUT REGISTRATION FOR 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR
On November 16, Lilliput opened in- house registration for next fall. If you forgot to register, you can call the school and we can register you by phone. Registration for the public opens December 7th.

NO SCHOOL REMINDERS
Lilliput is closed December 19 through January 3. School reopens on January 4, 2010 If you forget which days we are closed, this information is always available here on our web site »

COMMUNICATION IS IMPORTANT
If you have a problem or concern, please contact me either by phone or by e-mail and let me know if anything isn't working for you concerning our programs. I REALLY APPRECIATE your comments and will make an effort to make things better. You can e-mail me at: illiputECC@verizon.net Linda PS. It’s always nice to hear good comments too

TAX TIME
As tax time approaches, we will be posting our tax identification number in our newsletter each month. If you are working parents you may be able to use Lilliput tuition as a tax deduction. Check with your accountant. Our Tax I.D. number is: 04-3162-287

We ask that you keep track of your receipts as we do not have the billing on computer and must hand write receipts. This can make for a very hectic January for us in the office.

EXTENDED DAY
Extended day is available to all students on a regular or occasional basis. If you only use it occasionally please pay as you go to help us keep billing to a minimum. We have care available from

PETE'S TIRE BARN
Our Thanks to PETE'S TIRE BARN Located at 407 Hartford Turnpike Rd. Shrewsbury for donating an inner tube for our jumping Equipment. We now have a functional jumper! Thank you to Corinne for finding the replacement! I had been looking for several years for a place to get the replacement without success.

Please do not call the school if you decide not to send your child due to the weather conditions. Lilliput cannot handle the amount of calls. Thank you.

INDEPENDENT DRESSING
Zipping, buttoning, snapping and tying can be a challenge for young children. Choose clothes that encourage independence during the school day. Elastic-waist pants, thick shoe laces or velcro and zippers with large pulls make getting dressed easier.

PLEASE LABEL YOUR CHILD’S CLOTHES
As many children cannot recognize their own things even after they just took them off, and because often times several children in the same class have the same outfits, it is important for parents to label any clothes that can be removed. We have so many nice clothes in our lost and found bins and it is really a shame. If you are missing clothes please check our lost and found bin with the red cover, located by the side stairs near the blue door in the drop-off area.

recycling
Parents are welcome to put in your used newspapers, magazines, paper grocery bags, and single sheets of paper to help us recycle. All paper must be clean, dry and free of foreign objects such as plastic, twine and metal. This recycling bin is for paper only. Tell your friends, they can use it too. Even businesses who want to get rid of paper can use it. The more we collect the better. ABITIBI will even pay us for each load they pick up!!! Although it is a small amount, $6 per ton, we are happy to be recycling.

Historic Winter Traditions in Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Historical Society
"Winter Fest: Historic Winter Traditions in Shrewsbury"
Wednesday, December 16
7 PM
1830 Brick Schoolhouse on the Common
Presenters: Erik Larson, Kristine Gustafson and Bonnie O’Brien
FREE Refreshments
Open to the Public

SCDC's Baby & Toddler Time
Would you like to check out the SCDC's Baby & Toddler Time? There are spaces still open in our class this session. You can come for a free trail class or pay half-price ($10) to finish out the session with us. The program is for children from birth to age 2 1/2. We read stories, sing songs,play some music, and have parachute time. Class is held on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 - 10:30 at Mount Olive Church (upstairs). Please join us if you're interested!

Bharathanatyam Dancer
dancer

Many thanks to Parjija Meenakshi for coming to Lilliput to share a special dance from India. Students in Mrs. Pasquale's Enrichment class studied about India. They located it on a map, learned about the custom and made Rangoli pictures, Diya lamps and learned about the different animals that live there.

BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATON
. Lilliput is looking for a volunteer to help us with our box top program. The job requires the volunteer to package the boxtops in groups of 50 and box them for shipping twice a year. Contact Linda if you can help.

Join us on Friday December 11, 2009 and help us raise money for Lilliput School. 15% of total sales on December 11th will go directly to Lilliput School. At niva you will find a great selection of printed tees, denim, handbags, scarves, jewelry, and more starting at $12. We can help you find perfect gifts for all women on your list.

When: December 11, 2009 10am – 6pm
Where: Niva Boutique 290 West Main St Northboro, MA 01532