Coffee and Conversation Meeting

about Kindergarten for ANP-4 parents

was held on Wednesday, January 29th in the

school library where more than 25 parents

attended. The Kindergarten curriculum was

briefly discussed focusing on the core

subjects of Language , Math and Science, as

well as Common Core Standards. These

meetings are planned with the intention of

enlightening our parents on what is in store

for their children for the coming year. The

teachers discussed the continuity of the

curriculum between preschool and

kindergarten and the measures taken to

prepare them for a smooth transition. The

second half of the meeting was devoted to

parents’ questions. It is recommended that

all ANP-4 parents visit the kindergarten

classroom settings in person during OPEN

HOUSE on February 8th. A follow-up Coffee

and Conversation meeting is scheduled for

February 26th, where more detailed

information will be provided.

Yra=,dov;yan Angivn

Music Corner

3 տարեկաններու բաժին՝

Մանկութեան Աշխարհ

Միշտ վճիտ է, երգ ու խաղ

Միշտ վճիտ է ու պայծառ

Լոյսը երբեք չի մարում

Մանուկների աշխարհում:

Միշտ ծիծաղ է, ցնծութիւն

Միշտ ծիծաղ է, ցնծութիւն

Արեւը մայր չի մտնում

Ծաղիկների աշխարհում:

4 տարեկաններու բաժին՝

Մանուկներու Արեւ

Այցելէ' մեր տուները, ջերմացուր հոգիները,

Ով մանուկներու արեւ, լուսաւորէ' օրերը:

Կատարէ' մեր յոյսերը, ուրախացո'ւր փոքրերը:

Անոնց է կեանքի սէրը, բոլոր խաղալիքները

Շէնշող, պայծառ լոյսերը՝

Ով մանուկներու արեւ:

Տիկ. Մարինէ

Օր. Մարինէ

AGBU ARTEMIS NAZARIAN PRESCHOOL HPUM ARDYMIS NAZARYAN ?A>GOX

Volume 5 January-February 2014 Issue 3

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! OPEN HOUSE ON FEBRUARY 8, 2014, 10:00-1:00

COME & BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS! A GREAT CHANCE TO VISIT PRESCHOOL, TOUR THE ELEMENTARY AND HIGH

SCHOOL CLASSES & SEE WHAT OUR SCHOOL OFFERS…

Pink Class Pink Class students really look forward to the

science experiment of the week. They are

interested in knowing what ingredients will be

used and what happens to them once they are

combined. Children usually expect an immediate

reaction from the experiment, but they have

learned throughout the past four months that

patience is important to see results. We recently

did an experiment to see how food coloring

droplets in milk stay on the surface and don’t mix

until Palmolive Soap acts as surface tension

breaker. First, the children poured milk into

plates. Next, 4 different colors of food coloring

were placed in the corners of the plate. The

children learned that food coloring weighs less

than whole milk, that’s why it stays afloat. Next,

they dropped Palmolive Soap in the middle,

learning that the “magic ingredient” breaks the

colors apart (surface tension)… Last, for fun, they

blew into their plates and watched the colors

swirl into beautiful tie-dye milk plates.

Ms. Lilly

Recap of January and February in ANP

Pink Class Poem Penguin I'm a little penguin, Two feet high. I am a bird, But I can't fly. Look at how I swim Out in the sea; I'm as fast As fast can be! I'm a little penguin, White and black, White on my front, And black in back. Look at how I waddle By the sea;: I'm as cute As cute can be!

4-Darygannyrov Ha3yreni Angivn #ovnovar amsovan un;axkin5 Wartaco3n5 Gabo3d yv Gana[ tasarani a,agyrdnyru sorwyxan 8e5 ov yv w9 da-yru1 ?an0;axan % yv ^ ;ivyrovn5 srda2yv yv y-angivn ga.abarnyrovn1 Anonx naqasira/ badmov;ivnnyrn ein 8Lovsinin <abigu95 8Mgnigu yv Asd.igu95 8Silwus;ur I,ovgu95 8An2ryvu yv ?ia/anu9 yv myr ,ad siryli 8Ka]n Wartan Mamigonyan9u1 Paro3aq0sov;yan niv;yren y.av` siryl yv 3arcyl myr undaniku yv ungyrnyru1 “ydrovar amsovan un;axkin bidi /an0;anan 8, yv n9 da-yrovn7 manramasnov6 ;ivnnyrov yv himnagan pa-yrov hamar dysnyl ,ap;ova3 /raciru` tasaranen gam tbroxin ga3ke]en1 Cidov;yan a,qadanku bidi ulla3 warovnc hamdysyl5 warovnci ;;ova, badrasdyl yv 0re 0r tidylow pa.tadyl anor co3ni ‘o’oqov;ivnu1 Nayv narin] hamdysyl yv cidnal narin]in 0cdagarov;ivnu1 @mran ba. 0tin yv 2my-nakovni anxno. gyntaninyrov masin yvs a,agyrdnyru gu sorwin yv gu masnagxin zanazan a,qadanknyrov1 Dig7 Knar B0.osyan

Blue Class The students of blue class continue to learn, grow,

and shine. Throughout the day, our students are

exposed to an integrated curriculum filled with

memorable experiences. It is crucial for our

students to develop in all areas and have fun at

the same time. Our students look forward to our

weekly themes and partake in all of the activities

that are designed behind their interests. One of

our favorite projects took place during the week

of learning letter M. Our students took part in an

“All About Me” activity to strengthen their self-

expression. Our students carefully chose their

favorite colors to express themselves. Each

artwork displayed the individuality that children

bring to the classroom. The students of blue class

were very excited to share their artwork with

their friends and family members and look

forward to all of the excitement that comes with

our weekly themes!!

Winter Animals

Winter is cold

There is snow in the sky

The squirrel gathers nuts

And the wild geese fly

The fluffy red fox

Has his fur to keep warm

The bear is in the cave

Sleeping all through the storm

Ms. Lusine

Recap of January and February in ANP

Wartananx Hyrosamardu Amen azc iravovnk ovni ir havadkin azadov;ivnu wa3ylylov1 Mynk al` ha3yrs5 myr anmah hyrosin5 Ka]n Wartan Mamigonyanin yv ir zinovornyrovn ,norhiv azad0ren bidi a.0;ynk yv myr ha3ov;ivnn ov Krisdoneov;ivnu bidi ba,dbanynk1 Hinc,ap;i5 “ydrovar @&6in ?a.goxi a,agyrdnyru Ka]n Wartani nman sa.avardnyr hacovylow bidi ullan megagan hyrosnyr5 irynx to.to]ovn 2a3nyrow bidi yrcyn yv ardasanyn Ka]n Wartani novirova/ 3adovg yrcyr yv odanavornyr1 A,agyrdnyru irynx darikin hamymad sorwyxan5 ;e Wartan Mamigonyanu` ka]5 azcaser yv ha3 krisdonya3 z0rawar mun

er1 An 451 ;ovaganin badyrazmyxav Barsignyrovn tem5 Avara3ri ta,din wra3 ba,dbanylov hamar myr gr0nkn ov ha3ryniku1 Anonx sorwa/ odanavornyren 0rinag mu7 Ha3orti ym5 ha3orti Ka] Wartani ka] orti5 Ha3ov;ivnn ov Ha3asdan Bidi sirym ansahman1 Bidi sorwim hy/nyl 2i Ov wazwzym amen ti Zinovor ullam ka]` ari Anwaq mardig im yrgri1 Dig7 Knar B0.osyan

Recap of January and February in ANP

White Class

It's a Winter Wonderland over in White Class! Snow has

fallen and our winter clothing has come out of hiding! The

kids have been learning about the seasons and weather

changing. It snowed in class and boy did it snow! To add to

the fun we made our very own snowflakes by incorporating

math and science. We used three different size

marshmallows and learned about "Small, medium and

large" as well! Of course our taste buds were quite happy

because a few of those marshmallows made it to our

mouths! Happy Winter to all!

Ms. Ani

Hello to everyone from the Yellow class! The beginning of 2014 has

been a fun filled and exciting one, where we have learned a lot,

including how the season had changed from fall to winter and how

the weather got colder. We even made snow in our class and played

with it! However, one of the most important lessons we learned in

January was about Martin Luther King Jr. The children were able to

understand King’s golden rule, “Just treat the other person, as you

wish he’d treat you.” The children comprehended the fact that

although there are many different kinds of people in the world,

including those with different skin colors and even with disabilities,

we need to treat everyone equally and always use good manners.

Ms. Marine

Snowflakes Falling Down Snowflakes falling down

Falling to the ground Big white fluffy flakes

That do not make a sound.

Recap of January and February in ANP

Ty.in Tasaran

#ovnovar amsovan un;axkin Ty.in tasarani a,agyrdnyru sorwyxan 2my- y.anagin masin5 ;e 0tu ba. g4ulla3 yv in[ bedk e hacnin1 A,agyrdnyru lsyxin 8Knaxo. Ar]9in badmov;ivnu yv urin a,qadanku my/ hajo3kow1 “ydrovar amisu 3i,adagyli amis e1 Gu 3i,ynk myr z0rawar Ka]n Wartan Mamigonyani masin lsylow badmov;ivnu yv anor ka]acor/ov;ivnnyru1 In[bes nayv gu sorwin 8e9 yv 8u9 da-yru5 ;ovapanov;yan ;iv & yv *1 8Garmir Havig9in badmov;ivnu lsylen 3ydo35 qmor bidi ,a.yn yv hax badrasdyn1 Usd badmov;yan` 8Ow a,qadi5 an g4ovde91 Wartananx :eyv ‘okr ynk5 pa3x lav cidynk Wartan Mamigonyan ka] i,qan Nyd ov wahanow5 Azadov;yan hamar g-ovyxav1

Ha3 ym ys5 ha3 ym ys Ka] ov anwaq ha3 ym ys7 Ha3asdanu azado. Ka] Wartani ;o-n ym ys1

Dig7 Lyna Arslanyan

Green Class Dr. King’s Dream

This month, through role-play the Green

Class students learned the significance of

“fairness”. They learned how Martin

Luther King Jr. transformed our country

and how he was part of changing unfair

laws. Additionally, the students worked

together by displaying behaviors in order

to solve problems without fighting. Next,

they collaborated by listing ideas on how

to get along with friends. Lastly, through

art, the students colored the bus that

Rosa Parks sat in. At the end, the children

understood that everyone should be

treated the same no matter the color of

their skin.

Ms. Parig

Toddler Class Poem Bear is sleeping, bear is sleeping,

In a cave, in a cave,

I wonder when he will come out?

I wonder when he will come out?

In the Spring, in the Spring.

Արջը կը քնանայ, արջը կը քնանայ

Քարայրին մէջ, քարարյին մէջ

Արդեօ՞ք երբ պիտի արթննայ

Արդեօ՞ք երբ պիտի արթննայ

Գարնան, Գարնան:

Recap of January and February in ANP

Կարմիր Դասարան Յունուարին Կարմիր դասարանի

աշակերտները սորվեցան «կ» տառը եւ

թիւ 6-ը:

«Կ» տառին հետ սորվեցան կովու

մասին, կովու արտադրութիւններու

մասին՝ միս, կաթ, պանիր եւ մածուն:

Կաթով պատրաստեցին կարագ,

կարագով կարկանդակ եւ յետոյ համով-

համով կերան:

Կարագը պատրաստեցին կաթը դնելով

ամանի մը մէջ եւ շարունակ շարժելով,

անոնք տեսան թէ ինչպէս հեղուկը

թանձրացաւ եւ հետզհետէ կարագի

վերածուեցաւ: Աշակերտները համտե-

սեցին կարագը հացով եւ անուշով: Այս

աշխատանքը մաս կազմեց ոչ միայն

լեզուական դասաւանդութեան, այլ՝

գիտութեան եւ մկանային աճման:

Տիկ. Վիքի Չիլինկիրեան

Orange Class Many parents are starting to see a recurring theme in

the preschool classroom. Lately, teachers have been

reading many books by Eric Carle. You might wonder

why this man has captured so many educators’

attention. Well, Eric Carle is an American illustrator and

writer who has sold over 125 million copies of his

books. You may know him as the author of “The Very

Hungry Caterpillar”.

In February, the children in the Toddler Program will be

reading his very well-known book, “Brown Bear, Brown

Bear, What Do You See?” This book is loved by teachers

and children. The pictures are very vivid and they give

illustrative clues that help explain the text to the young

readers. This helps young students identify different

colors as well as the names of different types of

animals.

It truly is a great read for any child and we encourage

parents to purchase or check out any of Eric Carle’s

books and read it to them. It will really help them grow

as young learners.

Ms. Noura

Recap of January and February in ANP

Get ready to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. The teachers of

Artemis Nazarian Preschool are excited to instill a love for our

environment in our students by beginning a recycling

program. Prior to beginning this valuable project, students

were informed on the importance of reducing, reusing and

recycling and how it can be incorporated in their everyday

lives. The children of Artemis Nazarian Preschool were taught

valuable lessons to use both sides of a paper instead of just

one, use one or two paper towels instead of three or four, and

put used papers and bottles in the recycling bin instead of the

trash can. All of the teachers have put great emphasis and are

leading by example to help all of our students develop a

lifelong love for our environment!!!

Ms. Lusine

Red Class

The Red Class students returned from Christmas break relaxed

and eager to learn. Their smiles and laughter filled the room.

They were excited to be back with their friends.

During the month of February, we will be celebrating

Valentine's Day! The students will learn about the heart shape

and what it represents. They will decorate paper hearts and

make love bugs, they will read stories about love, Valentine's

Day, and families. We will also talk about friends. We will

discuss appropriate ways to show our friends that we care

about them and review how important sharing is with one

another. The following is a poem that they will learn:

Gifts of Love

I couldn't buy a gift for you

Because I am very small.

But I can give you some things-

The greatest gifts of all!

I can give you kisses.

I can hug you too

I can give you a friendly smile

And tell you that I love you!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Ms. Mary

IMPORTANT DATES:

Feb. 8 OPEN HOUSE

Feb. 10-14 1-hour class visits

Feb. 14 Valentine’s Day parties

Feb. 17 Presidents’ Day School Closed

Feb. 26 ANP-4 and K Coffee and Conversation

Feb. 27 Vartanantz Assembly 8:45-9:15- Soccer Field

Feb. 28 Vartanantz School Closed March 3-5 Parent-Teacher Conferences

Recap of January and February in ANP

Enricment Classes in Preschool! This is the first year we have offered after school enrichment classes for our young students. We have engaged Enrichment Planet, a company who specializes in providing enticing and engaging learning environments and subjects to capture the interest of the young children. Thus far, Team Sports and Jr. Engineers have been very interesting and motivating. We plan to continue working with the company in the future. Here are a few snapshots of our students’ participation.

Character Trait Assembly moments…

Armenian Apps for the iPhones and iPads: Follow the steps below to find creative ways of engaging your children in learning Armenian.

- Go App Store

- Search ‘Armenian’,

and you will find more than 100 Armenian

related Apps (some of them are free) to type

Armenian, to learn Armenian, educational

Apps, to play games, other info, etc.

Examples:

- Armenian Keyboard for iPhone (free)

- Armenian Match game (free)

- Learn Armenian iBuben

Eastern Armenian (free) Western Armenian iBengim (free)

- Armenian Spelling (free)

- Armenian ABC games for preschool and

Kindergarten (free)

Cooking Ideas! (free)

And much more!

Enjoy!