Dear Parents,
The children are smiling as they arrive at school each morning ready to play and explore with their friends. As you walk around campus there is laughter, singing, and a sense of wonderment wherever you go. The children are also particularly enjoying our new slide and chute in the Little Gate Park, rock boxes, as well as our outdoor art studio. Ms. Rita has equipped this new art space with places to draw, sculpt, create and imagine. Be sure to check it out!
There are a few important events during the month of September. Our annual Parents' Night was held on Tuesday, September 7th. We hope you enjoyed hearing, seeing and experiencing first-hand what your Little Gater does each day. Of course we had a fantastic day on our first BLACK & GOLD day on Thursday, September 9th! We kicked off the Saints season in style by wearing our team colors and second lining to our favorite tune, "Oh When the Saints go Marchin' In!" Last, for our Elephant parents, we held the Pre-K Admissions dinner on Tuesday, September 21st at 6:30 pm. At this parent-only event, we explained the steps involved in the application process and answered questions.
As part of our Reggio Emilia journey, our Little Gate Faculty attended a conference Friday, September 10th at the Louisiana Children's Museum. Author Julianne Wurm spoke about her book, Working in the Reggio Way, which all of our faculty will read this school year. This engaging seminar explored establishing an educational vision, environment, time, projects, documentation and participation.
We are so thrilled with our Little Gate students and think they are having just as much fun as we are!
Best wishes.
Camille Greenberg
Director
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1538 Philip Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 523-9911 Fax: (504) 525-7910
Email: littlegate@mcgeheeschool.com